Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Galtieri scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Paulie Galtieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galtieri scores with a nice right hand.
Galtieri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Downem throws a leg kick but Galtieri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Downem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Downem leaves his chin hanging out and Galtieri seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Downem crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulie Galtieri!
Paulie Galtieri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017

#R1#
Downem moves forwards but Teller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Teller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Downem has his takedown stuffed
and Teller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Downem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Teller counters with a low kick, right behind Downem 's knee.
Teller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Teller throws a good cross that connects.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Downem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Teller lands a slapping body shot.
Teller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Teller.
Teller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Downem. Downem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Downem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downem somewhat.
Teller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Downem takes one to the chin there.
Teller fakes the leg kick and cracks Downem in the body.
Teller scores with the left hand. Downem knows he should have avoided that one.
Teller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Downem's sensitive parts.
Teller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downem.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downem shoots and misses
letting Teller counter with a right hand.
A left lands for Teller.
Teller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Downem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teller counters with a good low kick that Downem was not able to check. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller connects with a solid leg kick.
Downem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teller counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Teller catches Downem right on the button with a cross.
Downem has his takedown stuffed
and Teller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Downem misses with the body kick
and Teller counters with a leg kick.
Teller thuds a left hand into Downem's body.#CL2#
Downem gets tackled into the cage by Teller. Teller maintains the clinch.
Downem takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Teller has Downem pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Downem is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Teller - that's hurt Downem badly! Oh, another knee lands and Downem is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Downem doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jax Teller!
A relieved looking Jax Teller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Downem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Azhiev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Downem is in Azhiev's guard.#SU2#
Downem gets to his feet - Azhiev follows without any prompting.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Downem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azhiev fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Downem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Downem lands an uppercut.
Downem tries to throw a body punch but Azhiev avoids it by throwing Downem back against the cage. #BC2#
Downem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Downem instigates a clinch.
Azhiev fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anzhor Azhiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Downem tries to work over Azhiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Downem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azhiev. #CL2#
Downem moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Downem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Downem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Azhiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Downem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Downem shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Downem was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1##SU2#
Downem has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Downem closes the distance and clinches.
Azhiev fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Downem manages to break the clinch.
Azhiev fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Downem gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Azhiev actively working from the bottom here.
Azhiev is breathing heavily.
Downem has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Azhiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downem on the ground.
Downem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Azhiev hang on?#T2#
Downem punishing his opponent with strikes.
Downem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azhiev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Downem landing strikes from the mount and Azhiev is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Downem get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Downem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azhiev sprawls well initially but Downem persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Downem stands up and beckons Azhiev to join him on the feet.
Downem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azhiev.
Azhiev doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Downem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Downem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azhiev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Azhiev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Downem to keep the fight standing.
Downem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Azhiev is trying to pull guard but Downem has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Downem breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Downem lands a left and a right that send Azhiev crashing to the mat, dazed. Downem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Azhiev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Anzhor Azhiev has been cut.
Azhiev is holding his hands too far apart here. Downem throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Azhiev is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takem Downem!
Anzhor Azhiev was interviewed post fight and said 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Blood Raven blocks a head kick by Downem.
A slow jab from Downem misses its intended target.
Wulfrik Blood Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downem takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blood Raven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blood Raven scores with a body shot.
Blood Raven lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Downem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Downem content to control rather than advance.
Downem is thwarting Blood Raven's attempts to control the position.
Blood Raven throws a strike from the bottom but Downem passes into side control!
Downem advances to mount. #T1#
Downem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Downem with the ground and pound from mount.
Downem raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blood Raven tries to improve his position but instead Downem has taken his back! #SUB2#
Blood Raven is holding on to Downem 's glove but Downem gets free and slips his arm under Blood Raven 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Blood Raven is tapping furiously and this one is over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017

#R1#
Downem is looking to clinch but Rosiakos is avoiding it.
Downem wants to clinch but Rosiakos slips to the side
and Rosiakos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downem shoots in looking for a takedown. Rosiakos tries to sprawl out of it but Downem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rosiakos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosiakos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Downem under the eye.
Rosiakos shoots in looking for a takedown but Downem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rosiakos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rosiakos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Downems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Rosiakos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem tries for a takedown but Rosiakos circles away easily
enabling Rosiakos to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Downem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mateuszis Rosiakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosiakos works Downem's body with a nice hook.
Downem looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rosiakos lands a right hand from hell, dropping Downem. Rosiakos pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateuszis Rosiakos!
During a confident post fight interview, Mateuszis Rosiakos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Cottero scores with a body shot.
Downem is looking to clinch.
Cottero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Downem forces Cottero back against the cage and clinches.
Cottero lands a shoulder strike.
Downem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cottero blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cottero.
Downem struggles to land a body shot inside as Cottero controls his hands.
Cottero lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Downem pulls Cottero into guard. #SUB#
Downem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cottero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cottero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downem is looking to stand up but Cottero isn't so interested in that idea.
Downem keeping moving, preventing Cottero from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cottero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cottero is looking to pass into half guard but Downem pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Downem is in guard.#REVR#
Downem landing with the ground and pound.
Downem preventing the sweep.
Cottero trying to keep a closed guard but Downem is proving a slippery customer.
Downem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Downem postures up.
We've been hearing that Downem has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Cottero pulls Downem in close to prevent any damage.
Downem wants to pass the guard but Cottero is keeping the position.
Downem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Downem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Downem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cottero's half guard.#T3#
Cottero is looking to improve his position.
Cottero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cottero.
Cottero pulls Downem in to control the position.
Downem postures up and lands a big shot to Cottero's brow.
Cottero trying to control the position.
Downem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Downem tries to free his leg and advance position but Cottero is retaining full guard.
Downem trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Downem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Downem trying to control the position from guard on top but Cottero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cottero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Downem postures up. #SU#
Downem stands up from Cottero's guard - Downem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Downem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cottero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cottero is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Downem has closed the distance and engaged Cottero in a clinch. #TD#
Downem has picked Cottero up - he's going for a ride! Downem dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Downem trying to control from half guard but Cottero is working away.
Cottero is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Downem is working for a kimura but Cottero is defending it quite comfortably.
Downem wants to free his trapped foot but Cottero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottero is trying to maintain the position but Downem is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Downem in particular looking to stall.
Cottero wants to control but Downem passes into side.
Cottero is looking to regain half guard here but Downem keeps moving and retains side control.
Takem Downem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Downem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cottero lands a leg kick that knocks Downem off balance momentarily.
Cottero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cottero buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Downem shoots in and bounces Cottero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cottero looking to control. #T2##SU#
Downem gets to his feet - Cottero follows without any prompting.
No joy there for Downem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Downem tries to clinch up
and Cottero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cottero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Downem will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cottero tests Downem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cottero digs a good hook to Downem's body.
Downem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cottero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice shot by Cottero.#T3#
Cottero throws a push kick but Downem slaps the foot to one side.
Cottero scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cottero.
Cottero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cottero scores with a jab to the body.
Downem walks into a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cottero, right into the meat.
Cottero scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Cottero finds it's target.
Takem Downem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Downem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cottero's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cottero controlling the position for now.
Cottero wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well. #T4#
Cottero is staying active underneath Downem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Downem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cottero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cottero wants to control but Downem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Downem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cottero's head.
Cottero is trying to maintain the position but Downem is very close to passing his half guard.
Downem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cottero wants to control but Downem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Cottero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Downem feints and as Cottero raises his hands in defense, Downem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cottero looking to control.
Cottero looking for a sweep. Not yet Cottero, not yet.
Cottero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downem's guard. #REVB#
Cottero looking to sit in guard and control but Downem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Downem sitting in guard here, content to control.
Downem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Cottero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cottero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Downem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cottero is trying to get back to full guard.
Downem performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cottero wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well. #SU#
Downem stands up and beckons Cottero to join him on the feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cottero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Downem drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cottero is trying to keep Downem in close.
Downem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cottero is proving hard to escape from.
Downem stopping the sweep attempt from Cottero.
Downem engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Downem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cottero dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Cottero is stalling in the full guard.
Downem is wriggling around but Cottero manages to pass to half guard.
Cottero prevents Downem from improving his position.
Cottero wants to control but Downem is keeping him busy.
Downem is trying to stand.
Downem won't allow Cottero to pass to mount.
Cottero controlling the action here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cottero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Downem keeps working.
Downem tries to get to full guard but Cottero has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Downem looking to score a takedown here. Cottero is defending well but Downem drives through and ends up in Cottero's guard.
Cottero wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Lizotte scores with a jab.
Lizotte dips to his left and cracks Downem with an uppercut!
Downem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lizotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lizotte scores with a body shot.
Downem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Downem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lizotte avoids it really well and circles away.
Lizotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Downem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Downem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Downem dives in and grabs Lizotte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lizotte pushes down on Downem's head and hops out.
Stephan Lizotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takem Downem.
Downem throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Lizotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lizotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte cracks the inside of Downem's front leg.
Downem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downem.
Lizotte scores with a shot to the body.
Lizotte throws a head kick that Downem semi-blocks.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lizotte.#ROC#
Downem is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.#CL2#
Downem has closed the distance and engaged Lizotte in a clinch.
Downem is still on wobbly legs! Can Lizotte finish him?
Lizotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downem backwards.
Lizotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Lizotte digs a right hand into Downem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downem's gas tank. #T2##TD2#
Downem pulls guard successfully.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Downem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lizotte not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lizotte throws a big right hand that misses.
Downem seems to have recovered his senses.
Downem has Lizotte pulled in close to control his posture.
Lizotte trying to control but Downem is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a good cross that connects.
Downem darts in looking for a takedown but Lizotte gets double underhooks and turns Downem into the cage.
Lizotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Lizotte lands a nice hook to Downem's body. Downem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Downem on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lizotte connects with a leg kick. Downem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Downem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lizotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lizotte scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Downem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Downem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lizotte lands with a shot to the body.
Lizotte scores with a leg kick.
Lizotte works the jab nicely.
Lizotte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Downem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lizotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lizotte scores with a nice head shot.
Lizotte cracks Downem with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Downem falls to his knees and Lizotte doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Lizotte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Downem closes the distance and clinches.
Downem blocks a body shot from Cottero.
Downem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Downem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cottero scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cottero pushes Downem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downem prevents a body shot from Cottero.
Downem looking to slow down the pace here.
Cottero is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Downem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cottero has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cottero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Downem drags the fight down to the ground.
Downem keeping moving, preventing Cottero from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Downem has his feet on Cottero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cottero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.#T1#
Cottero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cottero jabs Downem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cottero. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downem.
Downem taking a breather here.
Cottero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Downem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Downem slows the pace down.
Cottero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Downem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Cottero is positioning himself well to prevent Downem advancing to mount.
Cottero tries to roll over but Downem keeps him under control.
Cottero wants to control but Downem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Downem is trying to control. Cottero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Downem passes to side control.
Cottero is looking to reverse the position.
Downem working away.
Cottero tries to buck Downem off but Downem is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Downem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cottero to his feet. #T3#
Cottero digs a good body shot into Downem's ribs.#CL#
Downem has Cottero up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem. #TD#
Downem manages to pull guard. #ES#
Downem pushes Cottero off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cottero. Downem shrugs it off though.
Downem tries a head kick but it misses.
Downem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Cottero.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Downem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cottero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Downem is in Cottero's guard.
Downem postures up. #T4#
Cottero is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cottero is trying to control the position but Downem postures up.
Cottero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cottero trying to keep a closed guard but Downem is proving a slippery customer.
Cottero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downem tries to stand but Cottero is controlling from the bottom.
Downem 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Takem Downem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takem Downem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cottero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cottero jabs at Downem's body.#TD#
Downem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Downem slows the pace down.
Cottero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Takem Downem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Downem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cottero to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottero lands a glancing blow to the side of Downem's head.
Cottero connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Cottero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cottero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Downem is rocked!#T1#
Downem tries to clinch up
and Cottero counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Downem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cottero lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Downem shoots in and bounces Cottero off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cottero wants to sweep but no luck.
Cottero has a closed guard, preventing Downem from standing up.
Cottero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Downem looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cottero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cottero 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#
Downem seems to have got his legs back now.
Cottero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cottero tries to pass to full mount but Downem defends it. #T2#
Downem keeping hold of Cottero's head, controlling as best he can.
Downem wants to get back to full guard.
Downem is refusing to be controlled, as Cottero sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Cottero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Downem defends it well.
Cottero is trying to control the action in half guard but Downem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Downem flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Cottero prevents Downem from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cottero in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Cottero is working for a submission of some sort.
Downem trying to hold on to Cottero's head to control him but Cottero postures up.
Downem moves into full guard.
Downem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cottero's guard. #REVR##T4#
Downem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Downem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Downem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Downem content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Cottero is looking for a triangle but Downem pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cottero keeping full guard, as Downem tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Cottero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takem Downem's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Downem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut lands for Cottero. That snapped Downem's head back.
Cottero dives in for a single leg takedown but Downem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Downem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Downem is controlling the pace.
Downem is trying to control the action in half guard but Cottero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cottero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Downem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Downem is thwarting Cottero's attempts to control the position.
Cottero keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cottero is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Downem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Downem takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Downem is keen to just control but Cottero is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Downem is working for a submission of some sort.
Cottero trying to control but Downem postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downem.
Cottero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Downem cracks Cottero with a big right hand but Cottero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Downem in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3##SU#
Downem stands up and beckons Cottero to his feet. #TD#
Downem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Downem looks up at the clock and then as Cottero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Downem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cottero wants to control but Downem postures up.
Cottero regains half guard.#T4#
Downem is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Downem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cottero wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.
Well, if Downem 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.
Cottero is looking to control Downem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cottero avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Teller lands a jab to the nose.
Teller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Downem doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teller lands a head kick. Downem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Downem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teller.
Downem tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller scores with a leg kick.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Downem looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well.
Downem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teller lands a slapping body shot.
Downem closes the distance and clinches up with Teller, looking for a takedown. Downem pushes Teller against the cage but Teller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downem tries to clinch
and Teller counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Teller catches Downem right on the button with a cross.
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Teller. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Downem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Teller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Teller.
Teller cracks Downem with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Teller, right into the meat.
Downem with a poor takedown
and Downem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller clobbers Downem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Downem shoots in for a takedown but Teller shows good takedown defense.
Teller connects with a looping right hand.
Jax Teller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller lands a nice looking body shot.
Teller lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Teller does it's job there.
Teller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Downem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Downem had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
A cross from Teller lands.
Downem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Teller.
Downem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Downem doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab.
Teller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Downem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teller counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Downem! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Teller!
A very excited looking Jax Teller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Downem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakamura. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Downem darts in and clinches Nakamura up against the cage.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Downem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Downem takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura tries to stall but Downem uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
Downem decides to pull guard.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead Downem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakamura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Downem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Downem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Downem tries to pass.
Downem stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Downem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Downem moves into the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Downem has closed the distance and engaged Nakamura in a clinch.
Downem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Downem won't allow it.
Downem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Downem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Downem struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
Downem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Downem.
Downem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Downem tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura is trying to maintain a safe position but Downem gets an underhook and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Downem jumps guard and drags Nakamura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura wants to stand and escape but instead Downem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Downem postures up in Nakamura's guard and throws a big left but Nakamura blocks it.
Downem pushes down on Nakamura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Downem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Downem keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Downem passes to full mount!
Nakamura wants to hold on but Downem pushes him away.
Downem throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Downem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Downem prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downem controlling the pace for now.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Downem is looking to counter with a body kick.
Downem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Downem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nakamura delivers a nice body kick.
Downem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Downem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Nakamura #TD#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up but Downem counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nakamura. #REVB#
Nakamura is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura is trying to maintain the position but Downem is very close to passing his half guard.
Downem seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Downem sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Downem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Downem winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Downem trying to pass the guard but Nakamura defending well. #SU#
Downem decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nakamura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Downem counters with a shoot takedown. Nakamura fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Downem dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Downem decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Downem goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.
Downem backing away here, and Nakamura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Downem lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Downem counters by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura wants to get back to striking at distance but Downem won't allow it.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Downem misses with a body punch.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Downem has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Downem.
Downem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Nakamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Downem fails to land. #BC#
Downem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura connects with a single shot there.
Downem swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nakamura.
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!
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Downem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nakamura won't be happy with that.
Nakamura is looking to get back to his feet here but Downem is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nakamura's back.
Nakamura tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem 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#
Nakamura throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Downem controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Downem. #SU#
Downem decides to return to a standing position.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Downem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Downem dives into side control. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Downem easily slips into full mount!
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Downem content just to control the position here.
Downem dominating with strikes here.
Downem lands a heavy elbow.
Downem controlling from mount. #T2##SU#
Downem is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Takem Downem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura cracks Downem with an open hand slap.
Downem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Nakamura moves in looking to clinch but Downem pushes him off.
Downem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Downem off to one side. #TD#
Downem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Downem getting side control.#SU#
Downem stands up out of the half guard.
Takem Downem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Downem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Downem gets a double leg takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Downem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura is trying to keep Downem in close.
Takem Downem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Downem is stalling in the full guard.
Atreyu Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been informed that Nakamura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1#
Downem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cottero.
Downem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cottero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cottero fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cottero ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Downem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cottero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Downem fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cottero sprawls well initially but Downem persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Downem stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cottero to get to his feet. #TD#
Downem closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cottero's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cottero is trying to control the position but Downem postures up. #SU#
Downem stands up and waves to Cottero to follow him.
Downem tries to clinch up but Cottero circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Cottero misses.
Cottero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Downem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Cottero lands the left hand.
Tommy Cottero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cottero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cottero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Downem takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD#
Downem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Downem is breathing heavily.
Cottero wants to get back to full guard.
Cottero is positioning himself well to prevent Downem advancing to mount.
Cottero wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Downem wants to stand but Cottero has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Downem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cottero is just riding it out for now. Downem eventually gives up the hold.
Downem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cottero is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cottero is not content to let Downem control the position.#SU#
Downem stands up out of the half guard.
Cottero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cottero misses with a head kick.
Cottero with a hook.#TD#
Downem shoots in and gets a takedown into Cottero's guard.
Downem being controlled here momentarily.
Downem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Downem looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Downem controlling from the top position.
Downem trying to control but Cottero is working from the bottom.
Cottero looking for a sweep. Not yet Cottero, not yet. #SU#
Downem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Cottero clinches with his opponent.
Cottero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cottero lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Downem or not. #TD#
Downem gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cottero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cottero is controlling Downem's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Cottero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Downem closes the distance and pushes Cottero back into the cage.
Downem misses with some punches.
Cottero pushes Downem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cottero.#BC#
Downem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Downem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cottero trying to control here.
Downem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cottero defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottero is looking to control Downem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cottero avoid being mounted?#SU#
Downem decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Downem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1##TD#
Downem decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cottero wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.
Downem sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cottero tries to roll over but Downem keeps him under control.
Downem is trying to control. Cottero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cottero is controlling Downem's trapped leg to prevent Downem from advancing to side control.
Cottero wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Downem looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cottero is looking to control Downem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cottero avoid being mounted?
Downem is keen to just control but Cottero is a slippery customer.
Downem throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Downem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Downem tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cottero is looking to improve his position.
Cottero trying to control from the bottom.
Cottero tries to roll over but Downem keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Downem content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cottero connects with a solid leg kick.
Cottero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cottero. That's going to slow Downem down. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cottero enables Downem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cottero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Downem gets to his feet - Cottero follows without any prompting.
Downem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cottero throws a shot to the body.
Cottero lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Downem darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cottero manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Cottero looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Cottero has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Downem should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cottero has tightened it up now! Downem should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Cottero!
Tommy Cottero thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
Downem throws a head kick that misses.
Bur attempts a counter takedown but Downem avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Downem misses the target.
Bur throwing a counter right hand but Downem manages to avoid it.
Downem misses with a wild body shot.
Bur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bur has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Downem counters by clinching up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Downem blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem misses with some punches. #TD2#
Downem gets control of Bur's arms and successfully pulls guard. Downem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bur wants to control from the top but Downem keeps moving.
Downem has control of Bur's left arm, preventing Bur from doing any damage. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downem is on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Downem stands up and waves to Bur to follow him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Downem has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Downem misses with a two punch combination.
Bur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD2#
Downem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bur on his heels. He'll look to pass Bur's guard now, I'm sure.
Bur wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Downem manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bur wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Downem works his way into full mount!
Downem controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Downem is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Takem Downem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Downem closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bur did well to prevent Downem getting side control.#T3#
Downem content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Downem stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Downem misses with a takedown attempt - Bur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bur changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downem.
Bur is looking to clinch.
Bur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Downem throws out the jab.
Bur attempts a counter takedown but Downem avoids it well and moves away.
Bur has been working on his balance at Hard Knocks Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Downem.
Bur tries to clinch there but Downem circles away.
Downem swats away the attempt to clinch by Bur.
Bur sets himself, and Downem steps forward looking for the clinch! Bur avoids it this time.
Downem throws a body shot but no joy.
Bur drops down looking for a counter takedown but Downem sprawls and moves away.
Bur tries to clinch up but Downem circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Downem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bur's half guard.#SUB#
Bur looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Downem shoots for a takedown but Bur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Downem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Downem passes the guard and advances to mount! #SU2#
Downem stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Bur is predictable there #TD2#
and Downem counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bur scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Downem manages to mount him! #T1#
Downem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Downem's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Downem gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downem.
Bur throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Downem avoids the head kick by Bur.
Bur goes for a double leg but Downem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Downem continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bur gets tackled into the cage by Downem. Downem maintains the clinch.
Downem swings wildly with an uppercut but Bur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Bur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downem swings wildly with an uppercut but Bur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bur is trying to break the clinch but Downem has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bur.
Downem lands an uppercut.
Downem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Downem drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bur trying to control but Downem is working from the bottom.
Downem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##ES2#
Downem uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Downem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bur is fending him off so far but Downem persists. Nope, Bur circles away and we're back to standing.
Downem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Downem stuffs the takedown attempt from Bur. Bur gets slowly back to his feet.
Bur tries to clinch up but Downem circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Downem clinches with his opponent.
Bur has Downem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Downem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilboogie Bur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Downem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bur misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Downem fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Downem clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Downem manages to break the clinch.
Bur misses with the combination.
Downem throws out a loose jab but Bur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bur throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bur tries for a takedown but Downem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Downem closes the distance and clinches.
Downem lands a body shot.
Downem scores with a shot to the side of Bur's head. #TD2#
Downem pulls Bur into guard.
Downem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Downem working for a triangle but Bur defends it easily. #ES2#
Downem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Knees to the body from Bur. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bur blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Downem pulls guard effortlessly.
Bur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Downem has Bur pulled in close to control his posture.
More stalling from Downem.
Bur throws a strike but Downem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Downem gets to his feet. Bur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bur. #TD2#
Downem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Downem works to advance to full mount. Bur defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bur regains half guard.
Downem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Downem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Downem takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Downem passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bur!
Takem Downem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Downem controlling from the full mount.
Downem lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Downem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Downem with the ground and pound from mount.
Downem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bur hang on?
Downem controlling from mount. #SU2#
Downem is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bur misses the shot to the body.
Bur throws a hook but Downem blocks it.
Wilboogie Bur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bur misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takem Downem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Downem 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Downem takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Capuchin forces Downem back against the cage and clinches.
Downem is looking for a takedown.
Capuchin prevents Downem from breaking the clinch.
Downem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Capuchin smiles and moves away.
A combination from Capuchin does no damage.
Downem feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Capuchin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downem, pushing him back against the cage.
Capuchin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Capuchin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Capuchin gets through Downem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Capuchin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Downem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capuchin lands an elbow just above Downem 's eye.
Downem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capuchin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Capuchin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Capuchin pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Downem! Capuchin unloads with more strikes and Downem sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Capuchin!
Our winner, Marcel Capuchin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Quin has Downem up against the cage in a clinch.
Quin misses with the head strike.
Downem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Downem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quin is defending well.
Downem has a couple of punches blocked by Quin.
Quin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quin lands with a right to the head.
Downem tries to work over Quin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quin misses with some punches.
Downem misses with the head strike.
Downem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Downem.
Quin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Downem throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Quin.
Quin scores with a shoulder strike.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Downem.
Quin lands an uppercut.
Quin lands a hook that snaps the head of Downem backwards.
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!
Downem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quin smiles and moves away.
Quin tries to clinch but Downem is having none of it. #CL2#
Quin has Downem up against the cage in a clinch.
Quin throws a head punch that misses.
Quin fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Quin working aggressively here.
Quin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Quin has a couple of punches blocked by Downem.
Quin misses with the head strike.
Quin throws a punch but it's blocked by Downem.
Quin lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Quin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Downem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quin lands with a right to the head.
Quin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quin dips a shoulder and cracks Downem with a mighty uppercut! Downem falls back against the cage and Quin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Downem is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Quin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Quin!
After winning the bout, Alexander Quin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Downem swats away the attempt to clinch by Quin.#CL#
Quin forces Downem back against the cage and clinches.
Downem has a couple of punches blocked by Quin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Quin lands with a short shot to the head.
Quin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downem can't get the takedown.
Our sources have told us that Quin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Downem has Quin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quin misses with a punch on the inside.
Quin lands a right hand.
Downem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Downem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Quin uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downem is trying to control the position but Quin postures up.
Quin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Downem is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Quin stands and steps away. Downem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Quin moves in looking to clinch but Downem pushes him off.#CL#
Quin has Downem up against the cage in a clinch.
Downem misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quin. #BC2#
Downem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Quin rushes Downem and presses him up against the cage.
Quin working aggressively here.
Quin lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quin.
Downem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quin prevents Downem from breaking the clinch.
Quin gets through Downem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Downem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Downem working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Quin. #ROC#
Downem is rocked!
Downem swings wildly with an uppercut but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downem is still on wobbly legs! Can Quin finish him?
Quin lands a hook that snaps the head of Downem backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Downem.
Downem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexander Quin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takem Downem.
Downem tries to circle away but Quin has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Quin lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem.
Downem is trying to break free.
Downem throws a punch but it's blocked by Quin.
Downem blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Downem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Downem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Quin stands up and waves to Downem to follow him. #CL#
Quin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Downem seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Quin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Downem to his knees! Quin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Quin!
After winning the bout, Alexander Quin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Downem drops his hands momentarily and Sausagerollsfingers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Sausagerollsfingers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Downem doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Sausagerollsfingers measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Downem! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vytas Sausagerollsfingers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Barr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Downem has one foot on Barr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barr.
Barr misses with a takedown #CL#
and Downem counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Downem.
Barr swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Downem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaine Barr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downem stuffs the takedown.
Takem Downem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaine Barr.
Barr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Downem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barr is trying to hold Downem in close to prevent damage but Downem has managed to pass into half guard.
Barr wants to get back to full guard but Downem has passed into side control.#SUB#
Downem is trying to get an arm triangle but Barr is defending well. #T1#
Downem is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Downem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barr tries to bench press Downem off him but Downem keeps the position.
The referee asks Downem politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Downem prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU#
Downem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Downem sprawls well. Downem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barr gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Downem misses the target.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Downem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barr is looking to reverse the position.
Barr being controlled for a moment.
Downem working away.
Downem is working Barr over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Downem decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barr to his feet.
Barr shoots in looking for a takedown but Downem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Downem throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Downem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Downem showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Downem trying to mount his opponent but Barr defends it.
Downem slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Downem stands up from half guard. #TD#
Downem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Downem gets to his feet - Barr follows without any prompting.
Barr doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Downem counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Downem breaks from the clinch.
Downem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barr manages to avoid it.
Barr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Downem is fending him off so far but Barr persists. Nope, Downem circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Downem has Barr up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Downem manages to break the clinch.
Downem misses with a hook. Barr ducked under it nicely.
Barr shoots and misses #CL#
and Downem moves into the clinch.
Downem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Downem presses Barr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barr has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Downem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Downem struggles to land a body shot inside as Barr controls his hands. #TD#
Downem jumps into guard, dragging Barr to the mat.
Downem is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barr wants to control from the top but Downem keeps moving.
Barr throws an elbow that misses. Downem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barr's guard. Nice move by Downem!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Downem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Barr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Downem controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Barr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Downem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barr.#SU#
Downem has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barr dives in and grabs Downem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downem pushes down on Barr's head and hops out.#CL#
Downem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barr, pushing him back against the cage.
Downem content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Downem has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Barr is really stuck here.
Downem has good solid back control here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barr tries to escape but Downem has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Downem.
Downem controlling well, preventing Barr from escaping the position.
Downem is not going to allow Barr to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Downem is looking for the choke from the back position but Barr is controlling his hands well.
Barr wants to control his opponent's hands but Downem gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barr doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Downem moves into the clinch.#TD#
Downem has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Downem looking for the choke from the back.
Downem slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Takem Downem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Downem is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Barr won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Downem off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takem Downem!

Event: DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Ragnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Downem has time to react.
Ragnarsson cracks a nice hook into Downem's ribs.
Ragnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Downem's head back.
Ragnarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Downem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Downem somewhat.
Ragnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ragnarsson instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ragnarsson.
A short right from Ragnarsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downem misses with some punches.
Ragnarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnarsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downem backwards.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Downem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Downem has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Ragnarsson on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands a big right hand that drops Downem! The killer instinct kicks in and Ragnarsson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ragnarsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Ragnarsson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2017

#R1#
Downem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babidi.
Lorenzo Babidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babidi scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Babidi finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Babidi.
Downem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Downem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Babidi digs a good body shot into Downem's ribs.
Babidi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downem.
Downem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Downem is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Downem is still on wobbly legs! Can Babidi finish him?
Babidi thows a body kick. Downem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Downem takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Downem seems to have recovered his senses.
Downem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Babidi.
Babidi feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Downem collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lorenzo Babidi!
A very excited looking Lorenzo Babidi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
McBeth closes the distance and pushes Downem back into the cage.#BC2#
McBeth breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Downem tries to keep at a distance but McBeth has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBeth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Downem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McBeth is working for takedown but Downem is calmly controlling the position for now.
McBeth is working for takedown but Downem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Takem Downem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulski McBeth.
A frustrated look appears on McBeth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McBeth stalling in the clinch but Downem improves position. #BC#
Downem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBeth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McBeth has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Downem counters by moving into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Downem has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem.
Downem wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McBeth pulls Downem into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBeth controls Downem momentarily but Downem frees himself.
McBeth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Downem controls the pace.#T1#
McBeth wants to hit a switch here but Downem passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McBeth there!
Downem controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McBeth tries to improve his position but Downem has taken his back! Downem has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will McBeth tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Downem pushes McBeth away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016

#R1#
Downem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Downem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pope has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pope lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Downem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Pope closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Downem out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Pope!
Jan Pope thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Downem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Inprogress is looking for the big counter here.
Inprogress throws a nice outside leg kick.
Inprogress scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Inprogress throws a sloppy head kick and Downem moves out of range easily.
Inprogress slaps away a takedown attempt from Downem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inprogress throws a leg kick which misses Downem's front leg but catches the back leg as Downem tries to avoid it.
Inprogress lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Inprogress.
A solid body kick from Inprogress.
Inprogress lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Downem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inprogress bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Inprogress throws a nice outside leg kick.
Downem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Inprogress was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Downem dives in and grabs Inprogress's left leg, looking for a takedown. Inprogress pushes down on Downem's head and hops out.
Good standup being displayed there by Inprogress as he connects with a hook.
Testing Inprogress seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downem misses with a takedown attempt
and Inprogress counters with an inside leg kick.
Inprogress scores with a head kick. #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Inprogress comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Inprogress lands a big head kick that sends Downem to the canvas! Inprogress follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Testing Inprogress!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rabago catches Downem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rabago throws a series of punches but Downem avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Downem moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Downem breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Downem darts in and clinches Rabago up against the cage.
Downem lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Rabago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Downem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rabago tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Downem avoids the attempt from Rabago to control.
Rabago regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Downem seems content to control.
Rabago wants to control but Downem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rabago won't allow Downem to pass to mount.
Rabago tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rabago is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Downem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Downem's back!
Downem is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Downem defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Downem defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Downem looking to pass the guard.
Downem trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rabago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Downem stands and steps away. Rabago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rabago. #ES#
Downem explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Rabago, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rabago striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Downem blocks the strikes from Rabago.
Downem tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Rabago struggling a bit here.
Downem lands some shots froms side control.#SU#
Downem decides to stand back up. Downem steps back and let's Rabago get back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rabago enables Downem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rabago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rabago striking off his back but it's not causing Downem any problems.
Downem is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rabago is looking for a triangle here but Downem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rabago tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Rabago tries to control but Downem manages to take his back.
Downem controls the action.
Rabago is keeping busy.
Downem doesn't have the hooks in and Rabago manages to turn into his guard.
Rabago is looking to stand up but Downem won't let him.
Downem pulls Rabago in close to prevent any damage.
Rabago stopping the sweep attempt from Downem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Rabago drops Downem with a beautiful combination! Downem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rabago is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Downem is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Rabago has cracked Downem with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Rabago lands another huge swinging hook and Downem tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Downem, before Rabago can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Rabago!
A victorious Ray Rabago thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Destiny 170:Margera vs Johnson
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Downem walks into a jab.
Albertsson feints and then cracks Downem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Downem down.
Albertsson works over Downem's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Albertsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Downem is rocked!
Downem drops his hands momentarily and Albertsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Downem is still on wobbly legs! Can Albertsson finish him?
Albertsson drops Downem with a big left hand! Downem is injured, injured bad! Albertsson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernt Albertsson!

Event: Destiny 166: Tucker vs Margera
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Leeroy misses with a right hand #TD#
and Downem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leeroy's guard.
Downem won't allow Leeroy to sweep him here. #SU#
Downem stands up from Leeroy's guard - Downem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Leeroy, right into the meat.
Bruce Leeroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downem takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Downem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leeroy cracks Downem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Leeroy throws a hook to the side of Downem's head but Downem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leeroy stuns Downem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leeroy drops Downem with a naaaaasty hook - Downem is in real trouble here! Leeroy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Leeroy!
Bruce Leeroy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Firebird Designs logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 52
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downem, pushing him back against the cage.
Downem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Downem misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Evans manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Evans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Downem is trying to break free.
Downem misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Downem tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Evans closes the distance and pushes Downem back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Evans stalls. #BC#
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans tries to clinch but Downem moves out of range.
Downem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Evans pushes Downem up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A hook to the body from Evans. #BC#
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Evans moves away from the strike by Downem. #CL#
Evans forces Downem back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downem throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Downem gets tackled into the cage by Evans. Evans maintains the clinch. #BC#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Downem.
Downem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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!
Evans is trying to buck Downem off.#T2#
Downem staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downem is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Evans throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dai Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Downem swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Downem tries a quick counter leg kick but Evans is wise to it.#T3#
Evans circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Downem drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Evans follows Downem to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dai Evans!
Dai Evans spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Burningrom throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burningrom won't be happy with that.
Downem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Downem landing strikes.
Downem scores with punches from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burningrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Downem controlling from side mount.
Burningrom is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Downem has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Burningrom tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Downem stands up.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Downem but Downem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Downem misses. #CL2#
Downem gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Downem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Downem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burningrom or not. #TD2#
Downem wants the takedown. Burningrom is fighting it off but Downem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burningrom's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Burningrom looking for a guillotine here but Downem defends easily. #SUB#
Burningrom looking for subs off his back but Downem has passed one foot through into half guard.
Downem perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Burningrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Downem controlling the pace.
Downem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Downem is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burningrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Downem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Burningrom tries to kick Downem off but Downem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Burningrom actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Downem seems to be working for a kimura but Burningrom defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burningrom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Downem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burningrom looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Downem moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burningrom.
Downem trying to control the position but Burningrom is working away. #T3#
Downem 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 Burningrom's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU2#
Downem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Burningrom shoots and misses
and Burningrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burningrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Downem as he jumps to the side.
Downem feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Burningrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Downem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burningrom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Downem is in Burningrom's guard.
Downem is in close to Burningrom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Downem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Burningrom looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Downem has picked Burningrom up and slammed him! Burningrom can't keep hold of the triangle and Downem manages to pass to side control!
Burningrom takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Burningrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#ES2#
Downem makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burningrom doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Downem counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Burningrom is rocked!
Downem drops Burningrom with a naaaaasty hook - Burningrom is in real trouble here! Downem dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1##TD#
Downem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Downem is controlling the pace.
Downem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem prevents Knight from standing back up. #SU#
Downem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Downem throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Downem.#T1#
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Downem dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Knight is looking to clinch but Downem is avoiding it.
Knight scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Downem clinches up against the cage.
Downem misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Downem gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Knight regains guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Downem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Downem controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Downem passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Downem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knight parries the strikes from Downem easily there. Downem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Knight to escape.
Downem tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knight's legs. #T3#
Knight takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SU#
Downem stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Downem fails with a takedown attempt.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Downem counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Downem drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Downem's legs - danger averted.
Downem is pulling down on Knight's head. It's preventing any offense from Knight, at least for the moment.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Downem has wrist control.#T4#
Downem controlling the position.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Downem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Downem'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.#ES#
Downem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Knight off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Downem drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Downem decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takem Downem dominated that round.
That's time! Downem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Knight throws a series of punches but Downem moves out of range. #CL#
Downem drives through and clinches with Knight against the cage. #TD#
Downem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Downem manages to end up in side control.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Downem is dominant here and he's now got Knight's back!
Knight is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Downem off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Downem has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Knight's body.
Knight is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Downem controlling the positon.#T1#
Knight is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Knight fending off the submission attempt from Downem.
Downem controls the position.#T2#
Downem seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knight for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Downem is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Knight is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Donovan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donovan throws a right and a left that Downem avoids nicely. #TD2#
Donovan gets caught napping as Downem dives in and scores a takedown. Donovan manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downem stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Downem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Downem controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Donovan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downem won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Donovan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Downem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Downem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Downem manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Downem's guard. #T1#
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Donovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donovan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Donovan is controlling him. #SUB#
Donovan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Downem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Downem has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downem is stalling in the full guard.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Downem from controlling successfully.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downem is one step ahead there.
Donovan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Downem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Downem avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downem is defended easily by Donovan.#T3#
Downem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donovan pinned against the cage. Donovan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donovan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donovan throws a series of punches but Downem moves out of range.
Downem tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donovan misses with a combination #TD2#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donovan won't be happy with that.
Donovan is looking to regain half guard here but Downem keeps moving and retains side control.
Donovan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Donovan is not content to let Downem control the position.
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. Downem connects with a nice short shot to Donovan's temple.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Still in half guard, Downem seems content to control.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Downem is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably.
Donovan tries to roll over but Downem keeps him under control.
Downem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donovan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Downem prevents Donovan from improving his position.
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 Iain Donovan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Donovan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donovan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Downem back to the cage. Donovan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Downem shoots in looking for a takedown. Donovan tries to sprawl out of it but Downem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Downem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donovan as he avoids it easily.
Downem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan throws a right hand that Downem ducks under and follows up with a left that Downem also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Downem forces Donovan back against the cage and clinches.
Donovan tries to break free but Downem pushes him back against the cage.
Downem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Donovan to keep the fight standing.
Iain Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takem Downem.#TD2#
Downem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Downem manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Downem just content to control the position.
Donovan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Downem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Donovan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Donovan wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.
Downem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takem Downem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donovan tries to get to full guard but Downem has control of the leg.
Donovan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donovan.#SUB#
Donovan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Downem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Donovan.
Donovan prevents Downem from moving into mount. #T2#
Donovan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Downem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donovan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donovan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donovan.
Downem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for a triangle here but Downem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Downem taking a breather here.
Donovan sneaks back into half guard.
Donovan is not content to let Downem control the position.#T3#
Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan gets full guard.
Downem slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Downem defends well.#SUB#
Donovan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Downem has passed into half guard!
Downem is taking a breather. Donovan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Downem is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
Donovan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downem's guard. #REVR#
Downem keeping full guard, as Donovan tries to pass. #SUB#
Donovan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Downem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donovan has Downem in his guard.#REVB#
Downem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iain Donovan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Donovan looks to land a combination but Downem avoids it well.
Donovan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Donovan with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Donovan.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Donovan feints a jab promting Downem to slip. Donovan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Downem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donovan works over Downem's head and body with a nice combination.
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Donovan gets tackled into the cage by Downem. Downem maintains the clinch.
Donovan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donovan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Downem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Downem. #T1##TD2#
Downem wants the takedown. Donovan is fighting it off but Downem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Donovan's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Donovan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Downem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downem pushing down on Donovan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Downem decides to stand and escape the position.
Donovan throws a right hand that Downem ducks under and follows up with a left that Downem also avoids with ease.
Iain Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Downem moves into range and clinches up with Donovan.
Downem misses with some punches. #TD2#
Downem decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Donovan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Downem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Downem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Downem! #REVB#
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downem lands an elbow.
Downem moves into full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Downem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Downem prevents Donovan from getting the reversal.
Downem looking to control but Donovan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donovan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Downem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iain Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan wants to hold on but Downem pushes him away.
Donovan is looking to improve his position but Downem isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Donovan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Donovan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Donovan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takem Downem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downem lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on Donovan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Downem.
Donovan is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Donovan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Downem.
Downem gets his hands free as Donovan looks to control. #T4#
Downem is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Donovan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.
Donovan is pressing down on Downem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donovan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Downem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Donovan won't allow Downem to get back to his feet.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Downem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan won't allow Downem to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Downem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donovan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Downem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takem Downem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donovan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Donovan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1#
Cole slaps away a takedown attempt from Downem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A good leg kick by Cole.
Downem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Downem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Cole.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cole.
Cole swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Downem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Cole delivers a nice body kick.
Cole tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Downem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cole is looking to stand back up but Downem counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cole. #REVR#
Cole's coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Downem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Downem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Downem controlling the action here.
Cole wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.
Downem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Downem stalling. #T3#
Cole trying to control here.
Cole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Downem on the ground.
Cole misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole scores with a hook.#CL2#
Downem clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Downem has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cole uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Downem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Downem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Downem has a closed guard, preventing Cole from standing up.
Downem pulls Cole in close to his closed guard and prevents Cole from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole stops Downem from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Downem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Downem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Downem off to one side.
Cole throws a big counter combination but Downem scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Downem misses with a takedown
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Downem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole tries to buck Downem off but Downem is having none of it.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
Downem working the head with strikes.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Downem can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.#T1##SU2#
Downem decides to stand back up.
Rico Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cole bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Downem misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rico Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takem Downem.#TD2#
Downem feints and as Cole raises his hands in defense, Downem changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole being controlled here, momentarily.
Downem is continuing to stall.#T2#
Cole wants to sweep here but Downem controlling him for the moment.
Downem stays in close to Cole's body and controls the position.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Downem gets to his feet - Cole follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Cole gets tackled into the cage by Downem. Downem maintains the clinch.
Downem misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Downem has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cole regains guard immediately. #T3#
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Downem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Downem dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Downem backs away looking to recover.
Cole lands a leg kick that knocks Downem off balance momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Downem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cole pulls his leg out and moves away.
Downem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Downem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cole tries to avoid it but Downem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cole to the ground. Cole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Downem has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Downem bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Downem has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Downem has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cole. That's going to slow Downem down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downem.
Downem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Downem off to one side.
Cole thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takem Downem'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##CL2#
Downem closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Downem is trying to force a seperation but Cole has the dominant position.
A short right from Cole on the inside. #BC#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole scores with a head kick.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Downem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Downem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Downem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Downem shoots and misses
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Downem ducks right into an uppercut from Cole. #ROC#
Downem is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Downem is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Downem takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Downem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cole throws a body kick that misses.
Cole lands with a right hand.
Cole throws a one two combo.
Cole throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Downem crashing down! Downem tries to stagger back to his feet but Cole just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Downem asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016

#R1#
Wai Ping swats away the attempt to clinch by Downem.#TD2#
Downem gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Downem decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wai Ping lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Wai Ping.#ROC#
Downem is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Wai Ping lands a nice looking body shot.
Downem is still on wobbly legs! Can Wai Ping finish him?#CL2#
Downem has closed the distance and engaged Wai Ping in a clinch.
Downem seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Wai Ping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A left lands for Wai Ping.
We've been hearing reports that Wai Ping has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wai Ping throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Downem dives in for a single leg takedown but Wai Ping sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Wai Ping was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Downem.
Wai Ping steps in with a hook that catches Downem right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wai Ping follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Downem looks absolutely devastated.

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1##CL#
Downem closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews clinches up with Downem and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Downem keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downem misses with an uppercut. Marshall Matthews saw that one coming.#CL#
Downem clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Downem fails to land.
Marshall Matthews stalling in the clinch but Downem improves position. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Downem moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice combination. Downem backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Downem takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Marshall Matthews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Downem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Marshall Matthews.
Downem is not content to let Marshall Matthews control the position. #T1#
Downem wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Downem seems to have got his legs back now.
Downem manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marshall Matthews's best efforts.
Marshall Matthews tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall Matthews trying to pass the guard but Downem defending well.
Downem is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Marshall Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Downem defends it well. #SUB2#
Marshall Matthews is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Downem wants to get back to full guard.
Marshall Matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Downem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marshall Matthews is just content to waste time from the top position. Downem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Downem controls Marshall Matthews momentarily but Marshall Matthews frees himself.
Marshall Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marshall Matthews manages to circle out of the way.
Downem with a poor takedown
and Marshall Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Downem, pushing him back against the cage.
Downem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshall Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Marshall Matthews on the inside. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Downem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marshall Matthews counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downem circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Downem counters with a single leg into guard. Marshall Matthews didn't expect that.
Marshall Matthews is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Downem dives into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Downem passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Marshall Matthews!
Marshall Matthews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Downem putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall Matthews tries to lock up and control but Downem gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takem Downem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Downem misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Marshall Matthews working Downem over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downem takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Downem pushes Marshall Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Downem controls his hands. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Downem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Downem paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Downem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Downem is looking for a takedown.
Downem has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall Matthews. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Downem.
Marshall Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downem up against the cage.#TD#
Downem manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES#
Downem pushes Marshall Matthews off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Downem is trying to force a seperation but Marshall Matthews has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Downem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Downem prevents a body shot from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
Downem has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall Matthews. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem. #T2#
Downem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall Matthews prevents it.
Marshall Matthews working Downem over with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Downem takes an elbow to the temple.
Marshall Matthews displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downem up against the cage.
Downem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Marshall Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Downem forces Marshall Matthews back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Downem misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but Downem blocks with his arms.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Downem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Downem jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Downem around his waist. Downem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice combination. Downem backs away looking to recover.
Marshall Matthews leaves Downem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Downem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marshall Matthews but Marshall Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##TD#
Downem shoots in and gets a takedown into Marshall Matthews's guard.#ES2#
Marshall Matthews scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Marshall Matthews throws a right hand that Downem ducks under and follows up with a left that Downem also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Marshall Matthews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Downem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Downem wriggles free and stands up.
Marshall Matthews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morton Marshall Matthews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takem Downem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Marshall Matthews shoots in and bounces Downem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Downem keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
Marshall Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Downem wants to stand but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem working a defensive guard but Marshall Matthews passes into half guard.
Marshall Matthews is looking to stall here but Downem recovers full guard.
Downem keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully. #T1##ES#
Downem manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marshall Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Downem darts in looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews gets double underhooks and turns Downem into the cage.
As Downem backs off Marshall Matthews throws a huge counter combo but Downem manages to avoid it all.
Downem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Downem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marshall Matthews's half guard.
Marshall Matthews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Downem is thwarting Marshall Matthews's attempts to control the position.
Downem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand up here but Downem is controlling him well.
Marshall Matthews trying to control but Downem postures up. #T3#
Marshall Matthews is trying to control but Downem passes into side control!
Downem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall Matthews keeps working.
Takem Downem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Matthews looks to move to half guard but instead Downem has passed into mount! Damn!
A nice elbow there by Downem.#SU#
Downem get's back to his feet.#CL#
Downem moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall Matthews.#TD#
Marshall Matthews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Downem wants to control from the top but Marshall Matthews keeps moving. #SU#
Marshall Matthews is working an open guard so Downem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshall Matthews tries for a takedown but Downem circles away easily#TD#
and Downem counters with a takedown into side control.
Morton Marshall Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marshall Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Downem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshall Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takem Downem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marshall Matthews has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Marshall Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Morton Marshall Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1##CL#
Downem has closed the distance and engaged Rickett in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Rickett.
Rickett struggles to land a body shot inside as Downem controls his hands.
Rickett trying to control the position but instead, Downem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rickett into the cage.
Rickett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rickett is stalling here.
Downem throws a punch but it's blocked by Rickett.
Rickett wants to stall.
Rickett scores with a shoulder strike.
Downem is looking for a takedown.
Rickett throws a punch but it's blocked by Downem.
Downem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rickett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Downem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Rickett. #TD#
Downem drags the fight down to the ground.
Downem has control of Rickett's left arm, preventing Rickett from doing any damage. #T1#
Rickett wants to stand and escape but instead Downem has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Downem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Downem controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Rickett is working an open guard so Downem takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Downem darts in looking for a takedown but Rickett gets double underhooks and turns Downem into the cage. #CL2#
Downem tries to keep at a distance but Rickett has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rickett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downem backwards.
Downem tries to circle away but Rickett has him pinned against the cage.
Downem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rickett lands a left hand.
Rickett is trying to maintain a safe position but Downem gets an underhook and turns Rickett into the cage.
Rickett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rickett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Downem misses with a punch to the body.
Rickett trying to control the position but instead, Downem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rickett into the cage.
Rickett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem.
Downem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downem blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Downem pulls guard. #SUB#
Downem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rickett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Downem is tightening it up a little... Rickett has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rickett reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rickett taps out! Nice BJJ there by Downem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Takem Downem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Low moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Low does it's job there.
Downem closes the distance but Low moves to the side
and Low counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Downem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Low works Downem's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downem is defended easily by Low.
Low lands with a good body shot.
Downem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Low scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Low counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Low scores with a kick to the body.
Low looks to land a combination. Downem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Low showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Downem.
Downem wants to clinch
and Low makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Downem misses with a takedown attempt
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Low.#ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Downem moves to clinch but Low breaks away
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Downem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Downem fails with the takedown
and Low counters with a big right hand! Oh Downem is in trouble here! Low follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Low!
After the fight, Short Low was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Low.
Low cracks a nice hook into Downem's ribs.
Downem tries to clinch up
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
Downem gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
No luck for Downem with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Low gets caught flat footed, as Downem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Low has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Downem off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Low lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Downem at a distance.
Downem has his takedown stuffed
and Downem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Downem with a poor takedown
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takem Downem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Low stuffs the takedown.
Low scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Downem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Low.
Low lands a lovely overhand right.
Low changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Low thuds a left hand into Downem's body.
Downem with a poor takedown
and Low counters with a good low kick that Downem was not able to check.
A jab lands there for Low.#ROC2#
Downem is rocked!
Whack! Low lands a heavy head kick that drops Downem. The ref tackles Low to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Downem was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Short Low!
After the fight, Short Low was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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