Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GFC 56: Fireball vs Kruger
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Khaan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vega's head.
Vega tries to clinch but Khaan moves out of range.
Khaan lands with a right hand.
Khaan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khaan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khaan.
Vega moves out of range of the leg kick from Khaan.
Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khaan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khaan misses with a looping right.
Khaan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVega.
Vega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vega moves out of range as Khaan strikes.
Vega doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Vega as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Khaan scores with a kick to the body.
Khaan scoring well with a low kick there.
Vega jabs Khaan right on the nose. Khaan blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Vega rushes Khaan and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khaan. #BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Khaan circles away.
Khaan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khaan tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Khaan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khaan takes a swing at Vega's ribcage but misses.
Khaan misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Vega dives in and scores a takedown into Khaan's guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega throwing strikes from guard but Khaan blocks nicely.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khaan is keeping the position for now.
Vega is in close to Khaan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khaan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khaan keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khaan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Khaan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khaan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khaan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
Khaan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Khaan keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Khaan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khaan, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
Vega throwing strikes from guard but Khaan blocks nicely.
Khaan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Khaan throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Khaan throws a jab but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega scores with a spinning back kick!
Vega fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Khaan misses the target.
Khaan avoids a kick to the body.
Khaan lunges at Vega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vega's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temudjin Khaan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Khaan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khaan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khaan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Vega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khaan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaan thows a leg kick but Vega checks it
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vega avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vega blocks a jab.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khaan wants to slow Vega down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega slips under a jab from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Khaan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Vega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Temudjin Khaan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khaan lands with a good body shot.
Khaan swats away the attempt to clinch by Vega.
Khaan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khaan.
Khaan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega tries to clinch up but Khaan circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Khaan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khaan misses with a wild body shot.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega slips under a jab.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Khaan slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega moves in looking to clinch but Khaan pushes him off.
Khaan misses with a body punch
and Vega counters with a left to the body.
Temudjin Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khaan connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaan.
Khaan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaan connects with a solid leg kick.
Vega misses with the body kick
and Khaan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khaan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Khaan catches Vega right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Vega throws a leg kick but Khaan checks it.
Khaan throws a lazy right hand but Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khaan.
A lazy body kick from Vega
and Khaan counters with an inside leg kick.
Khaan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Vega misses.
Khaan lands a nice hook to Vega's body. Vega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khaan missing with a left hand there. Vega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Khaan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Vega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vega missing with a left hand there. Khaan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khaan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vega on the side of the head.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega closes the distance but Khaan moves to the side
and Khaan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Khaan moves away and avoids it.
Vega swings for the body but Khaan moves out of range.
Khaan misses with a body shot.
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khaan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khaan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temudjin Khaan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khaan defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vega is defended easily by Khaan.
Khaan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khaan lands a leg kick that knocks Vega off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega ducks under a wild hook from Khaan.
Vega misses with a kick to the body.
Khaan delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Khaan scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vega takes a step back to recover.
Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khaan lands with a hook. Vega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vega misses with a kick to the body
and Khaan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaan throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Vega moves into range and clinches up with Khaan.
Khaan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Steve Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temudjin Khaan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Khaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan blocks the elbow strike.
Vega tries to break free but Khaan pushes him back against the cage.
Vega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Khaan breaks the clinch.
Khaan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Vega misses with a double jab.
Khaan ducks under a wild hook from Vega.
Khaan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khaan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vega misses the jab.
Khaan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khaan thumps Vega with a low kick.
Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Temudjin Khaan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.
Vega takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Khaan misses with a body kick.
Vega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khaan lands a jab to the nose.
Vega misses with a leg kick.
Vega misses with a hook
and Khaan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khaan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khaan misses with a body shot.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Vega throws a sloppy head kick and Khaan moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Temudjin Khaan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khaan, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temudjin Khaan!
Temudjin Khaan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Urai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Urai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urai throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
Urai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Urai gets tackled into the cage by Vega. Vega maintains the clinch.
Urai lands an elbow that stopped Vega in his tracks for a moment.
Urai is working Vega over against the cage.
Urai lands with a right to the head.
Urai dodges an elbow strike from Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
Vega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Urai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urai lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Urai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Urai trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
The referee calls for Urai to work.
Urai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Urai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vega tries to land knees in the clinch but Urai avoids the damage to the body.
Vega looking for a takedown.
Urai leaning against his opponent.
Urai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Urai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Vega lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urai backwards.
Vega misses with a knee strike.
Vega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urai lands a damaging elbow.
Vega takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Vega is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Urai.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Urai finish him?
Urai has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Vega - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Urai, and another! Vega is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sam Urai!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Urai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Death Squad 337:Viktor V C'ton
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Vega throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hayes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes throws a hook but Vega blocks it.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Hayes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vega's head backwards.
Good shot there by Vega.
Vega shoots and misses
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Vega backing up. Vega nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayes throws a sloppy body shot
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hayes throws out a powerful jab.
Vega misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hayes lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Hayes closes the distance and pushes Vega back into the cage.
Vega tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Vega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hayes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Michael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.
Hayes avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Hayes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vega is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Hayes - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayes.
Good body shot from Hayes.
Hayes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hayes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vegas head.
Hayes takes an elbow to the temple.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hayes's brow.
Hayes blocks an elbow strike.
Hayes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vega looks winded!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega is working for takedown but Hayes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hayes lands a good knee to the midsection. Vega won't want to take too many of those.
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hayes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Hayes lands a knee to the body.
Hayes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hayes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Hayes lands a body shot.
Hayes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
Hayes scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Vega is rocked!
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Hayes jerks Vega's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Vega drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Hayes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Hayes because Vega was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Michael Hayes!
A victorious Michael Hayes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Kint lands a jab to Vega's midsection.
Kint throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kint circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vega.
Vega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kint is squirming around, avoiding Vega's attempts to control the action.
Kint blocking the ground and pound.
Vega trying to control but Kint is having none of it. #SUB#
Vega is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kint has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kint!
Kint looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Vega wants to pass to mount but Kint is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kint keeps working. #SUB#
Vega is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vega is looking to pass Kint's guard but actually Kint recovers to full guard.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Kint is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vega connects with a couple of short punches.
Vega wants to control from the top but Kint keeps moving.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega passes Kint's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Kint is defending well.
Vega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vega trying to control the action but Kint is working from the bottom.
Vega is looking to stall here but Kint recovers full guard. #T3#
Kint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kint is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kint's guard.
Vega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kint!
Vega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vega landing strikes from the mount.
Vega lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vega controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Vega looking to control but Kint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kint takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vega has hold of Kint's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kint manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Vega is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kint has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kint!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega trying to keep a closed guard but Kint is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Vega has his foot on Kint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kint works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kint defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
Kint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Kint's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kint, pushing him back against the cage.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kint takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vega looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Kint has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vega is trying to keep an underhook but Kint manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vega gets back to full guard.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kint can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vega looking for a triangle here. Kint is fighting it but it looks tight! Vega pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kint is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve Vega!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Vega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1#
Vega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Vega wants to clinch.
Dreesen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy left from Vega finds it's target.
Dreesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through Dreesen's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown but Dreesen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A left lands for Vega.
Dreesen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.
Virgil Dreesen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreesen is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vega.
Vega misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Vega feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vega advances to mount. #T2#
Vega trying to control but Dreesen is having none of it.
Vega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vega unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega wants to control the pace but Dreesen is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreesen is bucking up trying to escape but Vega cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vega lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vega has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dreesen's face. #ROC2#
Dreesen is rocked!#SUB2#
Vega working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dreesen looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Vega! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Vega!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Vega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Vega looks to land a body kick but Orlov moved away.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Orlov darts in trying to clinch
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Vega takes the fight into the clinch.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vega just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orlov's brow.
Orlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Vega lands an elbow inside that Orlov shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut.#TD#
Vega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1##SUB#
Vega postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Orlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vega, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orlov wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Vega has his feet on Orlov's thighs here. He's pushed Orlov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Orlov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Vega!
A relieved looking Steve Vega 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: GFC 25: Shootout
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Vega connects with a looping right hand.
Vega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vega shoots in and drives through. Ingram sprawls well.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ingram.
Vega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ingram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ingram loads up on a big right hand but Vega slips the punch.
Ingram misses with a straight left.
Vega drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ingram defends it well.
Vega misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram connects with a body shot that sends Vega's belly button to the back.
Ingram scores with a leg kick.
Ingram with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Ingram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vega checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Vega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Vega is trying to work for a kimura but Ingram is defending well.
Ingram wants to improve his position but Vega is controlling well.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Ingram defends it. #SUB2#
Vega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ingram is just riding it out for now. Vega eventually gives up the hold.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Ingram is defending well. #T2#
Vega trying to control from half guard but Ingram is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ingram looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vega is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Vega is trying to work for a kimura but Ingram is defending well. #T3#
Vega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ingram's head.
Vega prevents Ingram from improving his position.
Ingram won't allow Vega to pass to mount.
Vega works his way into side control.
Vega tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Vega working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Vega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ingram, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Vega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ingram is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vega working away.
Vega advances to full mount.
Ingram is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB2#
Vega looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingram sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Vega is looking for a kimura but Ingram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vega to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ingram lands a nice shot that snaps Vega's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vega!
Ingram stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ingram wants it to stay on the feet.
Ingram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ingram getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ingram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingram blocks a jab.
Ingram is looking to chop away at Vega's legs.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vega throws a leg kick
and Ingram counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ingram looks to land a right hand but Vega moved out of range.
Vega connects with a body shot.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Ingram shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Ingram scores with a four punch combination!
Kizeal Ingram is winning the standup battle so far.
Ingram throws the left hand but Vega avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ingram. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ingram takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kizeal Ingram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Ingram misses.
Vega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Ingram checks a leg kick nicely.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Ingram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ingram counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ingram misses
and Ingram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Ingram misses
and Vega counters with a left and a right that stings Ingram.
Ingram lands with a right hand.
Vega slips a jab from Ingram.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Ingram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ingram takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ingram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ingram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vega tries to move into range but Ingram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ingram lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Ingram ducks down to avoid it.
Ingram appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ingram as he avoids it easily.
Kizeal Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.#CL2#
Vega has closed the distance and engaged Ingram in a clinch.
Vega throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ingram struggles to land a body shot inside as Vega controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vega.
Ingram lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Ingram breaks from the clinch.
Ingram connects with a body shot that sends Vega's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega misses with an uppercut. Ingram saw that one coming.
Ingram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingram.
Ingram tries to score with a low kick but Vega moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kizeal Ingram dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Ingram as Vega shoots in.
Ingram moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vega darts in trying to clinch
letting Ingram counter with a right hand.
Vega tries to land a body kick
and Ingram counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ingram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ingram avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Ingram punishes Vega's body with a nice straight punch.
Ingram slips a straight right by Vega.
Ingram half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ingram throws a shot from downtown. Vega moves away and avoids it.
Ingram moves away from the strike by Vega.
Ingram swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ingram connects with the punch.
A jab from Ingram finds it's way through Vega's defenses.
Ingram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingram.
Ingram looks to throw the jab but Vega is out of range.
Vega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Vega.
Vega throws a big shot that misses.
Ingram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Ingram throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Vega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vega throws the left hand but Ingram avoids the punch easily.
Ingram was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ingram as he jumps to the side.
Kizeal Ingram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Vega.
Ingram looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Vega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Ingram backs off Vega throws a huge counter combo but Ingram manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Vega connects with a right hand. Ingram shakes it off.
Vega shoots in for a takedown but Ingram shows good takedown defense.
Vega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ingram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega tried to score with a low kick but Ingram checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ingram misses the target.
Vega connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Ingram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ingram moves out of range as Vega throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ingram.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GFC 19: Trujillo vs Baroni
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Vega tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Uggla counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uggla.
Uggla won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard. #REVB#
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uggla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uggla wants to get back to his feet but Vega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uggla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vega trying to control but Uggla is working from the bottom. #T1#
Uggla keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Uggla has control of Vega's left arm, preventing Vega from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Uggla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uggla is keeping the position for now.
Uggla keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is keeping the position.
Uggla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uggla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vega has passed into side control.
Uggla prevents Vega from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uggla has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uggla gets back to half guard.
Uggla is trying to control but can't.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Uggla defends it. #SUB2#
Vega seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Uggla looking for submissions off his back.
Vega is pressing down on Uggla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uggla is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Vega is working for a kimura but Uggla is defending it quite comfortably.
Uggla is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uggla is staying active underneath Vega, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vega prevents Uggla from standing back up.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Uggla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uggla wants to get back to full guard.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Uggla defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Vega is working for a kimura but Uggla is defending it quite comfortably.
Uggla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Uggla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Uggla is trying to control the position but Vega postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Uggla'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.
Vega passes Uggla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uggla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Uggla.
Uggla is trying to keep Vega in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Vega dominated that round.
That's time! Uggla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vega throws an overhand right that lands on Uggla's shoulder, as Uggla tries to avoid the shot.
Vega throws the kick towards the body but Uggla avoids it.
Uggla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Uggla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uggla lands in his opponent's guard.
Uggla stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Vega keeping full guard, as Uggla tries to pass.
Vega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Uggla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Vega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uggla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vega has managed to get both his arms back between Uggla's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Uggla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vega is one step ahead there.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uggla is trying to get back to full guard.
Uggla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uggla controlling the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Uggla denies him.
Vega passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Uggla! #SUB2#
Vega looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uggla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega postures up.#SUB2#
Vega working for a guillotine from mount but Uggla is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Uggla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uggla sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vega trying to control the action but Uggla is working from the bottom.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is defending well.
Vega working Uggla over with strikes.
Vega uses his free foot to push down on Uggla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uggla.
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega pushes him away.
Uggla working to try and regain half guard.
Vega content just to control the position here. #T4#
Uggla tries to hold on but Vega postures up.#SUB2#
Vega swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Uggla is now in Vega's guard. A big mistake from Vega there, giving up the dominant position!
Uggla trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega forces his way into half guard.
Vega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Vega 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#
Uggla throws a sloppy body shot
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Uggla gets the takedown into side control.
Uggla controlling the position.
Uggla trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega sneaks back into half guard.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vega is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uggla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uggla's back!
I really don't envy Uggla right now. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for the choke from the back position but Uggla is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Uggla turns into Vega and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
Uggla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uggla has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega trying to control the position.
Uggla wants to stand and escape but instead Vega has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega is looking to advance position but Uggla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Uggla looking to control but Vega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Vega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Uggla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uggla controlling the position.
Vega pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uggla is keeping the position for now.
Uggla is looking to stand up but Vega isn't so interested in that idea.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Uggla is keeping the position.#SUB#
Uggla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steve Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Vega wants to control from the top but Uggla keeps moving.
Uggla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega passes Uggla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steve Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uggla is trying to stand back up but Vega is controlling him
Vega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vega trying to control but Uggla is having none of it. #T4#
Vega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Algot Uggla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uggla is squirming around, avoiding Vega's attempts to control the action.
Uggla tries to lock up and control but Vega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uggla swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Uggla throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Vega!
Steve Vega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.

Event: GFC 12: Bailey vs Wosiecki
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Tymoshenko misses.
Tymoshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tymoshenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tymoshenko misses the jab.
Vega keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasily Tymoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymoshenko connects with a leg kick. Vega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tymoshenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tymoshenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Tymoshenko finds it's target.
Tymoshenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega counters with a body kick.#TD#
Tymoshenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vega's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Tymoshenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tymoshenko 's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tymoshenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vega is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tymoshenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega passes Tymoshenko 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tymoshenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vega slips nicely into half guard.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Tymoshenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vega trying to control the action but Tymoshenko is working from the bottom.
Tymoshenko is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Vega moves into full mount! Tymoshenko won't be happy about that!
Vega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tymoshenko is looking to escape.
Tymoshenko tries to reverse the position but Vega maintains control.
Tymoshenko is working hard here to advance position.
Tymoshenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tymoshenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tymoshenko manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vega trying to move into half guard but instead Tymoshenko has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Tymoshenko trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega wants to sweep here but Tymoshenko controlling him for the moment.
Vega is trying to control the position but Tymoshenko postures up. #SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tymoshenko defends it easily.
Tymoshenko trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Tymoshenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.#SUB2#
Vega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tymoshenko uses it to pass to side control.
Vega takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Vega managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tymoshenko .
Tymoshenko wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Vega is trying to improve his position.
Tymoshenko working away.
Vega tries to buck Tymoshenko off but Tymoshenko is having none of it.
Vega regains half guard.
Vega wants to get back to full guard.
Tymoshenko slips a nice elbow through Vega's hands, connecting with Vega's forehead.
Vega gets back to full guard.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Tymoshenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vega is looking to land body kicks.
Tymoshenko dips to his left and cracks Vega with an uppercut!#TD#
Tymoshenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vega to the mat! Vega manages to get full guard.
Vega wants to sweep here but Tymoshenko controlling him for the moment.
Tymoshenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tymoshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Tymoshenko preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tymoshenko wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Tymoshenko from controlling successfully. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tymoshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tymoshenko defends well.
Tymoshenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Tymoshenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Vega trying to control the position.
Tymoshenko looking to pass the guard.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tymoshenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tymoshenko preventing the sweep.
Tymoshenko postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tymoshenko defends it easily.
Tymoshenko is in close to Vega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tymoshenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Vega had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tymoshenko defends it easily.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tymoshenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Vega working a defensive guard but Tymoshenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vega is looking to reverse the position.
Tymoshenko lands an elbow.
Tymoshenko working the head and body with strikes.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
Tymoshenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Vega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vega is not content to let Tymoshenko control the position.
Vega tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tymoshenko controls the position.
Vasily Tymoshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Tymoshenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
Tymoshenko trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tymoshenko connects with a decent elbow.
Tymoshenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tymoshenko working the body and head with strikes.
Vega is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tymoshenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tymoshenko is nestled in close to Vega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Vega is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymoshenko is trying to control. Vega wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tymoshenko prevents Vega from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasily Tymoshenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tymoshenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vega is holding his hands too far apart here. Tymoshenko throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Vega is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasily Tymoshenko !
A less than humble Vasily Tymoshenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Ascension 349
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher lands a slapping body shot.
Butcher lands a nice shot that snaps Vega's head back.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vega misses with a left hand
and Butcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Butcher moves into range and connects with a jab.
Butcher misses with the combination.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vega moves away.
Butcher throws a head kick that misses.
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Butcher.
Butcher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Vega is rocked!#T1#
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good work by Butcher as he checks the leg kick.
Butcher is looking for a counter combo.
Vega looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Vega misses with a few strikes there.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Vega thinks about the counter body kick.
Bobby Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Vega gets tackled into the cage by Butcher. Butcher maintains the clinch.
Butcher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Butcher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Butcher.
Butcher avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Butcher lands with a left to the head. #T2##BC#
Butcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Butcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vega counters with a body kick.
Butcher throws a body punch but Vega moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vega throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Vega blocks a jab.
We've been told by Butcher's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Butcher defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Butcher misses #TD2#
so Vega counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Vega from controlling successfully.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Vega stands and throws Butcher's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Butcher is not content to let Vega control the position.
Butcher is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vega is controlling him well.
Butcher tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vega wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butcher pushes Vega away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vega gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Butcher denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The strikes coming from Vega are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vega tries to advance to mount but Butcher denies him. #SUB2#
Vega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Butcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Butcher prevents Vega from improving position. #SUB2#
Vega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vega's guard! Nice work there by Butcher!
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Butcher dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Butcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Butcher throws a hook but Vega avoids it easily.
Butcher looks to clinch
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega dodges the punch combination from Butcher.
Vega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Vega saw that one coming.
Butcher lunges at Vega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vega's hand.
Butcher misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Butcher avoids a kick to the body.
Butcher looks to land a left hand but Vega moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega misses with a looping left.#T1#
Butcher connects with a body shot that sends Vega's belly button to the back.
Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Butcher.
A bone on bone clash there as Butcher blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Butcher lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vega doesn't seem phased though.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Vega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vega avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vega! But no joy.
Bobby Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Butcher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Butcher misses. #T2#
A jab from Butcher does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Vega.
Butcher swinging wildly here.
Vega scores with a spinning back kick!
Vega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Butcher counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vega is lucky that one didn't land flush.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vega - that will leave a mark!
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Butcher tries to bum rush Vega with a series of wild strikes but Vega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butcher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vega if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Butcher closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD2#
Vega lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
Vega moves nicely into side control.
Steve Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Vega goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vega's guard! Nice work there by Butcher! #SUB2#
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega controls Butcher momentarily but Butcher frees himself. #SU#
Vega is working an open guard so Butcher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vega slips under a jab from Butcher.
A head kick misses from Butcher.
Vega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Butcher.#T4#
Butcher cracks Vega with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Butcher.
Vega is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Vega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vega seems to have recovered his senses.
Butcher works the jab nicely.
Whack! Butcher lands a heavy head kick that drops Vega. The ref tackles Butcher to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vega was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bobby Butcher!
Bobby Butcher very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EPL Quarter-Final
Date: Apr 14, 2016

#R1#
Huddlestone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huddlestone is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Vega follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Huddlestone connects with the punch.
Huddlestone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huddlestone tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it. #CL#
Huddlestone clinches up against the cage.
Vega avoids a wild elbow strike from Huddlestone.
Vega tries a knee to the head but Huddlestone blocks it.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Huddlestone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vega. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Huddlestone has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huddlestone throws an elbow but misses.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega tries for a takedown but Huddlestone manages to get underhooks.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Nice elbow from Vega.
Huddlestone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Vega blocks the elbow strike.
Vega avoids the elbow strike from Huddlestone, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vega.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow over the top.
Vega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega cracks Huddlestone with a nice body shot.
Vega lands with a short shot to the head.
Huddlestone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Huddlestone throws an elbow but misses.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Huddlestone avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow over the top.
Vega looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Huddlestone pushes off an throws an elbow but Vega leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Huddlestone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vega's defenses.
A knee to the head by Vega.
Huddlestone avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Vega dodges an elbow strike from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Huddlestone misses with an elbow strike.
Huddlestone misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Huddlestone has clasped his hands together around Vega's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Huddlestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vega is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Huddlestone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Huddlestone wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega looking to pass the guard.
Vega won't allow Huddlestone to sweep him here. #SUB#
Huddlestone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vega is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huddlestone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huddlestone has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vega manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huddlestone manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Vega landing some decent shots from guard.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is keeping the position.
Huddlestone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Huddlestone has his foot on Vega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vega works his way back into a safe position though.
Huddlestone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vega on the ground.
Huddlestone is trying to keep Vega in close.
Huddlestone keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Vega controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vega advances position into side control!#T4#
Huddlestone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vega trying to control the action but Huddlestone is working from the bottom.
Huddlestone is pushing Vega's head away, looking to escape. Vega manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Vega thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vega is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Huddlestone will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Vega tries for a kimura but Huddlestone is defending well.
Vega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Vega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Huddlestone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Huddlestone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Huddlestone blocks an elbow strike from Vega.
Vega avoids the elbow strike from Huddlestone, against the cage. #TD2#
Vega has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Huddlestone regains guard immediately.
Vega pushes down on Huddlestone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vega tries to pass to full mount but Huddlestone defends it. #SUB2#
Vega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huddlestone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huddlestone is trying to stand up here but Vega is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huddlestone is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vega is trying to control. Huddlestone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is defending well. #T1#
Huddlestone is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huddlestone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vega's back!
Vega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vega gets full guard.
Vega controlling Huddlestone's posture.
Huddlestone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Huddlestone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huddlestone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Vega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vega is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Huddlestone is looking to stand up but Vega won't let him.
Huddlestone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vega is keeping the position for now.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Huddlestone from controlling successfully.
Huddlestone looking to pass the guard.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huddlestone stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
Vega is controlling Huddlestone's posture.
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huddlestone's guard. #REVB##T3#
Vega works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Vega wants to work for an arm triangle but Huddlestone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Huddlestone defends it.
Huddlestone is refusing to be controlled, as Vega sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Huddlestone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega.
Vega passes to side control.
Huddlestone can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Huddlestone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vega is trying to get an arm triangle but Huddlestone is defending well. #ES#
Huddlestone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Huddlestone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Huddlestone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vega's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Vega is working an open guard so Huddlestone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Huddlestone tries a head kick but it misses.
Huddlestone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick by Huddlestone misses
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Vega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Huddlestone'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vega closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huddlestone quickly recovers to half guard.
Vega trying to advance position but Huddlestone counters by regaining guard.
Huddlestone tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Huddlestone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Huddlestone tries to clinch up but Vega circles away and keeps his distance.
Vega throws out a counter right but Huddlestone avoids it with no problem.
Huddlestone tries to clinch up.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Huddlestone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Huddlestone instigates a clinch.
Huddlestone takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Huddlestone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vega tries to escape the position. #T1#
Vega is still trying to improve position.
Vega tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tom Huddlestone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vega.
Huddlestone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vega trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Huddlestone manages to pass to mount!
Vega is trying desperately to improve position.
Vega tries to hold on but Huddlestone postures up.
Huddlestone scoring with strikes but Vega is staying in there.
Vega sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Vega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vega 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.
Huddlestone tries to free his leg and advance position but Vega is retaining full guard.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Huddlestone trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huddlestone's guard. #REVB#
Vega pushes down on Huddlestone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huddlestone won't allow Vega to pass to mount.
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!
Huddlestone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vega is working away from the top position though.
Vega passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huddlestone! #T3#
Vega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vega tries to control but Huddlestone wriggling away.
Huddlestone wants to hold on but Vega pushes him away.
Steve Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Huddlestone wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Vega content just to control the position here.
Huddlestone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tom Huddlestone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huddlestone wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Huddlestone wants to control but Vega is having none of it.
Vega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huddlestone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vega controlling the pace for now.
Huddlestone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vega lands a heavy elbow.
Huddlestone is looking to get to half guard.
Vega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Vega!
After winning the bout, Steve Vega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tom Huddlestone spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2016

#R1##CL#
Hughs moves into range and clinches up with Vega.
Hughs stops a takedown attempt from Vega.
Vega avoiding damage as Hughs throws knees to the body.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega lands an elbow inside that Hughs shrugs off. #TD2#
Vega has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hughs is trying to keep an underhook but Vega manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vega wants to free his trapped foot but Hughs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Vega is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hughs tries to roll over but Vega keeps him under control.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Hughs is defending well.
Hughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Vega working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Vega is working for a guillotine from mount but Hughs frees his head quite easily.
Hughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vega trying to control but Hughs is having none of it.
Hughs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vega lands a big elbow.
Vega is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Vega goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hughs is on top in guard.
Hughs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vega on the ground.#T2#
Hughs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vega is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vega's head.
Vega controlling Hughs's posture.
Hughs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vega has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughs's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega advances to half guard. #T3#
Vega trying to mount his opponent but Hughs defends it. #SUB2#
Vega is looking for a kimura but Hughs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vega to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hughs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vega pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vega is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughs sees it coming and defends easily.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Hughs is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughs connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Vega is pressing down on Hughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughs is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hughs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vega advances to half guard. #T4#
Vega passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hughs!
Hughs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hughs is bucking up trying to escape but Vega cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vega controlling his opponent.
Hughs taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Vega is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hughs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega tries to control but Hughs wriggling away.
Vega prevents Hughs from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Vega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Vega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vega.#CL2#
Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughs, pushing him back against the cage.
Hughs avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Hughs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega lands a body punch.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hughs.
Hughs lands an elbow inside that Vega shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
Vega works on Hughs's body with a couple of short punches.
Hughs takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Vega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hughs's defenses.
Hughs misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Vega works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega passes into half guard. #T1#
Vega is looking to take a break and control but Hughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vega has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vega sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Hughs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vega.
Vega lands a nice shot to the head.
Hughs is working to get back to half guard.
Vega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughs is looking to escape. #T2#
Vega lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Hughs is rocked!#SUB2#
Vega looking to isolate an arm here. Hughs doesn't see it coming and as Vega extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Vega!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Vega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Tiyapairat misses.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiyapairat moves away.
Vega misses with a hook. Tiyapairat ducked under it nicely.
Tiyapairat just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiyapairat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Vega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tiyapairat napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Tiyapairat throws Vega to one side and escapes!
Tiyapairat is looking to chop away at Vega's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiyapairat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Tiyapairat.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tiyapairat throws a looping overhand right but Vega ducks down to avoid it.
Vega looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Vega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tiyapairat looks to clinch
letting Vega counter with a right hand.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiyapairat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but Vega moves away
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vega scores with a nice body kick.
Tiyapairat doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Vega avoids the body shot from Tiyapairat. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vega has hold of Tiyapairat's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tiyapairat seems comfortable defending it but Vega has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tiyapairat is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tiyapairat is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vega couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Vega!
A relieved looking Steve Vega thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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