Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 46 Bestarrson vs De Crote
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Templar counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.
Templar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Templar misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Templar 's knee.
Lee jabs Templar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Templar scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Templar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Templar darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Templar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Templar.
Templar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Templar is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Templar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Templar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.#T2#
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Templar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to clinch
and Templar counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee tries to work over Templar's front leg with a kick but Templar checks it.
Templar lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Templar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Templar throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee blocks a jab.#CL#
Templar clinches.
Templar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Templar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard. #T4#
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to stand but Templar is controlling the position. #SUB#
Templar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Templar, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Templar has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Templar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lee misses the body punch
and Templar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix Templar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Templar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Templar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee works Templar's body with a nice hook.
Lee slips a straight right by Templar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to move into range but Templar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee misses the body punch
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Templar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks. #T1#
Templar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Templar saw that one coming.
Lee takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Templar lands a jab.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Templar rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Templar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Templar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Templar's knee but Templar avoids it well.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Templar moves out of range.
Templar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Templar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Templar avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.#T3#
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templar's elbow.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Templar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Templar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Templar wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Templar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Templar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Lee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a double jab
and Templar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templar throws out the jab. #CL#
Templar moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Templar is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Templar has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Templar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Templar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar blocks a body shot from Lee.
Templar wants a takedown.
Lewis Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Templar's head.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Templar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.#ROC2#
Templar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with some punches.
Oh Templar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee pushes Templar against the cage. Lee is working some dirty boxing. Lee pushes off with a quick right hook! Templar goes down! Templar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
Lewis Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMMA 37: Bestarsson vs Booney
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Flagg throws a leg kick
and Templar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flagg misses with a head kick.
Templar throws out a counter right but Flagg avoids it with no problem.
Flagg connects with an inside leg kick.
Flagg throws a head kick that misses.
Templar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flagg.
Deangelo Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Templar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Flagg 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.
Flagg is stalling in the full guard.
Templar has momentary wrist control but Flagg slips an elbow through the middle.
Flagg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flagg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Templar keeping full guard, as Flagg tries to pass.
Flagg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Templar looking for a guillotine here but Flagg defends easily.
Flagg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Templar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flagg defends it easily.
Flagg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Flagg trying to control but Templar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Flagg trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flagg wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Flagg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Templar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flagg has managed to get both his arms back between Templar's legs - danger averted.
Flagg wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Flagg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flagg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Templar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flagg defends it easily.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Flagg trying to control but Templar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Flagg postures up and lands a big shot to Templar's brow. #SUB2#
Templar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flagg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flagg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Templar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Flagg from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Flagg content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Templar has locked up a guillotine! Templar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Flagg is holding on here and Templar must be using up a lot of energy. Flagg has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Templar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phoenix Templar!
A very excited looking Phoenix Templar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: MMMA London
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Templar takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Templar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Kukko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Templar to the ground. Kukko is now in Templar's guard.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Templar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a triangle but Kukko pushes his legs off easily.
Templar being controlled here, momentarily.
Kukko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Templar for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kukko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kukko tries to free his leg and advance position but Templar is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kukko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kukko postures up in Templar's guard and throws a big left but Templar blocks it.
Kukko wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kukko defends well.#SUB2#
Templar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kukko is aware though and is defending well.
Kukko showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Kukko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Templar staying out of range there.
Kukko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Kukko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Templar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kukko pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kukko controlling the action here.
Templar tries to roll over but Kukko keeps him under control.#T3#
Kukko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kukko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kukko trying to control the action but Templar is working from the bottom.
Kukko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kukko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Kukko seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Templar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rokki Kukko!
Rokki Kukko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 313 Clawnes vs Secoy
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
St Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templar.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
St Pierre throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from St Pierre finds it's target.
Jesus St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Templar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Templar. No joy for St Pierre on that attempt.
Templar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
Templar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Templar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Templar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
St Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
St Pierre throws out a powerful jab.
Templar throws a shot from downtown. St Pierre moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from St Pierre misses the target.
St Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templar throws out a counter right but St Pierre avoids it with no problem.
Templar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
Templar scores with a three punch combo!
Templar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.
St Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Templar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Templar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Templar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
St Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Templar counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Pierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Templar moves out of range as St Pierre strikes.
A big left from St Pierre misses.
Templar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
St Pierre throws the left hand but Templar avoids the punch easily.
Templar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
St Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Templar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
St Pierre lands with an uppercut that bounces Templar off the cage and back into range.
St Pierre misses with a looping right.
Templar slips a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Templar throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.#T3#
Templar defending well as St Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
St Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Templar.
A cross from St Pierre lands.
Templar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and St Pierre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Templar scrambles back to his feet.
St Pierre misses the jab.
St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
letting Templar counter with a right hand.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Templar sprawls well. Templar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
As St Pierre backs off Templar throws a huge counter combo but St Pierre manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but Templar moved out of range.
St Pierre misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Templar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Templar lands a jab to the nose.
Templar is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St Pierre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Templar scores with a nice head shot.
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Templar is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Templar circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierre misses with a jab to the body
and Templar counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from St Pierre misses its intended target.
St Pierre backing away here, and Templar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Templar throws a good cross that connects.
St Pierre throws a shot to the body.
Templar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St Pierre misses with a hook. Templar ducked under it nicely.
St Pierre connects with a crisp jab.
Templar throws a head kick that half lands.
Templar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix Templar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Templar misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Templar defending well as St Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix Templar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
St Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Templar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Pierre.
Templar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St Pierre connects with a jab.
Templar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Templar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Pierre.
As St Pierre backs off Templar throws a huge counter combo but St Pierre manages to avoid it all.
Templar defending well as St Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
Templar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St Pierre.
A big right from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre tries to clinch there but Templar circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templar! But no joy.
Templar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St Pierre.#T1#
Templar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St Pierre walks into a straight right hand from Templar.
St Pierre misses with an uppercut
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
St Pierre blocks a head kick by Templar.
St Pierre connects with a crisp jab.
St Pierre looks to land a left hand but Templar moved out of range nicely.
Templar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Templar ducks right into an uppercut from St Pierre.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
St Pierre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
St Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from St Pierre with a body shot.
St Pierre scores with the left hand. Templar knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Templar tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from St Pierre misses.
A shot to the liver by Templar. Beautiful body shot.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
St Pierre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Templar counters with a left and a right that stings St Pierre.
Templar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Templar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Templar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Templar drives through and clinches with St Pierre against the cage.
Templar wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
St Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Templar backwards. #TD2#
Templar has picked St Pierre up - he's going for a ride! Templar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Templar seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
Templar wants to advance to full mount but St Pierre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Templar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! St Pierre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Templar, into his guard. #REVR#
St Pierre is pushing down on Templar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Templar is fighting to maintain full guard but St Pierre has managed to sneak the leg through.
St Pierre working over Templar with some ground and pound. Templar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
St Pierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
St Pierre moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Templar defending against the ground and pound.
St Pierre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Templar is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
St Pierre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
St Pierre is putting a hurting on Templar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Templar is still in real trouble! Can St Pierre finish him?
Templar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
St Pierre lands a strong strike to the head of Templar. That's dazed him! St Pierre looking to finish here. Templar is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - St Pierre lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 306 Staunton vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Holgersson lands with a shot to the body.
Holgersson avoids the head kick by Templar.
The fighters circling - Templar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Templar clinches up with Holgersson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Templar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Holgersson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Templar is trying to stick to Holgersson's back but Holgersson is turning into Templar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Templar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a big elbow that misses.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Holgersson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Templar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holgersson defends it easily.
Holgersson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holgersson pushes down on Templar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holgersson is looking to take a break and control but Templar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Templar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holgersson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Holgersson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Templar tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Holgersson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nils Holgersson!
A relieved looking Nils Holgersson 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: HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Templar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenson throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templar throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Stenson counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Stenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Templar is defending well.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Stenson misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Stenson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Templar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stenson but great work by Templar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Templar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenson is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Templar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Templar working away.#SUB2#
Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenson is defending well. #SUB2#
Templar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenson, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Templar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Templar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenson, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenson being controlled for a moment.
Stenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Templar's best efforts.
Stenson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stenson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Templar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Templar wants to free his trapped foot but Stenson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Templar is looking for a kimura but Stenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Templar to get the leverage.
Stenson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Templar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenson tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Templar is trying to work for a kimura but Stenson is defending well.
Stenson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Templar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stenson tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Templar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
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#
Templar misses with a hook.
Templar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Templar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenson. Stenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Templar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Templar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Templar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
Stenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Templar catches Stenson right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar checks a low kick from Stenson.
Stenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenson throws a leg kick but Templar checks it.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Stenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Stenson lands.
Stenson throws a hook but Templar avoids it easily.
Stenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix Templar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stenson feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar's corner calls for a 1-2. Templar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stenson lands with a nice combination. Templar backs away looking to recover.
Stenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Templar defends well and Stenson ends up having to push Templar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenson connects with a leg kick. Templar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.#T2##TD#
Stenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Templar quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Stenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Templar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenson. #SUB2#
Templar actively working from the bottom here.
Templar has hold of Stenson's hands but Stenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Templar moves into full guard.
Stenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stenson looking to sit in guard and control but Templar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Templar looking to pass the guard.
Templar is fighting to break Stenson's control of his arms but Stenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Templar trying to control but Stenson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Henrik Stenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Templar looking to pass the guard.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Stenson keeping full guard, as Templar tries to pass.
Stenson is pulling down on Templar's head to control his posture.
Stenson wants to sweep here but Templar controlling him for the moment.
Stenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Templar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templar can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a triangle but Stenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stenson slips nicely into half guard.
Stenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stenson working Templar over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Stenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
Stenson fails to land the takedown.
Stenson lands a jab to the nose.
Templar works over Stenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stenson feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Templar tries to clinch but Stenson is having none of it.
Stenson tries to score with a low kick but Templar moves his leg out of the way.
Stenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.
As Stenson backs off Templar throws a huge counter combo but Stenson manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Templar throws a head kick but Stenson moves out of range.
Stenson throws a series of punches but Templar moves out of range.
Templar scores with a nice strike.
Stenson misses the jab.
Templar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenson misses with a low kick as Templar jumps back.
Stenson throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Stenson misses.
Stenson scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Stenson misses its intended target.
Templar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Stenson throws a chopping leg kick but Templar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templar! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Stenson blocks the low kick.
Stenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Templar off the cage and back into range.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenson.
Templar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Stenson moves away from the strike by Templar.
Stenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Templar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templar checks a leg kick.
Stenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenson scores with a nice strike.
Stenson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templar missing with a left hand there. Stenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenson.
Templar is looking for the big counter here.
Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templar.
No joy there for Templar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henrik Stenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Stenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stenson slips a jab and a cross from Templar.
Templar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Templar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix Templar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenson throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Templar counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Stenson drags the fight down to the ground.
Templar tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenson is retaining full guard.
Stenson pulls Templar in close to prevent any damage.
Stenson keeping full guard, as Templar tries to pass.
Henrik Stenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Stenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stenson, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: HFC 299 Viceroy vs Satan III
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Leka tries to score with a low kick but Templar moves his leg out of the way.
Templar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Templar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leka sprawls well. Leka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Templar gets slowly back to his feet.
Leka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Leka.
Templar moves out of range of the strikes.
Leka misses with a low kick. #CL#
Leka has Templar up against the cage in a clinch.
Leka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Templar tightens his grip and picks Leka up, before dumping him to the ground. Leka manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Templar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Templar has Leka in his guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Leka is sitting in close to Templar's body. Templar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leka is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leka is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Templar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phoenix Templar!
Phoenix Templar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 298 Dickens vs Simmons
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Templar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Flagg did well to prevent Templar getting side control.#SUB2#
Templar is looking for a kimura but Flagg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Templar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Templar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flagg defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flagg is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Flagg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flagg regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Flagg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Templar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Flagg has his foot on Templar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Templar works his way back into a safe position though.
Flagg looking to control.
Templar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Templar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Templar prevents Flagg from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Flagg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Flagg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Templar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Templar slips nicely into half guard.
Templar is thwarting Flagg's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Templar wants to work for an arm triangle but Flagg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flagg manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Templar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flagg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Templar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Templar from controlling successfully.
Flagg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Templar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Flagg is in close to Templar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Flagg is pushing down on Templar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Templar is fighting to maintain full guard but Flagg has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Flagg is looking to control the position but Templar frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Flagg grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Templar there - Flagg really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phoenix Templar!
A less than humble Phoenix Templar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 293 Huey vs Satan
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Al Haddad slaps away a takedown attempt from Templar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templar to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad lands a hook that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Templar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Haddad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Al Haddad misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad digs a right hand underneath Templar's ribcage. Templar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Templar has Al Haddad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Haddad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Templar.
Al Haddad can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Templar can't get the takedown.
Templar goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Templar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Al Haddad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Templar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Al Haddad clobbers Templar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Al Haddad both land. Nice combination.
Al Haddad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
Al Haddad clobbers Templar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al Haddad misses with the combination.
Templar blocks a jab.
Templar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Templar tries to clinch up but Al Haddad circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Templar. #ES#
Al Haddad throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Templar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elias Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templar dives in and grabs Al Haddad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Haddad pushes down on Templar's head and hops out.
Templar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Al Haddad throws a combination. Templar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Al Haddad has Templar up against the cage in a clinch.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Al Haddad - that landed with a thud.
Al Haddad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Haddad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Templar blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Templar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Al Haddad clinches with his opponent.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
Templar goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Haddad cracks Templar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Al Haddad as he connects with a hook.
Al Haddad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Haddad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Al Haddad swinging wildly here.
Al Haddad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al Haddad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.
Nice body punch from Al Haddad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Haddad throws a jab when Templar was well out of range.
Templar closes the distance and clinches up with Al Haddad, looking for a takedown. Templar pushes Al Haddad against the cage but Al Haddad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Haddad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Templar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Haddad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Templar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Templar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Haddad quickly recovers to half guard.
Templar trying to control from half guard but Al Haddad is working away.
Al Haddad wants to control but Templar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Templar is trying to work for a kimura but Al Haddad is defending well.
Al Haddad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templar can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Templar seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Templar seems to be working for a kimura but Al Haddad defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Templar is trying to work for a kimura but Al Haddad is defending well. #ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Haddad makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
A swing and a miss from Al Haddad.
Templar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut lands for Al Haddad. That snapped Templar's head back.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot that snaps Templar's head back.
Al Haddad just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and clinches.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Haddad lands a hook that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Templar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Templar.#CL#
Al Haddad closes the distance and pushes Templar back into the cage.
Templar tries for a takedown but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Templar is working for takedown but Al Haddad is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Haddad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
Templar goes for a takedown attempt but Al Haddad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Templar fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Al Haddad gets caught flat footed, as Templar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Haddad, not yet.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Haddad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar won't allow Al Haddad to sweep him here.
Templar postures up. #SUB2#
Templar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Elias Al Haddad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Haddad is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Al Haddad working a defensive guard but Templar passes into half guard.
Templar is thwarting Al Haddad's attempts to control the position.
Al Haddad tries to kick Templar off but Templar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Al Haddad trying to control but Templar postures up. #SUB2#
Templar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Haddad gets back to full guard.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet but Templar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Templar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Al Haddad trying to keep a closed guard but Templar is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Templar won't allow Al Haddad to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Templar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Elias Al Haddad is winning the standup battle so far.
Templar moves out of range of the strikes.
Templar tries for a takedown but Al Haddad circles away easily#CL#
and Al Haddad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Haddad slowing the pace effectively.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Al Haddad to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Al Haddad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Al Haddad throws a series of strikes that have Templar backpedaling.
Al Haddad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Templar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Templar takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Al Haddad misses
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Haddad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar. #CL#
Al Haddad has closed the distance and engaged Templar in a clinch.
Templar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Haddad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Al Haddad jabs Templar right on the nose. Templar blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Haddad swivels and escapes.
Elias Al Haddad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.#CL#
Templar tries to keep at a distance but Al Haddad has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Templar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Al Haddad throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Al Haddad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Templar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elias Al Haddad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phoenix Templar.
Decent striking displayed by Al Haddad there.#CL#
Al Haddad moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Haddad stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Templar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Templar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al Haddad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Templar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Al Haddad.
Elias Al Haddad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
The referee calls for Al Haddad to work.
Al Haddad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Templar being controlled against the cage.
Templar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Haddad lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Templar can't get the takedown.
Al Haddad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar being controlled against the cage.
Al Haddad pushes Templar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Templar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Haddad is defending well.
Al Haddad working aggressively here.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the side of Templar's head. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Templar is trying to drag Al Haddad to the mat but Al Haddad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Haddad finish him?#BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Templar walks into a straight right hand from Al Haddad.
Templar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Al Haddad gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Templar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Al Haddad!
Elias Al Haddad thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
Templar scores with a nice body kick.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Templar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Templar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Templar moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but Templar avoids the punch easily.
Templar connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templar, right into the meat. #T1#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Templar ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a body punch but Templar moves out of range.
Templar is looking to counter punch.
Templar connects with a nice looking jab.
Templar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee misses the body punch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to land a combination. Templar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Templar misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Templar is predictable there
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Templar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templar, as that shot connected.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Lee scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#
Templar is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lee! Templar is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
After winning the bout, Lewis Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 286 Creeper vs Sharp
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##CL#
Dirt has closed the distance and engaged Templar in a clinch.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Templar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Dirt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Dirt scores with a shoulder strike.
Templar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
A short right from Dirt on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Templar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirt avoids it.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
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!
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Templar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Templar tries to throw a body punch but Dirt avoids it by throwing Templar back against the cage.
Dirt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt gets through Templar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Templar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirt gets an underhook and turns Templar into the cage.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dirt as Templar tries to tie him up.
Templar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templar working aggressively here.
Dirt lands a left hand.
Templar working aggressively here.
Templar tries to land knees in the clinch but Dirt avoids the damage to the body.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Templar lands a nice knee to the body.
Templar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Templar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt. #T2#
Templar is looking to control Dirt's arms but Dirt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Templar has his back to the cage.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Templar misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Templar.
Templar has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Templar lands a knee to the body.
Dirt lands a right hand.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Templar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Templar.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Templar.
Templar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Templar is trying to stall.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dirt.
Dirt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templar scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templar.
Templar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Templar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar tries to land knees in the clinch but Dirt avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dirt.
Templar trying to land knees to the body.
Templar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Templar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar lands with a left to the head.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dirt tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Templar takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar misses with some punches.
Templar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dirt.
Templar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix Templar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dirt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Templar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar is trying to stall.
Dirt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dirt gets through Templar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Templar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Templar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar just leaning against Dirt, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Dirt.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Templar misses with the head strike.
Dirt avoiding damage as Templar throws knees to the body.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Templar.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar trying to land knees to the body.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templar lands a shoulder strike.
Templar stalling.
Still in the clinch, Templar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
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!
Templar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar misses with a punch to the body.
Dirt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirt is defending well for now.
Dirt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Templar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirt.
Templar misses with the head strike.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templar lands with a light punch inside.
Dirt lands a left hand.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dirt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dirt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Dirt.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar lands with a left to the head.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
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!
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templar.
Templar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dirt.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar tries to stall but Dirt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Templar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dirt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Templar misses with the head strike.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Templar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt managing to block the knees to the body from Templar.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templar blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dirt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Dirt lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar is struggling to control the position.
Templar blocking some punches.
Dirt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
Templar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar stalling in the clinch but Dirt improves position.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Templar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirt gets an underhook and turns Templar into the cage.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Templar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirt is defending well for now.
Templar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar misses with some punches.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templar.
Templar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Templar.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirt.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
A short right from Templar on the inside.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Templar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dirt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Templar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Templar lands a left hand.
Templar takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Dirt finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar seems to have recovered his senses.
Templar tries to stall but Dirt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Templar.
Templar has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt. #T3#
Dirt misses with some punches.
Templar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Dirt misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Templar lands with a right to the head.
Templar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirt avoids it.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Templar.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirt is defending well for now.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Templar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirt gets an underhook and turns Templar into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Templar obliges.
Templar lands a nice knee to the body.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Templar misses with some punches.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar lands an uppercut.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar crunches a lovely knee into Dirt's ribcage.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Templar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dirt avoiding damage as Templar throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Dirt.
Well Templar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phoenix Templar!
Phoenix Templar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC Challengers 86
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Templar rushes Correa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Templar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Correa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templar swings wildly with an uppercut but Correa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar swings wildly with an uppercut but Correa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Templar trying to land knees to the body.
Templar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Templar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Correas head.
Correa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Templar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Correa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Templar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Correa wants a takedown.
Templar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Templar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correa blocks an uppercut.
Correa lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Templar.
Templar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Correa.
Correa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Templar lands a right hand.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
Templar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Templar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Templar misses with the head strike.
Correa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Correa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Templar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Correa misses with a punch on the inside.
Correa swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Correa working aggressively here.
Templar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Correa.
Correa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Templar presses Correa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Templar lands a nice knee to the body.
Templar tries to throw a body punch but Correa avoids it by throwing Templar back against the cage.
Templar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Correa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Correa managing to block the knees to the body from Templar.
Correa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Correa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correa blocking some punches.
Correa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Templar tries to stall but Correa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Templar throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Templar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Correa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Templar to the mat. Templar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Our spies down at at England Fight Club MMA inform us that Templar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Correa postures up and lands a big shot to Templar's brow.
Templar managing to control the position.
Correa throwing strikes from guard but Templar blocks nicely. #T3#
Templar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Templar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Correa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Correa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Correa won't allow Templar to sweep him here.
Correa throwing strikes but missing.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Correa from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Templar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Correa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Correa stays in close to Templar's body and controls the position.
Correa trying to control but Templar is working from the bottom.
Correa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Templar has control of Correa's left arm, preventing Correa from doing any damage.
Correa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Correa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Correa keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Correa lands a nice looking body shot.
Templar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Correa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Templar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Correa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correa.
Correa scores with a jab. Templar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templar. Correa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.
Templar tries to clinch but Correa is having none of it.
Templar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Correa punishes Templar's body with a nice straight punch.
Templar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Correa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Correa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Templar to the ground. Correa is now in Templar's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Correa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Correa throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Templar trying to keep a closed guard but Correa is proving a slippery customer.
Correa throws a big elbow that misses.
Correa wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Templar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Correa with a nice head shot there.
Correa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Templar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Correa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Templar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Correa, into his guard. #REVB#
Templar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Templar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Correa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Templar trying to keep a closed guard but Correa is proving a slippery customer.
Correa trying to control but Templar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Correa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Correa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Correa is looking to work some ground and pound but Templar has wrist control.
Correa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Templar is controlling Correa's posture.
Correa is looking to work some ground and pound but Templar has wrist control.
Correa throwing strikes but missing.
Correa looking to pass the guard.
Correa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templar can do to turn this around?
Correa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Templar is looking for a kimura but Correa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Templar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Templar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Correa trying to control here. #SUB#
Correa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templar pulls his head out easily.
Correa wants to improve his position but Templar is controlling well.
Correa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Templar is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Correa looking for submissions off his back.
Correa missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Templar is trying to control the action in half guard but Correa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Correa dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Templar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Correa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Correa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Correa swats away the attempt to clinch by Templar.
It looked like Correa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correa scores with a body shot.
Templar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correa moves away.#TD#
Correa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Templar sprawls well initially but Correa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Templar wants to get back to full guard.
Correa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Templar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Correa is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar taking some punishment here, with Correa in his half guard.
Correa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Templar has his hands clasped together around Correa's back. He's all about the action.
Templar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Correa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Correa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Correa trying to control from half guard but Templar is working away.
Templar wants to get back to full guard.
Correa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Templar's head.
Correa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Templar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Correa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Correa trying to control from half guard but Templar is working away. #SUB#
Correa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Templar defends it well. #T2#
Templar wants to control but Correa is keeping busy.
Correa is nestled in close to Templar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Correa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Correa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Templar defending well though.
Templar trying to control but Correa postures up. #T3#
Correa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Templar wants to sweep but Correa has passed to side control!
Templar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Jose Correa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Correa wants to control the pace but Templar is squirming around nicely.
Correa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Correa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Templar looks a forlorn figure. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Correa prevents Templar from getting the reversal.
Templar is still in real trouble! Can Correa finish him?#SUB#
Correa has control of Templar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Templar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Correa postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Templar bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Correa and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Correa!
A relieved looking Jose Correa 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: HFC 282 Artist vs Rock
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Wolf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Templar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Templar looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.#CL2#
Wolf forces Templar back against the cage and clinches.
Wolf has Templar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Templar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Templar tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Templar back against the cage.
Wolf wants a takedown.
Phoenix Templar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Wolf.
Wolf is looking for a takedown.
Templar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wolf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Templar lands with a left to the head.
Wolf takes an elbow to the temple.
Templar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wolf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Templar.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Templar throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Templar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolf's brow.
Templar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templar stops a takedown attempt from Wolf. #T1#
Templar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Templar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Templar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Templar lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf tries to clinch up
and Templar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Templar connects with a crisp jab.
Templar throws a good cross that connects.
Templar lands a nice hook to Wolf's body. Wolf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Templar lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
Templar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Templar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf walks into a jab.#CL2#
Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolf wants a takedown.
Templar looking to throw knees to the head but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Templar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Templar is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Templar down to the mat. Templar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Templar.
Templar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Templar lands a jab.
Wolf takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Wolf is rocked!
Templar throws a pinpoint strike between Wolf's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wolf crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Templar scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phoenix Templar!
Phoenix Templar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC Challengers 84
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Templar.
Templar catches Sharp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Sharp slips a straight right by Templar.
Sharp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Templar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight.
Phoenix Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Templar missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Templar shows good takedown defense.
Templar misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Templar's body. Templar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sharp wants to clinch.
Sharp slips a straight right by Templar.
Templar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp counters with a nice body kick.
Sharp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Templar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sharp's head.
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!
Sharp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Templar counters with a stiff right hand.
Phoenix Templar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Templar misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Templar gets full guard.
Templar managing to control the position.
Sharp wanted to stand there but Templar had control of the position.
Sharp throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Templar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Templar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sharp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Templar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sharp controls the pace.
Templar 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.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Templar blocks nicely.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Templar keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Templar wants to sweep but no luck.
Templar is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sharp is looking to land body kicks.
Templar misses with a looping right.
Sharp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Templar defends it well.
Templar throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Templar misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Templar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a one-two to the body.
Templar throws a big shot that misses.
Sharp looks for a takedown but Templar sprawls well.
Phoenix Templar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asa Sharp.
Templar throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Templar prevents it.
Templar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Templar scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar pushes off an throws an elbow but Sharp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sharp dodges an elbow strike from Templar. #T4#
Templar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Templar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Templar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Templar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templar.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Templar.
Templar lands a right hook to the body.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Templar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Templar's knee momentarily.
Sharp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Templar is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Templar.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templar throws out the jab.
Sharp tries to counter with a clinch but Templar shakes him off and moves away.
Sharp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Templar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Templar throws a big shot that misses.
Templar scores with a head kick. Sharp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templar.
Templar looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Templar pinned against the cage. Templar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Templar defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sharp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Templar napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Templar can't do much from the bottom here.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Templar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sharp throws a strike aimed at the side of Templar's head but Templar avoids it well.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Sharp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Templar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sharp wants to control but Templar is keeping him busy.
Templar tries to improve position but can't.
Sharp controlling the position from side mount.
Sharp is putting a hurting on Templar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Templar can't do much from the bottom here.
Templar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sharp's best efforts.#T3#
Templar is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Sharp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sharp defending well as Templar loads up on a big left hand.
Templar misses with the combination.
Templar throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templar misses with a few strikes there.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for Templar.#TD2#
Sharp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Templar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Templar.#T4#
Templar 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.
Sharp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.
Templar controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sharp is looking to stand up but Templar won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Templar.
Templar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sharp counters with a single leg into guard. Templar didn't expect that.
Sharp is looking to pass into half guard but Templar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Templar is in guard.#REVR#
Templar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Templar throws a big right hand that misses.
Sharp working a defensive guard here.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Templar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sharp is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Templar, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Sharp wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Templar trying to control the position here.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Templar working a defensive guard here.
Sharp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Templar controls Sharp momentarily but Sharp frees himself.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving.
Templar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Templar lands a nice shot to the body.
Templar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Sharp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T3#
Templar is not content to let Sharp control the position.
Sharp is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sharp grinds an elbow into Templar's temple.
Templar defending against the ground and pound.
Templar looks to move to half guard but instead Sharp has passed into mount! Damn!
Templar is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sharp dominating with strikes here.
Sharp wants to control the pace but Templar is squirming around nicely.
Sharp tries to push Templar's head away but Templar is holding on tight.
Sharp trying to control but Templar is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Templar 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Dreesen slips under a jab.
Templar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Templar scoring well with a low kick there.
Templar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Templar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dreesen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templar.
Dreesen tries to clinch there but Templar circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templar. Dreesen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreesen walks into a left hand.
Templar throws a shot from downtown. Dreesen moves away and avoids it.
Dreesen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Templar catches Dreesen right on the button with a cross.
Dreesen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jab from Templar.
Dreesen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Templar.
Dreesen feints a counter leg kick.
Templar tests Dreesen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Templar throws a body punch but Dreesen moves out of range.
Templar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dreesen back to the cage. Templar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A swing and a miss from Templar.
Templar looks to throw the jab but Dreesen is out of range.
Templar swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreesen.
Templar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dreesen stalks Templar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Templar's face. Templar staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreesen slips a straight right by Templar.#T2#
Templar tries a low kick but Dreesen avoids it.
Templar misses with a body shot.
Dreesen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Templar throws a series of punches but Dreesen moves out of range.
Dreesen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dreesen tries to bum rush Templar with a series of wild strikes but Templar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Templar lands with a nice body punch.
Templar missing with a left hand there. Dreesen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreesen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Dreesen moves into the clinch.
Dreesen taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Templar. #ROC#
Dreesen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Virgil Dreesen has been cut.
Templar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dreesen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreesen.
Templar pushes Dreesen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Templar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Templar misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Templar throws an elbow but misses.
Templar lands a damaging elbow.
Dreesen working aggressively here.
Templar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dreesen wants to stall.
Dreesen can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Templar looking to throw knees to the head but Dreesen is blocking nicely.
Dreesen has Templar pressed against the cage.
Dreesen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dreesen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dreesen is defending well for now.
Templar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreesen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dreesen managing to block the knees to the body from Templar.
Templar misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Templar managing to block the knees to the body from Dreesen.
Templar misses with a knee to the head.
Templar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dreesen's efforts to push away.
Dreesen lands a nice elbow.
Templar looking to throw knees to the head but Dreesen is blocking nicely.
Dreesen misses with some punches.
Dreesen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar pushes Dreesen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Templar scores a nice knee to the body.
Dreesen stalling against the cage.
Templar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dreesen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Dreesen takes an elbow to the temple.
Dreesen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Templar after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dreesen tries to clinch there but Templar circles away.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreesen can do to turn this around?
Dreesen fails to land with a series of punches.
Templar misses with a left hand
and Dreesen counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Templar is rocked!#CL2#
Dreesen clinches.
Oh Templar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dreesen takes an elbow to the temple.
Templar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dreesens head.
Templar seems to have got his legs back now.
Templar lands a big knee to the head and Dreesen goes down! Templar pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Templar!
Phoenix Templar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Death Squad 324:Karol v Vitali
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Templar.
Minor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Templar is out of range.
Phoenix Templar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Templar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minor tries to clinch but Templar is having none of it.
Templar misses with a looping left.
Templar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Templar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Templar misses with a wild combination.
Templar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minor throws out the jab.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Minor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Templar doesn't seem phased though.
Templar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minor doesn't seem bothered though.
Minor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Templar misses with a hook. Minor ducked under it nicely.
Templar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Templar misses.
Templar misses with a double jab.
Templar avoids the body shot from Minor.
Minor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Templar loads up on a big right hand but Minor slips the punch.
Minor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templar connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minor. Templar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Templar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Templar throws a head kick that Minor semi-blocks. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Templar enables Minor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Templar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Minor throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templar keeping moving, preventing Minor from controlling successfully.
Templar trying to control the position here.
Minor wants to control from the top but Templar keeps moving. #T2#
Minor is really struggling to control Templar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Templar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor wants to get back to full guard.
Templar throwing shots but Minor is blocking nicely.
Minor trying to control but Templar postures up.
Templar wants to control but Minor is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Minor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Templar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minor is looking to control Templar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minor avoid being mounted?
Templar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Templar is thwarting Minor's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Templar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minor wants to control but Templar is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Templar misses the target.
Templar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Templar.
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
Minor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Minor.
Minor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Templar.#CL#
Minor rushes Templar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Minor is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Templar.
Templar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minor with a jab.
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Templar misses with a straight right.
Templar misses with a hook.
Minor is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Minor clinches.
Minor wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor tries to pull guard but Templar won't allow it.
Minor stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Minor to work.
Minor is trying to maintain a safe position but Templar gets an underhook and turns Minor into the cage.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gerald Minor.
Templar throws a leg kick which misses Minor's front leg but catches the back leg as Minor tries to avoid it.
Minor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Templar checks a leg kick.
Templar throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Minor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Templar misses the jab.
A slow jab from Templar misses its intended target.
Minor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Templar misses.
It looked like Minor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Templar.
No luck for Minor with that takedown attempt.
Minor throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minor misses with a looping right.
Minor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Minor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minor misses with a looping left.
Minor misses with a hook.
Templar lands with a hook. Minor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Templar scores with a leg kick.
Templar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phoenix Templar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Minor throws a lazy right hand but Templar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minor throws a solid leg kick but Templar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minor.
Templar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Templar clobbers Minor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Templar looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Minor.
Minor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Templar but Templar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Minor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minor.
Minor attempts a counter takedown but Templar avoids it well and moves away.
Templar throws a body shot but no joy.
Minor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Templar throws the left hand but Minor avoids the punch easily.
Templar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Minor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Templar coming out on top.
Minor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templar.
Templar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Templar ducks right into an uppercut from Minor.
Templar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Minor.
Minor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minor misses with a series of wild punches.
Minor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Templar to score with a decent uppercut.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templar misses the shot to the body.
Templar throws a push kick but Minor slaps the foot to one side.
Minor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Minor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Minor throws out a leg kick but Templar moves out of range and Minor only half commits.
Templar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Templar misses the target.
Minor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
Templar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minor circles away quickly and effectively.
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minor feinted with a counter takedown.
Templar throws a looping overhand right but Minor ducks down to avoid it.
As Templar backs away, Minor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Templar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Minor avoids the body shot from Templar.
Templar misses with a wild body shot.
Templar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Minor slips under a jab from Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Templar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Minor slips a jab from Templar.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Minor!
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minor was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Templar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Minor can pounce on him.
Minor connects with a solid leg kick.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minor jabs at Templar's body.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minor was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Templar with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Minor.
Minor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Templar.
Templar blocks a leg kick.
Minor moves in looking to clinch but Templar pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.#T1#
Minor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Templar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Templar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Templar.#TD#
Minor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Templar can't do much from the bottom here.
Minor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Templar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Templar is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Minor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Templar is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Minor trying to control the action but Templar is working from the bottom.
Minor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Templar sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Minor advances to mount.
Minor looking to finish Templar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Templar!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor with a couple of short strikes.
Minor wants to control the pace but Templar is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Templar just holding on.
Minor scoring with strikes but Templar is staying in there.
Minor with the ground and pound from mount.
Minor lands a big shot there that rocks Templar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Minor looking to control but Templar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Minor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Templar looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Minor wants to control the pace but Templar is squirming around nicely.
Minor cracks Templar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Templar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Minor.
Minor lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gerald Minor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Templar is still in real trouble! Can Minor finish him?
Minor looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Templar covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor very nearly forgot to thank KAISER 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: Death Squad 320:Dextor v Bush
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Singh.#CUT#
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
Templar looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Singh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Singh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Templar checks it well.
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Templar had a free shot at his head there.
Templar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singh is looking to chop away at Templar's legs.
Templar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Singh.
Singh misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Templar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Singh is not content to let Templar control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Singh is trying to improve his position.
Singh struggling a bit here.#T1#
The ground and pound from Templar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Templar is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Singh'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.
Singh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Templar working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Templar.
Singh tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Templar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Templar dominating with strikes here.
Templar trying to control but Singh is having none of it.
Singh really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Singh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Templar.
Templar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Templar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Templar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Templar looking to control but Singh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Templar controlling from the full mount.
Singh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Templar looking to control but Singh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Singh wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phoenix Templar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Templar throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh avoids the body shot from Templar.
Singh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Templar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Templar there.
Templar connects with the punch.
A big left from Templar misses.
Singh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Templar throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Templar misses with a looping right.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Templar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Templar counters with a two punch combo.
Templar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Templar is looking to slow Singh down with leg kicks.
Singh feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Singh lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh drops Templar with a huge uppercut! Templar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Singh is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshnoor Singh!
Our winner, Arshnoor Singh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
Templar avoids the head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio misses with a leg kick
and Templar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Templar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornholio.
Cornholio is looking to clinch.
Templar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Templar motions for Cornholio to come forward. Templar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Templar blocks the leg kick.
Cornholio blocks a jab.
Cornholio dodges the punch combination from Templar.
Cornholio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cornholio misses with a double jab.
Templar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cornholio throws a head kick but Templar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Templar there.
Templar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cornholio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Templar.
Cornholio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cornholio jabs Templar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Templar moves away from the strike by Cornholio.
Cornholio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Cornholio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cornholio, right into the meat.
Templar looks to land a left hand but Cornholio moved out of range nicely.
Cornholio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cornholio takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Cornholio doesn't manage to clinch there - Templar circles away.
Templar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cornholio ducks under a wild hook from Templar.
Cornholio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cornholio needs to keep his hands up - Templar had a free shot at his head there.
Templar misses with a straight left.
Cornholio just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Templar.#CUT#
It looks like Great Cornholio has been cut.
Templar throws a wild body kick that Cornholio sees coming a mile off.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cornholio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Templar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Templar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Templar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cornholio misses with a takedown attempt - Templar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Templar.
Templar misses with an uppercut. Cornholio saw that one coming.
Templar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cornholio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Templar misses its intended target.
Cornholio darts in looking for a takedown but Templar gets double underhooks and turns Cornholio into the cage.
Phoenix Templar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Cornholio.
Cornholio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cornholio misses with a head kick.
Cornholio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Templar counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Cornholio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Templar is looking to slow Cornholio down with leg kicks.
Cornholio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Templar lands a nice shot to the body.
Cornholio scores with a shot to the body.
Cornholio misses with a few strikes there.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cornholio throws a right hand that Templar ducks under and follows up with a left that Templar also avoids with ease.
Cornholio throws a sloppy head kick and Templar moves out of range easily.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cornholio tries to move into range but Templar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cornholio misses with a few strikes there.
Cornholio is looking to slow Templar down with leg kicks. #CL#
Templar moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornholio fails to pull guard.
Templar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cornholio jumps guard but Templar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cornholio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Templar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Templar lands an uppercut.
Templar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cornholio takes a shot to the head.
Cornholio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Templar.
Cornholio jumps guard but Templar stands there with Cornholio around his waist. Cornholio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Templar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cornholio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Templar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cornholio misses with a body punch.
A short right from Templar.
Cornholio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Templar smiles and moves away.
Cornholio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Templar.
Cornholio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cornholio is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cornholio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Templar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templar shoots in for a takedown but Cornholio shows good takedown defense.
Templar throws a lazy right hand but Cornholio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Templar cracks Cornholio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Templar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Templar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Templar misses with a looping right.
Cornholio throws a left and a right that both miss
and Templar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Great Cornholio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Templar misses the jab.
Cornholio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Templar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cornholio scrambles back to his feet.
Cornholio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templar.
Templar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCornholio.
Cornholio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Templar misses the shot to the body.
Cornholio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Templar blocks a head kick by Cornholio.
Cornholio misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cornholio moves away from the strike by Templar. #T1#
Templar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cornholio looks to score with a jab to the body but Templar is just out of range.
Templar with a hook.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cornholio can do to turn this around?
Cornholio ducks under a wild hook from Templar.
Some wild striking there from Cornholio.
Cornholio slips a straight right by Templar.
Templar misses with a jab to the body
and Cornholio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Templar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Templar sizes up Cornholio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cornholio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Cornholio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Templar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cornholio counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Cornholio. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Templar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cornholio checks a leg kick nicely.
Cornholio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses.
Jab by Templar.
Templar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Templar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cornholio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Templar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornholio was well out of range. Poor timing from Templar.
Cornholio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cornholio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Templar rather than just go for the knockout.
Templar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Templar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Cornholio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cornholio scores with a three punch combo!
Templar ducks under a wild hook from Cornholio.
Templar misses with a hook
and Cornholio counters with a left to the body.
Cornholio throws a head kick but Templar moves out of range.
Cornholio staying out of range there.
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
Templar moves away from the strike by Cornholio.
Templar misses with a straight left.
Cornholio fakes the leg kick and cracks Templar in the body.
Cornholio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Templar.
Cornholio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornholio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cornholio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Templar moves out of range as Cornholio strikes.#CL#
Templar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Templar blocks a body shot from Cornholio.
Cornholio misses with a knee to the head.
Cornholio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Templar avoids it.
Cornholio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Templar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornholio avoids it.#TD#
Templar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cornholio can't fight it off and eventually Templar manages to take the fight to the floor. Cornholio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cornholio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Templar is one step ahead there.
Templar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cornholio working a defensive guard but Templar manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Great Cornholio's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cornholio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Templar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Cornholio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Templar trying to control the action but Cornholio is working from the bottom.
Templar taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornholio is trying to improve his position.
Templar lands an elbow. #T1#
Cornholio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Templar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Templar working Cornholio over with strikes.
Templar throwing shots but Cornholio is blocking nicely.
Templar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Templar is trying to control the action in half guard but Cornholio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Templar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cornholio is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Templar misses.
Templar avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Cornholio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Templar, pushing him back against the cage.
Cornholio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Templar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Cornholio manages to pull guard.
Templar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Templar chips away with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at UHK, Inc. inform us that Cornholio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Cornholio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Templar controls the pace.
Templar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Cornholio's face as Templar controls the position.
Cornholio tries to bench press Templar off him but Templar keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Templar trying to control the action but Cornholio is working from the bottom.
Templar controls the position.
Cornholio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Templar is controlling him well.
Great Cornholio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Templar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cornholio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cornholio tries to buck Templar off but Templar is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cornholio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Templar connects with a decent elbow.
Templar controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phoenix Templar!
In his post fight interview, Phoenix Templar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Infinity: Caged Torment
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Supermies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Supermies misses with a head kick.
Supermies throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
Supermies throws a lazy head kick
and Templar counters with a good, hard body kick but Supermies shrugs it off.
Templar scores with a nice right hand.
Templar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Templar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Templar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supermies in his tracks.
Templar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Templar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Templar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
Templar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Supermies takes one on the button.#CL#
Supermies has closed the distance and engaged Templar in a clinch.
Templar avoiding damage as Supermies throws knees to the body. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Templar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Supermies's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Supermies obliges.
Templar fails to pull guard.
Templar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Supermies tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Supermies back against the cage.
Templar lands a right hand.
Supermies lands a nice uppercut.
Templar lands an uppercut.
Supermies lands a hook that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Supermies lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Templar fails to pull guard.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Supermies finish him?
Supermies stalling. #TD#
Supermies is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Templar can't fight it off and eventually Supermies manages to take the fight to the floor. Templar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Templar working a defensive guard here.
Supermies trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Templar 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.
Supermies scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Supermies gets to his feet and stands over Templar, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Templar felt that one! Supermies unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Templar from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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