Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 65: Umaga Vs Clay
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Pits misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Saaim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pits looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Pits explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saaim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saaim throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Pits has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saaim is looking to chop away at Pits's legs.
Kyle Pits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pits throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saaim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saaim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pits misses with an uppercut. Saaim saw that one coming.
Pits throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Saaim blocks the low kick.
Pits feints a jab promting Saaim to slip. Pits then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saaim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saaim throws a quick counter head kick but Pits was just out of range.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Saaim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pits to score with a decent uppercut.
Pits misses with a double jab. #T1#
Saaim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saaim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saaim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pits lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Saaim is rocked!
Pits lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saaim falls backwards - clearly groggy! Pits dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Pits!
In defeat, CJ Saaim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Saaim looking to score a takedown here. Gatt is defending well but Saaim drives through and ends up in Gatt's guard.
Gatt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at NYC Alpha (Conditioning and Sparring Gym). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Saaim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saaim works over Gatt with some ground and pound from guard.
Saaim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saaim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gatt's head.
Saaim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saaim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saaim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saaim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saaim wants to pass the guard but Gatt is keeping the position.
Saaim postures up and lands a big shot to Gatt's brow. #SUB2#
Gatt looking for a guillotine here but Saaim defends easily.
Saaim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saaim working some strikes from top position.
Saaim stands up over Gatt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saaim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatt is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Saaim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Saaim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saaim has managed to get both his arms back between Gatt's legs - danger averted.
Saaim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saaim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saaim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saaim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saaim is really struggling to control Gatt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saaim postures up and lands a big shot to Gatt's brow.
Saaim landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saaim is working Gatt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Gatt is rocked!#T2#
Saaim wants to control from the top but Gatt keeps moving.
Gatt is still in real trouble! Can Saaim finish him?#SUB2#
Gatt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gatt seems to have recovered his senses.
Saaim is stalling in the full guard.
Saaim with a nice head shot there.
Saaim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saaim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saaim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gatt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saaim is aware though and is defending well.
Saaim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gatt pushes a forearm under Saaim's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Saaim is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jordan Gatt!
Jordan Gatt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, CJ Saaim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: DFC 51: Newton Vs Neil
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Pits throws out a loose jab but Saaim uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Saaim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pits wants to get back to full guard.
Saaim drops an elbow to the side of Pits's head.
Saaim is looking to take a break and control but Pits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saaim connects with a nice short shot to Pits's temple.
Saaim slips a nice elbow through Pits's hands, connecting with Pits's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits is looking to control Saaim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pits avoid being mounted?
Saaim is controlling the pace.
Pits wants to get back to full guard but Saaim has mounted him!#T1#
Pits tries to reverse the position but Saaim maintains control.
Saaim cracks Pits with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saaim cracks Pits with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saaim controlling from the full mount.
Pits is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim controlling the position easily from mount.
Pits working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Saaim avoids the attempt from Pits to control.
Saaim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saaim landing strikes from the mount and Pits is in trouble!
Saaim trying to control but Pits is having none of it.
BOOM! Saaim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pits is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saaim pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Saaim tries to control but Pits wriggling away.
Saaim landing strikes from the mount.
Pits takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pits knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saaim on the ground.
Saaim avoids the attempt from Pits to control.
Pits taking shots to the head.
Saaim avoids the attempt from Pits to control.
Saaim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Saaim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pits hang on?
Pits is in a horrible position here. Saaim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pits is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Pits is bucking up trying to escape but Saaim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Saaim landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pits is bucking up trying to escape but Saaim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pits is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saaim lands a big shot to the head and Pits winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). CJ Saaim!
CJ Saaim 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: DFC 45: Breaking Point
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1##TD#
Saaim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saaim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saaim throwing strikes from guard but Norvac blocks nicely.
Norvac has momentary wrist control but Saaim slips an elbow through the middle.
Norvac wants to stand up but Saaim is controlling him.
Saaim throws an elbow that misses. Norvac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saaim's guard. Nice move by Norvac!#REVB#
Norvac trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saaim's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaim 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.
Norvac is looking to stand up but Saaim won't let him.
Saaim tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Saaim controlling the position.
Saaim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norvac is one step ahead there.
Norvac wants to stand but Saaim has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saaim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saaim tries to get out of the position.
Saaim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norvac is one step ahead there.
Saaim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimmy Norvac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Norvac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saaim manages to avoid it.
Saaim goes for a double leg but Norvac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Norvac continues to drive forward.
Saaim tries for a takedown but Norvac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saaim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norvac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
CJ Saaim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saaim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Norvac misses with a low kick.
Norvac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norvac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norvac connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Saaim 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.
Saaim is in close to Norvac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Norvac really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saaim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saaim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norvac works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Norvac manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T3#
Norvac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saaim throws a series of punches but Norvac avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Norvac misses. #TD#
Norvac gets caught napping as Saaim dives in and scores a takedown. Norvac manages to retain guard.
Saaim works over Norvac with some ground and pound from guard.
Saaim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saaim landing with the ground and pound.
Norvac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saaim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saaim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Norvac has momentary wrist control but Saaim slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Norvac is rocked!#T4#
Saaim landing some decent shots from guard.
Norvac is still in real trouble! Can Saaim finish him?
Saaim gets to his feet and stands over Norvac, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Norvac felt that one! Saaim unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Norvac from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Saaim!
CJ Saaim bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Radson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Saaim. That snapped Radson's head back.
Saaim throws a hook to the side of Radson's head but Radson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radson shoots in but no luck this time.
Radson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Radson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saaim misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saaim.
Radson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Saaim lands a few punches from side control.
Radson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saaim scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Radson is rocked!
Saaim in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Radson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Saaim turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Saaim!
CJ Saaim took some time post fight to say the following; 'Well, I honestly did not expect that, god bless you Jed Knight'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Lucas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Saaim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lucas has hold of Saaim's hands but Saaim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lucas is looking to control Saaim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucas missing with punches from the bottom.
Lucas taking some punishment here, with Saaim in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Saaim is taking a breather. Lucas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saaim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saaim scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1##SUB#
Lucas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saaim pulls his head out easily.
Saaim content to control rather than advance.
Saaim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Saaim.
Saaim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim is keeping busy.
Saaim drops an elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
Saaim lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Saaim working Lucas over with strikes.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saaim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas keeps working.
Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saaim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saaim working over Lucas with some ground and pound. Lucas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lucas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saaim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lucas is looking to control Saaim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucas avoid being mounted?
Saaim drops an elbow to the side of Lucas's head. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saaim lands a nice short elbow.
Saaim is keen to just control but Lucas is a slippery customer.
Lucas trying to control but Saaim postures up.
Lucas tries to roll over but Saaim keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saaim wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucas is trying to stand.
Saaim prevents Lucas from improving his position.
Saaim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas has hold of Saaim's hands but Saaim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lucas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saaim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saaim controlling the action here.
Saaim moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim working the ground and pound from side control.
Saaim lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Saaim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Saaim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Saaim misses.
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saaim avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Saaim.
Lucas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saaim defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saaim defends well and Lucas ends up having to push Saaim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Saaim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent Saaim getting side control.#ES#
Lucas pushes Saaim off and gets back to his feet.
Saaim swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.#T1##TD2#
Saaim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Lucas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lucas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saaim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Saaim.
Decent striking displayed by Saaim there.
Saaim pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lucas back to the cage. Saaim follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Lucas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saaim trying to control here.
Lucas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Saaim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage. #T2#
Lucas wants to take a breather but Saaim is having none of it.
Saaim keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saaim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucas tries to pass to full mount but Saaim defends it.
Saaim wants to get back to full guard.
Saaim is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Lucas seems to be looking for submissions.
Saaim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Saaim trying to control but Lucas postures up.
Saaim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saaim is pressing down on Lucas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saaim 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.
Saaim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saaim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saaim stuffs the takedown.
Saaim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucas throws a big counter combination but Saaim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Saaim shoots in and bounces Lucas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Lucas kicks Saaim off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Lucas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Lucas tries for a kimura but Saaim is defending well.
Lucas avoids the strikes from the bottom by Saaim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but CJ Saaim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lucas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lucas swings for the body but Saaim moves out of range.
Saaim misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Saaim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saaim with a nice head shot there.
Saaim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucas looking to control. #SUB#
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saaim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lucas is tightening it up a little... Saaim has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Saaim reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Saaim taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lucas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steve Lucas!
CJ Saaim was interviewed post fight and said 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Saaim moves out of range easily.
Saaim blocks the body kick.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kullervo scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Kullervo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saaim, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saaims head.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullervo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Kullervo - that landed with a thud.
Saaim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo working Saaim over with knees to the body.
Saaim looks winded!#T1#
Kullervo cracks Saaim with a nice body shot.
Saaim takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like CJ Saaim has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Kullervo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo scores with a knee to the head.
Kullervo lands a body shot.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Saaim is rocked!
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saaims head.
Saaim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Kullervo lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Saaim senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kullervo!
The defeated CJ Saaim had this to say: 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Lucas tries to clinch but Saaim moves out of range. #CL#
Saaim has Lucas up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Saaim wants the takedown. Lucas is fighting it off but Saaim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lucas's guard against the cage.
Lucas is trying to control the position but Saaim postures up.
Saaim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lucas's head.
Saaim throws a strike but Lucas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saaim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucas tries to stand but Saaim is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saaim holds on and takes a little breather.
My spies in Die Trying Gym inform me that Lucas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SU2#
Lucas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saaim attempts a counter takedown but Lucas avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Lucas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saaim circles away.
CJ Saaim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Saaim throws a hook but Lucas avoids it easily.#TD#
Saaim shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lucas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saaim stacks Lucas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saaim!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Lucas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saaim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saaim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucas on the ground.
Check out the look on Saaim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lucas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Saaim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Saaim lands a few punches from side control.
Lucas struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas is not content to let Saaim control the position.
Lucas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Saaim asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim postures up.#T3#
Lucas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saaim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saaim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saaim is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lucas actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saaim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lucas won't allow Saaim to pass to mount.
Lucas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saaim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saaim defends it easily.
Saaim trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Saaim chips away with some ground and pound.
Saaim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saaim's guard. #REVB#
Saaim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lucas won't allow Saaim to sweep him here.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Saaim keeps moving.
Lucas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saaim is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Saaim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Saaim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saaim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lucas throws a counter combo.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - Saaim circles away.
CJ Saaim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saaim but Saaim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from Saaim.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saaim moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saaim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saaim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
Saaim misses with a hook
and Lucas counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saaim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saaim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Saaim.
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saaim avoids it really well and circles away.
CJ Saaim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Saaim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saaim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saaim.
Lucas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saaim off and has taken his back!
Saaim trying to control the position but Lucas manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Lucas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Lucas looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Lucas is looking to control Saaim but Saaim is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Saaim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lucas is not going to allow Saaim to sit and survive in this position.
Lucas wants to control but Saaim is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Lucas looking for the RNC.
Saaim tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lucas is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Saaim taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Lucas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Lucas!
In defeat, CJ Saaim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saaim tries to counter with a clinch but Agnarsson shakes him off and moves away.
Agnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saaim has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like CJ Saaim has been cut.
Saaim misses with a right hand
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Agnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Agnarsson counters with a huge right that knocks Saaim out cold! Agnarsson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjarni Agnarsson!
In defeat, CJ Saaim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Abedi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saaim to the mat! Saaim manages to get full guard.
Abedi stopping the sweep attempt from Saaim.
Saaim pulls Abedi in close to his closed guard and prevents Abedi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Saaim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Abedi passes into half guard.
Saaim wants to get back to full guard.
Abedi working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abedi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saaim is holding on to half guard well.
Abedi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saaim on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Abedi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saaim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abedi content to control rather than advance.
Abedi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saaim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saaim can't keep his opponent in guard - Abedi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abedi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saaim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abedi is working away from the top position though.
Saaim is not content to let Abedi control the position.#T2#
Abedi working Saaim over with strikes.
Abedi tries to pass to full mount but Saaim defends it.
Abedi controlling the pace.
Abedi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saaim! #SUB2#
Abedi looking to secure an arm triangle but Saaim defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abedi with shots to the head and body - Saaim looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Saaim is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abedi is landing with some decent strikes but Saaim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saaim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abedi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Saaim wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Abedi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papy Abedi!
Papy Abedi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated CJ Saaim had this to say: 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: Bravado 19: Kincaid v Lovelair
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
Saaim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saaim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight moves out of range as Saaim strikes.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight throws a series of punches but Saaim moves out of range.
Knight digs a good body shot into Saaim's ribs.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saaim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Saaim's belly button to the back.
Knight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saaim on the side of the head.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Saaim.
Saaim misses with a double jab
and Knight counters with a huge left! Saaim is in big trouble! He's backing up but Knight isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Saaim from any more damage. A dominating finish by Knight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Knight!
An intense looking Jed Knight took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Yeah that's right! Give that title shot against Ruby and quit BSing! I work to damn hard! Let's go!'.
In defeat, CJ Saaim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: Bravado 14: Gracie v Masvidal
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Cohen lands a head kick. Saaim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like CJ Saaim has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Saaim
and Cohen counters with a three punch combo that has Saaim backing up. Saaim nods at Cohen to acknowledge the strikes.
Saaim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cohen was well out of range. Poor timing from Saaim.
As Saaim looks to move away, Cohen throws a big counter combo but Saaim just gets out of the way.
Cohen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saaim.#ROC#
Saaim is rocked!
Saaim stuffs the takedown attempt from Cohen. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Saaim is still on wobbly legs! Can Cohen finish him?
Saaim slaps away a takedown attempt from Cohen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saaim seems to have recovered his senses.
Saaim jabs at Cohen's body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cohen successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Saaim gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cohen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saaim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Saaim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cohen is trying to defend but Saaim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Cohen kicks Saaim off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Saaim throws a hook to the side of Cohen's head but Cohen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Saaim tries to get set, Cohen tries to push him back and clinch up but Saaim manages to avoid the attempt.
Cohen goes for a double leg but Saaim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saaim continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saaim is fending him off so far but Cohen persists. Nope, Saaim circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Saaim closes the distance and clinches.
Cohen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Cohen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cohen manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Saaim takes the fight into the clinch.
Cohen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saaim effectively controlling the action here.
Cohen digs a right hand underneath Saaim's ribcage. Saaim let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Saaim tries to pull guard but Cohen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Cohen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Saaim shows good takedown defense.
Cohen darts in trying to clinch
and Saaim counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Saaim shows good takedown defense.
Cohen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cohen wants it to stay on the feet.
Saaim misses with a few strikes there.
Cohen is looking for a counter combo.
Cohen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saaim's waist but Saaim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cohen off to one side.
CJ Saaim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Saaim clinches with his opponent.
Saaim has Cohen pushed against the cage.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Saaim won't allow it. #T3#
Cohen tries a body shot but Saaim blocks it. #TD2#
Saaim has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cohen uses from the top position.
Cohen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cohen tries to stand but Saaim is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen stays in close to Saaim's body and controls the position.
Saaim is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cohen slips nicely into half guard.
Saaim won't allow Cohen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Saaim actively working from the bottom here.
Cohen is keen to just control but Saaim is a slippery customer.
Cohen is really struggling to control Saaim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Cohen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Saaim's cut.
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#
Saaim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saaim counters with a series of strikes. Cohen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saaim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cohen but Cohen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cohen closes the distance and pushes Saaim back into the cage.
Saaim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cohen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saaim smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. 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.
Cohen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saaim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saaim shoots and misses
and Cohen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saaim thinking.
Cohen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saaim goes for a double leg but Cohen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cohen continues to drive forward.
Saaim is breathing heavily.
Cohen looks for a takedown but Saaim sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Saaim clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Saaim wants the takedown. Cohen is fighting it off but Saaim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cohen's guard against the cage.
Cohen wants to stand but Saaim is controlling the position.
Saaim stopping the sweep attempt from Cohen.
Saaim throws a big right hand that misses.
Cohen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saaim prevents Cohen from getting back to his feet. #T2#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cohen has control of Saaim's left arm, preventing Saaim from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cohen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saaim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cohen somewhat.
Cohen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saaim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen goes for a double leg but Saaim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saaim continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Saaim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cohen tries to clinch up.
Saaim looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Saaim gets tackled into the cage by Cohen. Cohen maintains the clinch.
Cohen is trying to pull guard but Saaim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Cohen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saaim is defending well for now.
Saaim blocks a body shot from Cohen.
A bit of stalling here from Saaim. #TD#
Cohen pulls Saaim into guard.
Saaim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim postures up.
Saaim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cohen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cohen is controlling Saaim's posture.#T4#
Saaim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cohen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cohen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cohen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saaim tries to avoid it but Cohen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saaim to the ground. Saaim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Saaim tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saaim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Saaim does no damage.
Saaim misses the shot to the body.
Cohen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saaim throws a right and a left that Cohen avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Saaim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Saaim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saaim throws a right hand that Cohen ducks under and follows up with a left that Cohen also avoids with ease.
Saaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saaim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saaim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saaim circles away.
Cohen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cohen wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cohen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cohen shoots in but no luck this time.
Cohen avoids the body shot from Saaim.
Saaim throws a series of punches but Cohen avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaim takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Saaim clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cohen manages to pull guard.
Saaim with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Cohen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cohen is looking to sweep but instead, Saaim has passed into half guard.
Cohen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saaim.
Cohen is looking for a sweep. Saaim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cohen trying to hold on to Saaim's head to control him but Saaim postures up.
Cohen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saaim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Saaim 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.
Cohen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cohen or perhaps it was just good defense by Saaim, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Cohen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saaim takes a swing at Cohen's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Cohen.
Saaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Saaim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cohen connects with a body shot.
Cohen fails with the takedown
and Cohen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Saaim drives through and clinches with Cohen against the cage.
Saaim prevents a body shot from Cohen.
Saaim fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Cohen drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
Saaim advances position into side control!
Cohen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cohen has his hands clasped together around Saaim's back. He's all about the action.
Saaim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cohen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cohen is trying is best to control the position here.
Saaim content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to CJ Saaim.
I think Saaim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Saaim!
An out of breath CJ Saaim thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bravado 5: Kincaid vs Browne
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Saaim clinches up with Kurota and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurota working Saaim over with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been informed that Saaim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kurota crunches a lovely knee into Saaim's ribcage.
Saaim looks winded!
Kurota crunches a lovely knee into Saaim's ribcage.
Kurota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kurota landing knees to the body.
Kurota lands a nice knee to the body.
Saaim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Kurota.
Kurota crunches a lovely knee into Saaim's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurota throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saaim blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurota landing knees to the body.
Kurota scores a nice knee to the body.
Kurota using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kurota working Saaim over with knees to the body.
Kurota using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kurota. #T1#
Kurota trying to land knees to the body.
Saaim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kurota crunches a lovely knee into Saaim's ribcage.
Kurota throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kurota obliges.
Kurota working Saaim over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kurota.
Kurota scores with a knee to the head.
Kurota tries a knee to the head but Saaim blocks it.
Kurota landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kurota putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saaim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kurota scores with a knee to the 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!
Kurota landing knees to the body.
Kurota unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saaim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saaim takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Kurota missing with knees to the body.
Kurota tries to land knees in the clinch but Saaim avoids the damage to the body.
Kurota has Saaim pressed against the cage, preventing Saaim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saaim is trying to stall.
Kurota connects with a knee to the head.
Saaim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurota's elbow.
Kurota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saaim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kurota is defending well.
Saaim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurota working Saaim over with knees to the body.
Kurota landing knees to the head. #BC#
Kurota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saaim.#T3#
Kurota scores with a push kick.
Shuta Kurota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurota throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Kurota closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saaim's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurota's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saaim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurota makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurota has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saaim is proving hard to escape from.
Kurota throws a strike but Saaim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saaim throws a big elbow that misses.
Saaim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saaim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurota looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurota, not yet. #T4#
Kurota wants to stand and escape but Saaim is having none of it.
Saaim pushing down on Kurota's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saaim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Saaim is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim is thwarting Kurota's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurota is concentrating on defense, preventing Saaim from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shuta Kurota dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kurota lands a head kick. Saaim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saaim can do to turn this around?
Saaim avoids a kick to the body.
Saaim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurota manages to avoid it.
As Saaim tries to get set, Kurota tries to push him back and clinch up but Saaim manages to avoid the attempt.
Saaim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Saaim tries to get set, Kurota tries to push him back and clinch up but Saaim manages to avoid the attempt.
Saaim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurota scores with a head kick.
Kurota scores with a leg kick.
Saaim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saaim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaim misses with a wild body shot.
As Saaim tries to get set, Kurota tries to push him back and clinch up but Saaim manages to avoid the attempt.
Saaim avoids the head kick by Kurota.
Saaim throws a counter combo.
Kurota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saaim fails to land with a series of punches.
Shuta Kurota is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kurota has managed to clinch. #T1#
Kurota lands a good knee to the midsection. Saaim won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kurota.
Saaim is breathing heavily.
Saaim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kurota connects with a knee to the head.
Kurota scores with a knee to the head.
Kurota lands a knee to the head.
Kurota using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saaim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kurota is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saaim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurota with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saaim managing to block the knees to the body from Kurota.
Kurota tries a knee to the head but Saaim blocks it. #TD2#
Saaim tightens his grip and picks Kurota up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurota manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saaim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurota is looking to stand up but Saaim isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Kurota working a defensive guard here.
Kurota wants to stand up but Saaim is controlling him.
Kurota wants to sweep but no luck.
Saaim wants to control from the top but Kurota keeps moving.
Kurota can't keep his opponent in guard - Saaim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurota is trying to control but Saaim passes into side control! #T3##SUB2#
Saaim has an Americana. Kurota didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Saaim is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Saaim hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). CJ Saaim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016

#R1#
Uray lands with an uppercut that bounces Saaim off the cage and back into range.
Andres Uray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saaim misses with an uppercut.
Saaim misses with a hook.
Uray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uray scores with a nice head shot.
Saaim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uray feints the counter takedown.
Uray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saaim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uray looks to land a combination. Saaim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saaim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saaim connects with a body shot that sends Uray's belly button to the back.
Uray lands with a nice combination. Saaim backs away looking to recover.
Uray lands with an uppercut that bounces Saaim off the cage and back into range.
Saaim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Uray scores with a nice head shot.
Saaim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uray scores with a body shot. #T1#
Saaim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saaim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uray slips a jab and a cross from Saaim.
Saaim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uray. #CL#
Saaim has closed the distance and engaged Uray in a clinch.
Saaim takes a shot to the head.
Uray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saaim controlling the action here for a moment.
Saaim is looking for a takedown.
Saaim misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Uray fails to land.
Uray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saaim backwards.
Uray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saaim blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Saaim.
Uray throws a head punch that misses.
Saaim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uray just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uray misses with a punch on the inside.
Saaim tries to work over Uray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saaim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uray smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Saaim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saaim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Uray is working the combinations to good effect here.
Saaim walks into a stiff left hand from Uray.
Uray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andres Uray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Saaim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saaim tries to close the distance and clinch but Uray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uray steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saaim.
Saaim tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Uray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uray feints a jab promting Saaim to slip. Uray then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saaim slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Uray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Saaim has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Saaim has hold of one of Uray's legs. Uray is fighting the takedown attempt but Saaim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saaim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saaim wants to stand and escape but instead Uray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Saaim pulls Uray in close to his closed guard and prevents Uray from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Saaim has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Uray doesn't defend quickly enough and Saaim has managed to lock this one up! Can Uray escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Saaim on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). CJ Saaim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Seezer scores with a jab to the head.
Seezer throws a head kick that misses.
Seezer throws a head kick that half lands.
Saaim misses with an uppercut. Seezer saw that one coming.
Seezer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Saaim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Seezer did well to prevent Saaim getting side control.
Saaim is controlling the pace.
Seezer is trying to stand up here but Saaim is controlling him well.
Saaim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saaim uses his free foot to push down on Seezer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Seezer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saaim unloading with bombs!#T1#
Saaim controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Saaim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Seezer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Seezer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Saaim loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Seezer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Saaim land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Saaim stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Saaim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Uray throws the left hand but Saaim avoids the punch easily.
Uray dips to his left and cracks Saaim with an uppercut!
Uray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saaim.
Uray avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Saaim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Saaim decides to stand up, so the ref orders Uray to his feet.
Uray connects with a nice looking jab.
Uray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saaim shoots in but Uray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uray lands a nice looking body shot.
Uray fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saaim. #T1#
Saaim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uray jabs Saaim right on the nose. Saaim blinks but takes it well.
Saaim takes one to the side of the head.
Uray lands a head shot.
A nice combination there by Uray.
Saaim shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Saaim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uray cracks a nice hook into Saaim's ribs.
Saaim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uray wants it to stay on the feet.
Uray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Uray duly obliges.
Saaim is breathing heavily.
Uray lands a jab.#ROC2#
Saaim is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Saaim or perhaps it was just good defense by Uray, which made it look bad.
Saaim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uray to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Saaim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uray circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Saaim to the canvas! Saaim doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Uray keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1##TD#
Saaim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saaim showed some decent athleticism there.
Mahone is looking to get back to is feet but Saaim passes into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahone is trying to improve his position.
Mahone seems a little lost for a moment, as Saaim dominates the positioning.
Mahone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahone tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Saaim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Mahone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saaim takes a little break here. Mahone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saaim creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mahone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saaim working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saaim advances to mount. #T2#
Saaim controlling his opponent.
Mahone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Saaim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saaim tries to control but Mahone wriggling away.
Saaim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saaim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahone is looking to escape.
Saaim controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mahone can't escape the position.
Saaim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mahone hang on?
Saaim controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Saaim has control of Mahone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mahone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mahone working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Saaim is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mahone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mahone can't escape the position.
Saaim content just to control the position here.
Saaim pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Saaim looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Saaim is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mahone is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Saaim!
Austin Mahone spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost my mind.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016

#R1#
Saaim goes for a double leg but Pierce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pierce continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Saaim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch but Saaim keeps him there for the moment.
Pierce is trying to drag Saaim to the mat but Saaim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pierce tries to pull guard but Saaim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Saaim has Pierce pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saaim pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pierce tumbling to the mat - Saaim dives into Pierce's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce is striking from the bottom but Saaim uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierce defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saaim in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saaim connects with a nice short shot to Pierce's temple. #T1#
Saaim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Saaim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Saaim 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.#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.
Saaim slips a nice elbow through Pierce's hands, connecting with Pierce's forehead.
Saaim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Saaim 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. Pierce tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Saaim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CJ Saaim!

Event: NYBD 5
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Paige throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saaim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paige scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Paige misses the target.
Paige throws a looping overhand right but Saaim ducks down to avoid it.
Saaim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mike Paige seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paige looks to land a right hand but Saaim moved out of range.
Paige throws a hook but Saaim blocks it.
Paige throws a shot from downtown. Saaim moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Saaim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saaim is trying to drag Paige to the mat but Paige just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paige is trying to break the clinch but Saaim is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saaim just leaning against Paige, taking a breather. #T1#
Saaim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paige is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saaim is breathing heavily.
Saaim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paige gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Saaim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paige wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saaim has him pressed against the cage.
Saaim avoiding damage.
Paige tries to break the clinch but Saaim is controlling the position.
Saaim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paige up against the cage.
Paige wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saaim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paige smiles and moves away.
Saaim misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Paige counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saaim! Paige lets Saaim back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like CJ Saaim has been cut.
Paige fakes the body blow, causing Saaim to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Saaim goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Paige!
Mike Paige gave a mention to Last Minute Power Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYBD 3
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1#
Saaim misses with a hook. Quarrel ducked under it nicely.
Quarrel throws a head kick but Saaim moves out of range.
Quarrel looks for a takedown but Saaim sprawls well.
Saaim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saaim misses with a double jab
and Quarrel counters with a nice body kick.
Saaim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quarrel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saaim somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saaim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quarrel - the referee stops the clock and Saaim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quarrel. Saaim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quarrel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quarrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quarrel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quarrel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saaim tries to counter with a clinch but Quarrel shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Quarrel fails to land with a series of punches.
Quarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quarrel throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Saaim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quarrel!
Quarrel wants to get back to his feet but Saaim is dominant here and he's now got Quarrel's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim has the hooks in. Quarrel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Quarrel trying to control the position but Saaim manages to sink in the hooks.
Saaim has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Quarrel.
Quarrel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Saaim controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Quarrel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quarrel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saaim lands with a hammerfist to the side of Quarrel's head.#T3#
Quarrel trying to get back to his feet but Saaim is in full control for now.
Quarrel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quarrel just trying to survive but Saaim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saaim biding his time, controlling Quarrel.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Quarrel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Quarrel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Quarrel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Saaim. #T4#
Saaim scores with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Saaim working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Quarrel trying to get back to his feet but Saaim is in full control for now.
Quarrel tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Quarrel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Saaim dominated that round.
That's time! Quarrel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saaim misses with a head kick. #CL#
Quarrel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saaim tries to break free but Quarrel pushes him back against the cage.
Saaim stalls.
Saaim keeps control of Quarrel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Saaim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quarrel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Quarrel. #CL2#
Quarrel gets tackled into the cage by Saaim. Saaim maintains the clinch. #T1#
Saaim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quarrel walks away with a smile on his face. Saaim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quarrel tries to bum rush Saaim with a series of wild strikes but Saaim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saaim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Saaim clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Saaim manages to break the clinch.
Ahilen Quarrel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Quarrel. #CL2#
Saaim moves into the clinch.
Saaim fails to pull guard.
Quarrel tries to break free but Saaim pushes him back against the cage.
Saaim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quarrel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ahilen Quarrel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Saaim.#T2#
Quarrel shoots in looking for a takedown. Saaim tries to sprawl out of it but Quarrel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saaim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saaim appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saaim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saaim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Saaim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quarrel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saaim is in Quarrel's guard.
Saaim is breathing heavily.
Saaim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Quarrel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saaim won't allow Quarrel to sweep him here. #T3#
Saaim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saaim passes Quarrel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saaim content to control rather than advance.
Saaim winds up and cracks Quarrel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saaim tries to stand and escape but Quarrel is controlling the position.
Saaim working the head and body with strikes.
Saaim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quarrel is in trouble now - Saaim has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Saaim goes for an armbar but Quarrel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Quarrel. #T4#
Quarrel preventing the sweep.
Quarrel trying to control but Saaim is working from the bottom.
Quarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saaim is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saaim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saaim keeping moving, preventing Quarrel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Saaim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saaim is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quarrel.
Quarrel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saaim as he avoids it easily.
Saaim looks to throw the jab but Quarrel is out of range. #CL2#
Saaim clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Quarrel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quarrel misses with the combination.
Quarrel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saaim instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Saaim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quarrel trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Saaim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saaim lands a nice short elbow.
Saaim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saaim is continuing to stall.
Saaim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Saaim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saaim controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Saaim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quarrel is just riding it out for now. Saaim eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Quarrel tries to get to full guard but Saaim has control of the leg.
Saaim working the head and body with strikes.
Saaim wants to control but Quarrel is keeping him busy.
Saaim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Quarrel looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saaim lands strikes from half guard.
Quarrel trying to control but Saaim postures up.
Saaim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saaim misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Saaim clinches up with Quarrel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Saaim breaks from the clinch.
Saaim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Quarrel tries for a takedown but Saaim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quarrel tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saaim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quarrel sprawls well. Quarrel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saaim gets slowly back to his feet.
Quarrel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quarrel shoots for a double leg takedown but Saaim sprawls well. He's pushed Quarrel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahilen Quarrel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Saaim has taken the fight to the clinch.
CJ Saaim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saaim can't get the takedown.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Saaim!

Event: NYBD 1:Tate VS Toole Jr
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Paige lands a jab.
Mike Paige seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paige's corner calls for a 1-2. Paige obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Saaim closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Saaim gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paige is looking to stand up but Saaim isn't so interested in that idea.
Saaim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saaim prevents Paige from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Paige is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Saaim jumps into guard, dragging Paige to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Paige gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##CL2#
Saaim moves into the clinch.
Paige tries to circle away but Saaim has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Saaim.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Saaim is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paige can't fight it off and eventually Saaim manages to take the fight to the floor. Paige looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Paige kicks Saaim off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Saaim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saaim lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Paige wants to get back to his feet but Saaim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saaim wants to control from the top but Paige keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saaim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saaim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saaim is looking to work some ground and pound but Paige has wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saaim stands and throws Paige's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Saaim looks up at the clock and then as Paige takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Saaim smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Paige is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saaim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Saaim scoring with punches and elbows. #ES#
Paige throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Saaim dives in and scores a takedown into Paige's guard.#ES#
Paige scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Paige fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paige connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Saaim closes the distance and clinches.
Paige wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paige is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Saaim tries to pull guard but Paige holds him up against the cage and eventually Saaim drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Saaim breaks from the clinch.
Saaim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paige fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paige sizes up Saaim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Saaim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saaim has Paige pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paige manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saaim wants a takedown.
Mike Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Saaim.
Saaim looks winded!
Paige has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saaim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paige fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Paige dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saaim moves forwards but Paige connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Saaim works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Paige pushes Saaim off and gets back to his feet.
Saaim gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Paige! Saaim is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Paige!

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