Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 67: Svensson Vs Pate
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Daren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruiz misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Ruiz.
Daren throws a combination. Ruiz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Ruiz has been cut.
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Daren fails with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ruiz throws a right hand that Daren ducks under and follows up with a left that Daren also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Ruiz misses.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Daren slips a jab and a cross from Ruiz. #T1#
Daren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruiz is looking to counter the offense by Daren and move into the clinch.
Ruiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daren.
Ruiz scores with a hook.
Daren tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz throws a counter high kick but Daren was just alert enough to avoid it.
Victor Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Daren.#TD2#
Daren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruiz wants to control but Daren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruiz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Daren is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Ruiz throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daren throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ruiz controlling from the top position. #T3#
Ruiz throws a strike but Daren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Daren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruiz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruiz controls Daren momentarily but Daren frees himself.
Ruiz throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest. #SU2#
Daren stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Victor Ruiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Daren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ruiz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daren wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Daren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruiz gets back to half guard.#T4#
Ruiz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ruiz wants to control but Daren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Daren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daren.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Daren wants to take a breather but Ruiz is having none of it.
Ruiz wants to control but Daren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Daren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruiz missing with punches from the bottom.
Ruiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Ruiz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Daren is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruiz.#CUT#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
Daren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Victor Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruiz scores with a shot to the body.
Ruiz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Daren on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruiz as he avoids it easily.
Ruiz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daren backs up against the cage.
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Daren avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Ruiz swings for the body but Daren moves out of range.
Ruiz is looking to wear down Daren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruiz as he jumps to the side.
Daren blocks a leg kick.
Daren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Victor Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Daren.
Ruiz scores with a body shot.
Victor Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Ruiz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruiz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ruiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruiz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Daren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiz tries to get to full guard but Daren has control of the leg. #T3#
Ruiz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Daren 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.
Daren is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.
Warren Daren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruiz missing with punches from the bottom.
Ruiz lands a couple of sideways elbows. #SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daren can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daren prevents Ruiz from standing back up.
Ruiz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Daren trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SU2#
Daren stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daren tries to clinch up but Ruiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruiz tests Daren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Ruiz. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Ruiz dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Daren slips a jab and a cross from Ruiz.
Daren looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
Ruiz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ruiz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ruiz! #T1#
Ruiz misses with the combination.
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Daren avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daren.
As Daren looks to move away, Ruiz throws a big counter combo but Daren just gets out of the way.
Daren throws a head kick that misses.
Ruiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Daren.
A combination from Ruiz does no damage. #T2#
Ruiz scores with a nice strike.
Daren moves out of range of the leg kick from Ruiz.
Daren fails with a takedown attempt.
Daren misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combo that has Daren backing up. Daren nods at Ruiz to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT#
That has opened up Warren Daren's cut even more.
Ruiz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Ruiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruiz.
Ruiz tries to bum rush Daren with a series of wild strikes but Daren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Daren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Ruiz gets caught napping as Daren dives in and scores a takedown. Ruiz manages to retain guard.
Daren trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz 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.
Daren looking to pass the guard.
Daren pushes down on Ruiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Victor Ruiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruiz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Ruiz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz wants to sweep here but Daren controlling him for the moment.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren Daren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruiz looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Ruiz!

Event: DFC 60: Enmity
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Laliberte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
Daren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laliberte sprawls well. Laliberte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daren gets slowly back to his feet.
Laliberte tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Daren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Daren prevents Laliberte from improving his position.#SUB#
Daren is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Daren seems to be working for a kimura but Laliberte defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren is trying to control. Laliberte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions.
Laliberte is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laliberte moves into full guard.
Daren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laliberte keeping moving, preventing Daren from controlling successfully.
Daren looking to sit in guard and control but Laliberte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Laliberte is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Daren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laliberte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laliberte looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Daren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laliberte told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Laliberte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laliberte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Laliberte. #TD#
Daren shoots in and gets a takedown into Laliberte's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daren trying to control but Laliberte is working from the bottom.
Laliberte wants to sweep here but Daren controlling him for the moment.
Daren tries to free his leg and advance position but Laliberte is retaining full guard.
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 Warren Daren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laliberte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daren on the side of the head.#TD#
Daren gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Daren swings around for an armbar but Laliberte sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daren's guard.
Daren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laliberte controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Laliberte 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.
Daren is trying to control the position but Laliberte postures up.
Daren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daren tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laliberte content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Daren looking for subs off his back but Laliberte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Laliberte tries to pass to full mount but Daren defends it. #T3#
Laliberte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Daren looking for a kimura from the bottom but Laliberte passes into side control!
Daren tries to bench press Laliberte off him but Laliberte keeps the position.
Laliberte controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daren is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laliberte is fending him off so far but Daren persists. Nope, Laliberte circles away and we're back to standing.
Laliberte throws a big counter head kick but Daren avoids it with no problem.
Daren tries for a takedown but Laliberte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laliberte scoring well with a low kick there.
Daren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laliberte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Daren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laliberte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laliberte.
Laliberte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Daren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Laliberte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Laliberte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warren Daren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laliberte throws a sloppy head kick and Daren moves out of range easily.
Daren tries to counter with a takedown but Laliberte is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daren.
Daren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laliberte defends well and Daren ends up having to push Laliberte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laliberte.
Daren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laliberte.
Laliberte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Daren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Daren avoids the head kick by Laliberte.
Daren is looking for a counter combo.
Laliberte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laliberte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daren has his takedown stuffed
and Laliberte counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Daren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laliberte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laliberte scores with a push kick.
Laliberte is looking to slow Daren down with leg kicks.
Laliberte lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Laliberte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daren. That did some damage!
Laliberte punishes Daren's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laliberte scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Laliberte feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Daren sprawling to the canvas! Daren rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Laliberte finish him?! #CUT2#
Warren Daren's cut is getting worse.
Daren glances at the clock... BAM! Laliberte nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Daren crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Daren is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Laliberte!

Event: DFC 52: Picker Vs Goat 2
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Cezar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daren tried to counter with a leg kick but Cezar avoided it.
Daren ducks under a wild hook from Cezar.
Daren feinted with a counter takedown.
Daren shoots in looking for a takedown but Cezar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left and a right from Cezar both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
Cezar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cezar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cezar misses with a series of wild punches.
Daren needs to keep his hands up - Cezar had a free shot at his head there.
Daren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cezar misses with the combination. #T1##CL#
Daren takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Daren jumps into guard, dragging Cezar to the mat. #SUB#
Daren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cezar's guard. #REVR#
Cezar wants to stand up but Daren is controlling him. #SUB#
Daren drops back looking for a leg! Cezar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cezar manages to kick Daren off! Daren jumps back into Cezar's guard.
Cezar has a closed guard, preventing Daren from standing up.
Daren wants to control from the top but Cezar keeps moving.
Cezar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cezar's guard.
Cezar tries to get to full guard but Daren has control of the leg. #SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura but Cezar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daren to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Daren seems content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cezar can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Daren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cezar pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
Cezar is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daren stops Cezar from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Daren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cezar trying to control but Daren postures up. #T3#
Cezar wants to improve his position but Daren is controlling well.
Daren tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Cezar is looking to escape.
Daren passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Daren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Daren tries to control but Cezar wriggling away. #SUB#
Daren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Daren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cezar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cezar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Daren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Daren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cezar tries to escape but Daren is in control.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Daren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cezar is not content to let Daren control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cezar is trying to buck Daren off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julio Cezar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cezar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Julio Cezar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cezar falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Daren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daren stopping the sweep attempt from Cezar.
Daren advances to half guard.
Cezar wants to get back to full guard but Daren has mounted him!
Daren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cezar is looking to escape.
Daren wants to stand but Cezar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Cezar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Daren looking for a guillotine from mount but Cezar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Daren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cezar tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Daren wants to control the pace but Cezar is squirming around nicely.
Cezar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cezar really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Daren has hold of Cezar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cezar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cezar wants to control but Daren is having none of it.
Daren wants to stand but Cezar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #SUB#
Daren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cezar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Daren working Cezar over with strikes here. #SUB#
Daren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cezar looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Daren controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Daren has control of Cezar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cezar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cezar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cezar tries to reverse the position but Daren maintains control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Daren has hold of Cezar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cezar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cezar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daren lands a couple of good shots and Cezar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Daren is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Warren Daren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cezar is really stuck here. #T3#
Cezar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Daren is cranking Cezar's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Cezar! He's tightened the choke and Cezar is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Warren Daren!

Event: DFC 44: Pate Vs Newton 2
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Cezar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cezar misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Cezar misses.
Daren is looking to counter the offense by Cezar and move into the clinch.
Cezar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daren has time to react.
Cezar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cezar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cezar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daren shoots in looking for a takedown but Cezar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cezar misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Daren clinches.
Cezar is looking to break free of the clinch but Daren has double underhooks. #TD#
Daren pulls guard effortlessly.
Cezar looking to sit in guard and control but Daren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Daren distracts Cezar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cezar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Daren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daren is stalling in the full guard.
Daren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cezar's guard.
Cezar tries to roll over but Daren keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cezar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cezar looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Daren is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cezar defends it well.
Cezar is trying to stand up here but Daren is controlling him well. #T2#
Daren is trying to control. Cezar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Daren seems to be working for a kimura but Cezar defends the submission attempt.
Cezar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cezar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cezar defends it well.
Daren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cezar keeps working.
Cezar tries to roll over but Daren keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cezar is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cezar wants to improve his position but Daren is controlling well. #SUB#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cezar has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Daren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cezar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daren.
Cezar pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
Cezar is looking to improve his position.
Daren wants to control but Cezar is keeping him busy.
Cezar looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cezar tries to roll over but Daren keeps him under control.#SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura here.
Cezar is looking to escape.
Daren passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cezar's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Daren working for a submission but Cezar is keeping him at bay.
Daren dominating with strikes here.
Cezar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cezar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Daren has control of Cezar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cezar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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 Warren Daren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cezar scores with a jab. Daren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cezar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daren circles away quickly and effectively.
Julio Cezar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Cezar.
Daren changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cezar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cezar wants it to stay on the feet.
Cezar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cezar throws a series of punches but Daren moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar stalks Daren and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Daren's face. Daren staggers backwards, shaken.
Cezar falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Daren counters by clinching up.
Cezar has had enough of the clinch but Daren keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Daren is trying to trip Cezar. He has hold of a leg but Cezar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Daren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Daren won't allow Cezar to sweep him here.
Daren connects with a couple of short punches.
Cezar is looking to stand up but Daren isn't so interested in that idea.
Daren passes Cezar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Daren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cezar is just riding it out for now. Daren eventually gives up the hold.
Cezar is trying to get back to full guard.
Cezar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Daren manages to move to mount! #SUB#
Daren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Daren is looking to stand but Cezar has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Cezar wants to control but Daren is having none of it.
Daren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB#
Daren wants to finish this one by submission but Cezar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Daren.
Cezar is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Daren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cezar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cezar shrugs it off.
Cezar is bucking up trying to escape but Daren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cezar is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Daren is working for a guillotine from mount but Cezar frees his head quite easily.
Cezar is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Daren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cezar wants to try and get back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Daren here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Daren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cezar is surviving well by controlling Daren's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Daren has hold of Cezar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cezar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cezar can't escape the position. #SUB#
Daren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cezar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cezar shrugs it off.
Cezar can't escape the position.
Cezar tries to lock up and control but Daren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daren looking to control but Cezar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Daren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cezar really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Daren looking to finish Cezar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cezar!
Daren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cezar is looking to escape.
Daren wants to stand but Cezar is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Daren looking to control but Cezar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cezar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daren tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Cezar is trying to stand up.
Daren landing strikes from the mount and Cezar is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Daren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cezar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cezar is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Daren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cezar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daren circles away quickly and effectively.
Daren walks into a left hand.
Daren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cezar counters with a right hand to the body.
Daren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cezar can do to turn this around?
Daren fails with the takedown
and Cezar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cezar throws a nice looking combination but Daren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cezar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cezar scores with a sloppy right hand. Daren should have avoided that one.
Daren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cezar throws a jab when Daren was well out of range.#T1#
Cezar misses with a wild combination.
Daren half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cezar misses with a double jab.
Cezar thuds his right hand into Daren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cezar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daren.
Cezar throws a series of punches but Daren avoids them all with ease.
Daren attempts a counter takedown but Cezar avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Cezar.
Cezar scores with a jab to the head.
Daren slips a jab from Cezar.
Cezar throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Daren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Cezar tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Daren manages to move to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Daren has control of Cezar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cezar regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Daren has control of Cezar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cezar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Daren trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Daren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Daren is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Cezar holds on to Daren as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T3##SUB#
Daren is working for a guillotine from mount but Cezar frees his head quite easily. #ES2#
Cezar bucks Daren off and manages to get back to his feet!
Daren has his takedown stuffed
and Cezar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Daren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daren fails to land the takedown.
Julio Cezar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cezar throws a shot to the body.
Daren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cezar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daren on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Cezar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daren drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cezar sprawls and moves away.
Cezar falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Daren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daren wants to control but Cezar is keeping him busy.
Warren Daren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cezar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cezar is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions.
Cezar is trying to stand.
Julio Cezar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren Daren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cezar tries to roll over but Daren keeps him under control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DFC 34: Penn Vs Turner
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1##TD#
Lazer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lazer showed some decent athleticism there.
Lazer is trying to control the action in half guard but Daren is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lazer blocks the strikes from Daren.
Lazer is pressing down on Daren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daren is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Daren actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazer controlling the action here.
Lazer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daren's head. #T1#
Lazer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daren keeps working.
Lazer is nestled in close to Daren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
Lazer is looking to take a break and control but Daren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daren can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lazer lands a nice short elbow.
Lazer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daren can't escape the position.
Lazer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lazer is really struggling to control Daren but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Lazer controlling from mount.
Lazer with the ground and pound from mount.
Lazer is landing with some decent strikes but Daren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
That has opened up Warren Daren's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Warren Daren's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bork Lazer!
Bork Lazer 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 27: Penn Vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Daren dodges the punch combination from Wiggins .
Big Wiggins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daren dodges the punch combination from Wiggins .
Daren attempts a counter takedown but Wiggins avoids it well and moves away.
Wiggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Daren is just out of range.
Daren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggins .
Daren ducks under a wild hook from Wiggins .
Wiggins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Wiggins , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daren takes a swing at Wiggins 's ribcage but misses.
Wiggins is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wiggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daren letting Wiggins take a breather here.
Daren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wiggins 's efforts to push away.#T1#
Wiggins pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Wiggins pulls guard effortlessly.
Daren sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wiggins 's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wiggins can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wiggins defends it well.
Daren tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wiggins trying to hold on to Daren's head to control him but Daren postures up.
Wiggins is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Daren lands strikes from half guard.
Wiggins is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Daren there.
Wiggins is trying to control but can't.
Daren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Daren scoring with strikes but Wiggins is staying in there.
Wiggins wants to hold on but Daren pushes him away.
Daren landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wiggins tries to lock up and control but Daren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Daren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB#
Daren working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Daren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Daren wants to finish this one by submission but Wiggins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Daren. #SUB#
Wiggins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Daren.
Wiggins tries to hold on but Daren pushes him away.
Wiggins working to try and regain half guard.
Daren is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wiggins can't escape the position. #T4##SUB#
Daren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wiggins is surviving well by controlling Daren's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Daren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wiggins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Daren has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wiggins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Daren has tightened it up now! Wiggins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Warren Daren!

Event: DFC 21: Belliveau Vs Stephens
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Daren shoots for a double leg takedown but Bendall sprawls well. He's pushed Daren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bendall shoots for a takedown but Daren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bendall has a takedown stuffed.
Daren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bendall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daren is fending him off so far but Bendall persists. Nope, Daren circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Bendall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Daren feints and as Bendall raises his hands in defense, Daren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daren pushes down on Bendall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bendall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Daren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren prevents Bendall from improving his position.#SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura but Bendall is defending well. #T1#
Bendall wants to control but Daren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bendall defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daren is looking to take a break and control but Bendall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daren seems to be working for a kimura but Bendall defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Daren 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. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Daren seems content to control.
Bendall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daren's back!#SUB#
Daren is in a bad position with Bendall working for a choke. Daren manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Daren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bendall's guard.
Daren trying to control but Bendall is working from the bottom.
Daren sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Daren trying to control but Bendall is working from the bottom.
Bendall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daren is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Daren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daren wants to get up but he can't break Bendall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bendall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bendall pulls Daren in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daren blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Daren dominated that round.
That's time! Bendall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Bendall clinches up with Daren and pushes him back against the cage.
Daren tries to score a body lock takedown but Bendall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Bendall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bendall throws an elbow that misses. Daren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bendall's guard. Nice move by Daren!#REVB##SUB2#
Daren has gone for a leg lock! Bendall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daren's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Daren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bendall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bendall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren keeping moving, preventing Bendall from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bendall cracks Daren with a solid left hand.
Bendall with a nice head shot there.
Bendall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daren looking for a sweep. Not yet Daren, not yet.
We've been hearing that Bendall has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Daren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bendall.
Daren is trying to keep Bendall in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bendall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bendall connects with a couple of short punches.
Bendall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bendall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bendall wanted to stand there but Daren had control of the position. #T2#
Daren wants to improve his position but instead Bendall has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Daren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bendall stalling away here and it's allowed Daren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Daren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bendall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bendall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Daren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Bendall is working Daren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bendall landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bendall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Daren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Daren throwing short punches 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.
Bendall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
George Bendall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daren keeping moving, preventing Bendall from controlling successfully.
Daren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bendall.
Bendall working some strikes from top position.
Bendall working some strikes from top position.
Bendall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Daren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bendall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bendall wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bendall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
No luck for Bendall with that takedown attempt.
Bendall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bendall somewhat.#TD2#
Daren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daren lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Daren has gone for a leg lock! Bendall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daren's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren can't keep his opponent in guard - Bendall advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Daren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bendall trying to advance position but Daren counters by regaining guard.
Bendall throws a strike but Daren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bendall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Daren has a closed guard, preventing Bendall from standing up.
Bendall wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Bendall stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Daren has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bendall manages to get his head free but now Daren has transitioned to an armbar! Bendall grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Daren! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Daren!

Event: DFC 14: No Mercy
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Guardiola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guardiola scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.#CL2#
Daren instigates a clinch.
Daren has Guardiola pressed against the cage, preventing Guardiola from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guardiola tries for a takedown but Daren manages to get underhooks.
Daren stops a takedown attempt from Guardiola.
Daren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guardiola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daren prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Guardiola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guardiola's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Daren wants the takedown. Guardiola is fighting it off but Daren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Guardiola's guard against the cage.
Daren looks winded!
Guardiola wants to stand but Daren is controlling the position.
Daren preventing the sweep. #T1#
Daren trying to control but Guardiola is working from the bottom.
Daren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guardiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Daren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Guardiola looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Guardiola looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Guardiola! #REVR#
Guardiola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daren keeps working. #T2#
Guardiola is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Guardiola trying to control the position but Daren is working away.
Daren struggling a bit here.#T3#
Daren gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guardiola looking to control but Daren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daren keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guardiola wants to control the pace but Daren is squirming around nicely.
Daren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guardiola lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Daren wants to control but Guardiola is having none of it.
Guardiola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daren is looking to escape.
Daren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Guardiola tries to control but Daren wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Guardiola goes for an armbar but Daren turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Daren.
Daren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guardiola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Joseph Guardiola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren'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##KD#
Guardiola drops Daren with a left right combo! Guardiola follows him down to the ground into side control.
Guardiola could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guardiola tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Guardiola is chipping away with strikes.
Guardiola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daren can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Daren's face as Guardiola controls the position.
Daren is not content to let Guardiola control the position.
Guardiola moves into full mount!
Daren is breathing heavily.
Guardiola trying to control but Daren is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Guardiola landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've been hearing that Guardiola has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Guardiola tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Guardiola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Guardiola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daren is looking to escape. #T2#
Guardiola working Daren over with strikes here.
Guardiola working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Guardiola lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Guardiola trying to control but Daren is having none of it.
Joseph Guardiola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Guardiola controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Guardiola looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Guardiola looking to finish Daren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Daren!
Daren is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Guardiola scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Guardiola with a couple of short strikes.
Guardiola wants to control the pace but Daren is squirming around nicely.
Guardiola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guardiola's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Guardiola is landing with some decent strikes but Daren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guardiola tries to control but Daren wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Guardiola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Warren Daren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Guardiola drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Daren right on the button. Daren goes down! Guardiola follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Guardiola gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Guardiola!
Post fight, an emotional Joseph Guardiola said 'Everybody loves the sunshine...'.

Event: DFC 9: Canoe Vs Dog
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daren as he avoids it easily.
Daren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Man rushes Daren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daren is defending well for now.
Daren is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuge Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Daren.
Daren prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Man decides to pull guard.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
Daren wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Man wants to sweep here but Daren controlling him for the moment.
Man knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daren on the ground.
Man trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Man trying to control the position.
Daren forces his way into half guard.
Daren tries to stand but can't do so whilst Man controls his leg.
Man tries to roll over but Daren keeps him under control.#T2#
Daren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Daren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Man wants to improve his position but Daren is controlling well.
Man tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Daren has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daren avoids the attempt from Man to control.
Man tries to reverse the position but Daren maintains control.#SUB2#
Daren is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Daren extends the arm and Man is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Daren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Daren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daren wants to control but Casey is keeping him busy.
Daren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Casey wants to control but Daren is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Daren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casey sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Casey looking for submissions off his back.
Daren trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Casey is defending against the submission attempts here by Daren.
Casey is positioning himself well to prevent Daren advancing to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Daren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Casey sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Daren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casey is just riding it out for now. Daren eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Casey is defending against the submission attempts here by Daren.
Casey is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casey defends it well. #SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Casey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Casey really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Daren looking for a submission but Casey manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Casey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Daren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Casey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Casey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Casey! #REVR##SUB#
Casey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Casey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SU#
Casey decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Daren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Daren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Daren wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Daren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casey is just riding it out for now. Daren eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey is in trouble now - Daren has advanced to mount! #T4#
Casey wants to hold on but Daren pushes him away.#SUB2#
Daren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Casey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Casey!
Casey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Warren Daren will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Daren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Daren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Daren wants to control but Casey is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Daren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Casey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daren misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Daren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Casey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Casey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daren's best efforts.#T1#
Casey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daren is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Daren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Casey pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
Casey trying to control but Daren postures up. #SUB2#
Casey is defending against the submission attempts here by Daren.
Daren is trying to control. Casey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.#SUB2#
Daren 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.
Daren stops Casey from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Casey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daren. #T3#
Casey trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Casey takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Casey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Casey. #TD2#
Daren is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Casey can't fight it off and eventually Daren manages to take the fight to the floor. Casey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Casey is wriggling around but Daren manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Casey is looking to escape.#T4#
Daren trying to control from half guard but Casey is working away.
Casey trying to control here.
Casey is staying active underneath Daren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Casey gets back to full guard.
Daren trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Casey controls Daren momentarily but Daren frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey keeping moving, preventing Daren from controlling successfully.
Daren is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Warren Daren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Daren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Warren Daren has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Daren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Casey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Daren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Casey is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Daren working away.#T1##SUB2#
Daren swings around for an armbar but Casey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daren's guard.
Casey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daren striking off his back but it's not causing Casey any problems.
Daren keeping moving, preventing Casey from controlling successfully.
Daren being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Daren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a triangle but Casey pushes his legs off easily.
Casey wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving. #T2#
Casey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Casey lands a couple of elbows.
Casey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Daren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Casey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daren keeping moving, preventing Casey from controlling successfully.
Casey distracts Daren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daren keeping moving, preventing Casey from controlling successfully.
Casey sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Daren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Casey quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Casey is pressing down on Daren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Casey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daren's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Daren is looking for a triangle but Casey pushes his legs off easily.
Casey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daren's head.
Casey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Casey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Casey trying to control the position from guard on top but Daren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Casey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Casey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Casey looking to sit in guard and control but Daren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Casey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Casey working for submissions but it's allowed Daren to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alvaro Casey.
I think Daren 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Daren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1##CL#
Daren closes the distance and pushes Diggler back into the cage.
Diggler stalling.
Daren prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daren is defending well.
Daren blocking some punches.
Diggler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daren prevents it.
Warren Daren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Diggler.
Diggler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diggler is working for takedown but Daren is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Daren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daren manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diggler tries to improve position but can't.
Diggler looks winded!
Daren trying to control the position but Diggler is working away.
Daren wants to stand but Diggler is controlling his arm.#T1##SUB#
Daren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daren tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diggler is being controlled here. #SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Diggler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diggler tries to bench press Daren off him but Daren keeps the position. #SUB#
Daren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Daren swings around for an armbar but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daren's guard.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving.
Diggler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Diggler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Daren keeping moving, preventing Diggler from controlling successfully.
Daren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daren tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Diggler has gone for a leg lock! Daren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diggler's guard.#REVR#
Daren landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Daren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Diggler 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.#T4##SUB#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diggler working a defensive guard here.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Daren from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diggler 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diggler looking for a guillotine here but Daren defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Daren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Daren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diggler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Daren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Daren wants to stand but Diggler has his arm trapped.
Daren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggler can do to turn this around?
Daren cracks Diggler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diggler struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daren cracks Diggler with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1##SUB#
Daren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diggler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daren wants to stand but Diggler has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES2#
Diggler throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Diggler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Daren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diggler is defending well.
Daren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diggler is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Daren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warren Daren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Daren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggler defends well.#SUB#
Daren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diggler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diggler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Daren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Diggler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Daren keeps moving.
Diggler wants to get up but he can't break Daren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Diggler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Daren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diggler has managed to get both his arms back between Daren's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Daren is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Diggler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Diggler closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Daren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daren manages to end up in side control.
Diggler is looking to regain half guard here but Daren keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Daren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet but Daren drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggler tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Warren Daren will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daren slips a jab and a cross from Diggler.
Daren tries for a takedown but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diggler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Warren Daren has been cut.
Daren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diggler tries to avoid it but Daren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diggler to the ground. Diggler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Daren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daren stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren darts in looking for a takedown but Diggler gets double underhooks and turns Daren into the cage.
Diggler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Diggler closes the distance and clinches.
Diggler is trying to force a seperation but Daren has the dominant position.#T1##TD#
Daren lands a takedown into guard.
Diggler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daren dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Daren tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Diggler is trying to improve his position.
Daren wants to control but Diggler is keeping him busy.
Diggler tries to buck Daren off but Daren is having none of it.
Diggler throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #SUB#
Daren is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Daren is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Diggler looks calm but he's in trouble here. Daren gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Diggler is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Daren lets go of the hold and Diggler can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warren Daren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1##CL#
Norman closes the distance and pushes Daren back into the cage.
Daren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norman is defending well for now.
Norman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Daren has Norman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daren pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norman tumbling to the mat - Daren dives into Norman's guard.
Daren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Daren stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.
Norman is trying to keep Daren in close.
Norman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Norman keeping full guard, as Daren tries to pass.
Daren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Norman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daren is controlling him.
Daren wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Norman wants to stand but Daren is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Norman enables Daren to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Norman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daren is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Daren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norman looking for a sweep. Not yet Norman, not yet.
Norman wants to stand but Daren is controlling the position. #T3#
Norman has a closed guard, preventing Daren from standing up. #SU2#
Daren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Daren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Norman's guard.
Daren looks winded!
Norman keeping moving, preventing Daren from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Daren drops back looking for a leg! Norman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norman manages to kick Daren off! Daren jumps back into Norman's guard. #SUB#
Norman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Daren is in close to Norman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daren trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom.
Daren content to stall in guard here.
Norman has a closed guard, preventing Daren from standing up.
Norman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daren keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Daren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Norman has a takedown stuffed.
Warren Daren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norman shoots and misses
and Daren counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Daren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norman tries to avoid it but Daren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norman to the ground. Norman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daren moves out of range as Norman strikes.
Daren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Norman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daren just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a right hand
and Daren counters with a left and a right that stings Norman.
Daren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Norman.
And Daren tries to counter it with a takedown but Norman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Daren dives in and scores a takedown into Norman's guard.#SUB2#
Daren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Norman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Norman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Norman! #REVR#
Norman throwing strikes but Daren manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Norman struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Daren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Daren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Norman is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Daren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Norman, who protects the arm well.
Norman is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Daren is trying to get an arm triangle but Norman is defending well.
Warren Daren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daren trying to control the action but Norman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Norman throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Norman tries to buck Daren off but Daren is having none of it.#SUB2#
Daren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Daren goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Norman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Daren but great work by Norman.
Daren tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Norman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Daren's shoulder. That is not cool.
Daren is looking for a sweep.
Norman trying to control the action but Daren is working from the bottom.
Norman tries to stand but Daren is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norman wants to control but Daren is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Daren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Daren closes the distance and clinches.
Daren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daren goes for a takedown attempt but Norman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daren or perhaps it was just good defense by Norman, which made it look bad.
Erik Norman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Daren.
Norman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Norman leaves Daren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Norman fails with the takedown
and Daren counters with a two punch combo.
Norman looks for a takedown but Daren sprawls well.
Norman fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Daren tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norman defends well and Daren ends up having to push Norman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norman as he avoids it easily.
Norman fails with the takedown.
Norman looks for a takedown but Daren sprawls well.
And Daren tries to counter it with a takedown but Norman pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Daren gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Daren seems content to control.
Norman gets full guard.
Daren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Norman's head.
Daren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daren stopping the sweep attempt from Norman.#SUB2#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daren pushing down on Norman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Norman moves into full guard. #T4#
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Daren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norman dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Daren has his foot on Norman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norman works his way back into a safe position though.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Daren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Daren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Warren Daren.
I've got Daren 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Daren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Stephenson gets caught flat footed, as Daren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Stephenson wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Daren shoots in and bounces Stephenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet but Daren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephenson is looking to stand back up but Daren counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stephenson.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet.
Daren wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Daren decides to stand up. #T1##CL#
Stephenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephenson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Stephenson pulls Daren into guard.
Daren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephenson, not yet.
Stephenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stephenson keeping full guard, as Daren tries to pass. #SUB2#
Daren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
Daren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stephenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daren is controlling him. #SUB2#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Daren wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Daren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Daren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daren forces his way into half guard.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Daren 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. #SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daren looks winded!
Daren prevents Stephenson from standing back up. #SUB2#
Daren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#ES#
Stephenson kicks off Daren and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Daren shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stephenson is trying to defend but Daren finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daren is looking to advance position but Stephenson won't allow it.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Daren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions.
Daren wants to stand up but Stephenson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Warren Daren will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stephenson.#TD2#
Daren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Stephenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daren is working away from the top position though.
Stephenson tries to kick Daren off but Daren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Daren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daren. #SUB2#
Daren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephenson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daren.
Daren is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Daren 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stephenson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Daren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephenson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Daren trying to pass the guard but Stephenson defending well.
Stephenson pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daren. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Daren is working for a submission of some sort.
Stephenson missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Stephenson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Daren to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Stephenson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daren is controlling him.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stephenson keeping full guard, as Daren tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daren tries to stand but Stephenson is controlling from the bottom.
Warren Daren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daren's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Daren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Daren scores with a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Daren looking to pass the guard.
Daren wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Daren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daren trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson working a defensive guard but Daren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Daren working away.
Stephenson striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T1#
Stephenson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Daren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Daren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stephenson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Daren's guard! Nice work there by Stephenson!
Stephenson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Daren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Stephenson stands up and waves to Daren to follow him. #TD2#
Daren is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephenson's half guard.#T2#
Stephenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Daren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephenson defends it well.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
Stephenson pushes Daren off looking to stand but Daren dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Daren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Daren eventually gives up the hold.
Stephenson gets full guard.
Stephenson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stephenson is trying to control the position but Daren postures up.
Daren wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Stephenson trying to keep a closed guard but Daren is proving a slippery customer.
Daren passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stephenson won't allow Daren to pass to mount.
Daren is looking to take a break and control but Stephenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daren tries to stand and escape but Stephenson is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Daren 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. #SUB2#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lester Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren Daren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Daren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daren 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Daren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Daren closes the distance and clinches.
Daren is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bbq avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bbq goes for a takedown attempt but Daren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bbq has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Daren counters with a shoot takedown. Bbq fights it but they end up in guard.
Daren lands a couple of digs.
Bbq has a closed guard, preventing Daren from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bbq holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB#
Daren thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daren wants to pass the guard but Bbq is keeping the position.
Bbq can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daren controls the pace.
Daren trying to move into half guard but instead Bbq has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daren being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Bbq avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bbq controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bbq should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB#
Daren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bbq defends it easily.#T3#
Bbq trying to control but Daren is working from the bottom.
Bbq sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bbq throws an elbow that misses. Daren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bbq's guard. Nice move by Daren!#REVR#
Daren stopping the sweep attempt from Bbq.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bbq has eaten all the pies!
Daren trying to control but Bbq is working from the bottom.
Daren wants to stand but Bbq is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Daren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bbq sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daren somewhat.
Bbq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Daren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daren misses with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Bbq with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Daren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Daren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bbq tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daren is in Bbq's guard.
Bbq wants to stand but Daren is controlling the position.
Bbq has a closed guard, preventing Daren from standing up.
Bbq has control of Daren's left arm, preventing Daren from doing any damage.
Daren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bbq swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bbq can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daren works over Bbq with some ground and pound from guard.
Bbq is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Bbq keeping full guard, as Daren tries to pass.
Daren has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bbq is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bbq clinches.
Daren wants a takedown but no success here.
Bbq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bbq gets underhooks to prevent Daren's takedown attempt.
Bbq prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Daren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Daren is looking for a takedown.
Daren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bbq avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Bbq gets control of Daren's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bbq will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bbq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daren trying to control the position from guard on top but Bbq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Daren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bbq is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Daren, into his guard. #REVB#
Bbq trying to control the position from guard on top but Daren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Daren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bbq passes into side control.
Bbq trying to control the position but Daren is working away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daren is trying to improve his position.
Bbq is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Daren will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Daren tries to bench press Bbq off him but Bbq keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bbq controlling the position.
Bbq avoids the strikes from the bottom by Daren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralff Bbq showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bbq pushes Daren up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Daren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Daren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bbq keeps working. #SUB#
Daren is looking for a kimura but Bbq is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daren to get the leverage. #SUB#
Daren is trying to work for a kimura but Bbq is defending well.
Daren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bbq does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Daren seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Daren 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. #T1#
Bbq is staying active underneath Daren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daren is just content to waste time from the top position. Bbq takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bbq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Daren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daren won't allow Bbq to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Daren drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bbq manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daren has Bbq in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Daren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bbq defends well.#SUB#
Daren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Bbq looking to pass the guard.
Bbq slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bbq is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bbq wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daren keeps working.
Bbq tries to get to his feet but Daren is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bbq in his guard. #SUB#
Daren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bbq is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralff Bbq.
I think Bbq 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralff Bbq!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Daren closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blair did well to prevent Daren getting side control.#SUB2#
Daren 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. Blair tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Daren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warren Daren!

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