Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FC 150:New Breed
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Highway.
Faup on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Highway lands a head kick. Faup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highway.
Biggy Highway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Faup swats away the attempt to clinch by Highway.
We've been told by Faup's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Highway wants to clinch.
Highway moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Highway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faup. That did some damage!
Highway throws a nice head kick!
Highway's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Highway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway lands with a slapping head kick.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faup takes a kick to the side of the head.
Highway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faup. That did some damage!
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
Highway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Highway.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Highway throws a nice head kick! #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Highway.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Faup moves out of range easily.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Faup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Faup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Faup avoids the head kick by Highway.
It looked like Faup was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Faup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Faup sets himself, and Highway steps forward looking for the clinch! Faup avoids it this time.
Highway tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Highway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faup is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggy Highway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Highway.
Faup avoids the head kick by Highway.
Highway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway wants to counter the offense by Faup and move into the clinch position.
Faup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Highway.
Faup takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Faup.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Highway.
Highway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Highway. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Highway throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highway throws a head kick but Faup moves out of range.
Highway slips a straight right by Faup.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Highway avoids the head kick by Faup.
Highway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Faup if he has to take too many more of those.
Highway slips a jab from Faup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Highway. That's going to slow Faup down.
Highway connects with a leg kick. Faup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway throws the kick towards the body but Faup avoids it.
A good leg kick by Highway.
Highway avoids a kick to the body.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highway wants to counter with a clinch but Faup pushes him away.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Highway!
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Highway fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highway throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Faup.
Highway throws a head kick but Faup moves out of range.
Faup lands with a kick to the temple. Highway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faup's head.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Faup moves out of range easily.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick
and Faup counters with a big head kick but Highway shrugs it off.
Faup blocks a head kick by Highway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggy Highway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Faup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Faup takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faup takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Highway tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Highway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Highway wants to counter with a clinch but Faup pushes him away.
Highway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faup throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Highway.#CL2#
Highway has Faup up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup blocks an elbow strike.
Faup dodges an elbow strike from Highway.
Highway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faup avoids the elbow strike from Highway, against the ropes. #T1##BC#
Faup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway wants to clinch up but Faup keeps it at a distance.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Highway is looking to clinch.
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faup is looking to counter with head kicks.
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
Highway lands a leg kick that knocks Faup off balance momentarily.
Highway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Biggy Highway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Faup's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A good leg kick by Highway.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Highway slams his shin into Faup's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Faup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highway misses with a head kick.
Faup throws a series of punches but Highway moves out of range.
Biggy Highway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faup throws an overhand right that lands on Highway's shoulder, as Highway tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biggy Highway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggy Highway!
An intense looking Biggy Highway took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'GET ON DEEZ NUTS KING!!!'.

Event: FC 146:
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Rondas takes a swing at Faup's ribcage but misses.
Rondas blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup lands with a hook. Rondas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rondas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
Faup throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Faup uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rondas.
Faup is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rondas.
Faup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
Rondas tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Faup moves out of range as Rondas strikes.
Nisus Rondas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faup sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Rondas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Rondas moves out of range easily.
Rondas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Faup takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Faup is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rondas. That's going to slow Faup down.
Rondas throws out a powerful jab.
Rondas misses with a straight left.
Rondas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faup.
Rondas blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rondas. Rondas obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Rondas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faup misses with a low kick.
Faup throws a nice head kick!
Rondas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rondas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rondas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFaup.
Faup throws a head kick but Rondas moves out of range.
Rondas looks for the body kick but Faup saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisus Rondas dominated that round.
That's time! Faup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rondas throws a lazy uppercut
and Faup counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rondas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faup.
Faup lands with a kick to the temple. Rondas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Nisus Rondas has been cut.
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Faup's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faup takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rondas looks to score with a jab to the body but Faup is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Faup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faup manages to avoid it.
Rondas avoids the head kick by Faup.
Rondas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rondas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rondas lands a head kick. Faup smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faup sets himself, and Rondas steps forward looking for the clinch! Faup avoids it this time.
Faup moves away from the strike by Rondas.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Faup crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rondas - the referee stops the clock and Faup gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rondas. Faup manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rondas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rondas.
Rondas thumps Faup with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rondas. Faup does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rondas blocks a head kick by Faup.
Rondas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faup.
Rondas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rondas.
Rondas throws a push kick but Faup slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rondas.
Rondas cracks the inside of Faup's front leg.
Rondas misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Faup counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Faup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faup tries to circle away but Rondas has him pinned against the ropes.
Rondas trying to control the position but instead, Faup has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rondas into the ropes.#BC#
Faup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rondas moves forwards but Faup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nisus Rondas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rondas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rondas scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nisus Rondas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nisus Rondas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That kick from Rondas tenderised Faup's leg. Faup is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rondas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faup at a distance.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Faup throws a head kick but Rondas moves out of range.
Rondas thuds his shin into the meat of Faup's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup throws a head kick but Rondas moves out of range.
Rondas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Faup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rondas lands a leg kick that knocks Faup off balance momentarily.#T1#
Faup slips under a jab.
Rondas doesn't manage to clinch there - Faup circles away.
Nice defenses there by Faup.
Jab, jab by Rondas - just one landing.
Rondas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rondas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faup.
Both fighters circling a little - Rondas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rondas. Rondas obviously looking to wear him down.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rondas looks for the body kick but Faup saw that one coming.
Rondas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nisus Rondas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Rondas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rondas misses the shot to the body.
Faup misses with a left hand
and Rondas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faup uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Faup is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rondas misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rondas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Rondas moves out of range easily.
Rondas avoids the head kick by Faup.
Rondas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nisus Rondas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rondas 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nisus Rondas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nisus Rondas thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: FC 144:
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Faup throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetmedov avoids it.
Kuznetmedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faup throws a head kick but Kuznetmedov moves out of range.
Faup finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Faup throws the kick towards the body but Kuznetmedov avoids it.
Faup finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov throws out a counter right but Faup avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetmedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetmedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Faup gets tackled into the ropes by Kuznetmedov. Kuznetmedov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Faup breaks from the clinch.
Faup throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetmedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetmedov cracks Faup with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetmedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Faup throws a leg kick
enabling Kuznetmedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Faup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kuznetmedov clinches up against the ropes.
Faup blocks an elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Faup's brow.
Faup takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Faup shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Faup has been cut.
Faup tries to circle away but Kuznetmedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Faup can't break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetmedov.
Faup is breathing heavily.
Faup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Faup shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetmedov is working Faup over against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faup avoids it.
A short right from Kuznetmedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuznetmedov.
Faup avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faup blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Faup in his tracks for a moment.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faup.
Kuznetmedov is pushing Faup up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Faup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faup working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuriy Kuznetmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Faup's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Faup misses with a leg kick
and Kuznetmedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetmedov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetmedov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Kuznetmedov instigates a clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kuznetmedov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kuznetmedov has Faup pressed against the ropes, preventing Faup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside that Faup shrugs off.
Kuznetmedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faup takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetmedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetmedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch.
Kuznetmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup is trying to break free.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetmedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Faup leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Kuznetmedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faup's efforts to push away.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetmedov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Faup up against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov pushes Faup back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Faup dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetmedov.
Faup can't break the clinch.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faup's defenses.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Faup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faup's defenses. #T2#
Kuznetmedov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow inside.
Kuznetmedov keeps control of Faup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov lands an elbow that stopped Faup in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Faup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuznetmedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetmedov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFaup.
A low kick from Faup misses
and Kuznetmedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetmedov throws a nice looking combination but Faup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faup moves out of range as Kuznetmedov strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Faup lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuznetmedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetmedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetmedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Faup misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuriy Kuznetmedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Faup's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kuznetmedov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Faup looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Kuznetmedov catches Faup right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Kuznetmedov has Faup up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Faup breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetmedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Kuznetmedov rushes Faup and presses him up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faup's defenses. #T1#
Faup avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the ropes.
Faup wants to break free but Kuznetmedov has control.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Faup wants to break free but Kuznetmedov has control.
Kuznetmedov lands with a left to the head.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kuznetmedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kuznetmedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuznetmedov throws an elbow that misses.
Faup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Faup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetmedov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faup is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetmedov has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kuznetmedov throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Faup blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Faup blocks the elbow strike.
Kuznetmedov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faup tries to circle away but Kuznetmedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov misses with an elbow over the top.
Faup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuznetmedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Faup takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuznetmedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetmedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faup.
Faup avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetmedov, against the ropes.
Kuznetmedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Faup is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuriy Kuznetmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetmedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
Yuriy Kuznetmedov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'CK did you make this fight easy for me on purpose?!'.

Event: FC PPV
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Ball tries to clinch up but Faup circles away and keeps his distance.
Faup throws a fast counter high kick but Ball manages to duck under it in time.
Ball blocks a head kick by Faup.
Ball throws a jab but it's blocked by Faup.
Faup tries to counter by closing the distance.
Faup keeps the fight on the outside.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Ball is looking to clinch but Faup is avoiding it.
Faup takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball throws a body punch but Faup moves out of range.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Faup moves away and avoids it.
Faup shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ball tries to clinch but Faup moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball avoids the head kick by Faup.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Faup seems unphased.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faup throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ball.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.
Faup misses with a head kick. #T1#
Ball tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Ball blocks a head kick by Faup.
Ball blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball cracks Faup with a good jab.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Faup is just out of range.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Faup ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Monte Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Ball - just one landing.
Ball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Ball catches Faup right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Ball drives through and clinches with Faup against the ropes.
Ball working aggressively here. #T2#
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Faup.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Faup tries to circle away but Ball has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Faup breaks from the clinch.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faup was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Faup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Monte Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Faup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faup slips under a jab from Ball.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faup defending well as Ball loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Ball's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Ball. #CL#
Ball instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Faup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ball on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Faup tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ball prevents Faup from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faup's elbow.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faup's efforts to push away.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Faup.
Faup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faup's efforts to push away.
Ball tries a body shot but Faup blocks it. #BC2#
Faup manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ball rushes Faup and presses him up against the ropes.
Faup is looking to break free of the clinch but Ball has double underhooks. #BC2#
Faup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faup swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Faup throws a fast counter high kick but Ball manages to duck under it in time.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ball rushes Faup and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
Faup is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball prevents Faup from breaking the clinch.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faup has had enough of the clinch but Ball keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Faup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faup circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faup throws a head kick but Ball moves out of range.
Ball pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball avoids the head kick by Faup.
A head kick misses from Faup. #CL#
Faup tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monte Ball's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Faup swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Faup tries to counter with a clinch but Ball shakes him off and moves away.
Faup throws a head kick that half lands.
Peter Faup seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ball here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monte Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faup is trying to force a seperation but Ball has the dominant position.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Faup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faup.
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Faup avoids it by throwing Ball back against the ropes.
Ball lands a shot to the body.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ball is looking to control Faup's arms but Faup gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ball has his back to the ropes.
Faup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faup working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Faup tries to circle away but Ball has him pinned against the ropes.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monte Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Faup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Faup counters by moving into the clinch.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC2#
Faup breaks the clinch.
Ball lands a lovely overhand right.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Ball has closed the distance and engaged Faup in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faup.
Ball misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Ball!

Event: HFC 39
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Belcher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Faup tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Belcher is in Faup's guard.
Belcher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faup looking to control. #SUB2#
Faup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belcher defends well.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Faup is keeping the position.
Belcher advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belcher's back!
Belcher tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Faup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belcher is looking to escape. #T1#
Belcher tries to hold on but Faup postures up.
Belcher is working to get back to half guard.
Faup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belcher tries to hold on but Faup postures up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belcher holds on for dear life, controlling Faup's posture momentarily.
Belcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Faup wants to control the pace but Belcher is squirming around nicely.
Belcher regains half guard.
Faup trying to mount his opponent but Belcher defends it.
Belcher gets back to full guard. #T3#
Belcher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Faup controlling from the top position.
Belcher is controlling Faup's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belcher'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.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Faup drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belcher defends it well.
Faup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Faup.
Faup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belcher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faup sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Belcher somewhat.
Belcher avoids the head kick by Faup.
Faup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Belcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Belcher tries to keep at a distance but Faup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belcher tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Faup dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Belcher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faup was covering up waiting for the punch and Belcher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belcher trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom.
Faup wants to stand up but Belcher is controlling him.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Faup is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely.
Belcher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely.
Faup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Peter Faup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faup lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faup misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Faup. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Faup. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Belcher fails with a takedown attempt.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown. Faup tries to sprawl out of it but Belcher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faup manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belcher moves out of range of the body kick from Faup.
Faup tries to bum rush Belcher with a series of wild strikes but Belcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Belcher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Belcher is working for a kimura but Faup is defending it quite comfortably.
Faup is looking to escape.
Gregory Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Belcher maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Faup could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Belcher has cracked it and Faup is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Belcher!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Belcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Belcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 35
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##CL#
Faup clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Fighter Three turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fighter Three manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Faup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faup tries to bench press Fighter Three off him but Fighter Three keeps the position.
Faup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Faup is pushing Fighter Three's head away, looking to escape. Fighter Three manages to hold on to the position though.
Faup struggling a bit here.
Faup is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Fighter Three's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Faup is being controlled here.
Faup wants to get back to his feet.
Faup is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fighter Three lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Faup down.
Fighter Three has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound. #T1#
Fighter Three lands an elbow.
Fighter Three cracks Faup with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fighter Three immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Faup is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fighter Three!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three! Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!

Event: HFC 30 Clinton vs. Ward
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Hayden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faup.
Hayden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Hayden.
Faup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faup somewhat.
Hayden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hayden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Faup drives through with a takedown into Hayden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faup working some strikes from top position.
Faup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Faup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup postures up and lands a big shot to Hayden's brow. #T1#
Faup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faup is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayden has wrist control.
Faup loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayden being controlled here, momentarily.
Faup trying to control but Hayden is working from the bottom.
Hayden looking to control.
Faup stands up over Hayden, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hayden wants to get back to his feet but Faup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Faup controls the pace.#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.#SUB#
Faup drops back looking for a leg! Hayden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayden manages to kick Faup off! Faup jumps back into Hayden's guard.
Faup forces his way into half guard.
Faup is controlling the pace.
Faup works his way into side control.
Faup lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Hayden prevents Faup from moving into mount.
Hayden is trying to escape the position but Faup is controlling the position.
Faup working the ground and pound.
Faup has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faup lands some shots froms side control.
Faup tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Faup tries to move to full mount but Hayden actually manages to regain half guard.
Hayden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Faup scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faup is working Hayden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Faup tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayden is retaining full guard.
Hayden trying to control the position.
Faup connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Faup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Faup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Faup works over Hayden with some ground and pound from guard.
Faup is stalling in the full guard.
Hayden wants to sweep here but Faup controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faup with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Faup postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hayden is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Faup, into his guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Faup dominated that round.
That's time! Faup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Faup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayden's waist but Hayden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faup off to one side.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faup shoots in for a double leg but Hayden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faup avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Faup closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hayden's guard.
Faup won't allow Hayden to get back to his feet.
Hayden has momentary wrist control but Faup slips an elbow through the middle.
Faup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Faup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Hayden pushes Faup off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Faup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Faup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faup shoots in for a takedown but Hayden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayden misses with a two punch combination.
Hayden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faup circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Hayden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faup darts in looking for a takedown but Hayden gets double underhooks and turns Faup into the cage.
Faup shoots in for a takedown but Hayden shows good takedown defense.
Hayden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hayden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faup was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayden.
Faup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayden defends it nicely.
Hayden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Hayden. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Hayden leaves Faup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hayden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faup to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hayden has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Faup has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Faup has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hayden uses from the top position.
Faup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faup has his hands on Hayden's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Faup is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Hayden stands and steps away. Faup gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Faup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayden circles away.
Faup avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayden cracks Faup with an open hand slap.
Hayden slaps away a takedown attempt from Faup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daniel Hayden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faup tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hayden defends well and Faup ends up having to push Hayden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Faup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faup is trying to pull guard but Hayden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Faup is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hayden is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Faup wants a takedown but no success here.
Hayden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faup tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hayden gets underhooks to prevent Faup's takedown attempt.
Faup is looking for a takedown.
Faup is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hayden to keep the fight standing.
Faup is trying to pull guard but Hayden has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Hayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Faup takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice takedown defense from Hayden. No joy for Faup on that attempt.
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Faup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayden looks to land a combination but Faup avoids it well.
Faup is looking for a counter combo.
Hayden throws a hook to the side of Faup's head but Faup sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Hayden as Faup shoots in.
Hayden leaves Faup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Faup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faup dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
Hayden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faup looks for a takedown but Hayden sprawls well.
Daniel Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hayden duly obliges.
Hayden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniel Hayden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Faup clinches up against the cage.
Hayden is pressed up against the cage. Faup has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hayden down to the mat. Hayden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Faup scores with a takedown into Hayden's guard.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully.
Faup lands a couple of elbows.
Faup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup is working hard here to advance position.
Hayden wants to sweep here but Faup controlling him for the moment.
Faup postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Faup looking to sit in guard and control but Hayden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hayden is posturing up here but Faup has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hayden tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hayden has to tap! Slick submission there by Faup!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Faup!

Event: HFC 26 Johnson vs. Money
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Faup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter Three manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Faup doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Faup tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter Three manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter Three on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faup wants to clinch up but Fighter Three keeps it at a distance.
Fighter Three seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Faup wants to clinch.
Fighter Three changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Faup tries to clinch but Fighter Three moves out of range.
Faup has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Faup clinches up with Fighter Three and pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter Three tries to score a body lock takedown but Faup shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Faup swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter Three uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter Three blocks an elbow strike.
Faup with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Faup is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fighter Three is defending well for now.#TD#
Fighter Three is trying to trip Faup. He has hold of a leg but Faup is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fighter Three persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Faup trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter Three is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fighter Three stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faup strikes from his own guard.
Fighter Three keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faup's head.
Fighter Three is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fighter Three connects with a couple of short punches.
Faup wants to sweep here but Fighter Three controlling him for the moment.
Fighter Three might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faup is trying to keep Fighter Three in close.
Fighter Three landing with the ground and pound.
Faup 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.
Faup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter Three 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.#T2#
Fighter Three trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fighter Three trying to control the position from guard on top but Faup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fighter Three scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Faup trying to control the position.
Fighter Three landing with the ground and pound.
Fighter Three working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Faup's head.
Faup is trying to keep Fighter Three in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter Three with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fighter Three stopping the sweep attempt from Faup.
Faup looking to control. #T3##SUB2#
Faup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter Three doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter Three manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter Three lands a couple of digs.
Fighter Three landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter Three loads up on a big left hand. Faup felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fighter Three looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Faup can't hide his disappointment, as Fighter Three celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
Random Fighter Three retains his heavyweight title!

Event: HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Faup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faup somewhat.
Faup tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Faup ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Faup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully.
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Faup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Faup is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Faup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faup has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Johnson wants to sweep here but Faup controlling him for the moment.
Faup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faup slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Faup. #SUB#
Faup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Faup takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Faup is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson won't allow Faup to pass to mount.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Faup in his half guard. #T2#
Faup moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Faup lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faup working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Jake Johnson has been cut.
Faup has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faup landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faup lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faup is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #CUT#
That has opened up Jake Johnson's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Faup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Faup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Faup with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT#
Jake Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Faup!

Event: HFC 18 Mccarthy vs DeNiro
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Faup shoots in and drives through. Kung sprawls well.
Faup has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Kung moves into the clinch.
Kung misses with the head strike.
Kung is leaning against Faup and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faup tries to pull guard but Kung holds him up against the cage and eventually Faup drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Faup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kung lands a shoulder strike.
Kung lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Kung fails to land.
Kung swings wildly with an uppercut but Faup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faup tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kung smiles and moves away. #T1##CL2#
Kung clinches.
Kung lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Faup manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faup looking to control. #SUB#
Kung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Faup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kung has managed to get both his arms back between Faup's legs - danger averted.
Kung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kung postures up in Faup's guard and throws a big left but Faup blocks it.
Kung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Faup's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kung throws a big elbow that misses.
Faup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kung tries to free his leg and advance position but Faup is retaining full guard.
Kung stopping the sweep attempt from Faup.#SUB#
Faup working for a triangle but Kung defends it easily. #T2#
Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kung.
Kung throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kung throwing strikes but missing.
Kung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kung throws a big elbow that misses.
Faup controls Kung momentarily but Kung frees himself.
Kung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Faup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Faup is tightening it up a little... Kung has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kung reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kung taps out! Nice BJJ there by Faup!

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

Event: HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Davis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Faup gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom.
Faup lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Faup scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Faup postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Faup postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup with a nice head shot there.#ROC#
Davis is rocked!
Faup 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.
Faup passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Faup has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Davis defend it? Faup steps over the head and cranks it - Davis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Faup!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Faup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016

#R1#
Chugga Chugga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Chugga Chugga has Faup up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chugga Chugga.
Faup tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chugga Chugga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chugga Chugga is leaning against Faup and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faup wants a takedown but no success here.
Five Chugga Chugga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Faup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugga Chugga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Chugga Chugga.
Faup tries to pull guard but Chugga Chugga won't allow it.
Chugga Chugga pushes Faup back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Faup jumps guard and drags Chugga Chugga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Faup is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Faup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugga Chugga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Faup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugga Chugga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugga Chugga looking to pass the guard.
Chugga Chugga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugga Chugga is one step ahead there.
Chugga Chugga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chugga Chugga wants to pass the guard but Faup is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugga Chugga is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Faup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chugga Chugga defends it easily.
Chugga Chugga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faup on the ground.#SUB2#
Faup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugga Chugga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Faup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugga Chugga defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Faup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugga Chugga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Faup looking for a guillotine here but Chugga Chugga defends easily.
Chugga Chugga tries to free his leg and advance position but Faup is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Faup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugga Chugga defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup looking to control.
Faup tries to strike 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.
Chugga Chugga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugga Chugga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chugga Chugga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chugga Chugga continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faup throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Faup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chugga Chugga as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Five Chugga Chugga dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Chugga Chugga swinging wildly here. #CL#
Chugga Chugga gets a clinch.
Chugga Chugga has a couple of punches blocked by Faup.
Chugga Chugga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chugga Chugga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chugga Chugga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faup backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chugga Chugga.
A shot in the inside from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faup is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faup is trying to force a seperation but Chugga Chugga has the dominant position.#T1#
Chugga Chugga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Faup changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chugga Chugga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Five Chugga Chugga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugga Chugga throws out a powerful jab.
Chugga Chugga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chugga Chugga circles away.#CL#
Chugga Chugga rushes Faup and presses him up against the cage.
Chugga Chugga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faup backwards.
Chugga Chugga lands with a left to the head.
Chugga Chugga is leaning against Faup and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chugga Chugga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Faup is rocked!
Chugga Chugga creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Faup's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Faup drops to his knees and Chugga Chugga pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Five Chugga Chugga!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Faup. Faup maintains the clinch.
Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faup prevents it.
Faup is trying to maintain a safe position but Cruz gets an underhook and turns Faup into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Cruz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Faup is trying to keep an underhook but Cruz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Faup is trying to get back to full guard.
Faup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz 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.
Faup wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faup defending well though. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz prevents Faup from improving his position.
Faup trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Cruz throwing shots but Faup is blocking nicely.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz is nestled in close to Faup, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Faup is looking to improve his position.
Cruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz throwing shots but Faup is blocking nicely.
Cruz throwing shots but Faup is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Faup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Faup tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T3#
Cruz thows a huge punch but Faup dodges it nicely.
Faup is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Faup dodges it nicely.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faup has managed to free his arm - good work.
Faup wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Faup dodges it nicely.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faup keeps working. #ES2#
Faup kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Faup forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucien Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Faup instigates a clinch.
Faup pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faup misses with a body punch. #TD#
Cruz pulls Faup into guard. #SUB#
Faup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faup has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Faup stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Faup moves into the clinch successfully.
Faup throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faup is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Faup lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucien Cruz has been cut.
Faup throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faup wants to stall.
Faup is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Faup is struggling to control the position.
Faup on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Faup is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faup to keep the fight standing.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Faup.
Faup wants to stall. #TD#
Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Faup stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Faup is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Cruz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cruz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faup accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Faup throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Faup trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing Faup from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faup takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Faup rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Faup misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Faup has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faup manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz jumps guard but Faup turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faup.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Faup turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Faup turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faup tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Faup tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cruz blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faup misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Faup tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Faup.
Faup gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
Faup is struggling to control the position.
Faup tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Faup fails to land.
Faup misses with a body punch.
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Faup gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the cage.
Faup is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruz is keeping busy.
Faup taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faup tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Faup misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Faup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucien Cruz'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Faup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faup tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faup misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Faup turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cruz jumps guard but Faup turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Faup scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faup misses with a knee strike.
Cruz fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup misses with the head strike. #TD#
Cruz decides to pull guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faup would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Faup tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Lucien Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Faup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Faup has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Faup trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cruz's guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Faup from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Faup stands up from Cruz's guard - Faup perhaps looking for a knockout. #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.#CL2#
Faup moves into the clinch.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faup circles away.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peter Faup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Faup takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Faup slips nicely into half guard.
Faup working Cruz over with strikes.
Faup controlling the action here. #SU2#
Faup stands up and beckons Cruz to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Faup moves into range and clinches up with Cruz.
Faup tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Faup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Faup's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz stops Faup from standing up.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz prevents Faup from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Faup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to control but Faup is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Faup moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Faup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faup 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Faup!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Faup moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamilton is looking to clinch but Faup is avoiding it.
Faup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Faup rushes Hamilton and presses him up against the cage.
Hamilton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faup is defending well.
Hamilton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Faup has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hamilton is trying to keep an underhook but Faup manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Faup landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hamilton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamilton is keeping the position for now.
Faup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faup tries to stand but Hamilton is controlling from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Hamilton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Faup checks a low kick from Hamilton.#TD2#
Faup looking to score a takedown here. Hamilton is defending well but Faup drives through and ends up in Hamilton's guard.#ES#
Hamilton pushes Faup off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Hamilton moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Faup jumps into guard, dragging Hamilton to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Hamilton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faup trying to control the position.
Faup wants to sweep but no luck.
Faup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamilton content to stall in guard here.
Hamilton throwing strikes from guard but Faup blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Faup working for a triangle but Hamilton defends it easily. #T3#
Faup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamilton controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Hamilton has Faup up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faup can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Faup gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hamilton regains guard. #T4#
Hamilton controls Faup momentarily but Faup frees himself.
Faup is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Faup trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton controlling Faup's posture.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickie Hamilton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hamilton doesn't manage to clinch there - Faup circles away.
Faup showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hamilton. #CL2#
Faup clinches with his opponent.
Hamilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Faup controls his hands.
Faup tries to land a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hamilton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Faup is looking for a sweep.
Hamilton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Faup tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hamilton is looking to take a break and control but Faup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Hamilton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hamilton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hamilton gets to mount! Faup was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hamilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hamilton landing punches.
Faup is looking to get to half guard.
Hamilton looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Hamilton connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T2#
Hamilton looking to control but Faup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faup is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rickie Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamilton controlling his opponent.
Faup wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hamilton.
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Faup bucks and avoids them well.
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Faup bucks and avoids them well.
Faup is in a horrible position here. Hamilton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hamilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faup can do to turn this around?
Faup avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamilton. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamilton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Faup working to try and regain half guard.
Faup in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hamilton lands with some strikes.
Hamilton content just to control the position here.
Hamilton working the ground and pound effectively.
Hamilton cracks Faup with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hamilton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Faup hang on?
Hamilton is landing with some decent strikes but Faup is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Faup bucks and avoids them well.
Hamilton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hamilton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hamilton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hamilton cracks Faup with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hamilton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hamilton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Faup tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away.
Faup can't escape the position.
Hamilton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Faup hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickie Hamilton dominated that second round.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faup but Faup pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Faup drives through with a takedown into Hamilton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hamilton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faup's guard. #REVR#
Faup wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faup's head.
Hamilton is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Faup 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.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton is stalling in the full guard.
Faup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamilton connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamilton postures up and lands a big shot to Faup's brow.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but Faup keeps moving. #SUB2#
Faup looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hamilton passes into side control.
Faup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Faup defending against the ground and pound.
Faup is letting Hamilton control him for a moment.
Faup parries the strikes from Hamilton easily there. Hamilton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Faup to escape.
Hamilton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faup is looking for a sweep.
Faup pushes Hamilton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hamilton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hamilton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
Hamilton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Faup misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamilton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faup throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely. #TD#
Hamilton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Faup sprawls well initially but Hamilton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Faup pushes Hamilton off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Hamilton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hamilton lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamilton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faup controls Hamilton momentarily but Hamilton frees himself. #T4#
Faup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamilton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faup misses with a body kick.#TD#
Hamilton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hamilton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rickie Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamilton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickie Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamilton, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickie Hamilton!

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