Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Touchard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Touchard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Summers is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Touchard has taken his back.
You can see the frustration on Summers's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Summers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Touchard's arms. #SUB#
Touchard working for a choke but Summers is defending well.
Summers rolls, trying to escape but Touchard keeps control of the position.
Touchard wants to control but Summers manages to buck him off and is now in Touchard's guard! Nice work there by Summers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Touchard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Summers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Touchard has a closed guard, preventing Summers from standing up.
Summers postures up. #SUB#
Touchard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Summers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Touchard is pulling down on Summers's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Touchard is on top in guard. #REVR#
Touchard chips away with some ground and pound.
Touchard content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Touchard tries to free his leg and advance position but Summers is retaining full guard. #T2#
Summers keeping moving, preventing Touchard from controlling successfully.
Summers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Touchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers keeping full guard, as Touchard tries to pass.
Summers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Summers looking for a guillotine here but Touchard defends easily.
Summers keeping full guard, as Touchard tries to pass. #T3#
Summers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Touchard's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Touchard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Summers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Summers postures up.
Touchard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Summers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Touchard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Summers defends well.
Summers postures up.
Summers looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard managing to control the position. #T4#
Summers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Touchard 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.
Touchard wants to sweep here but Summers controlling him for the moment.
Touchard keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
Summers wants to stand and escape but instead Touchard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Summers looking for a guillotine here but Touchard defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Summers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Touchard defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Touchard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Touchard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Summers swivels and escapes.
Touchard tries for a takedown but Summers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Summers is looking to clinch but Touchard is avoiding it.
Summers tries for a takedown but Touchard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Summers moves into the clinch successfully.
Summers misses with a knee strike.
Touchard has a couple of punches blocked by Summers.
Touchard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Touchard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers tries a knee to the head but Touchard blocks it.
Touchard presses Summers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Touchard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Touchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Touchard.
Touchard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Touchard takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Touchard has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Summers.
Summers misses with a knee to the head.
Touchard misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Summers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Summers landing knees to the head.
Touchard throws a head punch that misses.
Touchard misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Touchard won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Touchard tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Touchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Touchard misses with a body punch.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Summers landing knees to the body.
Touchard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Touchard trying to control the position but instead, Summers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Touchard into the cage.
Summers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Touchard tries to work over Summers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Summers connects with a knee to the head.
Kieran Summers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Summers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Touchard's face. #T2#
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Touchard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Touchard looking to stall.
Summers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Summers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Touchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers landing knees to the body.
Summers connects with a knee to the head.
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Summers crunches a lovely knee into Touchard's ribcage.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Summers.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Summers.
Summers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Summers.
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.
Summers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Touchard's face. #CUT2#
Anton Touchard's cut is getting worse.
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
Summers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Touchard's face.
Touchard jumps guard but Summers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Summers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Summers pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Touchard is looking to control Summers's arms but Summers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Touchard has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Summers.
Touchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Summers controls his hands.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Summers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.
Touchard tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Summers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Summers connects with a knee to the head. #T4#
Summers crunches a lovely knee into Touchard's ribcage.
Summers connects with a knee to the head.
Summers landing knees to the head.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Touchard won't want to take too many of those.
Touchard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Touchard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Summers lands a knee to the head.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but Touchard blocks with his arms.
Summers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Summers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Touchard blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Touchard tries to work over Summers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Touchard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Touchard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Summers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Summers tries a knee to the head but Touchard blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Touchard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Touchard is leaning against Summers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Touchard's cut.
That's time! Touchard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Touchard shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Touchard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Summers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Summers scores with a knee to the head.
Summers lands a knee to the head.
Summers landing knees to the body.
Summers blocks a body shot from Touchard.
Summers scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Touchard wants to stall.
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Summers scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Touchard fails to land.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Touchard won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Summers. #T1#
Summers lands a knee to the body.
Touchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Touchard is stalling here.
Summers lands a right hand.
Touchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Touchard tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Summers connects with a knee to the head.
Touchard misses with a body punch.
Touchard looking to stall.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Touchard won't want to take too many of those.
Summers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Touchard's face.
Summers lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Summers.
Summers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Touchard is rocked!#CUT2#
Anton Touchard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers working Touchard over with knees to the body.#T2#
Summers working Touchard over with knees to the body.
Summers connects with a knee to the head.
Touchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Touchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Summers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Summers lands a good knee to the midsection. Touchard won't want to take too many of those.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Touchard is defending well for now.
A short right from Summers on the inside.
Summers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Summers prevents a body shot from Touchard.
Summers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Touchard.
Touchard is trying to drag Summers to the mat but Summers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Summers looking to throw knees to the head but Touchard is blocking nicely.
Summers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Touchard.
Summers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Touchard pushes Summers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Summers.
Touchard working aggressively here.
Touchard can't find room to land a body shot as Summers controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Summers obliges.
Summers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Touchard's face.
Touchard gets through Summers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Touchard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Touchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Touchard is defending well for now.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Summers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Summers.
Summers misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Touchard tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Touchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Touchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Summers.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Touchard tries to break free but Summers pushes him back against the cage.
Summers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Touchard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Touchard on the inside.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Touchard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Summers misses with a knee to the head.
Touchard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Touchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Touchard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Touchard blocks it with crossed arms.
Summers misses with a knee to the head.
Touchard can't find room to land a body shot as Summers controls the action.
Touchard works on Summers's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Summers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Summers 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Summers!
A victorious Kieran Summers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018

#R1#
Touchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pole manages to avoid it.
Touchard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Touchard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Touchard misses the target.
Pole swings for the body but Touchard moves out of range. #TD#
Touchard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Touchard showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Touchard seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Pole is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anton Touchard!
After the big win, Anton Touchard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC MW 29 Murhaa V Heavyweight
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Touchard misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Touchard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Touchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Touchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn scores with a nice right hand.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Van Rijn clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Touchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Touchard.
Touchard shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Rijn tries to sprawl out of it but Touchard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touchard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well. #TD#
Touchard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Touchard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Touchard.#T1#
Van Rijn tries to improve position but can't.
Van Rijn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Touchard.
Touchard tries to move to mount but Van Rijn blocks the move with his legs.
Van Rijn is trying to control Touchard's posture but Touchard avoids it. #SUB#
Touchard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Touchard working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Rijn struggling a bit here.
Touchard 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.
Van Rijn tries to buck Touchard off but Touchard is having none of it.#SUB#
Touchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Rijn is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Touchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Rijn, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Rijn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Touchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Rijn is defending well.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Touchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Touchard is looking to take a break and control but Van Rijn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Touchard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Rijn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Touchard has control of an arm but Van Rijn manages to advance to Touchard's back!
Van Rijn tries to keep control of the position but Touchard is staying busy.#T3#
I really don't envy Touchard right now.
Touchard turns into Van Rijn and is now in his guard.
Touchard postures up.
Van Rijn wants to sweep here but Touchard controlling him for the moment.
Van Rijn keeping moving, preventing Touchard from controlling successfully.
Touchard pushing down on Van Rijn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Rijn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Van Rijn controlling the position well.
Touchard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Rijn is trying to get back to full guard.
Touchard content to control rather than advance.
Van Rijn trying to control here. #T4#
Van Rijn taking some punishment here, with Touchard in his half guard.
Van Rijn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Touchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Rijn is trying to control but can't.
Touchard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Rijn!
Touchard wants to control the pace but Van Rijn is squirming around nicely.
Van Rijn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Touchard has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Touchard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Touchard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Touchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Touchard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Touchard can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Touchard working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand. #T1#
Touchard misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Touchard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Touchard.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Touchard throws a head punch that misses.
Touchard slowing the pace effectively.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Touchard's ribcage. Touchard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn gets through Touchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Touchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Touchard takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Touchard stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Touchard misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Touchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Touchard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Touchard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Touchard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Touchard's gas tank. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Touchard is rocked!
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Touchard.
Oh Touchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Touchard seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Touchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn dips a shoulder and cracks Touchard with a mighty uppercut! Touchard falls back against the cage and Van Rijn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Touchard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Van Rijn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!

Event: IFC 50 Tower vs Heavyweight
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Touchard throws a body punch but Tiote moves out of range.
Touchard goes for a double leg but Tiote avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiote continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Tiote.
Tiote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Touchard.
Touchard throws out a leg kick but Tiote moves out of range and Touchard only half commits. #TD2#
Tiote drives through with a takedown into Touchard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Touchard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Touchard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Touchard looking for a guillotine here but Tiote defends easily.
Tiote slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Touchard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touchard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Touchard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Tiote working the head and body with strikes.
Touchard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tiote is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Touchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiote pulls his head out easily.
Tiote working over Touchard with some ground and pound. Touchard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Touchard is looking to improve his position.
Tiote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Touchard has hold of Tiote's hands but Tiote slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiote controlling the action here.
Touchard tries to roll over but Tiote keeps him under control.#T2#
Touchard is working hard here to advance position.
Tiote takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Touchard wants to improve his position but Tiote is controlling well.
Tiote wants to take a breather but Touchard is having none of it. #SUB#
Touchard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Touchard is staying active underneath Tiote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tiote stalling. #T3#
Tiote is thwarting Touchard's attempts to control the position.
Touchard is looking for a sweep. Tiote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Touchard is trying to maintain the position but Tiote is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Touchard wants to improve his position but Tiote is controlling well.
Touchard is looking to control Tiote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Touchard avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Touchard as Tiote shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiote checks a leg kick.
Tiote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Touchard as he jumps to the side.
Anton Touchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feihck Tiote.#T4#
Touchard stuffs the takedown.
Touchard misses the jab.
Tiote fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Touchard avoids it really well and circles away.
Touchard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiote changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Tiote has managed to clinch.
Touchard tries to throw a body punch but Tiote avoids it by throwing Touchard back against the cage.
Tiote tries for a takedown but Touchard manages to get underhooks.
Touchard is looking to control Tiote's arms but Tiote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Touchard has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Touchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feihck Tiote dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Touchard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tiote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Touchard.#TD#
Touchard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiote on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiote's guard now, I'm sure.
Touchard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tiote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Touchard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tiote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Touchard is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Tiote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Touchard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touchard wants to pass the guard but Tiote is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Tiote working for submissions but it's allowed Touchard to get to half guard.
Tiote tries to get to full guard but Touchard has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tiote looking for submissions off his back.
Tiote wants to control but Touchard is keeping busy.
Touchard is trying to control. Tiote wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiote trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tiote manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Touchard stopping the sweep attempt from Tiote.
Tiote is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Touchard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Touchard passes Tiote's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Feihck Tiote has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tiote looking for submissions off his back.
Tiote wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Tiote regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tiote controlling the position.
Touchard lands a couple of elbows.
Touchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Touchard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Touchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Touchard trying to move into half guard but instead Tiote has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Touchard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Touchard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tiote is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Touchard.
Tiote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Touchard keeps working.
Tiote cracks Touchard with a big right hand but Touchard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tiote tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Tiote tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Touchard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Touchard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Touchard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tiote closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Tiote gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Touchard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard keeping full guard, as Tiote tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Touchard is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tiote looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiote, not yet.
Tiote controls Touchard momentarily but Touchard frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tiote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiote is looking to sweep but instead, Touchard has passed into half guard. #T1#
Tiote wants to control but Touchard is keeping busy.
Touchard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tiote does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Touchard works his way into full mount!
Touchard tries to control but Tiote wriggling away. #SUB#
Touchard goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tiote turns into him and now he's in Touchard's guard. #T2#
Tiote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Touchard is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Touchard has his foot on Tiote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiote works his way back into a safe position though.
Touchard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Touchard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tiote is stalling in the full guard.
Tiote works over Touchard with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Touchard working a defensive guard but Tiote manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tiote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Touchard tries to buck Tiote off but Tiote is having none of it.
Tiote scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Touchard to see if he's OK.
Touchard is trying to get back to half guard.
Tiote cracks Touchard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Touchard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Touchard taking some punishment here, with Tiote in his half guard.
Tiote wants to take a breather but Touchard is having none of it. #T4#
Tiote prevents Touchard from improving his position.
Touchard has hold of Tiote's hands but Tiote slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Touchard is not content to let Tiote control the position.
Tiote takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiote trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tiote lands a nice short elbow.
Touchard gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiote is pushing down on Touchard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Touchard is fighting to maintain full guard but Tiote has managed to sneak the leg through.
Touchard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tiote's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tiote's back!

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feihck Tiote!
After the big win, Feihck Tiote made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: IFC MW 24 Kirby VS Touchard
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Kirby looks for a takedown but Touchard sprawls well.
Touchard cracks Kirby with a good jab.
Nice sprawl there from Touchard as Kirby shoots in.
Kirby moves out of range of the strikes.
Touchard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Touchard really felt that one!
Touchard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kirby makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Touchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Kirby closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Touchard's guard.#SUB2#
Touchard working for a triangle but Kirby defends it easily.
Kirby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Touchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Touchard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Kirby throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Touchard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirby trying to control the position from guard on top but Touchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard is trying to control the position but Kirby postures up.
Touchard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Touchard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kirby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirby chips away with some ground and pound.
Kirby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kirby stopping the sweep attempt from Touchard.
Kirby looking to sit in guard and control but Touchard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Touchard content to stall in guard here.
Touchard wants to pass the guard but Kirby is keeping the position.
Touchard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kirby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Touchard's guard. #REVR#
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirby wants to pass the guard but Touchard is keeping the position.#T3#
Kirby won't allow Touchard to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kirby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Touchard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirby has managed to get both his arms back between Touchard's legs - danger averted.
Kirby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Touchard is trying to control the position but Kirby postures up.
Kirby landing some decent shots from guard.
Touchard keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Touchard is trying to keep Kirby in close. #T4##SUB2#
Touchard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirby with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Touchard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Touchard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kirby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Touchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Touchard keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Kirby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kirby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Touchard defends it nicely.
Kirby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirby slaps away a takedown attempt from Touchard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirby shoots for a takedown but Touchard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kirby as Touchard shoots in.
Touchard misses with a hook #TD#
so Kirby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kirby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Touchard wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Touchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Touchard has his foot on Kirby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kirby works his way back into a safe position though.
Touchard working a defensive guard here.
Kirby controlling from the top position.
Touchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Touchard keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Touchard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Touchard is trying to control the position but Kirby postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kirby scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Touchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Touchard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirby postures up and lands a big shot to Touchard's brow.
Kirby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kirby advances to half guard. #T3#
Touchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Touchard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirby's back!
Touchard trying to control.
Touchard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Touchard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Kirby right now.
Kirby trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Touchard trying to control.#T4#
Kirby is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Kirby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Touchard.
Kirby is trapped and Touchard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kirby tries to escape the position.
Touchard somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Kirby is looking to control the hands but Touchard breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Touchard!
An out of breath Anton Touchard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFC Mid Week 20
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Touchard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Touchard connects with a nice looking jab.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt - Touchard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Touchard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Touchard misses with a hook to the body
letting Azevedo counter with a right hand.
Azevedo misses with a body shot.
Azevedo moves out of range of the strikes.
Touchard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azevedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Touchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Azevedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Azevedo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Touchard misses the jab.
Touchard throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Azevedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Touchard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touchard prevents Azevedo from moving into mount.
Touchard sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Azevedo tries to pass to full mount but Touchard defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azevedo is trying to work for a kimura but Touchard is defending well. #SUB#
Azevedo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Touchard wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Touchard is defending well.
Touchard tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Azevedo wants to pass to mount but Touchard is defending the position.
Touchard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Touchard.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Touchard controls Azevedo momentarily but Azevedo frees himself.
Touchard managing to control the position.
Azevedo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Azevedo is sitting in close to Touchard's body. Touchard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Azevedo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Azevedo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Touchard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anton Touchard!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Touchard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Round 3
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Touchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boretti was well out of range. Poor timing from Touchard.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Touchard manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Boretti's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anton Touchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Touchard fails to land the takedown.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Touchard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boretti but Boretti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Touchard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Touchard has been cut.
Boretti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Touchard.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Touchard with a poor takedown
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Touchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boretti gets caught flat footed, as Touchard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Touchard throwing strikes from guard but Boretti blocks nicely.
Touchard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boretti has Touchard pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Touchard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Touchard on the ground.
Touchard throwing strikes but missing.
Boretti seems keen to control Touchard's posture.
Boretti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boretti tries to get out of the position.
Touchard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boretti controls the position for a moment.
Boretti is looking to regain half guard here but Touchard keeps moving and retains side control.
Touchard wants to control but Boretti is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Touchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boretti, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Boretti is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Touchard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boretti is trying to improve his position.
Touchard working the ground and pound but Boretti is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Touchard in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Boretti is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anton Touchard!
Our winner, Anton Touchard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Fortytwo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fortytwo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Touchard if he has to take too many more of those. #TD2#
Touchard looking to score a takedown here. Fortytwo is defending well but Touchard drives through and ends up in Fortytwo's guard.
Touchard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortytwo looking to control.
Touchard advances to half guard.
Touchard is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Touchard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fortytwo sees it coming and defends easily.
Fortytwo is looking to control Touchard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fortytwo avoid being mounted?
Fortytwo is looking to improve his position.
Fortytwo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Well, if Touchard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fortytwo is looking for a sweep. Touchard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Touchard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Fortytwo is defending against the submission attempts here by Touchard.
Fortytwo is looking to improve his position.
Touchard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fortytwo tries to lock up and control but Touchard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2##SUB2#
Touchard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fortytwo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fortytwo shrugs it off.
Fortytwo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Touchard on the ground.
Touchard controlling his opponent.
Fortytwo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Touchard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Touchard controlling the pace for now.
Fortytwo is just holding on here. Touchard manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Fortytwo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Touchard is persistently looking for the submission but Fortytwo is defending it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Touchard biding his time, looking for the opening.
Our spies down at at Fight Factory inform us that Touchard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Touchard has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Fortytwo is defending well but eventually Touchard manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Fortytwo has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Touchard!
A relieved looking Anton Touchard thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, One Fortytwo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.

Event: IFC New Year Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Touchard throws a head kick that misses
and Steel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Touchard has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Touchard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Touchard misses with a straight right.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Touchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Touchard tries to counter with a clinch but Steel shakes him off and moves away.
Touchard is looking to clinch.
Touchard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Touchard off to one side.
Touchard avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Touchard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick.
Touchard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick from Touchard misses.
Touchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Touchard wants to clinch.
Steel swings for the body but Touchard moves out of range.
Touchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touchard misses with a left hand #KD#
and Steel counters with a nice right hand that sends Touchard toppling to the canvas! Touchard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steel finish him?!#T1#
Touchard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel with a hook.#ROC#
Touchard is rocked!
Steel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Touchard falls backwards - clearly groggy! Steel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Steel!

Event: IFC XXVIII
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Touchard is looking to score with low kicks.
Touchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane is looking for the big counter here.
Touchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Touchard gets a double leg takedown into Kane's guard.
Kane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Touchard from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane is trying to control the position but Touchard postures up.
Touchard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
Touchard advances position into side control!
Touchard tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touchard working away.
Touchard takes a little break here. Kane wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Touchard asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Kane is looking to get back to his feet here but Touchard is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kane's back.
Touchard is hanging on to Kane's back as he tries to escape.
Touchard is looking to control Kane but Kane is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Touchard is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kane with him. Kane is trying to defend but Touchard has an arm under the chin now! Kane grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Touchard!
Anton Touchard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Touchard tries for a takedown but Rodd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Touchard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodd unleashes a big counter combination but Touchard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Touchard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rodd is trying to defend but Touchard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rodd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Touchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touchard wants to pass to mount but Rodd is defending the position.
Touchard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Touchard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Touchard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Touchard prevents Rodd from standing back up.
Touchard is pressing down on Rodd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodd is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rodd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Touchard. #SUB#
Touchard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodd defends it well.
Touchard slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Rodd won't allow Touchard to pass to mount. #SUB#
Touchard is working for a submission of some sort.
Touchard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Touchard passes to side control.
Rodd is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Touchard controls the position.
Rodd is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Touchard asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Touchard has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Touchard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Touchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodd is defending well.
Rodd tries to escape but Touchard is in control.
Touchard controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Touchard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rodd! #SUB#
Touchard working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rodd turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Touchard off and cradles Rodd's limp body as Touchard celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Anton Touchard!
An out of breath Anton Touchard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1##TD#
Touchard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rome sprawls well initially but Touchard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Touchard is keen to just control but Rome is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Touchard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Touchard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome tries to get to full guard but Touchard has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Rome is concentrating on defense, preventing Touchard from advancing position.
Touchard throwing shots but Rome is blocking nicely.
Touchard is pressing down on Rome's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rome is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Touchard feints and as Rome raises his hands in defense, Touchard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Touchard is looking to pass into half guard but Rome pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rome is in guard.#REVB#
Touchard working a defensive guard here.
Touchard is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Touchard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Touchard controls Rome momentarily but Rome frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Touchard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Touchard looking for a guillotine here but Rome defends easily.
Rome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rome's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Touchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Touchard can't keep his opponent in guard - Rome advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rome sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Touchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Touchard wants to get back to full guard but Rome has passed into side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Touchard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rome controlling the position.
Touchard tries to buck Rome off but Rome is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Touchard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Touchard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Touchard dominated that round.
That's time! Touchard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Touchard throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rome counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Touchard has an active guard here but Rome has managed to pass into half guard.
Touchard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Touchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rome pulls his head out easily.
Rome performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Rome has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rome prevents Touchard from improving his position.#T1#
Touchard is looking to control Rome's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Touchard avoid being mounted?
Touchard wants to get back to full guard.
Rome slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Touchard looks to land a left hand but Rome moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rome! But no joy.#TD#
Touchard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Touchard is trying to control the action in half guard but Rome is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Touchard seems to be looking for submissions.
Rome controlling the position well. #T3#
Rome is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Touchard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Touchard.#TD#
Touchard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rome quickly recovers to half guard.
Touchard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Touchard is pressing down on Rome's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rome is holding on for now. #SUB#
Touchard is trying to work for a kimura but Rome is defending well.
Rome keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Touchard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Touchard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rome looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Touchard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rome is holding Touchard down, trying to stall.
Touchard trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Touchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rome keeps working.
Touchard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Touchard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rome keeps working.
Rome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Touchard.
Rome keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Rome is defending against the submission attempts here by Touchard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Touchard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rome has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Touchard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Touchard tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
Rome managing to control the position.
Touchard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rome wants to sweep here but Touchard controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Touchard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anton Touchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Touchard looking to score a takedown here. Rome is defending well but Touchard drives through and ends up in Rome's guard.
Touchard trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rome is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rome slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Touchard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Touchard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rome tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Touchard is in Rome's guard.
Touchard wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.
Touchard is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touchard wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Touchard is fighting to break Rome's control of his arms but Rome is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Touchard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Touchard gets a takedown into half guard.
Touchard is keen to just control but Rome is a slippery customer.
Rome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rome is staying active underneath Touchard, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Touchard 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.
Rome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Touchard. #T2#
Touchard is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Touchard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Touchard thows a huge punch but Rome dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Touchard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Touchard trying to control from half guard but Rome is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Touchard thows a huge punch but Rome dodges it nicely.
Touchard stalling away here and it's allowed Rome to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Touchard trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Touchard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now.
Touchard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Touchard dives in and scores a takedown into Rome's guard.
Rome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Touchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rome has his hands on Touchard's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Touchard preventing the sweep.
Rome keeping full guard, as Touchard tries to pass.
Touchard wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Touchard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Touchard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rome to the mat! Rome manages to get full guard.
Touchard looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Touchard trying to control the position.
Rome is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Touchard working for a triangle but Rome defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Touchard looking for a guillotine here but Rome defends easily. #T1#
Touchard is trying to keep Rome in close.
Touchard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rome is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rome engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Touchard controls Rome momentarily but Rome frees himself.
Rome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Touchard trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Touchard missing with a left hand there. Rome was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rome appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Touchard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD#
Touchard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rome tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Touchard is in Rome's guard.#T3#
Touchard looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Touchard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rome defends it easily.#SUB#
Rome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Touchard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rome has managed to get both his arms back between Touchard's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Touchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rome seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Touchard is trying to hold Rome in close to prevent damage but Rome has managed to pass into half guard.
Touchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Rome performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Touchard is looking to get back to full guard here but Rome has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Touchard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Touchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anton Touchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Touchard.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Touchard.
Rome is not content to let Touchard control the position.
Touchard working the strikes but Rome uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Touchard sits in half guard.
Touchard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Touchard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rome has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Touchard is trying to control. Rome wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rome is looking to improve his position.
Touchard tries to pass to full mount but Rome defends it.
Touchard wants to control but Rome is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Touchard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Touchard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Touchard sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Touchard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rome napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rome keeping his opponent close.
Rome is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Touchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rome, who protects the arm well.
Touchard is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Touchard.
Rome is not content to let Touchard control the position.
Rome tries to buck Touchard off but Touchard is having none of it.#SUB#
Touchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rome, who protects the arm well.
Rome manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #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.
Rome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Touchard from controlling successfully.
Touchard looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Touchard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Touchard wants to control but Rome passes easily into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Touchard!

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