Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Fazeli misses with a takedown attempt
and Carlyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlyle throws a shot to the body.
Fazeli tries for a takedown but Carlyle circles away easily
and Carlyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Fazeli. Fazeli gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli tries to land a body kick
enabling Carlyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Fazeli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carlyle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fazeli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Carlyle rushes Fazeli and presses him up against the cage.
Carlyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Carlyle lands a good knee to the midsection. Fazeli won't want to take too many of those.
Carlyle digs a right hand into Fazeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fazeli's gas tank.
Fazeli looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fazeli letting Carlyle take a breather here.
Carlyle lands an uppercut.
Carlyle lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Carlyle.
Carlyle stalling.
Carlyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fazeli backwards. #TD#
Carlyle has Fazeli pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlyle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fazeli tumbling to the mat - Carlyle dives into Fazeli's guard.
Carlyle stops Fazeli from standing up. #T2#
Fazeli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carlyle controls the pace.
Carlyle passes Fazeli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Carlyle is working for a kimura but Fazeli is defending it quite comfortably.
Carlyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carlyle working Fazeli over with strikes.
Carlyle 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.
Fazeli is controlling Carlyle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carlyle lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ground and pound from Carlyle. #SUB#
Carlyle is looking for a kimura but Fazeli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlyle to get the leverage. #SUB#
Carlyle is working for a submission of some sort.
Carlyle throwing shots but Fazeli is blocking nicely.
Carlyle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fazeli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carlyle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fazeli is in trouble now - Carlyle has advanced to mount!
We've been informed that Fazeli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Carlyle controlling his opponent. #T4#
Fazeli is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Carlyle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Carlyle is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Carlyle extends the arm and Fazeli is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Carlyle!
Charles Carlyle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Keon Fazeli spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: SyFi 69
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
Wolf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Wolf, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Wolf against the cage but Wolf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fazeli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolf circles away.
We've been told by Fazeli's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fazeli moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Fazeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fazeli is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wolf lands a nice hook to Fazeli's body. Fazeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Fazeli with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fazeli shoots in but Wolf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli goes for a double leg but Wolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wolf continues to drive forward.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fazeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fazeli avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Fazeli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fazeli scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Fazeli looks for a takedown but Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Wolf, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Wolf against the cage but Wolf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolf takes a swing at Fazeli's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Fazeli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fazeli moves away.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf throws a body punch but Fazeli moves out of range.
Wolf throws the left hand but Fazeli avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Wolf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Wolf swings around for an armbar but Fazeli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wolf's guard.
Fazeli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Wolf wants to sweep here but Fazeli controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fazeli. #SUB2#
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but Fazeli defends easily.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fazeli trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fazeli.
Fazeli trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Fazeli looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wolf wants to control from the top but Fazeli keeps moving.
Wolf throws a strike but Fazeli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Wolf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fazeli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Fazeli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fazeli working away.#SU#
Fazeli decides to stand back up. #TD#
Fazeli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fazeli lands in his opponent's guard.
Wolf 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.#SUB2#
Wolf working for submissions but it's allowed Fazeli to get to half guard.
Wolf is looking to control Fazeli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolf avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fazeli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf keeping control of the position.
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Wolf is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wolf tries to roll over but Fazeli keeps him under control.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Fazeli is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Wolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fazeli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf wants to control but Fazeli postures up.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Wolf manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wolf controlling the position well. #SUB#
Fazeli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Fazeli is looking to advance position but Wolf won't allow it.
Wolf is controlling Fazeli's trapped leg to prevent Fazeli from advancing to side control.
Fazeli tries to pass to full mount but Wolf defends it.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fazeli prevents Wolf from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolf goes for a double leg but Fazeli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fazeli continues to drive forward.
Fazeli shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.#TD2#
Wolf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fazeli manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fazeli wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Wolf prevents Fazeli from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fazeli's head.
Fazeli is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Fazeli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wolf has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Wolf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wolf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Fazeli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wolf 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.
Wolf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2##SUB2#
Wolf has gone for a leg lock! Fazeli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wolf's guard.#REVR#
Fazeli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wolf trying to control the position here. #T3#
Fazeli trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Fazeli throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Wolf looking to control.
Fazeli is looking to advance position but Wolf has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wolf throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Wolf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fazeli really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Fazeli is in a horrible position here. Wolf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Wolf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fazeli manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fazeli is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wolf off and has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Wolf!
Julius Wolf was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Keon Fazeli had this to say: 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: SyFi 57
Date: Jun 01, 2018

#R1#
Armstrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fazeli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches.
Fazeli is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Armstrong is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Fazeli's ribcage. Fazeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Fazeli has picked Armstrong up - he's going for a ride! Fazeli dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fazeli.
Armstrong is staying active underneath Fazeli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Armstrong 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.
Fazeli stalling. #T1#
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Fazeli sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fazeli works his way into side control.
Fazeli trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away. #SUB#
Fazeli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fazeli tries to advance to mount but Armstrong denies him. #SU#
Fazeli has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fazeli misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong with a nice cross.
Fazeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fazeli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Fazeli.
Armstrong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Fazeli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fazeli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fazeli looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Armstrong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fazeli works his way into full mount!
Fazeli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Fazeli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Armstrong for as long as he can get away with.
A nice elbow there by Fazeli.
Fazeli wants to take his opponent's back but Armstrong doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is squirming around, avoiding Fazeli's attempts to control the action.
Fazeli seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Armstrong is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Armstrong throws a shot to the body.
Fazeli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Fazeli misses with a low kick.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fazeli gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armstrong! But no joy.
Fazeli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armstrong defends well and Fazeli ends up having to push Armstrong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. 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.
Fazeli swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fazeli is defended easily by Armstrong.#T1#
Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fazeli.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Fazeli.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fazeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Fazeli wants to clinch.#T2#
Fazeli looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Killian Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fazeli tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Fazeli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Armstrong! But no joy.
Fazeli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Armstrong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Fazeli goes for a double leg but Armstrong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armstrong continues to drive forward.
Fazeli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fazeli misses with a straight left. #T3#
Fazeli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Fazeli is looking to wear down Armstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Fazeli looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Fazeli drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fazeli wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Armstrong is continuing to stall.#T4##SU#
Armstrong is working an open guard so Fazeli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Armstrong punishes Fazeli's body with a nice straight punch.
Fazeli fails with a takedown attempt.
Fazeli fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Armstrong lands with an overhand left.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Fazeli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Fazeli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
Fazeli dives in and grabs Armstrong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes down on Fazeli's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Armstrong misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong cracks Fazeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong lands a really nice looking cross but Fazeli seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Fazeli is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fazeli or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong, which made it look bad.
Oh Fazeli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fazeli right on the button. Fazeli goes down! Armstrong follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Armstrong gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killian Armstrong!
Killian Armstrong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Keon Fazeli spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: SyFi 46
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Fazeli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fazeli lands in his opponent's guard.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Fazeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fazeli has managed to get both his arms back between Merlin's legs - danger averted.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Fazeli controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fazeli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Merlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Merlin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fazeli escapes and throws Merlin's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Fazeli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Fazeli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fazeli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Fazeli is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fazeli to get the leverage.
Fazeli wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fazeli is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Fazeli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Merlin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fazeli pulls his head out easily.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Fazeli has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fazeli wants to pass to mount but Merlin is defending the position.
Fazeli is just content to waste time from the top position. Merlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fazeli stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fazeli passes into half guard.
Merlin is not content to let Fazeli control the position.#T3##SUB#
Fazeli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merlin is just riding it out for now. Fazeli eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merlin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Merlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fazeli is aware though and is defending well.
Merlin is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fazeli's guard. #REVB#
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Fazeli keeps moving. #T4#
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazeli is keeping the position for now.
Fazeli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fazeli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. #REVR#
Merlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard.
Fazeli trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keon Fazeli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Merlin throws a jab when Fazeli was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Merlin. Beautiful body shot.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Merlin scores with a nice strike.
Fazeli blocks a jab.
Fazeli shoots in looking for a takedown but Merlin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fazeli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merlin feints a jab promting Fazeli to slip. Merlin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fazeli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Merlin.
Fazeli shoots in and drives through. Merlin sprawls well.
Fazeli shoots for a double leg takedown but Merlin sprawls well. He's pushed Fazeli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli dives in for a single leg takedown but Merlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fazeli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazeli shoots and misses
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazeli wants to clinch up but Merlin keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Fazeli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fazeli throws a hook but Merlin blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fazeli is defended easily by Merlin.
Donk. Merlin catches Fazeli right on the button with a cross.
Merlin throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Merlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fazeli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Merlin trying to control the position.
Fazeli preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Merlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fazeli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fazeli trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fazeli has managed to get both his arms back between Merlin's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Merlin trying to control the position.
Fazeli is looking to pass into half guard but Merlin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merlin is in guard.#REVB#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fazeli wants to stand but Merlin is controlling the position.
Merlin passes Fazeli's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fazeli is just riding it out for now. Merlin eventually gives up the hold.
Merlin wants to control but Fazeli is keeping him busy. #T4#
Fazeli is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fazeli!
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fazeli looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Merlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fazeli's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Merlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merlin tries to clinch up.
Fazeli goes for a double leg but Merlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Merlin continues to drive forward.
A countering left hand to the body from Merlin misses.
Fazeli fails with a takedown attempt.
Fazeli slips under a jab.
Fazeli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Fazeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merlin lands with a shot to the body.
Merlin thuds his right hand into Fazeli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merlin misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Fazeli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Merlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli passes Merlin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Fazeli.
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Merlin is defending well. #SUB2#
Merlin looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Fazeli throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Merlin to regain full guard.
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Merlin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fazeli sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin is trying to control. Fazeli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fazeli wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Fazeli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Fazeli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Fazeli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Fazeli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fazeli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fazeli defends well.#SUB2#
Merlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Fazeli pushes his legs off easily.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Fazeli tries to pass.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer.
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Merlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fazeli's guard. #REVB#
Fazeli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Merlin.
Well Merlin 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Merlin!
An out of breath Xavier Merlin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Keon Fazeli spoke after the fight, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Joints moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fazeli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joints clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Fazeli sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Joints taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keon Fazeli!
Our winner, Keon Fazeli, 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.
Tieree Joints was interviewed post fight and said 'I saw where my opportunities were missed, and that is what I will work on. '.

Event: SyFi 27
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Joints stuffs the takedown.
Fazeli tries for a takedown but Joints circles away easily
and Joints counters with a big head kick but Fazeli shrugs it off.
Fazeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joints drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fazeli defends it well.
Joints misses with a takedown attempt - Fazeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joints looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joints defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fazeli.
Joints throws a big counter head kick but Fazeli avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli shoots in and drives through. Joints sprawls well.
Joints tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fazeli swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Joints shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joints showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Fazeli manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1##TD#
Fazeli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joints on his heels. He'll look to pass Joints's guard now, I'm sure.
Joints is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fazeli is controlling him.
Fazeli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Joints is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fazeli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fazeli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Joints reverses the position - he's now on top in Fazeli's guard.
Fazeli has Joints pulled in close to control his posture.
Joints is working Fazeli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Fazeli 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.
Joints trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joints passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joints working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fazeli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Joints seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fazeli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joints is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Fazeli kicks off Joints and gets to his feet. #T3##CL#
Fazeli darts in and clinches Joints up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joints fails to land.
Fazeli jumps guard but Joints stands there with Fazeli around his waist. Fazeli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joints is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joints tries to pull guard but Fazeli holds him up against the cage and eventually Joints drops back down to his feet.
Joints with a knee to the head.
Fazeli is trying to drag Joints to the mat but Joints just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fazeli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joints is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Joints goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fazeli prevents it.
Fazeli has Joints pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joints manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joints can't get the takedown.
Fazeli is working for takedown but Joints is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fazeli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joints has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Joints is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fazeli can't fight it off and eventually Joints manages to take the fight to the floor. Fazeli looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Fazeli pushes Joints off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keon Fazeli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Joints or perhaps it was just good defense by Fazeli, which made it look bad.
Fazeli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Fazeli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joints sprawls well initially but Fazeli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fazeli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joints's head.
Joints trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Fazeli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fazeli works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joints struggling a bit here.
Fazeli moves into full mount!
Joints tries to lock up and control but Fazeli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Fazeli lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fazeli content just to control the position here.
Fazeli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Joints is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Fazeli with shots to the head and body - Joints looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Fazeli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joints manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fazeli trying to control the action but Joints is working from the bottom.
Joints being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Joints tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Fazeli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fazeli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joints can do to turn this around?#SU#
Fazeli stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Fazeli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joints to the ground. Fazeli is now in Joints's guard.
Our spies down at at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym inform us that Joints has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fazeli looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fazeli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joints swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fazeli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joints controls Fazeli momentarily but Fazeli frees himself.
Fazeli is pushing down on Joints's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joints is fighting to maintain full guard but Fazeli has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Joints actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fazeli is looking to take a break and control but Joints is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fazeli moves into full mount! Joints won't be happy about that!
Fazeli wants to control the pace but Joints is squirming around nicely.
Fazeli lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Joints defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fazeli.
Fazeli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Joints is holding on tight.
Fazeli content just to control the position here.
Fazeli trying to control but Joints is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Fazeli feints and as Joints raises his hands in defense, Fazeli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fazeli trying to control but Joints is working from the bottom. #SU#
Fazeli gets to his feet - Joints follows without any prompting.
Joints stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joints wants it to stay on the feet.
Fazeli fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joints looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joints stuffs the takedown attempt from Fazeli. Fazeli gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keon Fazeli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joints as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Joints shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joints tries to counter with a clinch but Fazeli shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fazeli misses with a takedown attempt - Joints sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fazeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Joints.#CL2#
Fazeli tries to keep at a distance but Joints has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joints tries a body shot but Fazeli blocks it.
Fazeli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joints pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fazeli fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Fazeli shoots for a takedown but Joints saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joints wants to counter the offense by Fazeli and move into the clinch position.
Fazeli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joints wants to counter the offense by Fazeli and move into the clinch position.
Joints shoots in for a double leg but Fazeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Joints clinches up with Fazeli and pushes him back against the cage.
Joints misses with the head strike.
Joints gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fazeli. #TD2#
Joints drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joints looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Fazeli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joints has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fazeli has managed to get both his arms back between Joints's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Fazeli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fazeli postures up in Joints's guard and throws a big left but Joints blocks it.
Joints wants to sweep here but Fazeli controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Fazeli has gone for a leg lock! Joints slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fazeli's guard.#REVB#
Joints trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Fazeli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Joints tries to land a knee to the head but Fazeli blocks with his arms. #T4#
Joints is trying to pull guard but Fazeli has him pressed against the cage.
Fazeli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fazeli is trying to break the clinch but Joints has him pressed against the cage.
Fazeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Joints breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fazeli dives in for a single leg takedown but Joints sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fazeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joints manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fazeli or perhaps it was just good defense by Joints, which made it look bad.
Tieree Joints has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keon Fazeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Fazeli gets the takedown into side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SyFi 15
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Fazeli has his takedown stuffed
and Fazeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fazeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Filipovic is just out of range.
As Fazeli tries to get set, Filipovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Fazeli manages to avoid the attempt.
Fazeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipovic leaves Fazeli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli closes the distance and clinches up with Filipovic, looking for a takedown. Fazeli pushes Filipovic against the cage but Filipovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mirko Filipovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli looks to throw the jab but Filipovic is out of range.
Fazeli darts in looking for a takedown but Filipovic gets double underhooks and turns Fazeli into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Filipovic throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Fazeli stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Filipovic follows into mount!
Fazeli has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli is trying to escape the mount.
Filipovic scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Fazeli is rocked!#SUB#
Filipovic looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T1#
Filipovic lands a big elbow.
Fazeli is still in real trouble! Can Filipovic finish him?
Filipovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fazeli can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fazeli is in a horrible position here. Filipovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fazeli tries to lock up and control but Filipovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Filipovic looking to control but Fazeli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fazeli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filipovic lands a big shot to the head and Fazeli winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!
In defeat, Keon Fazeli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this was dissapointing'.

Event: SyFi 5
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Fazeli thuds a left hand into Bardakci's body.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Fazeli avoids it well and moves away.
Fazeli wants to clinch but Bardakci slips to the side#TD#
and Bardakci counters with a single leg into guard. Fazeli didn't expect that.
Bardakci is looking to advance position but Fazeli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bardakci is squirming around, avoiding Fazeli's attempts to control the action.
Fazeli wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fazeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fazeli wants to stand but Bardakci is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bardakci has given up his back here. Will Fazeli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fazeli wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy.#T1#
Bardakci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fazeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fazeli throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bardakci trying to control the position but Fazeli manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Bardakci is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fazeli gets his way! #SUB2#
Fazeli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bardakci is defending well though. Fazeli let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Fazeli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bardakci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bardakci for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Bardakci showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bardakci tries to break free.
Fazeli thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I really don't envy Bardakci right now. #T3##SUB2#
Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well.
Fazeli tries to get the hooks in deep but Bardakci pushed the leg off.
Bardakci surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Bardakci wants to get back to his feet.
Bardakci wants to control his opponent's hands but Fazeli gets his hands free. #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.
Bardakci can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fazeli loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bardakci hold on? #SUB2#
Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well. #SUB2#
Fazeli is looking for the choke from the back position but Bardakci is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bardakci is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Fazeli looking to break Bardakci's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bardakci remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fazeli will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bardakci as he jumps to the side.
Bardakci swats away the attempt to clinch by Fazeli.
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Fazeli is quick to defend against it.
Fazeli throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bardakci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fazeli's guard.#ES2#
Fazeli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fazeli throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Fazeli fights it but they end up in guard.
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazeli is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fazeli is on top in guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Bardakci is keeping the position.
Bardakci is looking to stand up but Fazeli isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bardakci landing with the ground and pound.
Bardakci looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bardakci looking to sit in guard and control but Fazeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bardakci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Fazeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bardakci won't allow Fazeli to get back to his feet.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli is breathing heavily.
Bardakci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Fazeli is keeping the position.
Bardakci stops Fazeli from standing up.
Fazeli keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci postures up. #T3#
Bardakci trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli has momentary wrist control but Bardakci slips an elbow through the middle.
Keon Fazeli has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bardakci is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bardakci throws an elbow that misses. Fazeli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bardakci's guard. Nice move by Fazeli!#REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardakci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fazeli keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a leg! Fazeli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fazeli manages to kick Bardakci off! Bardakci jumps back into Fazeli's guard.
Bardakci lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bardakci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bardakci passes Fazeli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fazeli misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Fazeli keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass. #SUB#
Bardakci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fazeli dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bardakci keeps working.
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.#T1#
Fazeli tries to score with some ground and pound. Bardakci controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bardakci tries to escape but Fazeli is in control.
Fazeli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fazeli trying to control the action but Bardakci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bardakci wants to control but Fazeli postures up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fazeli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fazeli trying to control the position but Bardakci is working away.
Fazeli throws a strike aimed at the side of Bardakci's head but Bardakci avoids it well.#SUB2#
Fazeli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fazeli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fazeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Bardakci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fazeli throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fazeli won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for a kimura but Fazeli is defending well. #SUB#
Bardakci is trying to get an arm triangle but Fazeli is defending well. #SUB#
Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Bardakci is chipping away with strikes.
Bardakci is looking to take a break and control but Fazeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bardakci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fazeli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bardakci's guard! Nice work there by Fazeli!
Fazeli trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fazeli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bardakci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bardakci has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bardakci drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fazeli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bardakci has Fazeli in his guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keon Fazeli.
I think Fazeli 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keon Fazeli!
Post fight, Keon Fazeli took to the microphone: 'BOOM!'.

Event: ACL - Fight Night 3
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Fazeli has closed the distance and engaged Chimper in a clinch.
Fazeli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fazeli letting Chimper take a breather here.
Chimper is trying to break the clinch but Fazeli has him pressed against the cage.
Fazeli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimper's efforts to push away.#BC#
Fazeli manages to break the clinch.
Fazeli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Fazeli slams his shin into Chimper's torso.#TD2#
Chimper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Fazeli has one foot on Chimper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Fazeli has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Fazeli jabs Chimper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fazeli.
Fazeli lands with a nice body kick.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli moves out of range of the body kick from Chimper. #CL#
Fazeli has managed to clinch. #TD#
Fazeli gets control of Chimper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fazeli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fazeli trying to control the position here.
Chimper prevents Fazeli from getting back to his feet.
Chimper's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chimper throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Chimper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chimper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chimper looking to sit in guard and control but Fazeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fazeli is stalling in the full guard.
Fazeli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fazeli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimper is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Fazeli wants to control from the top but Chimper keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fazeli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chimper's head.
Chimper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Chimper is keeping the position.#SU#
Fazeli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Fazeli pushes Chimper up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Fazeli gets control of Chimper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fazeli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fazeli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Chimper trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Chimper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fazeli tries to pass to full mount but Chimper defends it.
Fazeli working Chimper over with strikes.
Chimper wants to get back to full guard.
Fazeli is taking a breather. Chimper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fazeli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chimper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Fazeli scores with a takedown into Chimper's guard.
Fazeli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard.
Fazeli preventing the sweep.
Fazeli postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1#
Fazeli preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fazeli looks for a takedown but Chimper sprawls well.#TD#
Chimper gets caught flat footed, as Fazeli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fazeli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chimper's guard.
Keon Fazeli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chimper is looking to improve his position.
Fazeli is looking to pass Chimper's guard but actually Chimper recovers to full guard.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Fazeli trying to control but Chimper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fazeli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chimper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chimper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chimper! #REVB#
Fazeli wants to control but Chimper postures up.#SUB2#
Chimper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fazeli is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Fazeli is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Chimper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chimper is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Chimper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fazeli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chimper but great work by Fazeli.#SUB#
Fazeli in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chimper is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keon Fazeli!
Keon Fazeli took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'BOOM!'.
In defeat, Jake Chimper stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took this fight on very short notice. I'm not making excuses, I'm just saying that if I had a full camp, My hand would be raised.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fazeli throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fazeli throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Fazeli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fazeli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramos slaps away a takedown attempt from Fazeli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joaquin Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fazeli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fazeli has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ramos is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1##TD2#
Fazeli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramos trying to keep a closed guard but Fazeli is proving a slippery customer.
Fazeli slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fazeli seems to be working for a kimura but Ramos defends the submission attempt.
Fazeli is looking to take a break and control but Ramos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Fazeli has control of the leg.
Fazeli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Fazeli wants to control but Ramos is keeping him busy.
Ramos is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Fazeli 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.
Fazeli wants to stand up but Ramos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ramos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fazeli.
Fazeli is looking to advance position but Ramos won't allow it.
Ramos is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fazeli wants to take a breather but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos wants to control but Fazeli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramos strikes from the bottom but Fazeli passes into mount!
Fazeli controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Fazeli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ramos is surviving well by controlling Fazeli's body position as best he can. #T4#
Fazeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fazeli controlling his opponent.
Fazeli blocks Ramos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fazeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Fazeli controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fazeli connects with a solid leg kick.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense.
Ramos throwing a counter right hand but Fazeli manages to avoid it.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense.
Ramos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Fazeli with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Ramos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joaquin Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fazeli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramos counters with a two punch combo.
Fazeli misses with a two punch combination.
Ramos throws a big counter combination but Fazeli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli darts in looking for a takedown but Ramos gets double underhooks and turns Fazeli into the cage.
Fazeli has his takedown stuffed
and Ramos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fazeli is breathing heavily.
Fazeli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramos circles away.#T1#
Ramos is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fazeli. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Fazeli pushes him off.#CL#
Ramos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fazeli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fazeli prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Fazeli won't allow it. #T2#
Fazeli tries for a takedown but Ramos manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keon Fazeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazeli misses with a double jab #CL#
and Ramos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fazeli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramos counters with a two punch combo.
Fazeli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Fazeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Fazeli.
Ramos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fazeli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Fazeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fazeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos jabs at Fazeli's body.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fazeli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramos avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramos attempts a counter takedown but Fazeli avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Ramos pushes Fazeli up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Ramos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fazeli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Joaquin Ramos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fazeli.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramos's waist but Ramos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fazeli off to one side.
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramos as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joaquin Ramos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fazeli tries to keep at a distance but Ramos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fazeli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramos is looking to break free of the clinch but Fazeli has double underhooks.
Fazeli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli looking for a takedown.
Joaquin Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keon Fazeli.
Fazeli tries to stall but Ramos uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Fazeli can't break the clinch.
Ramos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fazeli is defending well for now.
Fazeli is stalling here.
Fazeli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramos to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Ramos breaks the clinch.
Fazeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fazeli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramos rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Fazeli pushes him off.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Fazeli.
Fazeli goes for a double leg but Ramos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramos continues to drive forward.
Fazeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fazeli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Fazeli misses with a head kick.
Fazeli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fazeli tries to clinch up
and Ramos counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Fazeli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fazeli lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramos wants to get back to his feet but Fazeli passes into half guard.
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!#REVR#
Fazeli trying to control from half guard but Ramos is working away. #T3#
Ramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fazeli is working away from the top position though.
Fazeli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fazeli moves into full mount! Ramos won't be happy about that!
Fazeli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramos is looking to escape.
Fazeli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramos is squirming around, avoiding Fazeli's attempts to control the action.
Ramos stops Fazeli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos tries to lock up and control but Fazeli gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keon Fazeli.
I think Fazeli 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keon Fazeli!
Post fight, Keon Fazeli stared into the camera and said 'BOOM!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fazeli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fazeli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bray will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bray is trying to control Fazeli's posture but Fazeli avoids it. #SUB2#
Fazeli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bray prevents Fazeli from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli advances to mount.
Bray tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Fazeli content just to control the position here.
Bray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bray wants to hold on but Fazeli pushes him away.
Fazeli fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Bray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fazeli.
Bray reaches up to try and control the position but Fazeli seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bray rolls and tries to escape and now Fazeli has his back! #SUB2#
Fazeli is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Fazeli go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
Fazeli looking to hold on to the position here but Bray rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Bray controlling Fazeli's posture.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bray seems keen to control Fazeli's posture.
Bray trying to control the position.
Fazeli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fazeli is stalling in the full guard.
Fazeli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fazeli looking to pass the guard.
Bray has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fazeli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Fazeli is trying to work for a kimura but Bray is defending well.
Fazeli trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fazeli stalling away here and it's allowed Bray to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bray controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keon Fazeli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fazeli throws a series of punches but Bray moves out of range. #TD2#
Fazeli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bray quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Fazeli seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bray is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Keon Fazeli!
In his post fight interview, Keon Fazeli gave a big smile as he said 'BOOM!'.

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