Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFF 45: Fury vs. Teebs II
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Stern misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
A left lands for Stern.
Cain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cain throws a push kick but Stern slaps the foot to one side.
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cain looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
Stern blocks a head kick by Cain.
Despite the aggression on Stern's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cain fails with the takedown
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern swinging wildly here. #TD#
Cain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stern's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Stern manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#T1#
Cain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carwyn Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Stern breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Cain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stern sprawls and moves away.
Stern's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stern duly obliges. #TD#
Cain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Cain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stern's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Stern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain with a nice head shot there.
Stern is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cain is controlling him.
Cain landing some decent shots from guard.
Stern is looking to stand up but Cain isn't so interested in that idea.
Cain pushes down on Stern's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cain lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Cain perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cain slips a nice elbow through Stern's hands, connecting with Stern's forehead.#ROC#
Stern is rocked!
Stern is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stern can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cain 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stern pushes Cain off looking to stand but Cain dives back in and keeps control.
Cain is trying to control the action in half guard but Stern is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Cain winds up and cracks Stern with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Stern's head.
Stern is still in real trouble! Can Cain finish him?#ES2#
Stern has one foot on Cain's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stern seems to have recovered his senses.
Cain goes for a double leg but Stern avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Stern continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern blocks the body kick.
Stern scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stern cracks Cain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Cain throws a push kick but Stern slaps the foot to one side. #T5##TD#
Cain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cain working the head and body with strikes.
Stern on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stern is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cain scoring with punches and elbows.
Stern is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cain connects with a decent elbow.
Cain scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cain working the ground and pound.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Stern is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stern tries to escape but Cain is in control. #T6#
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stern keeps working.
Cain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stern down.
Stern is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Stern has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stern is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stern takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cain passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stern!
Cain breaks from Stern's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cain loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Stern scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Cain land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Cain stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carwyn Cain!
Carwyn Cain was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: BFF 41: Cain vs. Ambe
Date: Oct 05, 2018

#R1#
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe.
Cain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ambe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Cain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cain postures up in Ambe's guard and throws a big left but Ambe blocks it. #SUB2#
Ambe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cain wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Ambe trying to keep a closed guard but Cain is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. #SUB2#
Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cain trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ambe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cain has managed to get both his arms back between Ambe's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Ambe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe is pulling down on Cain's head to control his posture.
Ambe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cain landing with the ground and pound.
Cain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cain wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Cain throws a big elbow that misses.
Cain throws a big elbow that misses.
Ambe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cain wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ambe stays in close to Cain's body and controls the position.
Ambe passes into half guard.
Cain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ambe with a nice head shot there.
Ambe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Cain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. #REVR##T3#
Cain trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cain wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cain avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ambe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Ambe looking for a guillotine here but Cain defends easily. #T4#
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ambe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ambe has his foot on Cain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ambe looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cain is defending well. Ambe quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cain has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ambe celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Har Ambe!
Har Ambe is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Har Ambe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 37: Cain vs. Fei
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Fei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fei explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cain's hands.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Cain is rocked!
Fei throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fei lands a nice looking body shot.
Cain is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Fei misses.
A lazy body kick from Fei #TD#
and Cain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fei!
Cain seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei tries to improve position but can't.
Cain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fei some visible discomfort.
Fei wants to control but Cain postures up.
Fei is looking to reverse the position.
Cain cracks Fei with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fei tries to bench press Cain off him but Cain keeps the position.
Fei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Cain lands an elbow.
Cain lands a few punches from side control.
Cain takes a little break here. Fei wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cain trying to control the position but Fei is working away.
Fei is looking to reverse the position.
Cain working the body and head with strikes.
Cain working the ground and pound from side control.
Fei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cain cracks Fei with a big right hand but Fei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fei is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Cain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fei is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cain lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cain 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.
Cain cracks Fei with a big right hand but Fei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fei is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cain cracks Fei with a big right hand but Fei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Cain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Cain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cain working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Fei is rocked!#T3#
Cain landing a few strikes.
Cain working the head with strikes.
Fei is still in real trouble! Can Cain finish him?
Fei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fei tries to improve position but can't.
Fei seems to have recovered his senses.
Fei keeps trying to improve his position.
Cain working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Cain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fei some visible discomfort.
Cain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fei is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cain is chipping away with strikes.
Fei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cain scores with punches from side control.
Fei is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain cracks Fei with a big right hand but Fei just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fei can't do much from the bottom here.
Fei taking a bit of punishment here - Cain scoring with strikes.
Cain lands some shots froms side control.
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.
Cain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cain scoring with punches from side control.
Cain working the body and head with strikes.
Fei taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cain lands a nice forearm strike. #T5#
Fei is looking to regain half guard here but Cain keeps moving and retains side control.
Cain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cain scoring with punches and elbows.
Fei taking a bit of punishment here - Cain scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Cain tries for a kimura but Fei is defending well. #SUB#
Cain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cain working away.
Fei is looking to regain half guard here but Cain keeps moving and retains side control.
Cain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Cain working the ground and pound from side control.
Cain lands a few punches from side control.
Cain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cain working the ground and pound.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Fei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cain is putting a hurting on Fei here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei stops Cain from passing to mount.
Fei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fei taking a bit of punishment here - Cain scoring with strikes.
Cain scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Fei is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cain can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carwyn Cain!
Carwyn Cain retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Carwyn Cain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: BFF 33: Positive vs. Cain
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Positive lands a nice looking body kick.
Positive throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Cain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cain is looking to work some ground and pound but Positive has wrist control.
Positive is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Positive working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cain.
Cain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cain lands an elbow.
Cain misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Positive taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cain has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nonstop Works. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Positive pushes Cain away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cain gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Positive is trying to escape the position but Cain is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Positive is avoiding damage well.
Cain looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Positive is avoiding damage well. #T2#
Positive tries to escape but Cain is in control. #SUB2#
Cain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Positive takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cain in side control, throwing shots but Positive defends.
Positive wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cain working the ground and pound but Positive is defending the strikes.
Positive is pushing Cain's head away, looking to escape. Cain manages to hold on to the position though.
Cain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Positive takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Cain crashes against the mat. #T3#
Positive is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cain looks up at the clock and then as Positive takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Positive on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Positive tries to get out of the position.
Cain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sloppy strikes there by Cain.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Positive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cain working the body and head with strikes.
Cain trying to control the position but Positive is working away.
Cain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Positive is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
An elbow from Cain crashes against the mat.
Cain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cain postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Positive some visible discomfort.
Cain working the ground and pound.
Cain tries to score with some ground and pound. Positive controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cain sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Positive is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cain trying to control the action but Positive is working from the bottom.
Cain working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Positive!
Positive squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T5#
Cain has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Positive's face.
Cain prevents Positive from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Cain has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Positive is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carwyn Cain!
Carwyn Cain is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Carwyn Cain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Harrell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cain's guard.
Harrell stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harrell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrell preventing the sweep.
Harrell cracks Cain with a solid left hand.
Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrell throws a strike but Cain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Harrell wants to sweep here but Cain controlling him for the moment.
Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Harrell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cain is one step ahead there.
Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Cain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrell tries to get out of the position.
Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harrell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harrell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harrell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Harrell postures up in Cain's guard and throws a big left but Cain blocks it.
Harrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Harrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrell lands a couple of elbows.
Harrell cracks Cain with a solid left hand.#T2#
Harrell lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Cain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cain's head.
Harrell with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Cain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harrell working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrell controls the pace.
Harrell lands a couple of elbows.
Cain working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrell landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Harrell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cain 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.
Harrell working some strikes from top position.
Harrell chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cain holds on and takes a little breather.
Harrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cain wants to sweep but no luck.
Harrell stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Harrell stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harrell looking to pass the guard.
Harrell pushes down on Cain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cain is looking for a sweep. Harrell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrell is working away from the top position though.
Harrell slips a nice elbow through Cain's hands, connecting with Cain's forehead.
Harrell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Cain is rocked!
Harrell working Cain over with strikes.
Cain is still in real trouble! Can Harrell finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harrell connects with a nice short shot to Cain's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralphie Harrell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain seems to have recovered his senses.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Harrell moves out of range easily.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Harrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell is thwarting Cain's attempts to control the position.
Cain keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1##SUB#
Harrell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
Harrell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Harrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Cain frees his head quite easily.
Harrell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cain hang on?
Cain tries to lock up and control but Harrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ralphie Harrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harrell prevents Cain from getting the reversal.
Harrell with shots to the head and body - Cain looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cain can't escape the position. #T2#
Harrell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cain tries to hold on but Harrell pushes him away.
Harrell looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cain covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!

Event: IXF 45
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Cain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cain trying to control from half guard but Azevedo Souza is working away.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cain has control of the leg.
Azevedo Souza is looking to control Cain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azevedo Souza avoid being mounted?
Cain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
Cain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azevedo Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain slips a nice elbow through Azevedo Souza's hands, connecting with Azevedo Souza's forehead.
Cain lands with a punch from half guard.
Cain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cain's back!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Cain is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking for the RNC.
Cain wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Cain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cain tries to roll but Azevedo Souza sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Cain fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Cain trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Cain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Azevedo Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Cain manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his foot on Cain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cain works his way back into a safe position though.
Cain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Cain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cain has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cain working some strikes from top position.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet. #T4#
Cain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely 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!
Cain is controlling Azevedo Souza's trapped leg to prevent Azevedo Souza from advancing to side control.
Azevedo Souza works his way into side control. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Cain.
Cain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain misses with a kick to the body.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain shoots in and drives through. Azevedo Souza sprawls well.
Cain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carwyn Cain.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
No luck for Cain with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Cain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo Souza pinned against the cage. Azevedo Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azevedo Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
And Cain tries to counter it with a takedown but Azevedo Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain throws a lazy head kick
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Azevedo Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cain.
Cain misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Cain shoots for a double leg takedown but Azevedo Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Cain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Cain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Cain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cain's guard. #REVR#
Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!
Azevedo Souza tries to advance to mount but Cain denies him.
Azevedo Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Azevedo Souza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Cain is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Azevedo Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Cain is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Cain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza has managed to slip his arm under Cain's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cain is tapping out! Submission win for Azevedo Souza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
Gabriel Azevedo Souza retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF 43
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Cain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibbet avoids it really well and circles away.
Gibbet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gibbet wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gibbet lands a nice shot to the body.
Cain throws a head kick but Gibbet moves out of range.
Gibbet throws a leg kick but Cain checks it.
Gibbet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gibbet dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gibbet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cain blocks a jab.
Donk. Gibbet catches Cain right on the button with a cross.
Gibbet misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gibbet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gibbet tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain stops Gibbet from standing up. #T1#
Cain landing some decent shots from guard.
Gibbet wants to get back to his feet but Cain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cain lands a couple of elbows.
Cain postures up and lands a big shot to Gibbet's brow.
Cain distracts Gibbet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain prevents Gibbet from getting back to his feet.
Gibbet keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cain is in close to Gibbet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gibbet's guard. #T2#
Gibbet is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Cain is working for a kimura but Gibbet is defending it quite comfortably.
Nice strikes from Cain there.
Gibbet has hold of Cain's hands but Cain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cain working the head and body with strikes.
Cain moves into full mount! Gibbet won't be happy about that!
Cain working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Gibbet is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gibbet covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carwyn Cain!
A very excited looking Carwyn Cain rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IXF 39
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Cain is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Cain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cain is in close to Henderson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Henderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cain uses it to pass to side control.
Cain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henderson down.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Henderson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Henderson is looking to reverse the position.
Cain wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is putting a hurting on Henderson here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Cain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cain landing a few strikes.
Cain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.
Cain looks up at the clock and then as Henderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Henderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Henderson 's head. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cain trying to control from half guard but Henderson is working away. #T2#
Henderson is looking for a sweep. Cain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henderson trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Cain. #SUB#
Cain is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
Henderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cain is in close to Henderson 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cain's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Cain avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cain is posturing up here but Henderson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cain tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cain has to tap! Slick submission there by Henderson !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Henderson !
Mark Henderson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IXF 35
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Cain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gibbet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibbet jabs Cain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cain tries to work over Gibbet's front leg with a kick but Gibbet checks it.
Gibbet avoids a kick to the body.
Gibbet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Cain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cain lands in his opponent's guard.
Cain with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain controlling from the top position.
Cain throwing strikes from guard but Gibbet blocks nicely. #T1##SUB#
Cain drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cain as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Gibbet screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cain! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Carwyn Cain!
A very excited looking Carwyn Cain rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Cain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Abdullayev. Beautiful body shot.
Abdullayev throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain stands up over Abdullayev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abdullayev has momentary wrist control but Cain slips an elbow through the middle.
Cain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cain landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Cain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cain connects with a couple of short punches.
Cain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cain controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cain advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdullayev taking some punishment here, with Cain in his half guard.
Cain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Cain there.
Abdullayev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cain jumps into side control!
Cain cracks Abdullayev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cain cracks Abdullayev with a big right hand but Abdullayev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Cain is putting a hurting on Abdullayev here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Abdullayev is rocked!
Abdullayev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abdullayev is still in real trouble! Can Cain finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cain wants to control but Abdullayev is keeping him busy.
Abdullayev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cain has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abdullayev!
Abdullayev seems to have recovered his senses.
Abdullayev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Cain is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Abdullayev is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carwyn Cain!
Carwyn Cain was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamhalaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamhalaev somewhat.
Shamhalaev tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamhalaev looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Cain misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamhalaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Shamhalaev counters with a shoot takedown. Cain fights it but they end up in guard.
Cain working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cain is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Cain postures up and lands a big shot to Shamhalaev's brow.
Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shamhalaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamhalaev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cain 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.
Shamhalaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cain controls the pace.
Cain connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamhalaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cain trying to control but Shamhalaev is working from the bottom.
Shamhalaev controls Cain momentarily but Cain frees himself.
Cain prevents Shamhalaev from getting back to his feet.
Cain wants to control from the top but Shamhalaev keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cain is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shamhalaev has a takedown stuffed.
Cain feinted with a counter takedown.
Carwyn Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Shamhalaev.#T3#
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Shamhalaev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cain is trying to defend but Shamhalaev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
Cain has his hands clasped together around Shamhalaev's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Cain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shamhalaev wants to advance to full mount but Cain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4##SUB#
Cain looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shamhalaev has picked Cain up and slammed him! Cain can't keep hold of the triangle and Shamhalaev manages to pass to side control!
Cain wants to control but Shamhalaev postures up.
Cain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shamhalaev off and has taken his back!
Shamhalaev is trying to break free.
Cain looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #SUB#
Cain has got his arm under Shamhalaev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Shamhalaev has spun round into Cain's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shamhalaev wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
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 Carwyn Cain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamhalaev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamhalaev somewhat.
Cain throws a push kick but Shamhalaev slaps the foot to one side.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamhalaev.
Shamhalaev thows a leg kick but Cain checks it #TD#
and Cain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamhalaev!
Cain trying to control the action but Shamhalaev is working from the bottom.
Magomed Shamhalaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamhalaev is looking for a sweep.
Cain lands an elbow. #T1#
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamhalaev keeps working.
Shamhalaev is looking to regain half guard here but Cain keeps moving and retains side control.
Cain trying to control the action but Shamhalaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Shamhalaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cain tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cain trying to control the action but Shamhalaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cain working the ground and pound.#T3#
Shamhalaev wants to control but Cain postures up.
Cain trying to control the position but Shamhalaev is working away. #SUB#
Cain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shamhalaev is trying to get back to half guard.
Shamhalaev is still trying to improve position.
Cain wants to control but Shamhalaev is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamhalaev blocks a head kick by Cain.
Cain misses with a head kick.
Shamhalaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cain defends well and Shamhalaev ends up having to push Cain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Carwyn Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Shamhalaev.
Shamhalaev misses with a few strikes there.
Cain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cain throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Shamhalaev counters with a shoot takedown. Cain fights it but they end up in guard.
Cain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cain tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Cain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamhalaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamhalaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shamhalaev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamhalaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carwyn Cain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shamhalaev is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Shamhalaev checks a low kick from Cain.#TD2#
Shamhalaev scores with a takedown into Cain's guard.
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Shamhalaev is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Cain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamhalaev is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Cain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shamhalaev forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamhalaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Shamhalaev 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.
Cain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shamhalaev. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shamhalaev.
Shamhalaev passes to full mount!
Cain is desperately trying to improve his position but Shamhalaev has a good base and remains in mount.
Shamhalaev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cain because Shamhalaev loaded up on that one. #T3#
Cain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shamhalaev looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shamhalaev has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cain's face. #SUB2#
Shamhalaev goes for an armbar but Cain turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cain.
Cain wants to control from the top but Shamhalaev keeps moving. #T4#
Shamhalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shamhalaev has Cain pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Shamhalaev 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.
Cain distracts Shamhalaev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shamhalaev 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#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamhalaev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cain reverses the position - he's now on top in Shamhalaev's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Shamhalaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cain 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Cain misses.
Hussainzada slaps away a takedown attempt from Cain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cain throws the kick towards the body but Hussainzada avoids it.
Hussainzada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hussainzada looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Cain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hussainzada looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussainzada, not yet. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussainzada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cain stands up over Hussainzada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is looking to work some ground and pound but Hussainzada has wrist control.
Hussainzada keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cain is stalling in the full guard.
Cain throwing strikes from guard but Hussainzada blocks nicely.
Hussainzada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cain slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Cain prevents Hussainzada from improving his position.
Cain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hussainzada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cain is working away from the top position though.
Hussainzada taking some punishment here, with Cain in his half guard.
Hussainzada tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
Cain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cain working Hussainzada over with strikes.
Cain 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.
Cain trying to control from half guard but Hussainzada is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Hussainzada has hold of Cain's hands but Cain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cain wants to control but Hussainzada is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Cain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hussainzada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hussainzada taking some punishment here, with Cain in his half guard.
Cain prevents Hussainzada from standing back up. #SUB#
Cain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cain slips a nice elbow through Hussainzada's hands, connecting with Hussainzada's forehead.#SUB2#
Hussainzada actively working from the bottom here.
Cain trying to control the action but Hussainzada is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Hussainzada's head.
Hussainzada preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cain is trying to control the action in half guard but Hussainzada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Cain seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carwyn Cain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hussainzada misses with the body kick#TD#
and Cain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cain connects with a nice short shot to Hussainzada's temple.
Cain thows a huge punch but Hussainzada dodges it nicely.
Hussainzada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hussainzada wants to control but Cain is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hussainzada sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hussainzada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussainzada is not content to let Cain control the position.
Cain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada wants to improve his position but Cain is controlling well.
Hussainzada is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cain jumps into side control!
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Hussainzada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Cain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hussainzada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hussainzada tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cain is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hussainzada is trying to escape and Cain transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hussainzada is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cain! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carwyn Cain!
Carwyn Cain bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
Tension has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
Cain jumps guard but Tension turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cain tries to pull guard but Tension won't allow it. #TD#
Tension manages to pull guard.
Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tension works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tension is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Tension is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tension is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cain drops back looking for a leg! Tension is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tension manages to kick Cain off! Cain jumps back into Tension's guard.
Tension on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tension tries to get out of the position.
Tension is trying to hold Cain in close to prevent damage but Cain has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Cain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tension is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tension knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cain on the ground.
Tension in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cain with good strikes from the mount here!
Tension is bucking up trying to escape but Cain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cain wants to control the pace but Tension is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Cain throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tension has his hands clasped together but Cain breaks the hold and Tension is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carwyn Cain!
After the fight, Carwyn Cain was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Duffy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Cain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cain landing with the ground and pound.
Cain throwing strikes from guard but Duffy blocks nicely.
Cain scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
Duffy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cain is controlling him.
Cain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duffy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain postures up in Duffy's guard and throws a big left but Duffy blocks it.
Duffy trying to keep a closed guard but Cain is proving a slippery customer.
Duffy has momentary wrist control but Cain slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Cain throwing strikes from guard but Duffy blocks nicely.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duffy wants to stand but Cain is controlling the position.
Duffy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cain scoring with some ground and pound.
Duffy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cain wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Duffy is retaining full guard.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cain.
Cain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Cain forces his way into half guard.
Cain is pressing down on Duffy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duffy is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cain seems to be looking for submissions.
Cain trying to control from half guard but Duffy is working away.
Ground and pound from Cain.
Cain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Cain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duffy is trying to stand up here but Cain is controlling him well.
Cain working over Duffy with some ground and pound. Duffy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cain thows a huge punch but Duffy dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain slips a nice elbow through Duffy's hands, connecting with Duffy's forehead.
Duffy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cain. #SUB#
Cain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duffy is trying to get back to full guard.
Duffy keeps trying to improve his position.
Cain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duffy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Duffy is trying to stand.
Cain throwing shots but Duffy is blocking nicely.
Cain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cain working the head and body with strikes.
Cain lands strikes from half guard.
Cain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duffy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duffy defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carwyn Cain 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#
Duffy lands a nice shot that snaps Cain's head back.
Duffy throws a hook but Cain avoids it easily.
Duffy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheers as Duffy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cain doesn't seem phased though.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cain is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Duffy looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Cain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duffy with a nice cross.
Duffy misses the jab.
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cain feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cain tries for a takedown but Duffy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duffy throws a shot to the body.
Duffy lands with a nice body punch.
Duffy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Cain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Duffy is just out of range.
Duffy misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Cain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Duffy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Duffy shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Cain dives in and scores a takedown into Duffy's guard.#ES2#
Duffy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain trying to control the position but instead, Duffy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cain into the cage.
Cain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duffy's efforts to push away.#T2#
Cain leaning against his opponent.
Cain stalling against the cage.
Duffy is trying to push Cain away but Cain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Duffy has had enough of the clinch but Cain keeps him there for the moment.
Cain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duffy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC2#
Duffy breaks the clinch.
Cain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James Duffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Jab, jab by Duffy - just one landing.
Duffy looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Cain fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carwyn Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Duffy misses the target.
A big left from Duffy misses.
Duffy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duffy throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duffy lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Duffy misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Cain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duffy's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy wants to sweep but no luck.
Carwyn Cain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duffy wants to stand but Cain is controlling the position.
Cain is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Cain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cain working some strikes from top position.
Cain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Duffy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Duffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duffy lands with an overhand left.
Duffy cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Cain tries to clinch there but Duffy circles away.
Duffy connects with a body shot that sends Cain's belly button to the back.
Duffy scores with a hook.
Duffy lands with a straight right. Cain didn't see that one coming.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
Duffy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cain's hands.
Duffy swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Cain counters with a shoot takedown. Duffy fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Cain landing with the ground and pound.
Cain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cain trying to control but Duffy is working from the bottom.
Cain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duffy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cain cracks Duffy with a solid left hand.
Cain works over Duffy with some ground and pound from guard.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cain wants to pass the guard but Duffy is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duffy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cain stands up over Duffy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cain scoring with some ground and pound.
Duffy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cain.
Cain trying to control but Duffy is working from the bottom.
Duffy wants to stand up but Cain is controlling him. #T3#
Cain is working Duffy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cain stops Duffy from standing up.
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Duffy is retaining full guard.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Cain is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duffy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Duffy.
Cain feinted with a counter takedown.
Cain fails to land the takedown.
Cain with a poor takedown
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Duffy finds it's target.
Cain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duffy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duffy 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1##TD2#
St John is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cain's half guard.#SUB2#
St John is working for a kimura but Cain is defending it quite comfortably.
Cain wants to improve his position but St John is controlling well. #SUB2#
St John is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
St John seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain trying to control but St John postures up.
St John prevents Cain from improving his position.#T1#
Cain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St John's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St John's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain controlling well, preventing St John from escaping the position.
Cain is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at St John. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain wants to control but St John is keeping busy.
Cain gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cain cracks St John with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing St John from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB#
Cain looking to break St John's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. St John remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
St John tries to escape the position.
St John really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cain lands a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Cain looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! St John taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carwyn Cain!
In his post fight interview, Carwyn Cain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cain.
Cain wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Cain crashes against the mat.
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Cain lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Cain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tucker can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cain is trying to get an arm triangle but Tucker is defending well.
Cain in side control, throwing shots but Tucker defends. #T1##SUB#
Cain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tucker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tucker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cain's guard! Nice work there by Tucker!
Cain trying to keep a closed guard but Tucker is proving a slippery customer.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Tucker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tucker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tucker's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cain is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
Tucker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cain 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.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tucker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Tucker.
Cain is pressing down on Tucker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tucker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cain controls Tucker momentarily but Tucker frees himself.
Cain wants to sweep but no luck.
Tucker pushes down on Cain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cain is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cain avoid being mounted?
Cain wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker working Cain over with strikes.
Cain 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.#T4#
Nice strikes from Tucker there.
Cain wants to sweep but Tucker has passed to side control!
Tucker wants to control but Cain is keeping him busy.
Tucker advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cain is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tucker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tucker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cain, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tucker. #BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tucker.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tucker stuffs the takedown attempt from Cain. Cain gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tucker.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tucker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##TD#
Cain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Tucker is defending against the submission attempts here by Cain.
Cain wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cain lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tucker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB#
Tucker is defending against the submission attempts here by Cain.
Cain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cain trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cain.
Tucker has hold of Cain's hands but Cain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cain wants to pass to mount but Tucker is defending the position. #T3#
Tucker is looking to escape.
Tucker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cain.
Cain lands a couple of elbows.
Cain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain stands up over Tucker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cain with a nice head shot there.
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
Cain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Cain trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain won't allow Tucker to get back to his feet.
Cain throws an elbow that misses. Tucker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cain's guard. Nice move by Tucker!#REVB#
Cain looking to control. #SUB#
Cain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cain trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker 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.

John Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tucker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cain under the eye.#TD#
Cain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cain is looking to stall here but Tucker recovers full guard.
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Cain is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Cain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cain trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cain looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cain has closed the distance and engaged Tucker in a clinch.
Cain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carwyn Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Cain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cain throws a big right hand that misses.
Cain looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tucker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cain controlling the position.
Tucker looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cain wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Cain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Cain throws a big elbow that misses.
Cain looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Cain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Cain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet. #SUB#
Cain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Tucker wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tucker controlling Cain's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carwyn Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tucker 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tucker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Caio gets a takedown into half guard.
Cain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Caio wanted to stand there but Cain had control of the position. #SUB#
Cain is looking for a triangle but Caio pushes his legs off easily.
Caio won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
Caio landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caio is fighting to break Cain's control of his arms but Cain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Cain with a nice head shot there.
Caio is trying to control the position but Cain postures up.
Cain lands a couple of digs.
Cain looking to sit in guard and control but Caio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain is pulling down on Caio's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Cain is looking for a triangle here but Caio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caio's best efforts.
Cain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cain.
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Cain lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain advances to half guard.
Cain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cain lands strikes from half guard.
Cain wants to pass to mount but Caio is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Cain.
Cain drops an elbow to the side of Caio's head.
Cain wants to take a breather but Caio is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Cain seems content to control.#SUB#
Cain is trying to work for a kimura but Caio is defending well.
Cain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Cain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cain working Caio over with strikes. #SUB#
Cain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Caio is just riding it out for now. Cain eventually gives up the hold.
Cain working over Caio with some ground and pound. Caio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cain working Caio over with strikes.
Caio is trying to maintain the position but Cain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cain in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Caio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carwyn Cain!
Carwyn Cain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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