Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kassim swivels and escapes.
Kassim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kassim shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia jumps guard but Kassim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kassim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kassim is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Kassim's head.
Garcia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kassim gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt. #T1#
Garcia slows down the pace here.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kassim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia has Kassim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kassim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kassim pulls guard.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Kassim is keeping the position.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kassim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kassim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Kassim, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Kassim against the cage but Kassim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3##CL#
Garcia takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kassim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Kassim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Kassim won't allow it.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kassim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kassim swivels and escapes.
Kassim thinks about the counter body kick.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kassim is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Garcia cracks Kassim with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4##CL#
Garcia has managed to clinch.
Garcia jumps guard but Kassim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kassim tries to circle away but Garcia has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Kassim keeps him there for the moment.
Kassim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kassim keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kassim is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia tries to break free but Kassim pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garcia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Garcia wants a takedown.
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 Umberto Garcia will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Kassim has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Kassim scores with a knee to the head.
Kassim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garcia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kassim can turn it around.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Kassim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kassim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kassim trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Kassim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Garcia gets control of Kassim's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garcia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Kassim avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kassim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia tries to get out of the position.
Garcia pulls Kassim in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kassim is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kassim postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kassim on the ground.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Kassim from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kassim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Kassim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kassim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Kassim dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kassim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Kassim, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Kassim against the cage but Kassim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kassim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kassim throws a counter combo.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Kassim sprawls well.
Kassim raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Kassim darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Kassim into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kassim is defended easily by Garcia.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Kassim dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kassim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Kassim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcia looks for a takedown but Kassim sprawls well.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Kassim darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Kassim into the cage. #CL#
Garcia closes the distance and pushes Kassim back into the cage.#TD#
Garcia decides to pull guard.
Kassim being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard. #REVR#
Garcia stays in close to Kassim's body and controls the position.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kassim throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range. #TD#
Garcia 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.#SU#
Garcia gets to his feet - Kassim follows without any prompting.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kassim swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umberto Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Kassim misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Kassim gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Kassim throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kassim. #T4#
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kassim goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Kassim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kassim is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Kassim circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kassim tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kassim to the ground. Kassim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garcia takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kassim tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kassim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kassim is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Umberto Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Garcia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1#
Arslan throws a sloppy head kick and Kassim moves out of range easily.
Kassim looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kassim is looking to land body kicks.
Kassim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arslan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kassim dives in and grabs Arslan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arslan pushes down on Kassim's head and hops out.
Arslan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arslan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kassim avoids it really well and circles away.
Kassim drops his hands momentarily and Arslan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arslan lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arslan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kassim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arslan.#CL2#
Arslan closes the distance and clinches.
Arslan can't break the clinch.
Arslan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arslan working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Arslan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arslan shoots in but no luck this time.
Kassim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kassim wants it to stay on the feet.
Youssef Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atakan Arslan.
Arslan looks for a takedown but Kassim sprawls well.#CL2#
Arslan drives through and clinches with Kassim against the cage.
I was talking to Kassim's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Kassim has Arslan pressed against the cage, preventing Arslan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kassim wants a takedown but no success here.
Arslan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Arslan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arslan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Kassim tries to keep at a distance but Arslan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Arslan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kassim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arslan. #T3#
Arslan tries a head kick but it misses.
Arslan throws a series of punches but Kassim avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arslan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Kassim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kassim prevents Arslan from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kassim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kassim wants to take the fight to the mat but Arslan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kassim keeps control of Arslan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arslan is looking to clinch but Kassim is avoiding it. #T4#
Arslan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kassim.
Arslan wants to counter with a clinch but Kassim pushes him away.
Arslan shoots and misses #CL#
and Kassim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arslan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Arslan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Arslan manages to break the clinch.
Kassim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kassim checks a leg kick nicely.
Arslan throws a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan shoots for a takedown but Kassim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Arslan instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atakan Arslan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kassim has a takedown stuffed.
Atakan Arslan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arslan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kassim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arslan somewhat.
Youssef Kassim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kassim keeps the fight on the outside.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but Kassim shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Kassim gets tackled into the cage by Arslan. Arslan maintains the clinch.
Kassim has Arslan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arslan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim trying to land knees to the body.
Arslan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arslan is trying to push Kassim away but Kassim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Arslan moves in looking to clinch but Kassim pushes him off.
Kassim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arslan tries to clinch there but Kassim circles away.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but Kassim shows good takedown defense.
Youssef Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atakan Arslan.
Arslan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kassim throws a nice head kick!
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kassim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arslan fails with the takedown.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arslan. #CL#
Kassim moves into range and clinches up with Arslan.
Kassim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Arslan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arslan. #TD2#
Arslan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arslan throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Kassim is trying to push Arslan off with his feet but Arslan grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Kassim's ankles and Kassim is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Atakan Arslan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Lu clinches with his opponent.
Kassim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Lu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kassim regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kassim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lu is working hard here to advance position.
Lu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lu stands up over Kassim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Kassim keeping full guard, as Lu tries to pass.
Kassim controls Lu momentarily but Lu frees himself.
Lu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kassim on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lu closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kassim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lu is trying to drag Kassim to the mat but Kassim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kassim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Lu. #TD#
Lu is trying to trip Kassim. He has hold of a leg but Kassim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Lu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lu distracts Kassim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kassim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lu. #SUB#
Lu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kassim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kassim, not yet.
Lu content to stall in guard here.
Lu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lu wants to stand but Kassim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lu advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lu is working for a submission of some sort.
Lu tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kassim controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chongyang Lu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kassim wants to counter with a clinch but Lu pushes him away.#CL#
Lu gets a clinch.
Lu tries to score a body lock takedown but Kassim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassim to keep the fight standing.
Kassim wants to stall.
Lu tries to pull guard but Kassim holds him up against the cage and eventually Lu drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chongyang Lu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lu misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Lu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kassim's guard.
Kassim is breathing heavily.
Lu working some strikes from top position.
Lu tries to stand but Kassim is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lu works over Kassim with some ground and pound from guard.
Lu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kassim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kassim is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chongyang Lu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lu fakes the leg kick and cracks Kassim in the body. #TD#
Lu drives through with a takedown into Kassim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lu wants to get up but he can't break Kassim's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kassim keeping full guard, as Lu tries to pass. #SUB#
Lu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lu is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kassim wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kassim fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kassim napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Lu tries for a kimura but Kassim is defending well.
Lu happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Lu tries for a kimura but Kassim is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chongyang Lu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kassim for as long as he can get away with.
Chongyang Lu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lu continues to stall.
Lu working the head and body with strikes.
Kassim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu wants to pass the guard but Kassim is defending well.
Lu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Kassim misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kassim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lu tries to pass to full mount but Kassim defends it.
Lu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kassim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Lu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kassim is proving hard to escape from.
Lu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kassim can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Lu drops back looking for a leg! Kassim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kassim manages to kick Lu off! Lu jumps back into Kassim's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lu is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Lu gets a takedown into half guard.
Lu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kassim is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chongyang Lu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1##CL#
La Preziosa has closed the distance and engaged Kassim in a clinch.
Kassim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
La Preziosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Preziosa has Kassim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kassim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kassim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite La Preziosa's efforts to push away.
La Preziosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Preziosa is trying to force a seperation but Kassim has the dominant position.
La Preziosa fails to pull guard. #BC#
La Preziosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from La Preziosa as Kassim shoots in.
Kassim takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa avoids the head kick by Kassim.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La Preziosa - that will leave a mark!
La Preziosa moves in looking to clinch but Kassim pushes him off.
Kassim avoids the head kick by La Preziosa. #T1#
La Preziosa lands a head kick. Kassim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Youssef Kassim has been cut.
La Preziosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kassim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kassim fails to land the takedown.
La Preziosa tries for a takedown but Kassim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
La Preziosa has closed the distance and engaged Kassim in a clinch.
La Preziosa is trying to stall.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but Kassim has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
La Preziosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassim misses with a body shot
and La Preziosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Preziosa lands a jab-cross combination.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kassim sprawls well. Kassim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. La Preziosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kassim with the counter takedown but La Preziosa avoids it easily.
La Preziosa tries to clinch up but Kassim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kassim stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Preziosa with a poor takedown
and Kassim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
La Preziosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Kassim, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
La Preziosa tries to clinch up but Kassim circles away and keeps his distance.
Kassim circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Preziosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kassim defends well and La Preziosa ends up having to push Kassim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kassim wants to counter with a clinch but La Preziosa pushes him away.
Kassim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kassim throws a push kick but La Preziosa slaps the foot to one side.
La Preziosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Kassim goes for a double leg but La Preziosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Preziosa continues to drive forward.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown but Kassim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kassim as he jumps to the side.
Kassim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
La Preziosa tries for a takedown but Kassim circles away easily
and Kassim counters with a series of strikes. La Preziosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for La Preziosa with that takedown attempt.
Kassim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has La Preziosa pinned against the cage. La Preziosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
La Preziosa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kassim's waist but Kassim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing La Preziosa off to one side.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassim but Kassim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Alessio La Preziosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Youssef Kassim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kassim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kassim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kassim wants it to stay on the feet.
Kassim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
La Preziosa goes for a double leg but Kassim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kassim continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Kassim.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Preziosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Preziosa sprawls well. La Preziosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kassim gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Kassim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? La Preziosa is fending him off so far but Kassim persists. Nope, La Preziosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Kassim is breathing heavily.
Kassim stuffs the takedown.
Kassim wants to counter the offense by La Preziosa and move into the clinch position.
La Preziosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kassim tries to sprawl out of it but La Preziosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kassim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kassim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Kassim is having none of it. #TD#
La Preziosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kassim on his heels. He'll look to pass Kassim's guard now, I'm sure.
La Preziosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
La Preziosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
La Preziosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kassim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Preziosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kassim is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
La Preziosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kassim looking to hit a scissor sweep but La Preziosa is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Kassim moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by La Preziosa as he connects with a hook.
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kassim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kassim as he avoids it easily. #CL#
La Preziosa clinches.
La Preziosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassim to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC2#
Kassim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La Preziosa tries to clinch up.
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Kassim is having none of it.
La Preziosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La Preziosa keeps Kassim at a distance using the push kick.
La Preziosa moves in looking to clinch but Kassim pushes him off.
Kassim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kassim throws a nice looking combination but La Preziosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
La Preziosa is looking for a counter combo.
La Preziosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Preziosa throws a series of strikes that have Kassim backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alessio La Preziosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Youssef Kassim's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for La Preziosa.
La Preziosa connects with a leg kick. Kassim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kassim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Kassim clinches up with La Preziosa and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kassim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La Preziosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassim unleashes a big counter combination but La Preziosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
La Preziosa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kassim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kassim doesn't manage to clinch there - La Preziosa circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from La Preziosa. #T1#
La Preziosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kassim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kassim throws a big counter head kick but La Preziosa avoids it with no problem.
Kassim leaves La Preziosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kassim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
La Preziosa lands with a nice combination. Kassim backs away looking to recover.
La Preziosa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kassim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio La Preziosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
La Preziosa throws a sloppy head kick and Kassim moves out of range easily.
Kassim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alessio La Preziosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Preziosa but La Preziosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kassim shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassim but Kassim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kassim tries for a takedown but La Preziosa circles away easily
and La Preziosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Preziosa shoots in but Kassim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kassim swings for the body but La Preziosa moves out of range.
La Preziosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kassim is fending him off so far but La Preziosa persists. Nope, Kassim circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kassim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La Preziosa stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Preziosa wants to break free but Kassim has control. #T3#
La Preziosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Preziosa is struggling to control the position.
Kassim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
La Preziosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kassim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kassim is looking for a takedown.
La Preziosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kassim leaning his opponent against the cage.
La Preziosa is trying to break the clinch but Kassim has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kassim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. La Preziosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kassim is looking to break free of the clinch but La Preziosa has double underhooks. #BC#
La Preziosa breaks from the clinch.
La Preziosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Preziosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Preziosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kassim.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Preziosa moves in looking to clinch but Kassim pushes him off.
Kassim unleashes a big counter combination but La Preziosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Youssef Kassim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alessio La Preziosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La Preziosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kassim but Kassim pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alessio La Preziosa.
Well La Preziosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio La Preziosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Lu tries to clinch there but Kassim circles away.
Kassim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kassim tries for a takedown but Lu circles away easily#TD#
and Lu counters with a takedown into side control.
Kassim is trying to get back to half guard.
Kassim looks winded!
Kassim on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lu controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu cracks Kassim with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Lu wants to stand but Kassim has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Lu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Lu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kassim seems a little lost for a moment, as Lu dominates the positioning.
Lu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kassim is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kassim is looking for a sweep.
Lu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Lu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Lu has managed to clinch. #T3#
Kassim is trying to maintain a safe position but Lu gets an underhook and turns Kassim into the cage.
Kassim wants to break free but Lu has control.
Lu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kassim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lu tries to pull guard but Kassim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Lu has hold of one of Kassim's legs. Kassim is fighting the takedown attempt but Lu gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Further stalling from Lu.#T4#
Lu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lu scoring with some ground and pound.
Lu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kassim on the ground.#SUB2#
Kassim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lu sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Lu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lu sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chongyang Lu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Lu pushes Kassim up against the cage in a clinch.
Lu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kassim looking to slow down the pace here.
Kassim tries to pull guard but Lu holds him up against the cage and eventually Kassim drops back down to his feet.
Kassim working hard to break the clinch.
Lu looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu goes for a takedown attempt but Kassim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kassim tries to bum rush Lu with a series of wild strikes but Lu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kassim is breathing heavily.#TD#
Lu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kassim did well to prevent Lu getting side control.
Lu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Kassim is trying to control but can't.
Lu is controlling the pace.
Lu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lu prevents Kassim from standing back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kassim won't allow Lu to pass to mount.
Lu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lu in particular looking to stall.
Lu wants to get back to his feet.
Lu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Lu shoots in and gets a takedown into Kassim's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lu cracks Kassim with a solid left hand.
Lu with a nice head shot there.
Lu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Lu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Lu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kassim for as long as he can get away with.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lu lands a nice short elbow.
Lu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kassim can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chongyang Lu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Lu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kassim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lu controlling the action here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lu is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Lu is nestled in close to Kassim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lu stops Kassim from getting back to his feet.
Lu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Lu controlling from the top position.
Lu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kassim's guard.
Kassim keeping full guard, as Lu tries to pass.
Lu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Lu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chongyang Lu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Lu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kassim sprawls well initially but Lu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chongyang Lu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chongyang Lu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Svensson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Kassim was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kassim slaps away a takedown attempt from Svensson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svensson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Svensson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kassim eats them both and turns towards Svensson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svensson as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kassim.
Kassim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kassim wants it to stay on the feet.
Youssef Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Svensson.
Kassim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svensson slips a jab from Kassim.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Kassim counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Svensson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kassim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Svensson jumps guard but Kassim stands there with Svensson around his waist. Svensson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kassim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Svensson's efforts to push away.
Kassim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kassim lands an elbow just above Svensson 's eye. #BC#
Kassim manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svensson.#CL#
Kassim gets a clinch.
Svensson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Kassim prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Kassim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Kassim rushes Svensson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kassim is working for takedown but Svensson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kassim stalls. #BC#
Kassim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Svensson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kassim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kassim throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Kassim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kassim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Svensson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kassim looking for a takedown.
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!
Kassim content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Nice elbow from Kassim. #CUT#
It looks like Martin Svensson has been cut.
Kassim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kassim fails to pull guard.
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kassim landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Svensson just leaning against Kassim, taking a breather.
Kassim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svensson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Svensson is pressed up against the cage. Kassim has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svensson down to the mat. Svensson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Svensson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kassim counters with a three punch combo that has Svensson backing up. Svensson nods at Kassim to acknowledge the strikes.
Kassim is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kassim has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kassim manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Kassim blocks a low kick nicely.
Kassim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Svensson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Kassim closes the distance and pushes Svensson back into the cage.
Kassim wants to take the fight to the mat but Svensson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Svensson tries for a takedown but Kassim manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Kassim.
Kassim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svensson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kassim jumps guard but Svensson stands there with Kassim around his waist. Kassim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kassim is looking to break free of the clinch but Svensson has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Kassim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Svensson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Svensson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kassim swivels and escapes.#CL#
Kassim clinches with his opponent.
Youssef Kassim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Svensson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Youssef Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Svensson.
Kassim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Kassim.
Svensson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kassim just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kassim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kassim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Youssef Kassim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kassim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##CL#
Kassim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svensson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Svensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kassim is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
As Kassim backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Kassim manages to avoid it all.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svensson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svensson wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Kassim clinches up with Svensson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kassim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kassim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svensson somewhat.#T2#
Kassim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kassim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Svensson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kassim counters with an outside leg kick.
Kassim stuffs the takedown.
Svensson is breathing heavily.
Kassim throws a series of punches but Svensson avoids them all with ease.
Kassim tries to clinch up.
Kassim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svensson.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Kassim has managed to clinch. #T3#
Kassim lands a knee to the head.
Kassim just leaning against Svensson, taking a breather. #TD#
Kassim is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Svensson can't fight it off and eventually Kassim manages to take the fight to the floor. Svensson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kassim sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kassim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Svensson is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Svensson is pulling down on Kassim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kassim, at least for the moment.
Kassim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svensson is trying to keep Kassim in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kassim is fighting to break Svensson's control of his arms but Svensson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Svensson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Kassim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Svensson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kassim clinches up against the cage.
Svensson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svensson letting Kassim take a breather here.#TD#
Kassim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kassim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Kassim.
Kassim wants to control the position but Svensson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim manages to get to full guard.
Svensson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Svensson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Svensson content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Svensson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Svensson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kassim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kassim keeping moving, preventing Svensson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kassim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kassim tries to clinch but Svensson is having none of it.
Svensson shoots in looking for a takedown but Kassim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svensson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kassim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kassim darts in looking for a takedown but Svensson gets double underhooks and turns Kassim into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kassim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svensson stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Svensson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kassim.
Kassim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Svensson throws a low kick but Kassim moves out of range easily.
Kassim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svensson sprawls and moves away.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
and Kassim counters with a left and a right that stings Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch up.
Kassim drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svensson sprawls and moves away.
Svensson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Kassim to counter with a crisp jab.
Youssef Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Svensson.#CL#
Kassim moves into the clinch successfully.
Kassim just leaning against Svensson, taking a breather.
Kassim tries to pull guard but Svensson won't allow it. #T4#
Kassim tries to pull guard but Svensson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassim to keep the fight standing.
Svensson tries a knee to the head but Kassim blocks it. #BC#
Kassim breaks the clinch.
Kassim is looking to clinch but Svensson is avoiding it.
Svensson feints the counter takedown.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown but Kassim shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kassim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youssef Kassim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Kassim clinches up with Svensson and pushes him back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Kassim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Kassim forces Kaiyanghadao back against the cage and clinches.
Kassim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaiyanghadao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Kaiyanghadao jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaiyanghadao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassim wants to control from the top but Kaiyanghadao keeps moving.
Kassim looking to pass the guard.
Kassim 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.
Kassim trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaiyanghadao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kassim wants to stand but Kaiyanghadao has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kassim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Kassim rushes Kaiyanghadao and presses him up against the cage.
Kassim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaiyanghadao walks away with a smile on his face. Kassim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petboonchu Kaiyanghadao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssef Kassim.#TD2#
Kassim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaiyanghadao quickly recovers to half guard.
Kassim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaiyanghadao defending well though. #T2#
Kaiyanghadao trying to control but Kassim postures up. #SUB2#
Kassim is looking for a kimura but Kaiyanghadao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kassim to get the leverage.
Kaiyanghadao trying to control here.
Kassim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaiyanghadao is breathing heavily.
Kaiyanghadao keeping hold of Kassim's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiyanghadao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kassim.
Kassim wants to take a breather but Kaiyanghadao is having none of it. #T3#
Kassim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kassim darts in and clinches Kaiyanghadao up against the cage.
Kassim has Kaiyanghadao pressed against the cage, preventing Kaiyanghadao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kassim is trying to pull guard but Kaiyanghadao has him pressed against the cage.
Kaiyanghadao is trying to pull guard but Kassim turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kassim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaiyanghadao walks away with a smile on his face. Kassim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kassim dives in and grabs Kaiyanghadao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaiyanghadao pushes down on Kassim's head and hops out.
Kaiyanghadao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kassim changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Kassim darts in and clinches Kaiyanghadao up against the cage.#TD2#
Kassim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kaiyanghadao clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4#
Kaiyanghadao covering up well under a series of strikes from Kassim.
Kassim has good solid back control here.
Kassim punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kassim seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kaiyanghadao's chin but Kaiyanghadao turns very nicely into Kassim's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kaiyanghadao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassim is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Kassim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kassim fails with the takedown.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaiyanghadao but Kaiyanghadao pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Kaiyanghadao gets tackled into the cage by Kassim. Kassim maintains the clinch.
Kassim tries to pull guard but Kaiyanghadao holds him up against the cage and eventually Kassim drops back down to his feet.
Petboonchu Kaiyanghadao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssef Kassim.
Kaiyanghadao tries to score a body lock takedown but Kassim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kassim drags the fight down to the ground.
Kassim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaiyanghadao wants to control from the top but Kassim keeps moving. #T1#
Kassim trying to keep a closed guard but Kaiyanghadao is proving a slippery customer.
Kassim wants to sweep here but Kaiyanghadao controlling him for the moment.
Youssef Kassim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kassim wants to control the position but Kaiyanghadao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kaiyanghadao is looking to take a break and control but Kassim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kassim keeping hold of Kaiyanghadao's head, controlling as best he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaiyanghadao is looking to stall here but Kassim recovers full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kassim throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kassim has control of Kaiyanghadao's left arm, preventing Kaiyanghadao from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Kassim is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaiyanghadao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaiyanghadao closes the distance and clinches up with Kassim, looking for a takedown. Kaiyanghadao pushes Kassim against the cage but Kassim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaiyanghadao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaiyanghadao is looking to counter punch.#T3##TD2#
Kassim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaiyanghadao!
Kassim in side control, throwing shots but Kaiyanghadao defends.
Kaiyanghadao is trying to control Kassim's posture but Kassim avoids it.
Kassim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaiyanghadao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kassim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaiyanghadao keeps working.
Kassim sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kaiyanghadao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Kassim throws an elbow but Kaiyanghadao slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kaiyanghadao is not content to let Kassim control the position.
Kassim fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kassim wants to stand but Kaiyanghadao is controlling his arm.
Kassim staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kassim clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Kassim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kassim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaiyanghadao is concentrating on defense, preventing Kassim from advancing position.
Kassim wants to control but Kaiyanghadao is keeping him busy.
Kaiyanghadao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kassim is looking to take a break and control but Kaiyanghadao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaiyanghadao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kassim passes Kaiyanghadao's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Kassim prevents Kaiyanghadao from standing back up.
Kassim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kaiyanghadao is trying to stand back up but Kassim is controlling him
Kassim performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kassim forces Kaiyanghadao back against the cage and clinches.
Kassim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaiyanghadao missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Kassim pulls guard effortlessly.
Kassim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kassim, not yet. #T2##SUB2#
Kassim has his foot on Kaiyanghadao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaiyanghadao works his way back into a safe position though.
Kassim wants to stand but Kaiyanghadao is controlling the position.
Kassim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kassim managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown but Kaiyanghadao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaiyanghadao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kassim counters with a good, hard body kick but Kaiyanghadao shrugs it off. #T3#
Kassim shoots in for a takedown but Kaiyanghadao shows good takedown defense.
As Kassim tries to get set, Kaiyanghadao tries to push him back and clinch up but Kassim manages to avoid the attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kassim.
Petboonchu Kaiyanghadao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssef Kassim.
Kassim lands a high kick!
Kaiyanghadao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kassim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaiyanghadao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kassim scores with a jab to the body.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaiyanghadao as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kaiyanghadao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaiyanghadao leaves Kassim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Kaiyanghadao darts in looking for a takedown but Kassim gets double underhooks and turns Kaiyanghadao into the cage. #CL2#
Kassim closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kassim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kassim has a takedown stuffed.
Kassim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kassim throws a right and a left that Kaiyanghadao avoids nicely.
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!#CL2#
Kassim has Kaiyanghadao up against the cage in a clinch.
Petboonchu Kaiyanghadao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youssef Kassim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaiyanghadao misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Kassim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
Miranda with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kassim counters by moving into the clinch.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kassim walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kassim fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Miranda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of Kassim's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda is thwarting Kassim's attempts to control the position.
Miranda stalling away here and it's allowed Kassim to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miranda trying to control but Kassim is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miranda is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kassim is trying to keep Miranda in close.
Kassim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Miranda pushes down on Kassim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kassim trying to control from the bottom.
Kassim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miranda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miranda's back!
Miranda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Miranda has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kassim's lack of action.
Miranda manages to get to full guard.
Miranda looking to control.
Miranda wants to stand and escape but Kassim is having none of it.
Kassim wants to stand but Miranda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kassim throws a strike but Miranda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Miranda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kassim keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Kassim seems keen to control Miranda's posture.
Kassim wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda passes to side control.
Miranda wants to control but Kassim is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kassim is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miranda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Miranda.
Miranda wants to control but Kassim is keeping him busy.
Kassim struggling a bit here.
Kassim is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miranda is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Kassim shows good takedown defense.
Youssef Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Miranda.
Kassim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miranda is fending him off so far but Kassim persists. Nope, Miranda circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Miranda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Miranda.
Miranda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kassim.
Kassim dives in for a single leg takedown but Miranda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Kassim moves into the clinch.
Kassim is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssef Kassim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kassim manages to break the clinch.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense.
Miranda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kassim. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kassim leaves Miranda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miranda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1##TD2#
Miranda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kassim's head. #SUB2#
Miranda is working for a submission of some sort.
Kassim is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Kassim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Miranda is looking for a kimura but Kassim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage.
Kassim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miranda.
Kassim is trying to control but Miranda manages to pass to mount!
Kassim tries to lock up and control but Miranda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miranda trying to control but Kassim is having none of it.
Miranda controlling his opponent. #T3#
Kassim tries to improve his position but instead Miranda has taken his back!
Will Miranda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Kassim is trying to defend against the choke here but Miranda has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Miranda Tightens the hold and Kassim taps out furiously! Miranda displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miranda!

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