Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Nandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Saadoun eats them both and turns towards Nandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Saadoun has time to react.
Nandez looks for a takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well.
Nandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nandez throws a combination. Al Saadoun tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Nandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Nandez is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al Saadoun tries for a takedown but Nandez manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Nandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Saadoun has double underhooks.
Nandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nandez stops a takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.
Nandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Saadoun walks away with a smile on his face. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Saadoun's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Saadoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nandez tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nandez darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Nandez into the cage.
Nandez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Al Saadoun wants to counter with a clinch but Nandez pushes him away.
Nice body punch from Nandez.
Nandez throws a wild body kick that Al Saadoun sees coming a mile off.
Nandez sets himself, and Al Saadoun steps forward looking for the clinch! Nandez avoids it this time.#CL#
Nandez has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Nandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Saadoun walks away with a smile on his face. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nandez.
Nandez misses with a takedown attempt - Al Saadoun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Saadoun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Nandez gets a clinch.
Al Saadoun tries for a takedown but Nandez manages to get underhooks.
Nandez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Saadouns head.
Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Nandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nandez misses with a knee strike.
Nandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nandez rushes Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nandez is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Nandez gets control of Al Saadoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nandez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Saadoun looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Nandez 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.
Nandez trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Nandez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nandez is pulling down on Al Saadoun's head. It's preventing any offense from Al Saadoun, at least for the moment.
Nandez is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Nandez 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##CL#
Nandez closes the distance and pushes Al Saadoun back into the cage.
Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Al Saadoun has Nandez pressed against the cage, preventing Nandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nandez is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun wants a takedown.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Nandez stands there with Al Saadoun around his waist. Al Saadoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nandez tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Nandez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nandez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#CL#
Nandez has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Nandez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Al Saadoun goes for a takedown attempt but Nandez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Nandez with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nandez.#CL#
Nandez closes the distance and clinches.
Al Saadoun taking a breather.
Nandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Nandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.
Nandez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nandez jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Nandez around his waist. Nandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nandez is looking to control Al Saadoun's arms but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nandez has his back to the cage. #BC#
Nandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nandez has managed to clinch.
Nandez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Nandez wants to stall.
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Nandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Nandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Al Saadoun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nandez can't do much from the bottom here.
Nandez tries to improve position but can't.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Nandez is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Al Saadoun swings around for an armbar but Nandez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Al Saadoun's guard.
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position but Nandez postures up.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Nandez from controlling successfully. #SU#
Nandez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nandez feints a jab promting Al Saadoun to slip. Nandez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Al Saadoun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nandez has a takedown stuffed.
Nandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Saadouns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Nandez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Al Saadoun blocks the body kick.
And Al Saadoun tries to counter it with a takedown but Nandez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leonardo Nandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Nandez. Nandez maintains the clinch.
Nandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nandez looking to stall. #BC#
Nandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nandez drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nandez fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun is struggling to control the position.
Nandez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nandez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al Saadoun.
Nandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nandez is working for takedown but Al Saadoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Al Saadoun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nandez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nandez misses with a low kick.
Nandez shoots in but Al Saadoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Nandez backs off Al Saadoun throws a huge counter combo but Nandez manages to avoid it all.
Nandez shoots for a takedown but Al Saadoun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Nandez has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Nandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nandez moves into the clinch.
Nandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Nandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sprawls well. He's pushed Nandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Nandez dodges the punch combination from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun slaps away a takedown attempt from Nandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nandez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Saadoun shoots for a takedown but Nandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nandez. #CL#
Nandez has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nandez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Al Saadoun fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Nandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nandez 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nandez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Saadoun. #TD2#
Harrell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harrell works over Al Saadoun with some ground and pound from guard.
Harrell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harrell postures up and lands a big shot to Al Saadoun's brow.
Harrell slips nicely into half guard.
Harrell wants to take a breather but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell working over Al Saadoun with some ground and pound. Al Saadoun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Harrell is keeping busy.
Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harrell lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Harrell 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.
Harrell lands with a punch from half guard.
Harrell working over Al Saadoun with some ground and pound. Al Saadoun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harrell prevents Al Saadoun from standing back up.
Al Saadoun is staying active underneath Harrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harrell wants to pass to mount but Al Saadoun is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T2#
Harrell working Al Saadoun over with strikes. #ROC2#
Al Saadoun is rocked!
Harrell content to control rather than advance.
Harrell lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Al Saadoun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrell lands strikes from half guard.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Harrell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harrell is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Al Saadoun is hurt! He's hurt bad - Harrell fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Al Saadoun from any more punishment! Congratulations to Harrell! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Harrell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Al Saadoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Al Saadoun.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a head kick that Al Saadoun semi-blocks. #CL#
Jones pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to stall. #T1#
Jones jumps guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Saadoun has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Saadoun fails to pull guard.
Al Saadoun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Al Saadoun's takedown attempt. #TD#
Jones gets control of Al Saadoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Jones is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Saadoun on the ground.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jones fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Al Saadoun any problems.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Al Saadoun throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones looking to control.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Al Saadoun, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Al Saadoun against the cage but Al Saadoun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.
Al Saadoun raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Al Saadoun moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Al Saadoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al Saadoun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Al Saadoun back into the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Al Saadoun has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Al Saadoun has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Saadoun is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Al Saadoun throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Saadoun or not.
Al Saadoun is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3##TD2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Saadoun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Saadoun sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Al Saadoun preventing the sweep.
Al Saadoun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Saadoun forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jones rushes Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Al Saadoun improves position.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Al Saadoun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Al Saadoun's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Saadoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Al Saadoun after a bit of a struggle.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to break free but Al Saadoun pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Roger Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jones jumps guard and drags Al Saadoun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Saadoun won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Al Saadoun controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Jones is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close. #SUB#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Saadoun defends it easily.
Jones looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Al Saadoun tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones keeps control of Al Saadoun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Saadoun has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to push Al Saadoun away but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it. #TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Al Saadoun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Al Saadoun defends it easily. #T4#
Al Saadoun wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Saadoun passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control Al Saadoun's posture but Al Saadoun avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
Kubo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Al Saadoun, pushing him back against the cage.
Al Saadoun looks winded!
Kubo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kubo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kubo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kubo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kubo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Saadoun has Kubo pressed against the cage. #TD#
Kubo decides to pull guard.
Kubo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al Saadoun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubo 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.#T1#
Kubo is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
Kubo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Al Saadoun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kubo trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun has had enough of the clinch but Kubo keeps him there for the moment.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Al Saadoun misses with a body punch.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kubo's efforts to push away.
Kubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Saadoun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kubo is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns Kubo into the cage.#BC#
Kubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kubo falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.
Al Saadoun working hard to break the clinch.
Kubo wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to break the clinch but Kubo has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Kubo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Saadoun postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo 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#
Kubo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Saadoun as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Al Saadoun gets the takedown into side control.
Kubo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kubo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun 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.#SUB#
Kubo is looking for a kimura but Al Saadoun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kubo to get the leverage.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.
Kubo is pressing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Saadoun is holding on for now. #T1#
Kubo thows a huge punch but Al Saadoun dodges it nicely.
Kubo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kubo seems to be working for a kimura but Al Saadoun defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kubo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kubo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kubo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Saadoun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kubo tries to stand and escape but Al Saadoun is controlling the position.
Kubo wants to stand up but Al Saadoun manages to regain full guard.
Kubo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kubo trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kubo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Al Saadoun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kubo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Masaya Kubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kubo duly obliges.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kubo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kubo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Saadoun pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?#CL#
Kubo moves into the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Al Saadoun is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kubo can't fight it off and eventually Al Saadoun manages to take the fight to the floor. Kubo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Kubo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Saadoun defends it easily.
Al Saadoun preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Al Saadoun is trying to push Kubo away but Kubo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kubo trying to stall but Al Saadoun improves his position.
Kubo wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al Saadoun prevents Kubo from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo is trying to break the clinch but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kubo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Al Saadoun blocks a body shot from Kubo.
Kubo has Al Saadoun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Saadoun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Kubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kubo looking to stall.
Kubo has a couple of punches blocked by Al Saadoun.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kubo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kubo dives in and grabs Al Saadoun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun pushes down on Kubo's head and hops out.
Al Saadoun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Kubo drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage. #TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard.
Kubo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun won't allow Kubo to get back to his feet.
Kubo is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close. #T3#
Kubo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kubo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kubo shoots for a takedown but Al Saadoun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun.
Kubo defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Al Saadoun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kubo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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 Masaya Kubo.
Well Kubo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Al Saadoun shoots for a double leg takedown but Lukyanov sprawls well. He's pushed Al Saadoun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lukyanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.
A head kick from Lukyanov lands but Al Saadoun takes it in his stride.
Lukyanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lukyanov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Lukyanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukyanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Lukyanov. Lukyanov maintains the clinch. #BC#
Lukyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lukyanov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lukyanov manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Lukyanov pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Al Saadoun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Al Saadoun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Saadoun wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Saadoun or perhaps it was just good defense by Lukyanov, which made it look bad. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lukyanov. That's going to slow Al Saadoun down.
Lukyanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lukyanov duly obliges. #CL#
Lukyanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lukyanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lukyanov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it. #BC#
Lukyanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Saadoun looks for a takedown but Lukyanov sprawls well.#CL#
Lukyanov has managed to clinch. #T3#
Al Saadoun is trying to break the clinch but Lukyanov has him pressed against the cage.
Lukyanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lukyanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Saadoun walks away with a smile on his face. Lukyanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Al Saadoun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Al Saadoun takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Al Saadoun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lukyanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Saadoun's sensitive parts.
Al Saadoun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lukyanov.
Lukyanov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lukyanov jabs Al Saadoun right on the nose. Al Saadoun blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Lukyanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Al Saadoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov looks to land a combination. Al Saadoun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lukyanov has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Lukyanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lukyanov stalling in the clinch but Al Saadoun improves position.
Al Saadoun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov is trying to stall.
Lukyanov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Lukyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Lukyanov 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#
Al Saadoun fails with the takedown.#CL#
Lukyanov closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lukyanov.
Al Saadoun takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lukyanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Al Saadoun wants to take the fight to the mat but Lukyanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun managing to block the knees to the body from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov lands a nice elbow.
Lukyanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.
Lukyanov scores with a hook to the body.#T1##BC#
Lukyanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lukyanov has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Lukyanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Saadoun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Lukyanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lukyanov scores with a hook to the body. Al Saadoun takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Lukyanov lands a big head kick that sends Al Saadoun tumbling to the mat! Lukyanov takes a step backwards and waves Al Saadoun back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Al Saadoun is rocked!#CL#
Lukyanov moves into range and clinches up with Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is still on wobbly legs! Can Lukyanov finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lukyanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Saadoun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lukyanov lands a big right hand that drops Al Saadoun! The killer instinct kicks in and Lukyanov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lukyanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Lukyanov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Al Saadoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seghir.
Al Saadoun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Seghir rushes Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seghir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.
Seghir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Saadoun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walid Seghir.#TD2#
Seghir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Seghir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Seghir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Saadoun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seghir striking off his back but it's not causing Al Saadoun any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Seghir's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seghir is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Seghir keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun being controlled here momentarily.
Seghir wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.#SUB2#
Seghir working for a triangle but Al Saadoun defends it easily. #SUB2#
Seghir working for a triangle but Al Saadoun defends it easily.
Seghir pulls Al Saadoun in close to prevent any damage.
Seghir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seghir trying to strike off his back.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seghir is keeping the position for now.
Seghir trying to control the position here.
Seghir keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Seghir keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seghir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seghir off to one side. #CL2#
Seghir closes the distance and clinches.
Seghir has Al Saadoun pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Seghir pulls guard. #SUB2#
Seghir looking for a guillotine here but Al Saadoun defends easily.
Al Saadoun won't allow Seghir to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seghir controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walid Seghir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Seghir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seghir lands in his opponent's guard.
Seghir is pushing down on Al Saadoun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Al Saadoun is fighting to maintain full guard but Seghir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seghir wants to stand but Al Saadoun has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Seghir lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seghir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Saadoun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seghir scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Seghir uses his free foot to push down on Al Saadoun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Al Saadoun. #SUB2#
Seghir throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Al Saadoun has his hands clasped together but Seghir breaks the hold and Al Saadoun is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Seghir!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walid Seghir!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1#
Swingewood lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Al Saadoun has Swingewood up against the cage in a clinch.
Swingewood blocks an elbow strike from Al Saadoun.
Swingewood is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Swingewood wants a takedown but no success here.
Swingewood tries to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Swingewood is defending well.
Swingewood wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Al Saadoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Al Saadoun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Al Saadoun scores with a takedown into Swingewood's guard.
Al Saadoun looks winded!
Swingewood wants to sweep here but Al Saadoun controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Swingewood is working hard here to advance position.
Swingewood is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swingewood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Saadoun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swingewood is on top in guard. #REVR##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.
Al Saadoun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swingewood is one step ahead there.
Swingewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Saadoun is adopting a defensive guard.
Swingewood advances to half guard. #T3#
Swingewood thows a huge punch but Al Saadoun dodges it nicely.
Swingewood trying to control from half guard but Al Saadoun is working away.
Swingewood is looking to advance position but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Al Saadoun felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Saadoun controlling the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Swingewood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Swingewood moves into the clinch.
Swingewood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Saadoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Swingewood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.#BC2#
Al Saadoun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Saadoun fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Swingewood. Beautiful body shot.
Al Saadoun goes for a double leg but Swingewood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swingewood continues to drive forward.
Swingewood connects with a high kick. #CL#
Swingewood has Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swingewood thuds a left hand into Al Saadoun's body.#CL#
Swingewood has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Swingewood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Saadoun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swingewood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Al Saadoun with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Swingewood misses the target.
Swingewood lands a two punch combo.
Swingewood throws a front kick that sends Al Saadoun stumbling back into the cage.
Swingewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al Saadoun's waist but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Swingewood off to one side.
Al Saadoun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Swingewood defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swingewood defends it nicely.
Swingewood attempts a counter takedown but Al Saadoun avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swingewood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Saadoun is fending him off so far but Swingewood persists. Nope, Al Saadoun circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Al Saadoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swingewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aaron Swingewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmalek Al Saadoun.
Swingewood lands a head kick! #CL#
Swingewood rushes Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun lands with a light punch inside.
Swingewood is trying to break the clinch but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swingewood tries to circle away but Al Saadoun has him pinned against the cage.
Swingewood tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks.
Al Saadoun taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Al Saadoun is trying to drag Swingewood to the mat but Swingewood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swingewood tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Swingewood drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Al Saadoun pulls Swingewood into guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Swingewood from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Al Saadoun trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Al Saadoun has a closed guard, preventing Swingewood from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Swingewood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swingewood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Saadoun throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swingewood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Saadoun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun is trying to force a seperation but Swingewood has the dominant position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Saadoun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swingewood.
Al Saadoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Swingewood avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Al Saadoun has clasped his hands together around Swingewood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Swingewood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Swingewood is controlling his arm.
Swingewood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Saadoun's best efforts.
Al Saadoun trying to control from half guard but Swingewood is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swingewood trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Swingewood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Swingewood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Swingewood. Swingewood maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swingewood fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun tries to counter with a clinch but Swingewood shakes him off and moves away.
Swingewood fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Al Saadoun has closed the distance and engaged Swingewood in a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Al Saadoun gets control of Swingewood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Saadoun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Swingewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Saadoun managing to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Swingewood won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position but Swingewood postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aaron Swingewood is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Swingewood forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.
Al Saadoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Saadoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swingewood wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Swingewood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swingewood is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns Swingewood into the cage.#T3#
Al Saadoun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swingewood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Al Saadoun pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Al Saadoun gets the takedown into side control.
Swingewood tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Al Saadoun keeps control of the position easily here as Swingewood tries to buck him off. #T4#
Swingewood can't escape the position.
Al Saadoun scores with punches and elbows.
Swingewood trying to get back to his feet but Al Saadoun is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Swingewood 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Swingewood!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Tokudome fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Saadoun in the body.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tokudome tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tokudome somewhat.#CL#
Tokudome moves into the clinch.
Tokudome can't get the takedown.
Tokudome can't break the clinch.
Tokudome lands a left hand.
Tokudome drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoyuki Tokudome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokudome is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Saadoun has double underhooks. #TD#
Tokudome pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Tokudome looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokudome, not yet.
Tokudome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tokudome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokudome passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tokudome is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tokudome advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tokudome landing shots from mount. #T2#
Al Saadoun is bucking up trying to escape but Tokudome cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tokudome wants to control the pace but Al Saadoun is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Tokudome working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Al Saadoun looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tokudome! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Naoyuki Tokudome!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
A nice combination there by Minus.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Minus misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Al Saadoun has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Minus drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Minus slowing the pace effectively.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Al Saadoun. Those never looked like landing.
As Al Saadoun tries to get set, Minus tries to push him back and clinch up but Al Saadoun manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Minus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face as Minus controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minus tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his head.
Minus is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minus tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his head. #T1#
Minus working the ground and pound but Al Saadoun is defending the strikes.
Minus grinds an elbow into Al Saadoun's temple.
Minus controls the position from side control.
Minus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Minus postures up.
Minus controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minus.
Minus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Al Saadoun unleashes a big counter combination but Minus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Al Saadoun avoids the head kick by Minus.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Minus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minus lands with a nice combination. Al Saadoun backs away looking to recover.#T3##CL#
Minus closes the distance and clinches.
Minus lands with a right to the head.
Al Saadoun avoids a wild elbow strike from Minus.
Minus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Minus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun avoids it really well and circles away.
Minus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minus somewhat.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown but Minus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Minus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Minus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Al Saadoun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Al Saadoun avoids the head kick by Minus.
Minus misses with a takedown attempt - Al Saadoun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Al Saadoun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minus was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Saadoun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Saadoun blocks the body kick.
Minus misses with a head kick. #CL#
Minus pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Minus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Saadoun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minus counters with a three punch combo that has Al Saadoun backing up. Al Saadoun nods at Minus to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Minus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Saadoun to the ground. Minus is now in Al Saadoun's guard.
Minus wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minus wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus passes Al Saadoun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minus tries to pass to full mount but Al Saadoun defends it. #T1#
Minus controlling the action here.
Minus wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Minus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Saadoun on the ground.
Minus wants to stand up but Al Saadoun has a hold of him and won't allow it. #ES2#
Al Saadoun kicks Minus off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Al Saadoun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Minus.
Al Saadoun closes the distance and clinches up with Minus, looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun pushes Minus against the cage but Minus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minus shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but Minus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Minus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Saadoun sprawls well initially but Minus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Minus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Saadoun's head.
Al Saadoun pushes Minus off looking to stand but Minus dives back in and keeps control.
Minus wants to stand up but Al Saadoun is controlling the position. #T3#
Al Saadoun trying to control here.
Minus content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minus tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Minus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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 getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minus scores with a three punch combo!
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.
Minus shoots in but no luck this time.
Al Saadoun is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Minus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Minus rushes Al Saadoun and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Al Saadoun breaks from the clinch.
Collin Minus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Saadoun misses with a wild combination.
Minus is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minus shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but Minus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Minus dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Minus scores with the left hand. Al Saadoun knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Al Saadoun lands in his opponent's guard.
Al Saadoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Minus is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus pulls Al Saadoun in close to prevent any damage.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Al Saadoun trying to control but Minus is working from the bottom.
Minus 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.
Minus trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Minus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Al Saadoun darts in and clinches Minus up against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minus walks away with a smile on his face. Al Saadoun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minus is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
Despite the aggression on Al Saadoun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Al Saadoun gets tackled into the cage by Minus. Minus maintains the clinch.
Al Saadoun wants to take the fight to the mat but Minus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minus is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##BC#
Minus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minus misses with a low kick.
Minus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Minus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Al Saadoun back to the cage. Minus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Minus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Minus rushes Al Saadoun and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Al Saadoun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Saadoun misses with a takedown attempt
and Minus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minus tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Minus throws a one two combo.
Minus fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Saadoun misses with a punch to the body.
Minus tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Al Saadoun wants to take the fight to the mat but Minus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Minus goes for a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Minus drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collin Minus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Saadoun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Minus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minus 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Minus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Taranaki gets caught napping as Al Saadoun dives in and scores a takedown. Taranaki manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taranaki is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
Taranaki is looking to stand up but Al Saadoun isn't so interested in that idea.
Taranaki working a defensive guard here.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Taranaki is retaining full guard.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Taranaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Taranaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Saadoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taranaki is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Al Saadoun won't allow Taranaki to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Taranaki pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Saadoun is looking to break free of the clinch but Taranaki has double underhooks. #TD2#
Al Saadoun pulls guard.
Taranaki wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taranaki wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taranaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Taranaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Taranaki.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to half guard.
Taranaki wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.
Taranaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Taranaki wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping him busy.
Al Saadoun struggling a bit here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Al Saadoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taranaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taranaki. #CL#
Taranaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Taranaki lands with a light punch inside.
Taranaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Al Saadoun's face.
Al Saadoun's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Saadoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T4#
Taranaki prevents Al Saadoun from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Taranaki.
Taranaki is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.
Taranaki has Al Saadoun pressed against the cage, preventing Al Saadoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Saadoun is trying to break the clinch but Taranaki is controlling him.
Taranaki goes for a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Taranaki moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Al Saadoun walks away with a smile on his face. Taranaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al Saadoun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taranaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranaki somewhat.#TD2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taranaki's half guard.
Al Saadoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki trying to control here.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T1#
Taranaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taranaki keeping full guard, as Al Saadoun tries to pass.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Taranaki keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taranaki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranaki shoots in but Al Saadoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Saadoun slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Taranaki instigates a clinch.
Taranaki is trying to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling him.
Al Saadoun misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Al Saadoun jumps guard and drags Taranaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranaki trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a triangle but Taranaki pushes his legs off easily.
Taranaki passes Al Saadoun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taranaki is pressing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Saadoun is holding on for now.
Taranaki prevents Al Saadoun from standing back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taranaki is trying to control. Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Taranaki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Al Saadoun wants to control but Taranaki is having none of it.
Taranaki wants to control the pace but Al Saadoun is squirming around nicely.
Al Saadoun blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki looking to finish with strikes here!
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 Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki shoots in but Al Saadoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taranaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Al Saadoun in the body.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Taranaki closes the distance and pushes Al Saadoun back into the cage.
Al Saadoun 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.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks.
Taranaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Taranaki tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taranaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.
Taranaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Al Saadoun lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taranaki is looking for a takedown.
Taranaki trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taranaki into the cage.
Taranaki goes for a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Al Saadoun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taranaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taranaki is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
Taranaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Saadoun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taranaki is looking to counter punch.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Saadoun as he jumps to the side.
Al Saadoun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Taranaki moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Taranaki gets control of Al Saadoun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taranaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but Taranaki won't let him. #SUB#
Taranaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Saadoun preventing the sweep.
Al Saadoun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taranaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Taranaki postures up.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taranaki manages to pass to side control.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun is staying active underneath Taranaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranaki, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Xie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Al Saadoun has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Xie regains guard immediately.
Xie is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun stopping the sweep attempt from Xie.
Xie has a closed guard, preventing Al Saadoun from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Xie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Saadoun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xie trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Al Saadoun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xie is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Al Saadoun has closed the distance and engaged Xie in a clinch.
Xie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xie looking for a takedown.
Al Saadoun has Xie pressed against the cage, preventing Xie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Al Saadoun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xie looking to slow down the pace here.
Xie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Saadoun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xie tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Xie around his waist. Xie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Saadoun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun blocking some punches.
Xie tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xie tries to circle away but Al Saadoun has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Al Saadoun lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Saadoun controlling the pace. #T4#
Xie wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al Saadoun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Xie wants to get back to his feet.
Xie trying to control here.
Al Saadoun blocks the strikes from Xie.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun prevents Xie from standing back up. #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!
Xie lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Xie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Saadoun is looking to break free of the clinch but Xie has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulmalek Al Saadoun dominated that round.
That's time! Xie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xie is working for takedown but Al Saadoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xie wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to force a seperation but Xie has the dominant position.
Al Saadoun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Al Saadoun. No joy for Xie on that attempt.
Al Saadoun throws a combination that misses
and Xie counters with a left and a right that stings Al Saadoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie darts in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun gets double underhooks and turns Xie into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Al Saadoun as Xie shoots in.
Al Saadoun with the counter takedown but Xie avoids it easily.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Al Saadoun.
Xie quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Xie throws a head kick that half lands.
Xie with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch.
Xie is trying to break the clinch but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun misses with a knee strike.
Al Saadoun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Xie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xie can't get the takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Xie.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD2#
Al Saadoun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xie uses from the top position.
Al Saadoun wants to get back to his feet but Xie passes into half guard.
Al Saadoun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xie wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xie's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Xie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Saadoun defends it easily.#T3#
Xie being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Xie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Saadoun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Saadoun looking to pass the guard.
Al Saadoun is still trying to improve position.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Xie keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdulmalek Al Saadoun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Xie moves into the clinch.
Xie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Saadoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xie tries to break free but Al Saadoun pushes him back against the cage.
Xie tries to land knees in the clinch but Al Saadoun avoids the damage to the body.
Al Saadoun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xie tries to break free but Al Saadoun pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xie has him pressed against the cage.
Xie jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Xie around his waist. Xie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xie just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Xie has had enough of the clinch but Al Saadoun keeps him there for the moment.
Xie tries to circle away but Al Saadoun has him pinned against the cage.
Xie stops a takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulmalek Al Saadoun.#TD#
Xie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Xie trying to control the position.
Xie keeping full guard, as Al Saadoun tries to pass.
Xie 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.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but Xie won't let him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xie is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
Xie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xie trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Al Saadoun clinches up against the cage.
Xie working hard to break the clinch.
Al Saadoun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xie has him pressed against the cage.
Xie is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Al Saadoun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xie is defending well for now.#T3#
Al Saadoun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Saadoun has Xie pressed against the cage, preventing Xie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xie taking a breather.
Xie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xie can't break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun has Xie pressed against the cage, preventing Xie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Al Saadoun has clasped his hands together around Xie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Xie is looking for a sweep.
Al Saadoun has control of an arm but Xie manages to advance to Al Saadoun's back!
Al Saadoun just trying to survive but Xie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Xie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Xie looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chenglong Xie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Saadoun 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kubo wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kubo throws an elbow but it misses.
Kubo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kubo prevents the takedown attempt.
Kubo tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Kubo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al Saadoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kubo taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Kubo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kubo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
Al Saadoun is trying to drag Kubo to the mat but Kubo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD#
Kubo manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Al Saadoun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kubo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Saadoun has managed to get both his arms back between Kubo's legs - danger averted.
Kubo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Kubo working for a triangle but Al Saadoun defends it easily. #SUB#
Al Saadoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Kubo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Al Saadoun with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kubo looking for subs off his back but Al Saadoun has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kubo is trying to maintain the position but Al Saadoun is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Kubo wants to get back to his feet.
Al Saadoun seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubo trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kubo manages to get to full guard.
Kubo is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun prevents Kubo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubo is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kubo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Saadoun defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masaya Kubo 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#
Kubo tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Al Saadoun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kubo wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Saadoun postures up.
Kubo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kubo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kubo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Saadoun is aware though and is defending well.
Kubo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kubo is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kubo is keeping the position for now.
Kubo working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kubo is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
Kubo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kubo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kubo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubo is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Al Saadoun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kubo wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Al Saadoun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kubo uses from the top position.
Kubo preventing the sweep.
Al Saadoun is still trying to improve position.
Masaya Kubo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Saadoun wants to hit a switch here but Kubo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Saadoun there!
Al Saadoun manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Kubo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kubo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Saadoun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kubo.
Kubo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Kubo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdulmalek Al Saadoun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kubo drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Al Saadoun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kubo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kubo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Kubo jumps guard.
Al Saadoun works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Saadoun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kubo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kubo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Al Saadoun is looking for a sweep. Kubo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Kubo control the position.
Al Saadoun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kubo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Al Saadoun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Kubo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kubo is keen to just control but Al Saadoun is a slippery customer.
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Kubo is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kubo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Saadoun defends it well.
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Kubo is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Al Saadoun trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kubo forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.
Al Saadoun keeps control of Kubo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kubo tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masaya Kubo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kubo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kubo trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kubo into the cage.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A short right from Al Saadoun.
Kubo wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Al Saadoun avoiding damage as Kubo throws knees to the body.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Kubo is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun gets underhooks to prevent Kubo's takedown attempt.
Kubo is trying to maintain a safe position but Al Saadoun gets an underhook and turns Kubo into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masaya Kubo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kubo 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaya Kubo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Bartholemew forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Al Saadoun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bartholemew won't allow Al Saadoun to get back to his feet.
Bartholemew postures up in Al Saadoun's guard and throws a big left but Al Saadoun blocks it.
Bartholemew wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position.
Al Saadoun is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bartholemew postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard.
Bartholemew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bartholemew wants to get up but he can't break Al Saadoun's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in and bounces Bartholemew off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun looks winded!#T1#
Bartholemew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al Saadoun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bartholemew tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartholemew, who protects the arm well.
Bartholemew is trying to improve his position.#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.
Al Saadoun tries to get to his feet but Bartholemew is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Al Saadoun in his guard.
Al Saadoun controlling from the top position.
It looks like Al Saadoun might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Al Saadoun throws a strike but Bartholemew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bartholemew trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Saadoun trying to keep a closed guard but Bartholemew is proving a slippery customer.
Bartholemew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bartholemew postures up.
Bartholemew is looking to stand up but Al Saadoun won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Al Saadoun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bartholemew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Al Saadoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Al Saadoun eats them both and turns towards Bartholemew to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danga de danga de dang - Bartholemew scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Al Saadoun is rocked!
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Saadoun as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Bartholemew 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#
Bartholemew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Al Saadoun manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bartholemew on his heels. He'll look to pass Bartholemew's guard now, I'm sure.
Bartholemew keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
Bartholemew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Bartholemew controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al Saadoun working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Bartholemew is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bartholemew is really struggling to control Al Saadoun but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T1#
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bartholemew throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bartholemew regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Al Saadoun.
Bartholemew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Saadoun is controlling him.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartholemew is retaining full guard.
Bartholemew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Saadoun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Bartholemew is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Saadoun is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bartholemew dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Bartholemew tries to pass. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bartholemew escapes and throws Al Saadoun's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bartholemew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Saadoun keeps working. #T3#
Bartholemew avoids the strikes from the bottom by Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to half guard.
Bartholemew wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping him busy.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Bartholemew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Saadoun has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartholemew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Saadoun keeps working.
Al Saadoun is looking for a sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Al Saadoun shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Al Saadoun as Bartholemew shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Bartholemew dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartholemew tries a low kick but Al Saadoun avoids it.
Al Saadoun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but Bartholemew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Bartholemew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bartholemew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away. #CL#
Bartholemew clinches up against the cage.
Al Saadoun 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.#TD2#
Al Saadoun decides to pull guard.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Bartholemew tries to pass. #T1#
Al Saadoun striking from his own guard.
Al Saadoun looking for a sweep. Not yet Al Saadoun, not yet.
Al Saadoun trying to keep a closed guard but Bartholemew is proving a slippery customer.
Al Saadoun has control of Bartholemew's left arm, preventing Bartholemew from doing any damage.
Bartholemew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Saadoun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartholemew has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Al Saadoun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bartholemew wants to stall.
Bartholemew wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Al Saadoun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bartholemew is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bartholemew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al Saadoun backwards. #T3#
Bartholemew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Saadoun is pressed up against the cage. Bartholemew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Saadoun down to the mat. Al Saadoun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bartholemew drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Bartholemew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
Al Saadoun is pressed up against the cage. Bartholemew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Saadoun down to the mat. Al Saadoun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Al Saadoun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartholemew defends well and Al Saadoun ends up having to push Bartholemew into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Al Saadoun tries to keep at a distance but Bartholemew has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bartholemew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Bartholemew taking a breather.
Bartholemew is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Al Saadoun has Bartholemew pressed against the cage.
Bartholemew is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.
Al Saadoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Saadoun prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bartholemew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bartholemew, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bartholemew!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##CL#
Viwako forces Al Saadoun back against the cage and clinches.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Al Saadoun has Viwako pushed against the cage.
Viwako's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Viwako is working for takedown but Al Saadoun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Viwako softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Viwako wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Viwako is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Al Saadoun can't fight it off and eventually Viwako manages to take the fight to the floor. Al Saadoun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Viwako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Al Saadoun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viwako accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Al Saadoun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viwako working some strikes from top position.
Al Saadoun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Viwako stopping the sweep attempt from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun looking to control.
Viwako wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Al Saadoun looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Viwako.
Viwako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Saadoun feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwumo Viwako. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viwako avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Viwako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Al Saadoun tries to land knees in the clinch but Viwako avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viwako.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viwako's efforts to push away.
Viwako fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viwako tries to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling the position. #T3#
Viwako is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viwako is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Al Saadoun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viwako or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Saadoun, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Al Saadoun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Al Saadoun shoots in looking for a takedown. Viwako tries to sprawl out of it but Al Saadoun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viwako manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Viwako tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Al Saadoun defends well and Viwako ends up having to push Al Saadoun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Viwako scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viwako stalling away here and it's allowed Al Saadoun to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Viwako 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. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viwako postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viwako wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viwako is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chukwumo Viwako 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#
Viwako shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chukwumo Viwako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viwako shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Al Saadoun pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Saadoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viwako counters with a nice uppercut.
Viwako scores with a body shot.
Viwako tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Saadoun feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viwako.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwumo Viwako. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Viwako darts in and clinches Al Saadoun up against the cage.
Viwako drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.
Viwako jumps guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD2#
Al Saadoun gets control of Viwako's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Saadoun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Viwako in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viwako connects with a couple of short punches.
Viwako wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position.
Viwako wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Viwako from controlling successfully.
Viwako knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Saadoun on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Viwako trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Saadoun's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viwako defends well.
Viwako has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viwako trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Viwako has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Al Saadoun moves into the clinch.
Viwako is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Al Saadoun to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Viwako breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viwako fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viwako throws a sloppy head kick and Al Saadoun moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into Viwako's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Viwako keeps moving.
Al Saadoun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Viwako is controlling Al Saadoun's posture.
Al Saadoun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Al Saadoun is standing up over Viwako. Viwako looks to escape but Al Saadoun dives into side control.
Viwako trying his best to control but Al Saadoun has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulmalek Al Saadoun 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#
Nice sprawl there from Al Saadoun as Viwako shoots in.
Al Saadoun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Al Saadoun blocks a head kick by Viwako.
Al Saadoun slaps away a takedown attempt from Viwako, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Al Saadoun 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.
Viwako trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Viwako wants to control the position but Al Saadoun says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viwako is looking to improve his position.
Al Saadoun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Viwako misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Al Saadoun passes to full mount!
Viwako is looking to improve his position but Al Saadoun isn't that keen on the idea.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Viwako hang on?
Viwako is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Saadoun avoids the attempt from Viwako to control.#T2#
Al Saadoun controlling from the full mount.
Viwako is squirming around, avoiding Al Saadoun's attempts to control the action.
Al Saadoun is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Viwako is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Viwako tries to buck Al Saadoun off but he can't manage it.
Al Saadoun raining down hammerfists from mount.
Al Saadoun controlling the position easily from mount.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand but Viwako has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Viwako wants to control but Al Saadoun is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Viwako has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Viwako is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viwako blocking the ground and pound.
Al Saadoun tries to control but Viwako wriggling away.
Viwako manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viwako trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Al Saadoun 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
Al Saadoun dives in and grabs Sene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sene pushes down on Al Saadoun's head and hops out.#TD#
Sene shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sene showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Sene decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Sene closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Sene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Sene gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sene to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Sene is trying to trip Al Saadoun. He has hold of a leg but Al Saadoun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sene persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Sene tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sene lying in Al Saadoun's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Al Saadoun decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sene taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Mwekassa scores with a kick to the body.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Al Saadoun gets caught flat footed, as Mwekassa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mwekassa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Saadoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mwekassa from controlling successfully.
Mwekassa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mwekassa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mwekassa wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mwekassa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mwekassa throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Saadoun tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mwekassa shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mwekassa looking to score a takedown here. Al Saadoun is defending well but Mwekassa drives through and ends up in Al Saadoun's guard.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Mwekassa tries to pass.
Mwekassa throwing strikes from guard but Al Saadoun blocks nicely.
Mwekassa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Al Saadoun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mwekassa content to stall in guard here.
Mwekassa tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard.
Mwekassa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mwekassa 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mwekassa trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Mwekassa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Al Saadoun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mwekassa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mwekassa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Saadoun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mwekassa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mwekassa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mwekassa tries to score with some ground and pound. Al Saadoun controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4##SUB#
Mwekassa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Saadoun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mwekassa controls the position from side control.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Mwekassa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mwekassa tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshilomba Mwekassa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al Saadoun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mwekassa counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Mwekassa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mwekassa lands in his opponent's guard.
Mwekassa wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mwekassa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa is stalling in the full guard.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mwekassa throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Saadoun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mwekassa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mwekassa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Saadoun's head.#SUB#
Mwekassa drops back looking for a leg! Al Saadoun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Saadoun manages to kick Mwekassa off! Mwekassa jumps back into Al Saadoun's guard.
Tshilomba Mwekassa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mwekassa wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mwekassa throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Mwekassa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mwekassa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mwekassa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Saadoun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mwekassa is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mwekassa thows a huge punch but Al Saadoun dodges it nicely.
Al Saadoun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mwekassa is trying to work for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mwekassa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mwekassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Mwekassa throwing shots but Al Saadoun is blocking nicely.
Mwekassa is pressing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Saadoun is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Mwekassa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Mwekassa control the position.
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mwekassa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mwekassa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Saadoun keeps working. #SUB#
Mwekassa tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tshilomba Mwekassa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mwekassa. #CL#
Mwekassa closes the distance and clinches.
Mwekassa effectively controlling the action here.
Al Saadoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Saadoun stops a takedown attempt from Mwekassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mwekassa prevents it. #BC#
Mwekassa breaks from the clinch.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Al Saadoun tries to keep at a distance but Mwekassa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Mwekassa wants the takedown. Al Saadoun is fighting it off but Mwekassa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al Saadoun's guard against the cage.
Mwekassa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mwekassa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mwekassa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Mwekassa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mwekassa wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Mwekassa wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mwekassa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tshilomba Mwekassa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mwekassa takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Saadoun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mwekassa gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3##TD#
Mwekassa lands a takedown into guard.
Mwekassa content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mwekassa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mwekassa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Mwekassa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mwekassa trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position.
Mwekassa wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tshilomba Mwekassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Saadoun wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tshilomba Mwekassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mwekassa 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshilomba Mwekassa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
Al Saadoun misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Baya to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Al Saadoun's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Saadoun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Baya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baya circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Al Saadoun drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Baya follows Al Saadoun to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerede Baya!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Al Saadoun instigates a clinch.
Al Saadoun looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A short body shot lands from Varela as the two fighters clinch.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but Varela holds him up against the cage and eventually Al Saadoun drops back down to his feet.
Varela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Saadoun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Al Saadoun goes for a takedown attempt but Varela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdulmalek Al Saadoun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varela scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Al Saadoun tries to keep at a distance but Varela has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Varela jumps guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varela crunches a lovely knee into Al Saadoun's ribcage.
Varela lands a right hand. #T1#
Al Saadoun stops a takedown attempt from Varela .
Varela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Varela has Al Saadoun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Saadoun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Varela wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Varela lands with a right to the head.
Varela tries to break the clinch but Al Saadoun is controlling the position. #TD2#
Varela successfully pulls guard.
Al Saadoun won't allow Varela to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Varela has his foot on Al Saadoun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Saadoun works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Saadoun prevents Varela from getting back to his feet.
Varela trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Varela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Varela looking to control.
Varela wants to get back to his feet but Al Saadoun is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Varela 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.#T3#
Varela is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up. #SUB2#
Varela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
Al Saadoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Varela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Saadoun is looking to pass into half guard but Varela pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Varela is in guard.#REVB##T4#
Varela throwing strikes from guard but Al Saadoun blocks nicely.
Varela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Varela tries to pass.
Al Saadoun trying to keep a closed guard but Varela is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varela trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Varela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Varela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varela somewhat.#CL2#
Varela has closed the distance and engaged Al Saadoun in a clinch.
Varela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Varela is looking for a takedown.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela digs a right hand underneath Al Saadoun's ribcage. Al Saadoun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Varela drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Saadoun can't get the takedown.
Varela lands an uppercut.#T1#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown.
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Varela is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Varela wants to break the clinch but can't.
Varela is trying to break free.
Varela tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Saadoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
I was talking to Al Saadoun's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Varela lands a body punch.
Varela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
Varela trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varela into the cage.
Al Saadoun prevents Varela from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Varela smiles and moves away.
Varela lands an overhand right.
Varela moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Varela throws a head kick but Al Saadoun moves out of range. #CL2#
Varela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Varela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Varela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varela is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Al Saadoun is keeping busy.#T3#
Varela is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Saadoun has Varela pressed against the cage, preventing Varela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Varela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Saadoun smiles and moves away.
Varela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Saadoun seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Varela clinches.
Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Varela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Varela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Varela trying to control the position but instead, Al Saadoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Varela into the cage.
Al Saadoun is working for takedown but Varela is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela digs a right hand underneath Al Saadoun's ribcage. Al Saadoun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Varela tries to circle away but Al Saadoun has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Varela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Varela is looking to land body kicks.
Al Saadoun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Varela tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Varela clinches up with Al Saadoun and pushes him back against the cage.
Varela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Saadoun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Varela stands there with Al Saadoun around his waist. Al Saadoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Varela pulls Al Saadoun into guard.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varela controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself. #T1#
Varela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varela controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Varela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varela is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varela passes Al Saadoun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.
Varela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Saadoun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Varela seems to be looking for submissions.
Varela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Varela wants to stand but Al Saadoun has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Varela throwing shots but Al Saadoun is blocking nicely.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Varela control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Varela pushes Al Saadoun up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Varela successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Varela throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Al Saadoun wants to control from the top but Varela keeps moving.
Varela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Varela working for a triangle but Al Saadoun defends it easily.
Dexter Varela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Varela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varela 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Varela !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Al Saadoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Saadoun has time to react.#CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marquez after a bit of a struggle.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.#BC#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Marquez gets caught flat footed, as Al Saadoun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Marquez trying to control the position.
Marquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquez is retaining full guard.
Marquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marquez passes Al Saadoun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marquez stops Al Saadoun from getting back to his feet.
Al Saadoun is trying to control but can't.
Marquez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Al Saadoun tries to hold on but Marquez postures up.
Al Saadoun is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Marquez looking to control but Al Saadoun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marquez throwing strikes here but Al Saadoun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Al Saadoun is squirming around nicely.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Marquez is having none of it.
Al Saadoun can't escape the position.
Marquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Saadoun is looking to escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Al Saadoun is working to get back to half guard.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Marquez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Saadoun is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun.
Marquez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Al Saadoun.
An elbow from Al Saadoun crashes against the mat.
Al Saadoun is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Marquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Al Saadoun has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marquez sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Al Saadoun there.
Al Saadoun trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Al Saadoun stops Marquez from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Al Saadoun stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez thuds his right hand into Al Saadoun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marquez counters with a big head kick but Al Saadoun shrugs it off.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Saadoun defends it nicely.
Al Saadoun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Al Saadoun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquez looks to land a combination but Al Saadoun avoids it well.
Al Saadoun shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquez sprawls well. He's pushed Al Saadoun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marquez's guard.
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Marquez looking to control.
Al Saadoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Saadoun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Marquez trying to control the position.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Marquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marquez striking off his back but it's not causing Al Saadoun any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez with a poor takedown
and Al Saadoun counters with a series of strikes. Marquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Saadoun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Saadoun thinking.
Al Saadoun dives in for a single leg takedown but Marquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Marquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Saadoun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Marquez has a takedown stuffed.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Al Saadoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Saadoun moves out of range of the body kick from Marquez.
Al Saadoun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marquez.#CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Al Saadoun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Saadoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francisco Marquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marquez's guard.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up. #SUB2#
Marquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Saadoun is aware though and is defending well.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Marquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Saadoun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marquez's head.
Al Saadoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Al Saadoun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Saadoun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Francisco Marquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Saadoun, before circling back to the center of the mat.#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.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to take a breather but Marquez is having none of it.
Al Saadoun seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Marquez is trying to control but Al Saadoun manages to pass to mount!
Marquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Saadoun has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Saadoun looking to control but Marquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Al Saadoun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marquez tries to hold on but Al Saadoun postures up.
Marquez is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Al Saadoun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Saadoun has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Al Saadoun throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Al Saadoun controlling his opponent.
Al Saadoun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Saadoun throws a wild left hand from mount and Marquez manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Al Saadoun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Marquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marquez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Al Saadoun throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Saadoun misses with the combination.
And Boukhidous tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Saadoun pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Al Saadoun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Boukhidous isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Saadoun stacks Boukhidous on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Saadoun!
Al Saadoun taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun working away.#T1#
Boukhidous wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Boukhidous has his arm trapped.
Boukhidous being controlled for a moment.
Al Saadoun seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boukhidous for as long as he can get away with.
Boukhidous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Saadoun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boukhidous is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.
Boukhidous is looking to escape.
Al Saadoun is controlling the pace.
Al Saadoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Al Saadoun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al Saadoun is taking a breather. Boukhidous says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Boukhidous manages to get to full guard.
Al Saadoun scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Saadoun drops back looking for a leg! Boukhidous is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boukhidous manages to kick Al Saadoun off! Al Saadoun jumps back into Boukhidous's guard.
Al Saadoun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Boukhidous is retaining full guard.
Al Saadoun connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boukhidous trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Al Saadoun has gone for a leg lock! Boukhidous slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Saadoun's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulmalek Al Saadoun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Boukhidous drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Boukhidous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Boukhidous is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boukhidous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun working hard to break the clinch.
Boukhidous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Boukhidous around his waist. Boukhidous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Al Saadoun lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Boukhidous successfully pulls guard.
Al Saadoun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Al Saadoun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boukhidous or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Saadoun, which made it look bad. #CL#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and pushes Boukhidous back into the cage.
Boukhidous wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control. #BC#
Al Saadoun breaks from the clinch.
Al Saadoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boukhidous can do to turn this around?#CL#
Al Saadoun gets a clinch. #T2#
Al Saadoun is trying to push Boukhidous away but Boukhidous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Boukhidous stands there with Al Saadoun around his waist. Al Saadoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boukhidous is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Al Saadoun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Al Saadoun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boukhidous wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving. #T3#
Boukhidous has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Saadoun is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Al Saadoun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boukhidous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Saadoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boukhidous trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Saadoun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Al Saadoun pushes down on Boukhidous's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Saadoun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulmalek Al Saadoun dominated that second round.
That's time! Al Saadoun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boukhidous is trying to defend but Al Saadoun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boukhidous is pressing down on Al Saadoun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Saadoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boukhidous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boukhidous keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Boukhidous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boukhidous passes into half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Boukhidous is controlling well. #SUB2#
Boukhidous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Saadoun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boukhidous.
Boukhidous wants to free his trapped foot but Al Saadoun is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Boukhidous postures up.
Al Saadoun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Saadoun.
Boukhidous looking to pass the guard.
Boukhidous trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Al Saadoun working for a triangle but Boukhidous defends it easily. #SUB#
Al Saadoun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boukhidous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boukhidous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boukhidous won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Boukhidous from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Saadoun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boukhidous makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Al Saadoun really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boukhidous is keeping the position for now.
Al Saadoun won't allow Boukhidous to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boukhidous controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehdi Boukhidous.
Well Al Saadoun 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Al Saadoun gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Al Saadoun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sorsor uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sorsor trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun is pulling down on Sorsor's head to control his posture.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep here but Sorsor controlling him for the moment.
Sorsor trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun wants to hit a switch here but Sorsor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Saadoun there!
Sorsor tries to control but Al Saadoun wriggling away. #T1#
Sorsor throws a sloppy strike and Al Saadoun uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Al Saadoun has ended up in Sorsor's guard.
Sorsor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Al Saadoun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Saadoun works over Sorsor with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Al Saadoun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Saadoun wanted to stand there but Sorsor had control of the position.
Sorsor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Al Saadoun forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sorsor is trying to control but Al Saadoun manages to pass to mount!
Al Saadoun lands a couple of good shots and Sorsor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Al Saadoun controlling the position well here. Sorsor rolled but Al Saadoun kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Al Saadoun avoiding Sorsor 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Al Saadoun avoiding Sorsor 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Sorsor right now.
Al Saadoun trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sorsor doesn't escape.
Sorsor is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Al Saadoun is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sorsor taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Al Saadoun.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!

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