Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Houdoe drives through and clinches with Xie against the cage.
Houdoe jumps guard but Xie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xie tries to score a body lock takedown but Houdoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Xie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches up with Xie, looking for a takedown. Houdoe pushes Xie against the cage but Xie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xie tries for a takedown but Houdoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Houdoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xie defends it well.
Houdoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xie is fending him off so far but Houdoe persists. Nope, Xie circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Nice takedown defense from Houdoe. No joy for Xie on that attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Xie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xie sprawls well. Xie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houdoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Houdoe blocks a jab.#T1##CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Xie successfully pulls guard.
Houdoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Xie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Houdoe has passed into side control.
Houdoe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Houdoe working away.
Xie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Xie is working hard here to advance position.
Houdoe is looking to take a break and control but Xie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Houdoe crashes against the mat.
Houdoe trying to control the action but Xie is working from the bottom.
Xie is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Houdoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Xie down.
Xie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Houdoe.
Houdoe blocks the strikes from Xie.
Houdoe wants to control but Xie is keeping him busy.
Houdoe wants to stand but Xie has his arm trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Houdoe stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Houdoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC#
Xie breaks the clinch.
Xie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houdoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xie shoots for a double leg takedown but Houdoe sprawls well. He's pushed Xie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xie tries to clinch up.
Houdoe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houdoe.
Xie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houdoe counters with a three punch combo that has Xie backing up. Xie nods at Houdoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xie is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xie defends well and Houdoe ends up having to push Xie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Houdoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xie counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe 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#
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xie but Xie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Houdoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Xie, which made it look bad.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Houdoe shows good takedown defense.
Badr Houdoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houdoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xie.
Xie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xie lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houdoe but Houdoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Houdoe misses with a takedown attempt - Xie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Houdoe has closed the distance and engaged Xie in a clinch.
Xie is trying to pull guard but Houdoe has him pressed against the cage.
Xie is trying to stall.
Xie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Houdoe smiles and moves away.
Xie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houdoe pinned against the cage. Houdoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xie slaps away a takedown attempt from Houdoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Xie shoots in looking for a takedown. Houdoe tries to sprawl out of it but Xie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houdoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Houdoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xie wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Houdoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Houdoe.#T3#
Houdoe tries to score with some ground and pound. Xie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Xie's face as Houdoe controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xie tries to buck Houdoe off but Houdoe is having none of it.
Houdoe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Houdoe is looking to take a break and control but Xie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Houdoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Houdoe content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Houdoe wants to stand but Xie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xie wants to control but Houdoe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Xie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Houdoe tries to pull guard but Xie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xie trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe is trying to break free.
Houdoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Xie avoids the damage to the body.
Xie prevents a body shot from Houdoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Badr Houdoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Xie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Houdoe is looking to land body kicks.
Xie goes for a double leg but Houdoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houdoe continues to drive forward.
Xie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Houdoe throws a head kick that misses
and Xie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Houdoe sprawls and moves away.
Houdoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Xie tries to sprawl out of it but Houdoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houdoe slips a jab and a cross from Xie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe ducks under a wild hook from Xie.
Houdoe shoots in for a double leg but Xie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Nice sprawl there from Houdoe as Xie shoots in.
Houdoe wants to counter with a clinch but Xie pushes him away.#CL#
Houdoe gets tackled into the cage by Xie. Xie maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Xie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie darts in looking for a takedown but Houdoe gets double underhooks and turns Xie into the cage.
Chenglong Xie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houdoe.
Xie tries to counter by clinching up but Houdoe breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Houdoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xie, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xie goes for a double leg but Houdoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houdoe continues to drive forward.
Xie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xie misses with a combination #CL2#
and Houdoe counters by moving into the clinch.
Houdoe jumps guard but Xie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Houdoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xie shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Houdoe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Houdoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Houdoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houdoe wants to sweep here but Xie controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Houdoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Houdoe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xie tries to roll over but Houdoe keeps him under control.
Houdoe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Houdoe landing punches.
Houdoe looking to finish with strikes here!
Houdoe looking to finish with strikes here!
Houdoe wants to control the pace but Xie is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xie has given up his back. Will we see Houdoe going for some submissions?

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Houdoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Houdoe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!

Badr Houdoe wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018

#R1#
Xie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lanetaylor moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lanetaylor.
Lanetaylor keeps control of Xie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lanetaylor just leaning against Xie, taking a breather. #BC2#
Lanetaylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lanetaylor unleashes a big counter combination but Xie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xie moves in looking to clinch but Lanetaylor pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt - Lanetaylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lanetaylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lanetaylor closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Lanetaylor wants a takedown.
Lanetaylor blocks an uppercut.
Lanetaylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xie.
Lanetaylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Lanetaylor has picked Xie up - he's going for a ride! Lanetaylor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lanetaylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xie's head.
Lanetaylor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lanetaylor wants to control the pace but Xie is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Lanetaylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Xie is now in Lanetaylor's guard. A big mistake from Lanetaylor there, giving up the dominant position!
Lanetaylor looking to control.
Xie throwing strikes from guard but Lanetaylor blocks nicely.
Xie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lanetaylor is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanetaylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lanetaylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Xie trying to control but Lanetaylor is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lanetaylor trying to keep a closed guard but Xie is proving a slippery customer.
Xie wants to control from the top but Lanetaylor keeps moving.
Lanetaylor wants to sweep here but Xie controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanetaylor looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lanetaylor keeping moving, preventing Xie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lanetaylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xie as he jumps to the side.
Xie closes the distance and clinches up with Lanetaylor, looking for a takedown. Xie pushes Lanetaylor against the cage but Lanetaylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Lanetaylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xie jumps guard but Lanetaylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xie stops a takedown attempt from Lanetaylor.
Xie is looking for a takedown.
Lanetaylor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Xie up against the cage.
Lanetaylor working Xie over with knees to the body.
Lanetaylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lanetaylor 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Lanetaylor dominated that round.
That's time! Xie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xie tries to clinch there but Lanetaylor circles away.
Xie looks to land a body kick but Lanetaylor moved away.#TD2#
Lanetaylor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lanetaylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Xie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lanetaylor preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanetaylor pushes down on Xie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lanetaylor throwing shots but Xie is blocking nicely. #T1#
Xie trying to control but Lanetaylor postures up.
Xie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lanetaylor lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Lanetaylor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Xie wants to clinch up but Lanetaylor keeps it at a distance.
Lanetaylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chenglong Xie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xie with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lanetaylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Lanetaylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xie throws a series of punches but Lanetaylor moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Lanetaylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Xie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lanetaylor circles away.
Xie shoots for a double leg takedown but Lanetaylor sprawls well. He's pushed Xie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Xie gets tackled into the cage by Lanetaylor. Lanetaylor maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lanetaylor pulls guard.
Lanetaylor keeping moving, preventing Xie from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lanetaylor is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lanetaylor wants to stand but Xie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lanetaylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lanetaylor looking to pass the guard. #T3##SU2#
Lanetaylor gets to his feet. Xie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lanetaylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xie tries to counter by clinching up but Lanetaylor breaks away and moves out of range.
Lanetaylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Xie.
Xie throws a head kick but Lanetaylor moves out of range. #CL2#
Lanetaylor moves into range and clinches up with Xie.
Lanetaylor stalling against the cage. #T4#
Xie fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Lanetaylor successfully pulls guard.
Lanetaylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xie is looking to take a break and control but Lanetaylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xie takes a little break here. Lanetaylor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Lanetaylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xie dives in for a single leg takedown but Lanetaylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lanetaylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lanetaylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Xie gets caught flat footed, as Lanetaylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lanetaylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Lanetaylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanetaylor lands a couple of digs.
Xie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Lanetaylor throwing strikes from guard but Xie blocks nicely.
Lanetaylor connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lanetaylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Xie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Xie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Xie trying to control but Lanetaylor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lanetaylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Lanetaylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lanetaylor's guard.
Lanetaylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Lanetaylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xie. #T3#
Lanetaylor 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.
Lanetaylor has control of Xie's left arm, preventing Xie from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lanetaylor defending well as Xie loads up on a big left hand.
Lanetaylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Xie tries to clinch up but Lanetaylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Xie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lanetaylor sprawls well. Lanetaylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Xie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lanetaylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xie as he jumps to the side.
Xie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lanetaylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xie but Xie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xie is looking to counter the offense by Lanetaylor and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lanetaylor.
Xie wants to clinch but Lanetaylor slips to the side#TD2#
and Lanetaylor counters with a shoot takedown. Xie fights it but they end up in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lanetaylor wants to control from the top but Xie keeps moving.
Chenglong Xie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Lanetaylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Xie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lanetaylor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Xie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Lanetaylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lanetaylor 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Lanetaylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramos.
Ramos looks winded!#CL#
Xie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xie can't get the takedown. #BC#
Xie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xie dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Xie's head and hops out.
Xie throws a head kick that Ramos semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Custavo Ramos has been cut.
Xie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. 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.
No joy there for Xie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xie or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramos, which made it look bad. #CL#
Xie gets a clinch. #T1#
Xie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xie digs a right hand underneath Ramos's ribcage. Ramos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Xie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xie counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Xie moves into the clinch.
Xie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Xie jumps guard. #SUB#
Xie looking for a triangle here. Ramos is fighting it but it looks tight! Xie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ramos is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chenglong Xie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Xie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramos tries to avoid it but Xie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramos to the ground. Ramos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Ramos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramos is breathing heavily.
Xie shoots in but Ramos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xie dodges an elbow strike from Ramos.
Xie tries to circle away but Ramos has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Xie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ramos tries to keep at a distance but Xie has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Xie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xie stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Xie moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Xie manages to break the clinch.
Ramos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramos wants it to stay on the feet.
Custavo Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chenglong Xie.
Xie fails with a takedown attempt.
Xie is looking to slow Ramos down with leg kicks.
Ramos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xie can pounce on him.
Xie shoots in for a double leg but Ramos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xie.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xie.#T2#
Xie shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Xie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xie lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL2#
Xie rushes Ramos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Xie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ramos uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xie has his hands on Ramos's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ramos is sitting in close to Xie's body. Xie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ramos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ramos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Xie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chenglong Xie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Embree keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Embree looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Embree fails with a takedown attempt.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embree shoots in but Xie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Xie with that takedown attempt.
Embree is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Embree fails with a takedown attempt.
Xie is looking to counter the offense by Embree and move into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Embree rushes Xie and presses him up against the cage.
Xie just leaning against Embree, taking a breather.
Embree jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xie walks away with a smile on his face. Embree gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Embree misses with a combination
and Xie counters with a left and a right that stings Embree.
Embree closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xie counters with a left and a right that stings Embree.
Embree is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Xie clinches up against the cage.
Xie prevents the takedown attempt.
Embree is trying to break the clinch but Xie is controlling him.#T2#
Embree is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xie pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Xie manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Xie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Embree doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Embree manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Xie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Embree doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Embree manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xie keeping moving, preventing Embree from controlling successfully.
Xie is pulling down on Embree's head. It's preventing any offense from Embree, at least for the moment.#T3#
Embree throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xie striking off his back but it's not causing Embree any problems.
Embree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Embree tries to free his leg and advance position but Xie is retaining full guard.
Embree connects with a couple of short punches.
Xie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Embree wants to get up but he can't break Xie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Embree shoots in for a takedown but Xie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xie throws a looping overhand right but Embree ducks down to avoid it.
Xie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Embree closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xie circles away.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Embree counters with a body kick.#TD2#
Xie tries to sprawl but Embree drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xie is looking for a sweep. Embree is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Embree prevents Xie from standing back up.
Embree thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chenglong Xie 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#
Embree tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xie defends well and Embree ends up having to push Xie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Embree blocks a head kick by Xie.
Embree tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Xie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Embree fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xie avoids a kick to the body.
Chenglong Xie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Embree moves into the clinch.
Embree is trying to maintain a safe position but Xie gets an underhook and turns Embree into the cage.#TD2#
Embree manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xie scoring with some ground and pound.
Embree has a closed guard, preventing Xie from standing up.
Embree wants to control the position but Xie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Embree is refusing to be controlled, as Xie sits in half guard.
Xie is thwarting Embree's attempts to control the position.
Xie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Embree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Embree is looking to control Xie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Embree avoid being mounted?
Embree has his hands clasped together around Xie's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Embree throws a right hand that Xie ducks under and follows up with a left that Xie also avoids with ease.#CL#
Xie clinches with his opponent.
Xie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Embree can do to turn this around?
Xie prevents the takedown attempt.
Xie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Embree smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Embree closes the distance and clinches.
Embree is trying to drag Xie to the mat but Xie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Embree.
Embree tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xie just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Embree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Embree is defended easily by Xie.
Xie shoots in but no luck this time.
Embree tries to counter with a clinch but Xie shakes him off and moves away.
Embree shoots in for a double leg but Xie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Embree throws a leg kick #CL#
and Xie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Embree has Xie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Embree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Embree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Embree gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Embree is breathing heavily.#CL#
Xie has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Embree breaks the clinch. #T4#
Xie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Embree counters with a three punch combo that has Xie backing up. Xie nods at Embree to acknowledge the strikes.
Xie leaves Embree with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xie closes the distance and clinches up with Embree, looking for a takedown. Xie pushes Embree against the cage but Embree circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Embree misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xie slips a jab and a cross from Embree.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embree tries to clinch
and Xie counters with a good, hard body kick but Embree shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chenglong Xie will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Embree gets tackled into the cage by Xie. Xie maintains the clinch.
Xie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Embree gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Embree after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Xie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xie shoots in for a double leg but Embree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embree dives in and grabs Xie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xie pushes down on Embree's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Embree moves into the clinch.
Embree tries to pull guard but Xie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Embree is trying to pull guard but Xie has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Xie breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Xie slaps away a takedown attempt from Embree, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Embree moves into range and clinches up with Xie.
Xie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chenglong Xie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xie tries to pull guard but Embree holds him up against the cage and eventually Xie drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Xie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Embree fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xie avoids it really well and circles away.
Xie attempts a counter takedown but Embree avoids it well and moves away.
Chenglong Xie is winning the standup battle so far.
Xie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Xie scores with a hook to the body. Embree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xie leaves Embree with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Embree fails with a takedown attempt.
Embree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Embree tries a low kick but Xie avoids it.
Xie wants to clinch but Embree slips to the side#TD2#
and Embree counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Embree.
Embree with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Xie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Embree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Xie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Embree is controlling him.
Embree looking to sit in guard and control but Xie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Xie advances to half guard. #SUB#
Xie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Embree doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xie.
Xie is trying to control the action in half guard but Embree is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chenglong Xie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Embree is looking for a sweep. Xie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xie wants to pass to mount but Embree is defending the position.
Embree is looking to get back to full guard here but Xie has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xie tries to stand but Embree is controlling his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chenglong Xie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xie tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xie to the ground. Xie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xie attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Xie fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Xie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Xie with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards pushes Xie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xie tries to stall but Edwards uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xie is breathing heavily.
Edwards has Xie pressed against the cage, preventing Xie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xie managing to block the knees to the body from Edwards. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xie misses with a few strikes there.
Xie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Xie shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards wants to break free but Xie has control.
Xie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards looking for a takedown.
Edwards just leaning against Xie, taking a breather.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xie to keep the fight standing.
Xie can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edwards wants to break free but Xie has control.
Xie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards. #T2##TD2#
Edwards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Xie is trying to keep an underhook but Edwards manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Xie tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Edwards is working for a kimura here but Xie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Edwards's guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Xie is controlling him.
Xie trying to move into half guard but instead Edwards has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards wants to pass the guard but Xie is keeping the position.#T3#
Edwards won't allow Xie to sweep him here.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Xie being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards passes Xie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xie tries to get to full guard but Edwards has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards. #SUB2#
Edwards is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards 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#
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards throws a low kick but Xie moves out of range easily.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xie. #CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Xie in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie has Edwards pressed against the cage, preventing Edwards from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Xie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Xie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xie lands a body shot. #TD#
Xie pulls guard effortlessly.
Xie wants to improve his position but instead Edwards has moved into half guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xie punching from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edwards thows a huge punch but Xie dodges it nicely.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #T2#
Edwards prevents Xie from standing back up.
Edwards is taking a breather. Xie 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xie moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards shoots in but Xie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xie stuffs the takedown.#T3#
Xie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edwards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Xie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edwards pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edwards misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xie can't break the clinch.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xie walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards dives in for a single leg takedown but Xie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Xie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Xie tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xie wants to clinch.#CL2#
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Xie won't allow it.
Edwards jumps guard but Xie stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards. #CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Xie back into the cage.
Edwards jumps guard but Xie stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xie can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Edwards drags the fight down to the ground.
Michael Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards pulls Xie in close to prevent any damage.
Xie won't allow Edwards to sweep him here. #T1#
Xie trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Xie is having none of it.
Edwards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards controls Xie momentarily but Xie frees himself.
Xie wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edwards.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Edwards.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Xie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xie thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xie tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Xie looking for a takedown.
Xie is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks. #TD2#
Xie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Edwards is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Xie to the mat. Xie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.#T3#
Xie working a defensive guard here.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards postures up.
Edwards postures up in Xie's guard and throws a big left but Xie blocks it.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xie can't keep his opponent in guard - Edwards advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chenglong Xie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Edwards has Xie up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Jedrzejczyk.
A head kick misses from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk stuffs the takedown.
Jedrzejczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xie manages to circle out of the way.
Xie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jedrzejczyk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jedrzejczyk's waist but Jedrzejczyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xie off to one side.
Xie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk dives in and grabs Xie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xie pushes down on Jedrzejczyk's head and hops out.
Xie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chenglong Xie.
Xie closes the distance and clinches up with Jedrzejczyk, looking for a takedown. Xie pushes Jedrzejczyk against the cage but Jedrzejczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Jedrzejczyk darts in and clinches Xie up against the cage.
Xie tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk holds him up against the cage and eventually Xie drops back down to his feet. #T1##BC#
Jedrzejczyk breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jedrzejczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jedrzejczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Jedrzejczyk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xie smiles and moves away.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a kick to the temple. Xie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jedrzejczyk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Jedrzejczyk avoids the head kick by Xie.
Jedrzejczyk feinted with a counter takedown.
Xie has a takedown stuffed.
Jedrzejczyk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xie swivels and escapes.#CL#
Jedrzejczyk moves into the clinch successfully.
Xie has had enough of the clinch but Jedrzejczyk keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Jedrzejczyk manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Xie gets tackled into the cage by Jedrzejczyk. Jedrzejczyk maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xie is trying to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch. #T3#
Xie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xie darts in looking for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk gets double underhooks and turns Xie into the cage.
Jedrzejczyk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jedrzejczyk pinned against the cage. Jedrzejczyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to counter punch.
Xie looks winded!
Jedrzejczyk shoots for a takedown but Xie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xie takes a swing at Jedrzejczyk's ribcage but misses.
Xie wants to clinch up but Jedrzejczyk keeps it at a distance.
Jedrzejczyk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xie's waist but Xie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jedrzejczyk off to one side. #CL#
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Jedrzejczyk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jedrzejczyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jedrzejczyk avoiding damage.
Xie tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xie is looking for a takedown.
Jedrzejczyk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jedrzejczyk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jedrzejczyk for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Jedrzejczyk dominated that round.
That's time! Jedrzejczyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Xie shoots in but no luck this time.
Xie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jedrzejczyk tries to avoid it but Xie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jedrzejczyk to the ground. Jedrzejczyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xie shoots for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chenglong Xie.
Xie dives in and grabs Jedrzejczyk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jedrzejczyk pushes down on Xie's head and hops out.
Xie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk tries to score a body lock takedown but Xie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jedrzejczyk stalls.
Xie jumps guard but Jedrzejczyk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Xie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk slowing the pace effectively.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xie misses with a knee strike.
Jedrzejczyk has Xie pressed against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Jedrzejczyk breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Jedrzejczyk closes the distance and clinches.
Jedrzejczyk prevents a body shot from Xie.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xie tries to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xie is trying to drag Jedrzejczyk to the mat but Jedrzejczyk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Xie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jedrzejczyk moves into range and clinches up with Xie.
Xie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xie can do to turn this around?
Xie wants to break free but Jedrzejczyk has control. #T3#
Jedrzejczyk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xie is trying to pull guard but Jedrzejczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Xie being controlled against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xie walks away with a smile on his face. Jedrzejczyk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jedrzejczyk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xie defends it nicely.
Jedrzejczyk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jedrzejczyk wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jedrzejczyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Xie, which made it look bad.
Xie tries to clinch but Jedrzejczyk is having none of it. #CL#
Jedrzejczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xie tries to circle away but Jedrzejczyk has him pinned against the cage.
Xie tries to break the clinch but Jedrzejczyk is controlling the position.
Jedrzejczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xie's elbow.
Jedrzejczyk lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Xie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Jedrzejczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jedrzejczyk throws a leg kick but Xie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Xie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jedrzejczyk but Jedrzejczyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pawel Jedrzejczyk dominated that second round.
That's time! Jedrzejczyk'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#
Jedrzejczyk moves in looking to clinch but Xie pushes him off.
Jedrzejczyk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xie back to the cage. Jedrzejczyk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Jedrzejczyk clinches up with Xie and pushes him back against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk has Xie pressed against the cage, preventing Xie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Jedrzejczyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jedrzejczyk looking to throw knees to the head but Xie is blocking nicely. #BC#
Jedrzejczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedrzejczyk dodges the punch combination from Xie.
Jedrzejczyk throws a big counter combination but Xie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Jedrzejczyk with that takedown attempt.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Xie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jedrzejczyk pinned against the cage. Jedrzejczyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xie tries to clinch up.
Jedrzejczyk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xie manages to circle out of the way.
Pawel Jedrzejczyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jedrzejczyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jedrzejczyk somewhat.
Xie throws out a counter right but Jedrzejczyk avoids it with no problem.
Xie looks to land a combination. Jedrzejczyk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a high kick.
Jedrzejczyk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Jedrzejczyk shoots in looking for a takedown but Xie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jedrzejczyk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Jedrzejczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Xie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jedrzejczyk circles away quickly and effectively.
Xie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xie fails with a takedown attempt.
Xie fails with a takedown attempt.
Xie stuffs the takedown attempt from Jedrzejczyk. Jedrzejczyk gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Jedrzejczyk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jedrzejczyk. No joy for Xie on that attempt.
Xie shoots and misses #CL#
and Jedrzejczyk counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk shoots and misses
and Xie counters with a nice leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Jedrzejczyk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xie throws a head kick that misses.
Xie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jedrzejczyk swivels and escapes.#T4#
Jedrzejczyk lands a head shot.
Jedrzejczyk dives in and grabs Xie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xie pushes down on Jedrzejczyk's head and hops out.
Xie shoots in looking for a takedown. Jedrzejczyk tries to sprawl out of it but Xie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jedrzejczyk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jedrzejczyk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jedrzejczyk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Jedrzejczyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jedrzejczyk, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Jedrzejczyk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Xie shoots for a double leg takedown but Webb sprawls well. He's pushed Xie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Webb looking to score a takedown here. Xie is defending well but Webb drives through and ends up in Xie's guard.
Webb trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xie's guard.
Xie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webb's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb is looking to stand up but Xie won't let him.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xie on the ground.
Xie is trying to keep Webb in close. #SUB2#
Xie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Webb postures up. #SUB2#
Xie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Webb looking to improve position, pressing down on Xie's thigh with his hand. Xie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Webb paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Webb's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Xie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chenglong Xie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Petrovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovski somewhat.
Xie scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Petrovski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Xie trying to keep a closed guard but Petrovski is proving a slippery customer.
Petrovski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski wants to stand but Xie has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Petrovski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovski is one step ahead there.
Xie is trying to keep Petrovski in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Petrovski throws an elbow that misses. Xie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petrovski's guard. Nice move by Xie!#REVR#
Xie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Xie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrovski tries to strike from the bottom.
Petrovski working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Petrovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xie is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrovski misses with a wild body shot.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Petrovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xie dives in and grabs Petrovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrovski pushes down on Xie's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie tries to clinch up but Petrovski circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Petrovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xie is trying to defend but Petrovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrovski trying to control the pace. #T4#
Xie gets full guard.
Petrovski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petrovski wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Xie's closed guard. He's half up but Xie has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Xie pivots and extends the arm, Petrovski falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Xie! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chenglong Xie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Xie shoots and misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Xie tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xie but Xie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xie tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xie to the ground. Xie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Xie throws a one two combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Anderson Santos's cut even more.
Xie connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Xie falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos tries to pull guard but Xie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch.
Xie moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Xie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid body kick from Santos.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Xie tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos looks winded!#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xie.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xie backwards.
Xie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Xie.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Xie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Xie counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Xie misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos leaves Xie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xie lands a high kick!
Xie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xie scrambles back to his feet.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Xie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Xie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
Santos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Xie tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Xie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xie blocks it well.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xie fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos shoots in but Xie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Santos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Xie moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Xie as Santos shoots in.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Xie counters with a two punch combo.
Xie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Xie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie wants to clinch.
Xie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chenglong Xie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Xie clinches with his opponent.
Santos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Santos is keeping busy.
Xie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Xie prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Xie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xie is looking to control Santos's arms but Santos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xie has his back to the cage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xie.
Xie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos has Xie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Xie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Santos wants to land a leg kick but Xie is out of range.
Xie is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xie cracks Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Xie on that attempt.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Xie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Xie scores with a nice right hand.
Xie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Xie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Xie.
Xie throws a nice head kick!
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xie circles away.
Xie cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xie wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Xie is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
No luck for Xie with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Xie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos tries to pull guard but Xie holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Xie misses with a body punch.
Xie tries to pull guard but Santos won't allow it.
Santos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos prevents Xie from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chenglong Xie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Santos's cut.
That's time! Xie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Xie. Xie gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Xie ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xie dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Xie's head and hops out.
Xie darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Xie into the cage.
Santos throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xie to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Santos breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Xie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xie tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xie throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Xie or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos, which made it look bad.
Santos fails with the takedown.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Xie moves out of range easily.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Xie, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Xie against the cage but Xie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xie misses with the combination. #T2#
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Xie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Xie and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Santos pushes Xie up against the cage in a clinch.
Xie wants to take the fight to the mat but Santos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Santos 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.
Santos controls Xie momentarily but Xie frees himself. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xie defends well.#T3#
Santos wants to control but Xie passes easily into half guard.
Xie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xie trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos wants to control but Xie is keeping busy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos is staying active underneath Xie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Xie is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Xie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Xie eventually gives up the hold.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Xie has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Santos.
I think Santos 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Santos!

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##CL2#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Xie wants a takedown but no success here.
Xie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xie after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Xie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Xie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvarez's calf.
Xie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xie wants a takedown.
Xie tries to pull guard but Alvarez 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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Xie has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xie fails to pull guard.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez presses Xie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Alvarez pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xie stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez is still trying to improve position.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Alvarez advances position into side control!#T2#
Xie is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Xie tries to control but Alvarez manages to take his back.
Alvarez wants to control but Xie is keeping busy.
Alvarez missing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Xie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alvarez controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here. #T3#
Xie tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Xie trying to get back to his feet but Alvarez is in full control for now.
Alvarez controlling well, preventing Xie from escaping the position.
Xie is trying to get back to his feet but Alvarez has full control of the position and if anything, Xie has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Xie defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Xie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xie wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xie throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bbequenbawer Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Xie throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely.
Xie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Xie tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Xie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to control the position. #T1#
Xie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Alvarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xie has picked Alvarez up and slammed him! Alvarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Xie manages to pass to side control!
Xie trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Xie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alvarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Xie passes to side control.
Xie wants to stand but Alvarez has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Xie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Alvarez pushes Xie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Xie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Xie taking a breather here.
Xie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xie controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xie but Xie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Xie is having none of it.
Xie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xie stuffs the takedown.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bbequenbawer Alvarez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xie throws a shot to the body.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Xie looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chenglong Xie 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#
Xie avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xie.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xie swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez scores with a takedown into Xie's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Xie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Alvarez tries to stand but Xie is controlling from the bottom.
Xie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Xie has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Xie to work.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xie walks away with a smile on his face. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xie fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches. #T3##TD#
Xie successfully pulls guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Xie is working from the bottom.
Alvarez tries to stand but Xie is controlling from the bottom.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Xie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!#SUB#
Alvarez showing good submission defense here.
Alvarez is really stuck here. #T4#
Xie wants to control but Alvarez manages to buck him off and is now in Xie's guard! Nice work there by Alvarez!
Xie trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Xie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Xie won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bbequenbawer Alvarez.
I think Alvarez 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bbequenbawer Alvarez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
Xie closes the distance and clinches up with Kasperski, looking for a takedown. Xie pushes Kasperski against the cage but Kasperski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kasperski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xie defends it nicely.
Kasperski throws a sloppy head kick and Xie moves out of range easily. #TD#
Kasperski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Xie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xie wants to control but Kasperski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasperski is taking a breather. Xie 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.
Xie trying to control here. #T1#
Xie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kasperski.
Kasperski 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.
Kasperski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Xie wants to sweep but no luck.
Kasperski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #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.#CL#
Kasperski moves into the clinch successfully.
Kasperski tries to pull guard but Xie won't allow it.
Kasperski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawid Kasperski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kasperski avoids the elbow strike from Xie, against the cage.
Kasperski stalling in the clinch.
Xie is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Kasperski breaks from the clinch.
Kasperski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Kasperski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Xie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasperski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Kasperski clinches.
The referee calls for Kasperski to work.
Kasperski stalling the fight.
Xie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasperski walks away with a smile on his face. Xie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xie shoots in for a double leg but Kasperski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Xie with that takedown attempt. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Kasperski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kasperski trying to keep a closed guard but Xie is proving a slippery customer.
Xie stopping the sweep attempt from Kasperski.
Xie passes Kasperski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kasperski missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Kasperski 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##CL#
Kasperski rushes Xie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kasperski is defending well.
Kasperski can't get the takedown.
Kasperski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xie jumps guard but Kasperski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kasperski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Kasperski.
Kasperski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xie can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasperski was well out of range. Poor timing from Xie.
Kasperski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xie sprawls and moves away.
Xie dives in for a single leg takedown but Kasperski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kasperski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawid Kasperski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chenglong Xie.#T1#
Kasperski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xie swivels and escapes.
Kasperski lands with an uppercut that bounces Xie off the cage and back into range.
Xie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasperski misses with a head kick. #CL#
Kasperski clinches up against the cage.
Kasperski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Xie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Kasperski.
Kasperski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kasperski fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2##BC#
Kasperski manages to break the clinch.
Xie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xie misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasperski counters with a left and a right that stings Xie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasperski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xie.
Xie dives in for a single leg takedown but Kasperski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Xie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasperski but Kasperski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasperski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xie wants to clinch up but Kasperski keeps it at a distance.
Kasperski swats away the attempt to clinch by Xie.
Kasperski shoots in looking for a takedown. Xie tries to sprawl out of it but Kasperski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xie dives in and grabs Kasperski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasperski pushes down on Xie's head and hops out.
Kasperski appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kasperski has closed the distance and engaged Xie in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasperski.#BC#
Kasperski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasperski's waist but Kasperski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xie off to one side.
Xie tries a head kick but it misses.
Xie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kasperski sprawls well. Kasperski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xie gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL#
Kasperski has managed to clinch. #TD#
Kasperski jumps guard.
Xie postures up. #SUB#
Kasperski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xie trying to control but Kasperski is working from the bottom.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Kasperski dominated that second round.
That's time! Kasperski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kasperski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xie is fending him off so far but Kasperski persists. Nope, Xie circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasperski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xie throws a combination. Kasperski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Kasperski has managed to clinch.
Xie looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Xie gets control of Kasperski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasperski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasperski postures up in Xie's guard and throws a big left but Xie blocks it. #SUB2#
Xie working for a triangle but Kasperski defends it easily.
Xie looking for a sweep. Not yet Xie, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Kasperski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kasperski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xie is keeping the position for now.
Kasperski controlling from the top position.
Further stalling from Kasperski.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasperski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasperski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Xie gets a clinch.
Xie fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Kasperski drags the fight down to the ground.
Dawid Kasperski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasperski looking to control.
Xie forces his way into half guard.
Kasperski trying to control but Xie postures up. #T3#
Xie moves into full mount! Kasperski won't be happy about that!
Kasperski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xie avoids the attempt from Kasperski to control.
Xie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kasperski is looking to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xie throws some wild stikes that Kasperski manages to avoid easily.
Xie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kasperski is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasperski is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chenglong Xie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kasperski 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Kasperski!

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