Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Dong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beton defends it nicely.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick
and Beton counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Beton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dong won't be happy with that.
Dong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee asks Beton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Beton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dong!
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Beton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Dong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #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.
Let's hope that Beton 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.
Dong just trying to survive but Beton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Beton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Beton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong wants to get back to his feet.
Beton is riding his opponent, not letting Dong buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Beton.
Dong is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Beton has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Dong is defending well but eventually Beton manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Dong has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jos Beton!
Jos Beton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SAFO 43 Kong vs Chunks
Date: Mar 05, 2020

#R1#
Dong tries to clinch up.
Ginney looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ginney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dong somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. 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.
Ginney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Ginney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginney misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Ginney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong tries to clinch but Ginney is having none of it.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ginney defends it nicely.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginney misses with a hook.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Ginney throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney misses with a body shot.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Ginney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ginney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Ginney misses with the body kick
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginney dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Ginney tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginney misses with an uppercut.
Ginney has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dong shoots in but Ginney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Ginney.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Ginney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ginney.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ginney.
Ginney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Ginney misses. #T3#
Dong fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginney.#TD#
Dong feints and as Ginney raises his hands in defense, Dong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ginney is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong is fighting to break Ginney's control of his arms but Ginney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Ginney is keeping the position.
Ginney is controlling Dong's posture.
Dong looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dong stays in close to Ginney's body and controls the position.
Dong throws a strike but Ginney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ginney is now in half guard.
Ginney wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Ginney is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ginney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong is trying to ground and pound but Ginney uses the momentary lack of control by Dong to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginney as he jumps to the side.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ginney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ginney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. 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.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ginney throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ginney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong moves out of range as Ginney strikes.#T1#
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ginney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ginney keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ginney.
Ginney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Ginney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dong.
Ginney throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Ginney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dong throws a right hand that Ginney ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginney also avoids with ease.
Ginney thinks about the counter body kick.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Nice body punch from Dong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ginney misses with a straight right.
Ginney dodges the punch combination from Dong. #T2#
Ginney misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a left and a right that stings Ginney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney. #CL#
Ginney tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ginney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Ginney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Ginney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginney misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Franklin Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong looks for a takedown but Ginney sprawls well.#T3#
Ginney misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong throws a series of punches but Ginney avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Ginney lands.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Ginney counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong wants to clinch up but Ginney keeps it at a distance.
Ginney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginney cracks Dong with an open hand slap.#CL#
Dong moves into range and clinches up with Ginney.
Dong tries to work over Ginney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginney prevents a body shot from Dong.
A short right from Ginney.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Dong avoiding damage as Ginney throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginney avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong can't get the takedown.
Ginney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ginney avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Ginney misses with the head strike.
Ginney pushes off an throws an elbow but Dong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ginney is struggling to control the position.
Ginney scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong managing to block the knees to the body from Ginney.
Ginney throws a head punch that misses.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ginney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pappa Ginney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Ginney as Dong shoots in.
Dong is looking to clinch but Ginney is avoiding it.
Ginney motions for Dong to come forward. Ginney throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Ginney tries a quick counter leg kick but Dong is wise to it.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginney throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong.
Ginney looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ginney keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ginney keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Ginney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dong postures up.
Dong trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ginney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong tries to clinch but Ginney moves out of range.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginney cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Ginney. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
Ginney misses the shot to the body.
Ginney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown but Ginney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ginney looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong goes for a double leg but Ginney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginney continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ginney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginney misses with a wild combination.
Ginney throws a chopping leg kick but Dong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Dong misses
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ginney circles away quickly and effectively.
Ginney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginney avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Ginney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ginney keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginney.
Dong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pappa Ginney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginney misses with a looping left.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ginney throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Ginney. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappa Ginney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong slips under a jab.
Franklin Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappa Ginney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ginney misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ginney 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!

Event: SAFO 38 Chaelsson vs Frost
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1##CL#
Cockfags closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Cockfags fails to land.
Cockfags misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cockfags lands a shoulder strike.
Cockfags throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Cockfags throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Dong lands a body shot.
Cockfags swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cockfags's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dong dodges an elbow strike from Cockfags.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockfags effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Dong.
Dong lands with a left to the head.
Cockfags swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cockfags using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dong blocking some punches.
Cockfags lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Cockfags lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cockfags avoiding damage.
Cockfags misses with a punch on the inside.
Cockfags tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong wants to get back to striking at distance but Cockfags won't allow it. #TD2#
Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cockfags is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cockfags definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cockfags has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong is pulling down on Cockfags's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dong is trying to control the position but Cockfags postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong pulls Cockfags in close to prevent any damage.
Dong tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cockfags is sitting in close to Dong's body. Dong has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cockfags is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cockfags is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dong.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Franklin Dong!

Event: Decades Dawn
Date: Jan 09, 2020

#R1#
Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shitlord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong tries to clinch but Shitlord moves away
and Shitlord counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Dong has managed to clinch.
Dong misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitlord is working Dong over against the cage.
Shitlord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Dong prevents a body shot from Shitlord.
Shitlord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shitlord misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shitlord.
Shitlord has Dong pressed against the cage, preventing Dong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shitlord pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shitlord - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dong has Shitlord pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shitlord manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
William Shitlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Shitlord lands a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Shitlord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shitlord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Dong blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Shitlord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Shitlord.
Shitlord has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shitlord.
Shitlord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shitlord avoids a wild elbow strike from Dong.
Shitlord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shitlord stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shitlord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shitlord. #T3#
Shitlord prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shitlord.
Shitlord working aggressively here.
Shitlord has Dong pushed against the cage.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shitlord is stalling here.
Dong wants to break free but Shitlord has control.
Shitlord's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shitlord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Shitlord lands a left hand.
Shitlord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Shitlord avoiding damage.
Shitlord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shitlord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shitlord stops a takedown attempt from Dong.
Shitlord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Shitlord dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dong tries for a takedown but Shitlord circles away easily
and Shitlord counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong wants to clinch but Shitlord slips to the side
and Shitlord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong throws a body punch but Shitlord moves out of range.
Shitlord is looking for a counter combo.
Dong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shitlord counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Shitlord counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Shitlord - that landed with a thud.
Dong is trying to break free.
William Shitlord has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shitlord struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong wants to break free but Shitlord has control. #T1#
Shitlord swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shitlord misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shitlord on the inside.
Shitlord scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shitlord stalls.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Shitlord controls the action.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Shitlord.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Shitlord.
Shitlord is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shitlord throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shitlord working aggressively here.
Shitlord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dong.
Shitlord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Shitlord working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shitlord. #T3#
Dong wants to break free but Shitlord has control.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shitlord's elbow.
Shitlord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dong tries for a takedown. No joy.
William Shitlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Shitlord stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Shitlord keeps him there for the moment.
Dong blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Shitlord - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Shitlord.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Shitlord avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Shitlord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Shitlord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Shitlord stalls.
A short uppercut from Shitlord.
Shitlord will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dong up against the cage.
Shitlord displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Shitlord stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shitlord for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shitlord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Shitlord dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Shitlord circles away.
Shitlord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shitlord as he avoids it easily.
Shitlord tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dong manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Dong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shitlord's half guard.
Shitlord keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Dong is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Shitlord as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shitlord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shitlord keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shitlord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shitlord avoids it really well and circles away.
Shitlord is looking to counter punch.
Franklin Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong goes for a double leg but Shitlord avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shitlord continues to drive forward.
William Shitlord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Shitlord circles away.
Shitlord is looking to counter punch.
Dong looks to clinch
enabling Shitlord to counter with a crisp jab.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Dong wants to clinch but Shitlord slips to the side
and Shitlord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dong thinking.
Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shitlord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Dong wants to clinch up but Shitlord keeps it at a distance.
Shitlord swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
William Shitlord is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong throws a right hand that misses
and Shitlord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shitlord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Shitlord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Shitlord. #T4#
Shitlord lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shitlord - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shitlord is stalling here.
Dong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dong looking for a takedown.
Franklin Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Shitlord is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shitlord lands a shoulder strike.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Shitlord showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shitlord, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shitlord!

Event: SAFO Canada
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Durdynets is looking to clinch.
Dong moves in looking to clinch but Durdynets pushes him off.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durdynets swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.#CL#
Durdynets closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dong drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durdynets looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durdynets wants to stand and escape but Dong is having none of it.
Dong sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Dong stops Durdynets from standing up. #SU2#
Dong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Durdynets, up you get! #CL#
Durdynets instigates a clinch.
Dong just leaning against Durdynets, taking a breather.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong working hard to break the clinch.
Dong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Durdynets is controlling him.
We've been hearing reports that Durdynets has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Durdynets has double underhooks.
Durdynets throws a head punch that misses.
Durdynets missing with knees to the body.
Durdynets lands with a right to the head.
Dong wants to break free but Durdynets has control.
Durdynets misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durdynets.
Durdynets lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Durdynets fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Durdynets taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasyl Durdynets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Dong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durdynets gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Durdynets.
Durdynets with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Durdynets lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durdynets prevents it. #TD2#
Dong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3#
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Durdynets is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durdynets is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU2#
Dong stands up. #CL#
Durdynets moves into the clinch.
Durdynets lands a shoulder strike.
Dong being controlled against the cage.
Dong misses with a body punch. #T4#
Dong blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Durdynets fails to land.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Durdynets swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durdynets misses with some punches.
Dong is trying to force a seperation but Durdynets has the dominant position.#TD#
Durdynets has picked Dong up - he's going for a ride! Durdynets dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Durdynets is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Durdynets trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durdynets is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasyl Durdynets dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Durdynets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Dong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Durdynets forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Durdynets lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Dong jumps guard and drags Durdynets to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durdynets trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durdynets throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Durdynets's guard. Nice move by Dong!#REVB#
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Durdynets gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durdynets wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T1#
Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Durdynets really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Durdynets from controlling successfully.
Durdynets landing with the ground and pound.
Durdynets not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Durdynets from controlling successfully.
Durdynets is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Durdynets working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Durdynets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Franklin Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Durdynets has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Durdynets is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Dong jumps guard.
Durdynets connects with a couple of short punches.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durdynets tries to free his leg and advance position but Dong is retaining full guard.
Dong is trying to control the position but Durdynets postures up. #T3#
Durdynets keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Durdynets makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durdynets landing some decent shots from guard.
Durdynets working some strikes from top position.
Dong 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#
Dong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Durdynets has one foot on Dong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Durdynets tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Durdynets instigates a clinch.
Durdynets landing knees to the head. #T4#
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Durdynets landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dong managing to block the knees to the body from Durdynets.
Durdynets tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Dong wants the takedown. Durdynets is fighting it off but Dong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Durdynets's guard against the cage.
Durdynets is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dong dives into side control.
Durdynets on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durdynets tries to get out of the position.#REVR#
Durdynets wants to get back to his feet but Dong drags him back down.
Dong staying calm.#SU2#
Dong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasyl Durdynets dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong tries to clinch but Durdynets is having none of it.
Durdynets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durdynets tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong tries to clinch but Durdynets is having none of it. #CL#
Durdynets closes the distance and pushes Dong back into the cage.
Durdynets using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Durdynets - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Durdynets manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durdynets.
Durdynets taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Durdynets unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Durdynets has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong leaning against his opponent.
Dong avoiding damage as Durdynets throws knees to the body.
Durdynets wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Durdynets is stalling here.
Durdynets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong is trying to break free.
Durdynets misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durdynets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durdynets seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dong can turn it around.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durdynets avoids it.
Durdynets displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dong up against the cage.
Dong blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Durdynets working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durdynets swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Dong gets control of Durdynets's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durdynets in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dong controls Durdynets momentarily but Durdynets frees himself.
Durdynets has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durdynets.
Dong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durdynets's guard. #REVB#
Dong prevents Durdynets from getting back to his feet.
Durdynets is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dong dives into side control.
Dong trying to control the action but Durdynets is working from the bottom. #T3##SU2#
Dong stands up and beckons Durdynets to his feet.
Durdynets tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Durdynets closes the distance and clinches.
Durdynets takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durdynets.
Durdynets stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durdynets tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dong avoids it.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Dong misses with some punches.
Dong trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Durdynets gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Durdynets is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Durdynets sits in half guard.
Durdynets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durdynets seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durdynets thows a huge punch but Dong dodges it nicely.
Franklin Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasyl Durdynets is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Durdynets seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasyl Durdynets showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Durdynets, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasyl Durdynets!
Vasyl Durdynets was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SAFO KickBoxing
Date: Dec 05, 2019

#R1#
Lockwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Dong tries to clinch but Lockwood moves out of range.
Lockwood throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Lockwood slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Lockwood scores with a body shot.
Lockwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Dong off the ropes and back into range.
Lockwood misses with a body shot.
Dong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lockwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Lockwood. Those never looked like landing.
Lockwood misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong throws a one two combo.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lockwood.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lockwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lockwood lands a jab-cross combination.
Lockwood looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Lockwood misses with a double jab
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lockwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Lockwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lockwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong throws a series of strikes that have Lockwood backpedaling.
Lockwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dong is looking to clinch.
Jack Lockwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockwood misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong throws a head kick that misses
and Lockwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lockwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Lockwood throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Dong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lockwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Dong has double underhooks.
Lockwood is trying to force a seperation but Dong has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Lockwood is trying to push Dong away but Dong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dong is leaning against Lockwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Lockwood is trying to break the clinch but Dong is controlling him.
Lockwood is trying to break free.
Lockwood tries to break the clinch but Dong is controlling the position. #T3#
Dong scores with a shot to the side of Lockwood's head.
Lockwood wants to break free but Dong has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Dong.
Dong is trying to force a seperation but Lockwood has the dominant position.
Dong tries to stall but Lockwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockwood has double underhooks.
Dong looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Dong manages to break the clinch.
Lockwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lockwood. Those never looked like landing.
Dong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lockwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong. #T4#
Lockwood avoids the head kick by Dong.
A little feinted left hand from Lockwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lockwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lockwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong avoids the body shot from Lockwood.
Lockwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dong looks to land a combination. Lockwood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lockwood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Dong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lockwood, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong prevents Lockwood from breaking the clinch.
Lockwood can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lockwood's efforts to push away.
Dong wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Lockwood will probably get the nod.
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#
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lockwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lockwood scores with a jab to the body.
Lockwood misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong throws a series of strikes that have Lockwood backpedaling.
Lockwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Lockwood misses with a body shot.
Lockwood throws a combination that misses
and Dong counters with a left and a right that stings Lockwood. #ROC2#
Lockwood is rocked!
Lockwood walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Lockwood is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franklin Dong!

Event: S.A.F.O AWAKENING #2
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Kagawa wants to clinch but Dong slips to the side#TD#
and Dong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kagawa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dong manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Dong is taking a breather. Kagawa 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.#SU#
Dong stands up out of the half guard.
Kagawa tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kagawa is looking to clinch.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kagawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kagawa gets tackled into the cage by Dong. Dong maintains the clinch.
Kagawa has Dong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Dong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Dong manages to break the clinch.
Kagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Dong sprawls well. He's pushed Kagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kagawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Dong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Kagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kagawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dong looks for the body kick but Kagawa saw that one coming. #TD#
Dong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kagawa's half guard.
Dong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kagawa's head.
Dong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Dong gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Dong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Dong is working for a kimura but Kagawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Dong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2##SU#
Dong postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kagawa to stand up.
Kagawa throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kagawa tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kagawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kagawa darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Kagawa didn't expect that.
Dong is standing up over Kagawa. Kagawa looks to escape but Dong dives into side control. #T3##REVB##SU#
Dong decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Dong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kagawa trying his best to control but Dong has mounted him.
Dong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kagawa blocking the ground and pound.
Dong controlling the position easily from mount.
Kagawa is trying to reverse the position but instead Dong has taken his back - oops!#T4##SUB#
Kagawa showing good submission defense here.
Dong throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Dong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dong somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kagawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Dong rushes Kagawa and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dong wants the takedown. Kagawa is fighting it off but Dong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kagawa's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Kagawa is looking for a triangle here but Dong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Dong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Kagawa gets caught napping as Dong dives in and scores a takedown. Kagawa manages to retain guard.#SU#
Dong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kagawa, up you get! #TD#
Dong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kagawa sprawls well initially but Dong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kagawa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dong manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kagawa tries to reverse the position but Dong maintains control.#T1#
Kagawa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dong throws some wild stikes that Kagawa manages to avoid easily.
Kagawa wants to control but Dong is having none of it.
Kagawa blocking the ground and pound.
Kagawa has given up his back here. Will Dong look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kagawa can do to turn this around?
Dong has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dong working for a choke but Kagawa is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Dong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kagawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kagawa trying to get back to his feet but Dong is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Dong has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kagawa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dong gets his hands free as Kagawa looks to control.
Franklin Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kagawa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dong.
I would not like to be Kagawa right now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Dong working for a choke but Kagawa is defending well. #SUB#
Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kagawa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kagawa throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Dong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dong tries to circle away but Kagawa has him pinned against the cage.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Dong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kagawa or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Kagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Dong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kagawa closes the distance but Dong moves to the side #TD#
and Dong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kagawa! #SU#
Dong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kagawa is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Kagawa cracks Dong with a good jab.#TD#
Dong scores with a takedown into Kagawa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1##SUB#
Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Dong gets to his feet. Kagawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sakuraba Kagawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dong clinches up against the cage.
Kagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kagawa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kagawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.
Kagawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Dong manages to break the clinch.
Kagawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong throws a big counter combination but Kagawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kagawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kagawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kagawa scores with a head kick.
Kagawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakuraba Kagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kagawa throws a sloppy head kick
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kagawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kagawa won't be happy with that.
Kagawa bucks up and tries to throw Dong off but instead Dong has got his back!#ROC#
Kagawa is rocked!
Kagawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kagawa is still in real trouble! Can Dong finish him?#SUB#
Dong looking for the choke but no joy.
Kagawa seems to have recovered his senses.
You can see the frustration on Kagawa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB#
Dong has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Kagawa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dong has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kagawa's body. #SUB#
Dong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Kagawa right now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dong misses with a punch to the head.
Dong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dong missing with strikes from the back.
Sakuraba Kagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Kagawa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dong, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Dong!

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #3
Date: Nov 07, 2019

#R1#
Dong darts in looking for a takedown but Jesus gets double underhooks and turns Dong into the cage. #CL#
Jesus moves into the clinch.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Dong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Dong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Dong. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Jesus has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong is struggling to control the position.
Jesus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A right hand to the body from Jesus.
Jesus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong jumps guard but Jesus stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Otavio Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Jesus tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jesus.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus lands with a left to the head.
Jesus tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jesus. #BC2#
Dong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jesus clinches with his opponent.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Dong tries to score a body lock takedown but Jesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jesus as Dong tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Dong jumps guard and drags Jesus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus 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.
Jesus'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.
Dong keeping full guard, as Jesus tries to pass. #T3#
Dong is trying to keep Jesus in close.
Jesus trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jesus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jesus moves into the clinch.
Dong is trying to pull guard but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Jesus lands a left hand. #T4#
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong jumps guard but Jesus stands there with Dong around his waist. Dong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jesus drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands. #BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Jesus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Dong has managed to clinch.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jesus prevents the takedown attempt.
Dong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jesus has him pressed against the cage.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Jesus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Otavio Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Jesus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong lands a body shot.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Otavio Jesus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus working aggressively here.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Dong avoiding damage.
Dong blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Dong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
Dong is trying to force a seperation but Jesus has the dominant position.
Jesus works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage. #TD2#
Dong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jesus throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Jesus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dong looking to control.
Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Jesus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jesus stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jesus moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Dong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dong blocking some punches.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jesus tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Dong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus looks to clinch
and Dong counters with a one-two to the body.
Jesus wants to clinch.#T4#
Jesus tries to clinch up.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jesus.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jesus tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong feints the counter takedown.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jesus tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
It seemed like Dong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jesus tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Otavio Jesus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jesus is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Jesus tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Dong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jesus blocks a head kick by Dong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Jesus clinches up with Dong and pushes him back against the cage.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Jesus lands with a light punch inside.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Jesus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jesus tries to clinch up.
Dong throws a counter combo.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Jesus tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Dong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jesus tries to clinch but Dong is having none of it.
Dong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jesus circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jesus as he jumps to the side.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jesus sprawls well. Jesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Otavio Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Otavio Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong tries to clinch up but Jesus circles away and keeps his distance.
Jesus tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong misses with the combination.
Franklin Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Jesus clinches up against the cage.
Jesus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jesus.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Jesus lands a body shot.
Dong blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Jesus works on Dong's body with a couple of short punches.
Jesus lands a left hand.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jesus blocks it with crossed arms.
Dong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jesus fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Jesus has Dong up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Jesus tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jesus.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Jesus cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
A short left from Jesus. #T3#
Jesus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dong trying to stall but Jesus improves his position.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
Jesus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jesus.
Dong blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong tries to score a body lock takedown but Jesus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dong blocks a body shot from Jesus.
A frustrated look appears on Dong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jesus lands with a left to the head.
Jesus tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Dong jumps guard but Jesus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Jesus - that landed with a thud.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Jesus.
Jesus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jesus tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
A short left from Jesus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jesus.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franklin Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otavio Jesus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otavio Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jesus, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otavio Jesus!

Event: S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Miles looks for a takedown but Dong sprawls well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miles.
Dong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Miles throwing strikes here but Dong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles punching from mount but Dong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Miles. What's that going to do exactly?
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Miles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Miles there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Miles avoids the attempt from Dong to control.
Miles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Dong tries to hold on but Miles postures up.
Dong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miles.
Miles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miles throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dong because Miles loaded up on that one.
Dong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Dong is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action.
Miles looking to ground and pound but Dong is blocking nicely.
Miles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miles wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Miles looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miles content just to control the position here.
Miles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Miles throwing strikes here but Dong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miles throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Miles wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dong tries to reverse the position but Miles maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles unloads with some shots from mount but Dong bucks and avoids them well.
Miles looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Miles dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dong dives in and grabs Miles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miles pushes down on Dong's head and hops out.
Dong goes for a double leg but Miles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miles continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Miles moves into the clinch successfully.
Dong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Dong manages to pull guard.
Dong has his hands on Miles's head, controlling the position.
Miles content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully. #T1#
Miles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles throws a strike but Dong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Miles is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Miles is keeping the position.
Miles is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miles can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miles is on top in guard. #REVB#
Miles wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Miles throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miles's guard. Nice move by Dong!#REVR#
Miles is trying to keep Dong in close.
Miles is pulling down on Dong's head to control his posture. #T3#
Dong tries to stand but Miles is controlling from the bottom.
Miles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Dong gets to his feet - Miles follows without any prompting.
Nice takedown defense from Miles. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dong wants to clinch.
Miles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Miles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cameron Miles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Miles goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franklin Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Miles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dong won't be happy with that.
Cameron Miles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong is letting Miles control him for a moment. #T1#
Miles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Miles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dong keeps working.
Miles throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dong works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Miles takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Miles trying to control the action but Dong is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dong won't allow Miles to pass to mount.
Dong trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Miles manages to pass to mount!
Miles trying to control but Dong is having none of it. #SUB2#
Miles working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dong looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Miles! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cameron Miles!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Sykes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dong!
Sykes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dong is avoiding damage well.
Dong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sykes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sykes working the body and head with strikes.
Sykes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sykes working away.
Sykes takes a little break here. Dong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The strikes coming from Sykes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sykes lands an elbow. #SUB#
Sykes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sykes scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Sykes throwing strikes but Dong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU2#
Dong stands up.
Sykes closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Sykes pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sykes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dong defends well and Sykes ends up having to push Dong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Sykes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Dong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dong.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
Dong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sykes's efforts to push away.
Sykes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dong slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Dong pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Dong pulls Sykes in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sykes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sykes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sykes preventing the sweep.
Sykes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dong pulls Sykes in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Dong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dong managing to control the position.
Dong is continuing to stall.
Sykes wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykes looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Kevin Sykes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sykes misses with the combination. #T4##CL2#
Dong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Sykes breaks from the clinch.
Sykes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sykes wants it to stay on the feet.
Sykes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Sykes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sykes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dong's waist but Dong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sykes off to one side.
Sykes fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Sykes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sykes as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Sykes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dong punishes Sykes's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Dong rushes Sykes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dong jumps guard and drags Sykes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sykes throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet. #SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sykes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sykes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dong looking to control.
Sykes won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Sykes throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sykes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dong looking to control.
Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sykes.
Dong controls Sykes momentarily but Sykes frees himself.
Sykes chips away with some ground and pound.
Sykes throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Sykes stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.
Sykes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sykes postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Sykes throws a strike but Dong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Dong trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Sykes wants to stand and escape but Dong is having none of it.
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Dong stands up from Sykes's guard - Dong perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD#
Sykes gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sykes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sykes somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sykes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dong.
Sykes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dong.
Sykes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Dong is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sykes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dong biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Kevin Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sykes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykes tries for a takedown but Dong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Dong closes the distance and pushes Sykes back into the cage.
Sykes wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong gets underhooks to prevent Sykes's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Dong successfully pulls guard.
Dong is pulling down on Sykes's head to control his posture.
Sykes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franklin Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sykes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Dong has his foot on Sykes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sykes works his way back into a safe position though.
Sykes trying to move into half guard but instead Dong has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sykes trying to keep a closed guard but Dong is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Dong is stalling in the full guard.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong won't allow Sykes to get back to his feet. #T3#
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sykes wants to stand and escape but Dong is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Dong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dong thows a huge punch but Sykes dodges it nicely.
Sykes is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Dong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
Dong throwing shots but Sykes is blocking nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dong not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Dong clinches with his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Dong jumps guard and drags Sykes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Dong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2019

#R1#
Grantjr shoots in looking for a takedown but Dong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grantjr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grantjr tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Dong moves into range and clinches up with Grantjr.#TD2#
Dong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dong is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Grantjr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong wants to sweep here but Grantjr controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dong pulls Grantjr in close to his closed guard and prevents Grantjr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grantjr wants to stand but Dong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dong has control of Grantjr's left arm, preventing Grantjr from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Dong does no damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dong tries to land a knee to the head but Grantjr blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grantjr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grantjr is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grantjr is trying to pull guard but Dong has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaiahjr Grantjr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grantjr wants to break free but Dong has control.
Grantjr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dong prevents it.
Dong is pressed up against the cage. Grantjr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dong down to the mat. Dong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Grantjr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dong's waist but Dong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grantjr off to one side.
Grantjr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grantjr is breathing heavily.
Dong passes Grantjr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dong works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Dong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Dong slows the pace down.
Dong passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grantjr!
Dong avoids the attempt from Grantjr to control.#SUB2#
Dong has hold of Grantjr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grantjr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Grantjr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Grantjr shoots in for a double leg but Dong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Dong forces Grantjr back against the cage and clinches.
Dong is trying to push Grantjr away but Grantjr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grantjr backwards.
Grantjr tries to break the clinch but Dong is controlling the position.
Dong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grantjr avoids it.
Dong wants to get back to striking at distance but Grantjr won't allow it.
Grantjr jumps guard but Dong stands there with Grantjr around his waist. Grantjr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grantjr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dong has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dong is taking a breather. Grantjr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grantjr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Dong moves nicely into side control.
Dong controlling from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SU2#
Dong stands up and beckons Grantjr to his feet.
Dong throws a leg kick but Grantjr moved away.#CL2#
Dong darts in and clinches Grantjr up against the cage.
Grantjr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dong missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Dong trying to land knees to the body.
Grantjr 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 Isaiahjr Grantjr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grantjr tries for a takedown but Dong manages to get underhooks.
Dong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Dong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Grantjr trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grantjr looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Grantjr is fighting to break Dong's control of his arms but Dong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
Dong tries to score a body lock takedown but Grantjr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong wants to get back to striking at distance but Grantjr won't allow it.
Dong has Grantjr pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Dong pulls Grantjr into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franklin Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Grantjr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dong has closed the distance and engaged Grantjr in a clinch.
Dong stalling in the clinch.
Dong looking for a takedown.
Dong is looking for a takedown.
Dong wants to break free but Grantjr has control.
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Grantjr keeps him there for the moment.
Grantjr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.
Dong effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grantjr is trying to drag Dong to the mat but Dong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dong tries to circle away but Grantjr has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Dong wants a takedown.
Isaiahjr Grantjr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Dong.
Grantjr fails to pull guard.
Grantjr unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grantjr tries to break free but Dong pushes him back against the cage.
Grantjr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grantjr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grantjr moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Dong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grantjr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dong is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Grantjr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Dong with that takedown attempt.
Grantjr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grantjr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dong.
Grantjr fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grantjr swivels and escapes.
As Dong looks to move away, Grantjr throws a big counter combo but Dong just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Dong.
Dong slaps away a takedown attempt from Grantjr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##CL2#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Grantjr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grantjr jumps guard but Dong stands there with Grantjr around his waist. Grantjr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Dong drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grantjr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grantjr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grantjr wants to stand and escape but instead Dong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Grantjr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Dong gets to his feet. Grantjr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dong fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Grantjr as Dong shoots in.
Isaiahjr Grantjr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin Dong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dong 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Dong!

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