Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 152
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1##KD#
Late drops Wei with a beautiful combination! Wei stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Late is looking for the KO!#ROC#Wei is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zhang Wei has been cut.
Late throws an overhand right that has Wei reeling! Late follows up with more punches and Wei is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Little Late!
A very excited looking Little Late made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Zhang Wei spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know if I can keep on fighting after this one. I'm so sorry to my fans, I thought I would win, I'm sorry.'.

Event: Highland 143
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Bai scores with a body shot.
Bai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Bai closes the distance and clinches.
Bai lands a body shot.
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bai is defending well.
Wei takes a shot to the head.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Bai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bai dives in for a single leg takedown but Wei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bai cracks Wei with a good jab.
Wei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Bai clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bai tries to work over Wei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wei tries for a takedown but Bai manages to get underhooks.
Bai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bai can't find room to land a body shot as Wei controls the action.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bai. #T1#
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bai is defending well.
Wei has Bai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wei is breathing heavily.
Wei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wei is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Bai scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Bai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wei is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bai to the mat. Bai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Bai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wei postures up in Bai's guard and throws a big left but Bai blocks it.
Wei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Wei'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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Wei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing that Wei has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei throws an elbow but Bai slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Bai seems a little lost for a moment, as Wei dominates the positioning.
Wei working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Wei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bai, who protects the arm well.
Wei 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.
Wei taking a breather here.
Wei working away.
The referee asks Wei politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wei prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bai but Bai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bai lands a nice shot to the body.
Bai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wei rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bai, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Bai forces Wei back against the cage and clinches.
Bai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Bai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wei swats away the attempt to clinch by Bai.
Bai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bai stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Bai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wei.
Li Bai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bai scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Bai instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bai lands with a light punch inside.
Bai misses with a body punch.
Bai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Bai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li Bai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wei is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bai lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bai. #T1#
Wei is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bai is defending well.
Wei is trying to drag Bai to the mat but Bai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bai scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bai.
A right handed body shot lands from Bai.
Bai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wei backwards.
Bai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bai presses Wei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bai pushes Wei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Bai.
Bai cracks Wei with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bai.
A left hand lands to the body for Bai.
Bai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bai. #ROC2#Wei is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bai.
Oh Wei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bai cracks Wei with a nice body shot.
Bai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bai misses with some punches.
Bai misses with the head strike. #T2#
Bai throws a punch but it's blocked by Wei.
Bai throws a punch but it's blocked by Wei.
Bai has a couple of punches blocked by Wei.
Bai misses with some punches.
Bai misses with some punches.
Wei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wei looking for a takedown.
Bai throws a punch but it's blocked by Wei.
Bai misses with some punches.
Bai misses with a punch on the inside.
Bai working aggressively here.
Bai stalling the fight.
Bai misses with some punches.
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wei drops his hands momentarily. Bai doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Wei staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Wei doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Bai!
During a confident post fight interview, Li Bai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 132
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marmot prevents it.
Wei tries to score a body lock takedown but Marmot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Marmot has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wei clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Wei fending off the submission attempt from Marmot .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmot biding his time, looking for the opening. #T1#
Marmot loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wei hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmot is trying to stick to Wei's back but Wei is turning into Marmot . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marmot 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wei.
Wei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marmot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Wei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wei throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marmot keeping full guard, as Wei tries to pass.
Wei is working hard here to advance position.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Montreal inform us that Marmot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wei lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marmot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wei 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.
Wei 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.
Marmot keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
Marmot looking for a sweep. Not yet Marmot , not yet.
Wei wants to control from the top but Marmot keeps moving.
Wei is in close to Marmot 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Marmot is retaining full guard. #T3#
Marmot controlling the position.
Wei content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marmot tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wei scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wei staying calm.
Marmot tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Marmot taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marmot is trying to control Wei's posture but Wei avoids it.
Wei wants to control but Marmot is keeping him busy.
Marmot is letting Wei control him for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marmot can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marmot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zhang Wei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Wei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marmot circles away.
Wei misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Marmot moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marmot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Marmot pulls Wei into guard.
Wei wants to control from the top but Marmot keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Wei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wei stands up over Marmot , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wei trying to control but Marmot is working from the bottom.
Marmot is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wei dives into side control. #SUB#
Wei swings around for an armbar but Marmot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wei's guard.#T2##SUB#
Wei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marmot wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #SUB#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marmot passes into side control.
Wei is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Advanced Fitness Inc., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marmot tries to get to his feet but Wei is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Marmot in his guard. #T3#
Wei keeping full guard, as Marmot tries to pass. #SUB#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marmot landing some decent shots from guard.
Wei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marmot trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marmot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marmot preventing the sweep.
Marmot trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Wei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Marmot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Marmot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wei shoots in but Marmot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Marmot gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage. #TD2#
Marmot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marmot wants to sweep here but Wei controlling him for the moment.
Marmot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Marmot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wei defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wei postures up in Marmot 's guard and throws a big left but Marmot blocks it. #T1#
Marmot keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
Wei slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wei in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wei connects with a nice short shot to Marmot 's temple.
Wei is trying to control. Marmot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wei is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wei lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Wei slips a nice elbow through Marmot 's hands, connecting with Marmot 's forehead.
Still in half guard, Wei seems content to control.
Wei is keen to just control but Marmot is a slippery customer.
Marmot is trying to control but can't.
Wei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zhang Wei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marmot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marmot as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei shoots in for a double leg but Marmot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marmot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Wei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Marmot shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wei is looking to get back to full guard here but Marmot has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wei takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wei can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Wei tries to improve position but can't.
Marmot wants to stand but Wei has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Wei is trying to keep Marmot in close.
Marmot trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wei has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Marmot doesn't defend quickly enough and Wei has managed to lock this one up! Can Marmot escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wei on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei 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: Highland 124
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Acemoglu!
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Acemoglu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Acemoglu lands with a good body shot.
Acemoglu thuds a left hand into Wei's body.#TD#
Wei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acemoglu did well to prevent Wei getting side control.
Wei is trying to control the action in half guard but Acemoglu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wei is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Acemoglu is retaining full guard.
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acemoglu looking to control. #T1#
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wei is one step ahead there.
Wei wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving.
Wei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wei is one step ahead there.
Wei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Acemoglu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acemoglu being controlled here, momentarily.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Wei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Acemoglu wants to sweep here but Wei controlling him for the moment.
Wei trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Wei slips nicely into half guard.
Wei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Wei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Acemoglu defending well though.
Acemoglu tries to roll over but Wei keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wei connects with a nice short shot to Acemoglu's temple.
Wei working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Acemoglu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wei's back!
Wei trying to control but not successfully.
Wei is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Wei is keeping busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Acemoglu. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wei covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Wei is trapped and Acemoglu is scoring with shots to the head and body. #ROC2#Wei is rocked!
Acemoglu lands strikes from the back and Wei isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daron Acemoglu!

Event: Highland 113
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Wei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Frost quickly recovers to half guard.
Frost makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frost.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wei defends well.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Wei works over Frost with some ground and pound from guard.
Wei controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
Frost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frost trying to control from half guard but Wei is working away. #SUB#
Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Wei is defending well. #T2#
Frost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frost trying to control the pace.
Frost is keen to just control but Wei is a slippery customer.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wei kicks off Frost and gets to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Frost.
Frost throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Frost.#T3#
Frost fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Wei looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Frost tries to sprawl but Wei drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Frost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Wei is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Frost moves into full guard.
Wei tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Wei trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Wei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhang Wei 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#
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wei.
Wei unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Wei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wei working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frost is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hotrod Express MMA Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frost with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Frost looking for submissions off his back.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Wei is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wei drops an elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wei cracks Frost with a solid left hand.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wei content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Frost has locked up a guillotine! Frost's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wei is holding on here and Frost must be using up a lot of energy. Wei has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Frost gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Frost!
Jack Frost decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 100
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams stands and throws Wei's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wei wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Williams has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wei's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wei is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IXF LVII
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1##CL#
Grappler pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Wei 's eye.
Wei tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Grappler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wei blocks an elbow strike.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Wei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grappler after a bit of a struggle.
Grappler lands an elbow that stopped Wei in his tracks for a moment.
Wei avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Wei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grappler obliges.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Wei's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler tries to throw a body punch but Wei avoids it by throwing Grappler back against the cage.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wei's defenses. #T1#
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grappler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Grappler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grappler fails to land.
Wei takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Zhang Wei has been cut.
Grappler working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wei's brow.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Grappler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Grappler closes the distance and clinches.
Wei takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Wei is rocked!
Grappler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wei is still on wobbly legs! Can Grappler finish him?
A short right from Grappler on the inside.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinched against the cage, Grappler lands a big elbow that drops Wei! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Wei is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
After winning the bout, Gael Grappler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Wei throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Wei scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#Behnder is rocked!
Wei throws a hook but Behnder avoids it easily.
Oh Behnder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei throws out a loose jab but Behnder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Behnder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Behnder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wei's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Behnder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Wei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Behnder seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Behnder moves into the clinch.#TD#
Behnder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wei regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Behnder drops back looking for a leg! Wei is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wei manages to kick Behnder off! Behnder jumps back into Wei's guard.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei being controlled here, momentarily.
Wei pulls Behnder in close to his closed guard and prevents Behnder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wei 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##T1#
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
Wei not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wei lands a nice short elbow.
Behnder wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wei wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Wei is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Behnder is looking to control Wei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder avoid being mounted?
Behnder wants to improve his position but Wei is controlling well.
Wei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Wei throws a strike but Behnder manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Wei tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Marcus Behnder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: IXF LII
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Winters scores with a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winters manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Winters looking to control.
Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Wei has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei throws a big right hand that misses.
Wei wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Wei content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Wei is working Winters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wei postures up in Winters's guard and throws a big left but Winters blocks it.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wei postures up in Winters's guard and throws a big left but Winters blocks it.
Wei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters has Wei pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Winters is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Winters slips a jab from Wei.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wei enables Winters to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Winters connects with a couple of short punches.
Winters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winters throws a strike aimed at the side of Wei's head but Wei avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wei is trying to stand up here but Winters is controlling him well.
Winters wants to pass the guard but Wei is defending well.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Winters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winters postures up.
Wei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winters is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wei is trying to control the position but Winters postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD#
Winters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wei is trying to defend but Winters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Winters wants to free his trapped foot but Wei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhang Wei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Winters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Winters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wei sprawls well. Wei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Winters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winters taking a breather here.
Winters throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei struggling a bit here.
Wei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Winters is staying active.#T1#
Wei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Winters trying to control the action but Wei is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wei is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Winters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wei is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wei tries to escape but Winters is in control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wei is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it.
Wei tries to bench press Winters off him but Winters keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Winters dives in for a single leg takedown but Wei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wei's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Winters drags the fight down to the ground.
Winters has his hands on Wei's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Winters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters is trying to control the position but Wei postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhang Wei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei throws a right and a left that Winters avoids nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Wei tries to sprawl but Winters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wei is positioning himself well to prevent Winters advancing to mount.
Dick Winters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winters is thwarting Wei's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winters in particular looking to stall.
Winters wants to free his trapped foot but Wei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Winters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Winters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wei pinned against the cage. Wei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wei. #TD#
Winters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wei quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Winters seems to be working for a kimura but Wei defends the submission attempt.
Winters wants to control but Wei is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei is doing well to control the position and prevent Winters from advancing to side control.
Winters trying to mount his opponent but Wei defends it. #T1#
Wei is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wei avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winters wants to control but Wei is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters looks for a takedown but Wei sprawls well.
Winters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wei avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Wei.
Winters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wei swivels and escapes.
Winters darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Winters into the cage.
Wei is trying to force a seperation but Winters has the dominant position.
Winters is trying to pull guard but Wei has him pressed against the cage.
Wei is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wei avoids a wild elbow strike from Winters.
Wei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winters fails to pull guard.
Winters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wei missing with a left hand there. Winters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winters shoots in for a double leg but Wei sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wei.#T3#
The fighters circling - Wei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winters moves out of range as Wei strikes.
Winters half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wei. Those never looked like landing.
Wei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winters defending well as Wei loads up on a big left hand.
Winters staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Winters is defended easily by Wei.
Winters moves out of range as Wei strikes.
Winters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wei.
Winters dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on Winters's head and hops out.
Wei scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Winters feints and as Wei raises his hands in defense, Winters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Wei keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass. #T4#
Wei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei looking for a sweep. Not yet Wei, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Wei!
A very excited looking Zhang Wei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Wei lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.#CL#
Behnder closes the distance and pushes Wei back into the cage.
Behnder wants a takedown.
Behnder goes for a takedown attempt but Wei pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Behnder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wei misses with a looping right.#TD#
Behnder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behnder is looking to stall here but Wei recovers full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wei can do anything to dispel that myth.
Behnder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Behnder is working hard here to advance position.
Wei controlling the position.
Behnder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Behnder tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard. #T1#
Wei wants to get back to his feet but Behnder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Behnder looking to pass the guard.
Wei not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Behnder looking to sit in guard and control but Wei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Behnder is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wei has his hands clasped together but Behnder extends and breaks Wei's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Behnder.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
A victorious Marcus Behnder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Wei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Damien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Wei.
Damien tries to counter with a takedown but Wei is quick to defend against it.
Wei misses with a wild combination.
Wei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wei throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Damien counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Damien. #SUB2#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Damien defends easily.
Damien looking to pass the guard.
Damien is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Wei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Damien doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Damien manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Damien stays in close to Wei's body and controls the position.
Damien looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Damien thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Damien seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Damien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wei throws a right and a left that Damien avoids nicely.
Damien appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wei swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Damien counters with a single leg into guard. Wei didn't expect that.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damien pushing down on Wei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Damien wants to take a breather but Wei is having none of it. #SUB#
Damien has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wei defend it? Damien steps over the head and cranks it - Wei is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Damien!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Damien!
Jake Damien retains his welterweight title!

Event: IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Behnder takes the fight into the clinch.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Behnder has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Behnder pulls guard effortlessly.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.
Wei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wei has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
Wei lands a couple of elbows.
Wei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wei chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Behnder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wei defends well.
Behnder is trying to keep Wei in close.
Wei forces his way into half guard.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Behnder's hands, connecting with Behnder's forehead.
Wei misses with a head shot. Behnder uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Behnder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wei defends it easily.#T2#
Behnder keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Behnder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wei is in close to Behnder's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Behnder looking for a guillotine here but Wei defends easily.
Wei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Wei works over Behnder with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Behnder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Wei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Behnder has momentary wrist control but Wei slips an elbow through the middle.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei throwing strikes but missing.
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei is in close to Behnder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Behnder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Behnder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Nice combo by Wei! Oh, that's hurt him - Behnder falls to the canvas and Wei follows him into side control. #ROC2#Behnder is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
A big shot lands for Wei! That's hurt Behnder! Will he recover? Wei fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
A less than humble Zhang Wei misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: IXF XXXVI
Date: Jun 16, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Wei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Platypus.
Wei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Platypus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wei.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wei!
Wei throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Platypus tries to counter it with a takedown but Wei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Platypus.
Platypus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei misses the jab.
Platypus wants to counter with a clinch but Wei pushes him away.
Wei stuffs the takedown attempt from Platypus. Platypus gets slowly back to his feet.
Platypus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wei throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Platypus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Platypus rushes Wei and presses him up against the cage.
Platypus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wei is defending well.
Zhang Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perry Platypus.
Wei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Platypus has Wei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Platypus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wei to keep the fight standing.
Platypus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wei prevents it. #BC#
Wei manages to break the clinch.
Zhang Wei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Platypus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Wei drops Platypus with a left and a right! Oh, Platypus is hurt - Wei dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#Platypus is rocked!
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!
A big shot lands for Wei! That's hurt Platypus! Will he recover? Wei fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei 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: IXF XXXII
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Wei throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.#TD#
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Wei's guard.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Wei keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Wei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wei holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wei lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Wei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wei throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson moves out of range as Wei strikes.#T2#
Wei misses with a double jab.
Wei scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Wei misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei misses the jab.
Anderson slips a straight right by Wei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wei finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Wei lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Wei misses.
Wei misses with a few strikes there.
Wei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wei wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson goes for a double leg but Wei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wei continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isai Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson prevents Wei from breaking the clinch.
Wei is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.#T3#
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wei throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson. #KD2#
Wei drops Anderson with a left right combo! Wei follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Isai Anderson has been cut.
Wei cracks Anderson with a big elbow.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wei tries to move to mount but Anderson blocks the move with his legs.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Wei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wei is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Wei is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Wei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Anderson tries to bench press Wei off him but Wei keeps the position.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Wei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isai Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Anderson tries for a takedown but Wei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wei throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wei throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wei, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isai Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wei might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut there from Wei.
Anderson shoots in but Wei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei scores with a jab.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wei throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Wei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Zhang Wei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Wei misses the target.
Zhang Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wei misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wei circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wei.
The crowd cheers as Wei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Wei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Wei drops Anderson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wei follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
In his post fight interview, Zhang Wei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: IXF XXVI
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Behnder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Behnder with that takedown attempt.
Wei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice sprawl there from Wei as Behnder shoots in.
Wei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behnder shoots in looking for a takedown. Wei tries to sprawl out of it but Behnder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Behnder fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Wei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Behnder to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wei is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Behnder works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Wei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Behnder trying to control from half guard but Wei is working away. #SUB#
Behnder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei tries to roll over but Behnder keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Behnder slows the pace down in half guard.
Behnder stops Wei from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is looking for a sweep. Behnder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wei is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wei can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wei trying to hold on to Behnder's head to control him but Behnder postures up. #SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wei looking for submissions off his back.
Behnder not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Wei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Behnder is trying to keep Wei in close.
Behnder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wei.
Wei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behnder works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Behnder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wei defends it easily.#SUB#
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zhang Wei will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Behnder moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Behnder has managed to clinch. #TD#
Behnder jumps guard.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Behnder's brow.
Wei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wei trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder looking for a guillotine here but Wei defends easily.
Behnder has momentary wrist control but Wei slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Behnder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Wei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Wei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wei has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei landing with the ground and pound.
Wei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Behnder looking to control. #SUB#
Behnder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei postures up and lands a big shot to Behnder's brow. #T2#
Wei wants to pass the guard but Behnder is keeping the position.
Wei wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
Wei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wei trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Behnder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wei frees his head nicely. Oh but Behnder has switched to an armbar! Wei is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1##TD#
Caramel tries to sprawl but Wei drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caramel is trying to get back to full guard.
Wei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caramel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caramel is looking for a sweep. Wei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wei thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wei thows a huge punch but Caramel dodges it nicely.
Wei is trying to control. Caramel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wei is trying to control. Caramel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caramel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Caramel is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Caramel is defending against the submission attempts here by Wei.
Caramel controlling the position well.
Wei missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Caramel keeping hold of Wei's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Caramel dives in and scores a takedown into Wei's guard.
Wei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caramel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Wei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caramel postures up and lands a big shot to Wei's brow.
Caramel connects with a couple of short punches.
Caramel won't allow Wei to sweep him here.
Caramel wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
Caramel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Wei has his foot on Caramel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caramel works his way back into a safe position though.
Caramel landing with the ground and pound.
Caramel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wei tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Wei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caramel defends well.
Caramel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caramel stands up over Wei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caramel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Caramel arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wei's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
After winning the bout, Dominique Caramel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Lopez works Wei's body with a nice hook.
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Lopez stuns Wei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wei scores with a jab. Lopez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhang Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Lopez.
As Wei looks to move away, Lopez throws a big counter combo but Wei just gets out of the way.
Lopez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juanma Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhang Wei.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wei looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Wei goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Wei's head.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wei at a distance.
Wei throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Juanma Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a head kick that Wei semi-blocks.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Wei's ribs.
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lopez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei looks winded!
Lopez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wei back to the cage. Lopez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lopez feints a jab promting Wei to slip. Lopez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Wei is rocked!#T2#
Lopez catches Wei with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Wei forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juanma Lopez!
Juanma Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Wei shoots in and bounces Bravo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wei cracks Bravo with a solid left hand.
Wei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Bravo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bravo managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wei connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Wei trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Wei lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wei passes into half guard.
Wei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Wei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Wei seems content to control.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Wei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Bravo has hold of Wei's hands but Wei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wei controlling the action here.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo trying to control here.
Wei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Wei. #ROC#Bravo is rocked!#SUB2#
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wei pulls his head out easily.
Bravo is still in real trouble! Can Wei finish him?
Wei drops an elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Wei working Bravo over with strikes.
Wei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bravo looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei lands a big elbow - Bravo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wei!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei 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: IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Wei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wei but Wei pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Bravo gets a double leg takedown into Wei's guard.
Bravo is pushing down on Wei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wei is fighting to maintain full guard but Bravo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Wei is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
Wei is controlling Bravo's trapped leg to prevent Bravo from advancing to side control.
Wei tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bravo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Bravo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wei is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Bravo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bravo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bravo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
Wei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Wei is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wei looking to sit in guard and control but Bravo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wei wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #SUB#
Wei looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
Wei keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei trying to keep a closed guard but Bravo is proving a slippery customer.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Wei is keeping the position.
Bravo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wei lands a jab-cross combination.
Wei misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bravo.
Wei is pulling down on Bravo's head to control his posture.
Bravo trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Wei is trying to hold Bravo in close to prevent damage but Bravo has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wei is trying to stand up here but Bravo is controlling him well. #T1#
Wei wants to get back to full guard.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei working a defensive guard here.
Wei keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wei swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bravo trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Wei. Those never looked like landing.
Wei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Wei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Some wild striking there from Wei. #T3#
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Wei does no damage.
Wei misses with a looping right.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wei defends it well.
Wei tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bravo tries to counter with a clinch but Wei shakes him off and moves away.
Wei throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a single leg into guard. Wei didn't expect that.
Wei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bravo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bravo trying to control the position but Wei is working away.
Eddie Bravo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wei can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Wei is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zhang Wei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bravo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wei.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Wei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
Zhang Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wei circles away.
Zhang Wei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Wei.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Wei.
Bravo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wei paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Wei throws a jab when Bravo was well out of range.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Wei throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wei won't be happy with that.
Wei tries to buck Bravo off but Bravo is having none of it.
Wei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Bravo blocks the strikes from Wei.
Bravo working away.
Wei is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bravo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bravo wants to take Wei's back here but Wei is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wei can't escape the position.
Bravo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wei is holding on tight.
Wei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wei tries to get out of the position.
Wei can't escape the position. #T2#
Wei sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Wei is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wei has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wei manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Wei keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Wei looking to control. #SUB#
Wei is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Wei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bravo passes Wei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wei keeping hold of Bravo's head, controlling as best he can.
Wei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Wei's legs - danger averted.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wei can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei is controlling Bravo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wei gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wei showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wei has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Wei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Juanma Lopez has been cut.
Lopez tries to clinch there but Wei circles away.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Lopez clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Lopez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lopez lands an elbow inside that Wei shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Wei tries for a takedown but Lopez manages to get underhooks. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lopez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Wei blocks with his arms.
Wei being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Wei prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Wei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Wei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopez can pounce on him.
Wei throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wei on the side of the head.
Lopez throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanma Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juanma Lopez's cut.
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#
Wei checks the leg kick.
Wei misses the jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That kick from Lopez tenderised Wei's leg. Wei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lopez with a jab.
A left and a right from Lopez both land. Nice combination.
A low kick lands for Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Wei throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez flicks out a counter leg kick but Wei steps away.
Wei throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Wei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wei throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Wei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Wei counters with a shoot takedown. Lopez fights it but they end up in guard.
Lopez wants to hit a sweep here but Wei passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there! #T3#
Wei scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wei cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wei looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wei is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez working to try and regain half guard.
Wei controlling his opponent. #T4#
Wei working the ground and pound effectively.
Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
Wei with the ground and pound from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wei with the ground and pound from mount.
Wei takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wei looking to finish Lopez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lopez!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
Wei lands a big shot to the head and Lopez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Wei gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Wei drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Wei off! Wei jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Wei slips an elbow through the middle.
Wei landing with the ground and pound.
Wei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Wei slips nicely into half guard.
Wei working Johnson over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wei lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson has hold of Wei's hands but Wei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wei working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is trying to control but Wei manages to pass to mount!
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei drops a big elbow. That's hurt Johnson! More shots from Wei and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2021

#R1##TD#
Fliehr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Wei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fliehr trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Fliehr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fliehr wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei wants to sweep here but Fliehr controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Wei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fliehr.
Wei has control of Fliehr's left arm, preventing Fliehr from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fliehr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fliehr tries to free his leg and advance position but Wei is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wei had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fliehr defends it easily.
Fliehr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fliehr is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wei throws an overhand right that lands on Fliehr's shoulder, as Fliehr tries to avoid the shot.
Wei on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wei enables Fliehr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wei manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Wei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fliehr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wei pulls Fliehr in to control the position.
Fliehr wanted to stand there but Wei had control of the position.
Fliehr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Wei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wei landing with the ground and pound.
Wei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fliehr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wei passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Wei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Fliehr has hold of Wei's hands but Wei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wei is thwarting Fliehr's attempts to control the position.
Fliehr is looking to escape.
Wei wants to pass the guard but Fliehr is defending well.
Fliehr is refusing to be controlled, as Wei sits in half guard. #ES#
Fliehr kicks Wei off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Fliehr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wei on his heels. He'll look to pass Wei's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei is controlling Fliehr's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fliehr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Fliehr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fliehr showed some decent athleticism there.
Wei desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fliehr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
Wei slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fliehr wants to control from the top but Wei keeps moving. #SU#
Fliehr stands up and waves to Wei to follow him. #T1##TD#
Fliehr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wei manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wei trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Wei is looking for a triangle but Fliehr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Wei is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fliehr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wei's body to avoid the submission. Wei has instead reached around Fliehr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wei arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Knapp. #CL#
Knapp pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Wei wants to take the fight to the mat but Knapp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knapp is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knapp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knapp seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC2#
Wei manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Knapp moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei has Knapp pressed against the cage, preventing Knapp from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Knapp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knapp wants to break free but Wei has control. #TD2#
Wei has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knapp uses from the top position. #T1#
Knapp throws a strike but Wei rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses.
Wei landing some decent shots from guard.
Knapp is looking to stand up but Wei isn't so interested in that idea.
Wei is in close to Knapp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wei works over Knapp with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a triangle but Wei pushes his legs off easily.
Wei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knapp controls Wei momentarily but Wei frees himself.
Wei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Wei showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wei throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Wei 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. #ES#
Knapp has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wei off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Wei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knapp to the mat! Knapp manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knapp controls Wei momentarily but Wei frees himself. #T3#
Knapp is looking to stand up but Wei isn't so interested in that idea.
Wei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knapp's head.
Wei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Wei landing with the ground and pound.
Knapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knapp tries to get out of the position.
Wei is in close to Knapp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Knapp's guard.
Wei is looking to take a break and control but Knapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Knapp is not content to let Wei control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Wei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Knapp sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Knapp has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Wei drags the fight down to the ground.
Knapp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wei is pulling down on Knapp's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Knapp stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wei throws up his legs and catches Knapp in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Knapp tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wei! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zhang Wei!
In his post fight interview, Zhang Wei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2021

#R1#
Wei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wei somewhat.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Hamilton avoids it well and moves away.
Wei fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Hamilton counters by clinching up.
Wei is working for takedown but Hamilton is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wei wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wei is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hamilton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wei to the mat. Wei regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Wei has an active guard here but Hamilton has managed to pass into half guard.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Hamilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wei keeps working.
Wei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wei tries to get out of the position.
Hamilton thows a huge punch but Wei dodges it nicely.
Wei tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg.
Hamilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wei keeps working.
Wei wants to get back to full guard but Hamilton has mounted him!
Wei tries to hold on but Hamilton pushes him away. #SU2#
Hamilton get's back to his feet.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Wei moves out of range.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhang Wei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hamilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hamilton clinches. #BC2#
Hamilton breaks the clinch.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wei moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hamilton. Those never looked like landing.
Wei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Wei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamilton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamilton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in and bounces Wei off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamilton postures up in Wei's guard and throws a big left but Wei blocks it.
Wei pulls Hamilton in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hamilton passes into side control.
Wei wants to control but Hamilton postures up.
Wei tries to improve position but can't.
Wei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wei blocks the strikes from Hamilton.
Wei is stalling here. Hamilton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wei seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hamilton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hamilton trying to control the position but Wei is working away.
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!
Wei is looking to regain half guard here but Hamilton keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darko Hamilton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamilton as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Hamilton clinches. #BC2#
Hamilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wei shoots in but Hamilton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Hamilton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wei manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Wei is looking for a triangle here but Hamilton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hamilton trying to control the action but Wei is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hamilton taking a break here but Wei is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hamilton slips a nice elbow through Wei's hands, connecting with Wei's forehead.
Wei wants to improve his position but Hamilton is controlling well.
Hamilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hamilton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hamilton moves into full mount! Wei won't be happy about that! #T2#
Wei tries to lock up and control but Hamilton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hamilton is just content to waste time from the top position. Wei takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hamilton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wei is proving hard to escape from.
Wei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wei looking for a sweep. Not yet Wei, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Wei working for a triangle but Hamilton defends it easily.
Hamilton trying to control but Wei is working from the bottom.
Hamilton is looking to stand up but Wei won't let him. #SUB#
Wei working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hamilton has passed into half guard!
Wei is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wei manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Wei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hamilton passes into side control.
Wei keeping his opponent close.
Wei trying to control but Hamilton flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hamilton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Darko Hamilton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wei trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darko Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hamilton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Hamilton. Beautiful body shot.
Wei tries for a takedown but Hamilton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hamilton tries a quick counter leg kick but Wei is wise to it.
Hamilton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wei. That did some damage!#TD#
Wei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamilton is looking to get back to is feet but Wei passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton can't do much from the bottom here.
Wei grinds an elbow into Hamilton's temple. #T1#
Wei works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wei in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hamilton struggling a bit here.
Hamilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamilton is not content to let Wei control the position.
Wei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wei scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamilton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wei working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Wei looks up at the clock and then as Hamilton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wei smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hamilton is not content to let Wei control the position.
Hamilton prevents Wei from improving position.
Hamilton is trying to escape the position but Wei is controlling the position.
Hamilton is trying to control Wei's posture but Wei avoids it.
Hamilton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hamilton tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Wei lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hamilton is trying to get back to half guard.
Wei is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hamilton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei lands an elbow.
Wei cracks Hamilton with a big right hand but Hamilton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hamilton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wei asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wei is working Hamilton over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Wei scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wei scoring with punches and elbows.
Hamilton is not content to let Wei control the position.
Hamilton tries to bench press Wei off him but Wei keeps the position.
Hamilton taking a bit of punishment here - Wei scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei cracks Hamilton with a big elbow.
Wei scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hamilton to see if he's OK.
Zhang Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darko Hamilton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Wei looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Wei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamilton 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darko Hamilton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2021

#R1#
Dyson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Wei counters with a shoot takedown. Dyson fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wei working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wei on the ground.
Wei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wei is looking to work some ground and pound but Dyson has wrist control.
Wei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dyson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
Wei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Wei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wei 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.
Wei landing some decent shots from guard.
Wei with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wei's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Dyson is rocked!
Dyson is breathing heavily.
Wei slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Wei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wei sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dyson's head.
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Dyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wei sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dyson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Let's hope that Wei 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.
Wei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wei is working Dyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wei 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.
Wei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wei looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei distracts Dyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Wei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Wei dives in and scores a takedown into Dyson's guard.
Dyson is looking to stand back up but Wei counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dyson. #REVR#
Wei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wei lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wei prevents Dyson from improving his position.
Wei performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wei is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wei is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dyson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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