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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Thumbs Up Emoji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decom.
Decom misses with a wild combination.
Decom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decom fails to land with a series of punches.
Decom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Decom stalks Thumbs Up Emoji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thumbs Up Emoji's face. Thumbs Up Emoji staggers backwards, shaken.
Decom scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decom misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Thumbs Up Emoji was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Decom throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thumbs Up Emoji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decom is looking to clinch but Thumbs Up Emoji is avoiding it.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails with the takedown.
Decom scores with a one two! Thumbs Up Emoji had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Decom misses with a double jab.
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a body kick.
Fritz Decom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji drives through and clinches with Decom against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thumbs Up Emoji - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thumbs Up Emoji gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thumbs Up Emoji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Decom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbs Up Emoji's elbow. #BC2#
Decom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Decom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thumbs Up Emoji to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands a couple of elbows.
Thumbs Up Emoji passes into half guard. #T2#
Thumbs Up Emoji stalling.
Thumbs Up Emoji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Decom wants to get back to full guard.
Decom looks winded!
Thumbs Up Emoji slows the pace down in half guard.
Decom is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control the pace.
Thumbs Up Emoji seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Decom for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thumbs Up Emoji passes to full mount!
Thumbs Up Emoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Decom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thumbs Up Emoji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fritz Decom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thumbs Up Emoji throws a right and a left that Decom avoids nicely.
Decom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decom misses with a few strikes there.
Decom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decom throws a series of punches but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji moves into range and clinches up with Decom.
Decom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbs Up Emoji's elbow. #BC2#
Decom breaks from the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji dodges the punch combination from Decom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and clinches up with Decom, looking for a takedown. Thumbs Up Emoji pushes Decom against the cage but Decom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Decom.
Decom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!#CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Decom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbs Up Emoji's elbow. #TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji manages to pull guard. #T1##SU2#
Decom stands up and waves to Thumbs Up Emoji to follow him.
Fritz Decom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decom fails to land with a series of punches.
Decom is breathing heavily.#CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji clinches up with Decom and pushes him back against the cage.
Decom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thumbs Up Emoji leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard and drags Decom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to keep a closed guard but Decom is proving a slippery customer. #ES#
Thumbs Up Emoji is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Decom presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thumbs Up Emoji working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Decom breaks from the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji keeps the fight on the outside.
Decom throws a nice looking combination but Thumbs Up Emoji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in looking for a takedown but Decom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thumbs Up Emoji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Decom quickly recovers to half 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!#SU#
Thumbs Up Emoji decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2##TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Decom's guard.
Decom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thumbs Up Emoji manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Thumbs Up Emoji content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumbs Up Emoji prevents Decom from standing back up. #SUB#
Thumbs Up Emoji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Decom is defending against the submission attempts here by Thumbs Up Emoji.
Decom tries to kick Thumbs Up Emoji off but Thumbs Up Emoji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thumbs Up Emoji prevents Decom from improving his position.
Thumbs Up Emoji sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Decom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Decom taking some punishment here, with Thumbs Up Emoji in his half guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji controlling the action here.
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 Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji moves into range and clinches up with Decom.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Decom backwards. #TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard and drags Decom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thumbs Up Emoji 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##SUB#
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking for a kimura here.
Thumbs Up Emoji perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decom wants to improve his position but Thumbs Up Emoji is controlling well. #T1#
Decom keeps trying to improve his position.#SU#
Thumbs Up Emoji stands up from half guard.
Decom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decom misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Decom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thumbs Up Emoji is in Decom's guard.#SU#
Thumbs Up Emoji stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Decom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Thumbs Up Emoji politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thumbs Up Emoji prefers to stall for the moment though.
Thumbs Up Emoji is putting a hurting on Decom here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to get an arm triangle but Decom is defending well. #T2##SU#
Thumbs Up Emoji decides to stand back up. Thumbs Up Emoji steps back and let's Decom get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decom tries to clinch #TD#
and Thumbs Up Emoji counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Decom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thumbs Up Emoji manages to mount him! #ROC#Decom is rocked!
Decom is still in real trouble! Can Thumbs Up Emoji finish him?
Thumbs Up Emoji lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Decom hang on?
Thumbs Up Emoji raining down hammerfists from mount.
Decom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Decom working to try and regain half guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands a big shot to the head and Decom winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji!

 

Event: VFC 86 Aislan vs Stephens     
Date:   Jun 06, 2022
#R1#
Snake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snake swivels and escapes.
Snake scores with a hook.
Snake throws a good cross that connects.
Thumbs Up Emoji goes for a double leg but Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snake continues to drive forward.#CL#
Snake clinches.
Our sources have told us that Snake has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Snake tries to throw a body punch but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it by throwing Snake back against the cage.
Snake lands a body shot.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks a body shot from Snake.
Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbs Up Emoji controls the action.
Snake tries a body shot but Thumbs Up Emoji blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks a body shot from Snake.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to pull guard but Snake holds him up against the cage and eventually Thumbs Up Emoji drops back down to his feet.
Eli Snake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Snake keeps control of Thumbs Up Emoji as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snake lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to break the clinch but Snake is controlling him.
Thumbs Up Emoji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snake lands a body shot.
Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snake lands a body punch.
Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbs Up Emoji controls the action.
Snake lands with a right to the head.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snake lands a nice shot to the body.
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbs Up Emoji controls his hands. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snake.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks a body shot from Snake.
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbs Up Emoji controls his hands.
Snake pushes Thumbs Up Emoji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbs Up Emoji's elbow.
Snake misses with a body punch.
Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbs Up Emoji controls the action.
Snake tries a body shot but Thumbs Up Emoji blocks it.
Nice body punch from Snake.
Snake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks winded!
Snake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbs Up Emoji controls his hands.
Snake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thumbs Up Emoji or not.
A right hand to the body from Snake. #T3#
Snake presses Thumbs Up Emoji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thumbs Up Emoji or not.
Snake lands a body punch.
Snake presses Thumbs Up Emoji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Snake.
Thumbs Up Emoji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Snake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snake is leaning against Thumbs Up Emoji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Snake.
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbs Up Emoji controls his hands.
Snake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snake lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Snake.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks a body shot from Snake. #T4#
Snake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks a body shot from Snake.
A left hand lands to the body for Snake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snake tries to work over Thumbs Up Emoji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbs Up Emoji's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snake.
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbs Up Emoji's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Snake as the two fighters clinch.
Snake tries to work over Thumbs Up Emoji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbs Up Emoji controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Snake dominated that round.
That's time! Snake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Snake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thumbs Up Emoji ducks right into an uppercut from Snake. #CL#
Snake rushes Thumbs Up Emoji and presses him up against the cage.
Snake cracks Thumbs Up Emoji with a nice body shot.
Snake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbs Up Emoji's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Snake.
Snake presses Thumbs Up Emoji against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails to pull guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji prevents a body shot from Snake.
Nice body punch from Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake is working Thumbs Up Emoji over against the cage.
Snake lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Snake.
Thumbs Up Emoji is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Snake. #T1#
Snake digs a right hand underneath Thumbs Up Emoji's ribcage. Thumbs Up Emoji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snake digs a right hand into Thumbs Up Emoji's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thumbs Up Emoji's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snake.
Snake tries to work over Thumbs Up Emoji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snake tries to work over Thumbs Up Emoji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snake tries to throw a body punch but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it by throwing Snake back against the cage.
Snake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Snake as the two fighters clinch.
Snake misses with a punch to the body.
Snake pushes Thumbs Up Emoji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Snake works on Thumbs Up Emoji's body with a couple of short punches.
Snake pushes Thumbs Up Emoji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Snake tries to throw a body punch but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it by throwing Snake back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Snake.
Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbs Up Emoji controls the action.
Snake lands a body punch.
Snake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thumbs Up Emoji or not.
Snake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snake tries to throw a body punch but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it by throwing Snake back against the cage.
Snake is working Thumbs Up Emoji over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Snake.
Snake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Snake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snake cracks Thumbs Up Emoji with a nice body shot.
Snake misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Snake as the two fighters clinch.
Snake pushes Thumbs Up Emoji back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Snake - that landed with a thud.
Snake can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbs Up Emoji controls the action.
Snake lands a body shot.
Snake struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbs Up Emoji controls his hands.
Snake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snake is leaning against Thumbs Up Emoji and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snake doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Snake wants the takedown. Thumbs Up Emoji is fighting it off but Snake persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thumbs Up Emoji's guard against the cage.
Snake passes Thumbs Up Emoji's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snake passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thumbs Up Emoji! #T4##SUB#
Snake throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Thumbs Up Emoji has his hands clasped together but Snake breaks the hold and Thumbs Up Emoji is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Snake!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Snake!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 06, 2022
#R1#
Thumbs Up Emoji fails with a takedown attempt.
Esquilo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Esquilo throws a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Esquilo throws a looping overhand right but Thumbs Up Emoji ducks down to avoid it.
Esquilo is looking to chop away at Thumbs Up Emoji's legs.
Esquilo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Thumbs Up Emoji checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquilo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thumbs Up Emoji is able to avoid easily.
Esquilo misses with an uppercut. Thumbs Up Emoji saw that one coming.
Esquilo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji feints the counter takedown.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esquilo.#T1#
Thumbs Up Emoji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esquilo.
Esquilo misses with a looping right.
Thumbs Up Emoji defending well as Esquilo loads up on a big left hand.
Thumbs Up Emoji steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Esquilo tried to score with a low kick but Thumbs Up Emoji checks it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Thumbs Up Emoji leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks an elbow strike from Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to break the clinch but Esquilo is controlling the position.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to push Esquilo away but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but Esquilo stands there with Thumbs Up Emoji around his waist. Thumbs Up Emoji gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji has Esquilo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Esquilo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paulo Esquilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thumbs Up Emoji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to stall.
Esquilo has Thumbs Up Emoji pressed against the cage, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Esquilo.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Esquilo slows down the pace here.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking to control Esquilo's arms but Esquilo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thumbs Up Emoji has his back to the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the forehead.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Thumbs Up Emoji 's eye.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Esquilo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Esquilo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to stall.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esquilo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji has been cut.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Esquilo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thumbs Up Emoji moves away from the strike by Esquilo.
Esquilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thumbs Up Emoji can do to turn this around?
Esquilo tries a low kick but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it.
Esquilo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esquilo throws a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji checks it. #CL#
Esquilo closes the distance and pushes Thumbs Up Emoji back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esquilo throws an elbow but misses.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to break free but Esquilo has control.
Esquilo blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Esquilo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thumbs Up Emoji's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thumbs Up Emoji's defenses.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to force a seperation but Esquilo has the dominant position.#T1#
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to circle away but Esquilo has him pinned against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to land knees in the clinch but Esquilo avoids the damage to the body.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking for a takedown.
Paulo Esquilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esquilo walks away with a smile on his face. Thumbs Up Emoji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paulo Esquilo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thumbs Up Emoji defending well as Esquilo loads up on a big left hand.
Esquilo misses with a looping right.
Esquilo throws a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esquilo.#T2#
Esquilo throws a shot from downtown. Thumbs Up Emoji moves away and avoids it.
Thumbs Up Emoji moves out of range of the strikes.
Esquilo misses with a low kick as Thumbs Up Emoji jumps back.#CL#
Esquilo forces Thumbs Up Emoji back against the cage and clinches.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo has him pressed against the cage.
Esquilo throws an elbow that misses.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Esquilo lands an elbow inside.
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Thumbs Up Emoji in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Thumbs Up Emoji is rocked!
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Thumbs Up Emoji is still on wobbly legs! Can Esquilo finish him?#T3#
Esquilo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Esquilo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Esquilo lands an elbow that stopped Thumbs Up Emoji in his tracks for a moment.
Thumbs Up Emoji seems to have recovered his senses.#CUT#That has opened up Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut even more.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids a wild elbow strike from Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo.
Esquilo misses with an elbow strike.
Esquilo lands an elbow just above Thumbs Up Emoji 's eye. #T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Esquilo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Esquilo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esquilo is looking to stand up but Thumbs Up Emoji won't let him.
Esquilo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Esquilo wants to stand and escape but instead Thumbs Up Emoji has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thumbs Up Emoji advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Esquilo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thumbs Up Emoji lands a leg kick that knocks Esquilo off balance momentarily.
A jab from Esquilo misses.
Esquilo misses with a straight left.
Thumbs Up Emoji slips under a jab.
Esquilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thumbs Up Emoji ducks under a wild hook from Esquilo.
As Esquilo backs off Thumbs Up Emoji throws a huge counter combo but Esquilo manages to avoid it all.
Esquilo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Esquilo as he avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paulo Esquilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esquilo.#CL#
Esquilo rushes Thumbs Up Emoji and presses him up against the cage.
Esquilo lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Esquilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Esquilo walks away with a smile on his face. Thumbs Up Emoji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thumbs Up Emoji slips under a jab from Esquilo.#CL2#
Thumbs Up Emoji gets a clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Esquilo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji stalling in the clinch but Esquilo improves position.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thumbs Up Emoji's defenses.
Esquilo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esquilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo. #CUT#The cut above Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Esquilo lands a nice elbow.
Thumbs Up Emoji goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esquilo prevents it.
Thumbs Up Emoji blocks the elbow strike.
Esquilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Thumbs Up Emoji leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Esquilo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thumbs Up Emoji.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thumbs Up Emoji takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to get back to striking at distance but Esquilo won't allow it. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esquilo.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to break free.
Thumbs Up Emoji avoids the elbow strike from Esquilo, against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Esquilo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thumbs Up Emoji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esquilo.
Esquilo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji is out of range and Esquilo settles back down.
Esquilo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thumbs Up Emoji.#CL2#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Esquilo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thumbs Up Emoji's defenses. #CUT#Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Esquilo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Esquilo lands a damaging elbow.
Thumbs Up Emoji has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Esquilo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Esquilo uses from the top position.
Esquilo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Esquilo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thumbs Up Emoji on the ground.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to keep Esquilo in close.
Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esquilo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Esquilo!

 

Event: VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thumbs Up Emoji.#CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji clinches up against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Crawford pulls guard.
Crawford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thumbs Up Emoji won't allow Crawford to sweep him here.
Crawford is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thumbs Up Emoji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crawford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crawford has control of Thumbs Up Emoji's left arm, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crawford.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Thumbs Up Emoji can't do much from the bottom here.
Crawford is staying tight to Thumbs Up Emoji's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Crawford is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Crawford moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Thumbs Up Emoji won't enjoy being in this position. Crawford looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Thumbs Up Emoji is tapping - it's over boys! Crawford picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zac Crawford!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thumbs Up Emoji as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thumbs Up Emoji's half guard.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but Thumbs Up Emoji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Thumbs Up Emoji could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Santos has cracked it and Thumbs Up Emoji is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 14, 2022
#R1#
Thumbs Up Emoji moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Michel Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thumbs Up Emoji staying out of range there.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thumbs Up Emoji sprawls well. Thumbs Up Emoji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos.
Thumbs Up Emoji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thumbs Up Emoji keeps working.
Santos landing strikes.
Santos controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Santos has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Santos yanks on the arm and Thumbs Up Emoji is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Santos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
After the fight, Michel Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: VFC 61 Ramos vs Lorentz     
Date:   Apr 04, 2022
#R1#
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Thumbs Up Emoji, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries for a takedown but Messi circles away easily
and Messi counters with a left and a right that stings Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Messi gets tackled into the cage by Thumbs Up Emoji. Thumbs Up Emoji maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Messi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thumbs Up Emoji regains guard.

Thumbs Up Emoji kicks Messi off and gets to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Messi shoots in and bounces Thumbs Up Emoji off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to keep Messi in close.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Thumbs Up Emoji looking for subs off his back but Messi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to stand back up but Messi is controlling him
It looks like Messi is going to stand back up.
Messi controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Messi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to roll over but Messi keeps him under control.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to maintain the position but Messi is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Messi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to defend but Messi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking to control Messi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumbs Up Emoji avoid being mounted?#T3#
Messi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thumbs Up Emoji is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Messi slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Messi stands up and beckons Thumbs Up Emoji to join him on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Thumbs Up Emoji clinches up against the cage.
Messi has Thumbs Up Emoji pushed against the cage.#TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji tightens his grip and picks Messi up, before dumping him to the ground. Messi manages to land in guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thumbs Up Emoji preventing the sweep.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Messi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thumbs Up Emoji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cristiano Messi 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#
Thumbs Up Emoji has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Messi moves into the clinch.
Messi just leaning against Thumbs Up Emoji, taking a breather.
Messi tries to throw a body punch but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it by throwing Messi back against the cage.
Messi tries to pull guard but Thumbs Up Emoji won't allow it. #BC2#
Messi breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Messi on his heels. He'll look to pass Messi's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Messi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Messi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Messi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thumbs Up Emoji just stands there and leans against the cage.
Messi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messi jumps guard but Thumbs Up Emoji stands there with Messi around his waist. Messi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristiano Messi.
Messi looking to slow down the pace here.#T1##TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji gets control of Messi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thumbs Up Emoji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control the position.
Messi stands up over Thumbs Up Emoji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Messi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumbs Up Emoji is adopting a defensive guard.
Messi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumbs Up Emoji swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thumbs Up Emoji content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Messi is looking to improve his position.
Messi is breathing heavily.#T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji working over Messi with some ground and pound. Messi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Thumbs Up Emoji is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Messi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thumbs Up Emoji landing strikes from the mount and Messi is in trouble!
Thumbs Up Emoji sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji looking to control but Messi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Thumbs Up Emoji is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Messi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Messi tries to reverse the position but Thumbs Up Emoji maintains control.
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 Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Messi pushes Thumbs Up Emoji off and gets back to his feet.
Messi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thumbs Up Emoji's waist but Thumbs Up Emoji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Messi off to one side.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Messi swivels and escapes.
Messi looks to land a combination but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it well.
Messi shoots in for a takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji shows good takedown defense.
Messi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi misses with a head kick.
Messi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Thumbs Up Emoji. #T1#
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a takedown attempt
and Messi counters with a series of strikes. Thumbs Up Emoji will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Thumbs Up Emoji with that takedown attempt.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails with the takedown
and Messi counters with a three punch combo that has Thumbs Up Emoji backing up. Thumbs Up Emoji nods at Messi to acknowledge the strikes.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Thumbs Up Emoji gets tackled into the cage by Messi. Messi maintains the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Messi jumps into guard, dragging Thumbs Up Emoji to the mat.
Messi wants to improve his position but instead Thumbs Up Emoji has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Thumbs Up Emoji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Messi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thumbs Up Emoji. #T2#
Thumbs Up Emoji is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Messi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Messi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thumbs Up Emoji is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji prevents Messi from improving his position.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to pass to mount but Messi is defending the position.
Thumbs Up Emoji 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.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to control. Messi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Thumbs Up Emoji there.
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to take a breather but Messi is having none of it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Thumbs Up Emoji there.
Thumbs Up Emoji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thumbs Up Emoji perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to control. Messi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Messi trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Thumbs Up Emoji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Messi!
Messi is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cristiano Messi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Messi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cristiano Messi!

An out of breath Cristiano Messi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 19, 2022
#R1#
Island leaves Thumbs Up Emoji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Island attempts a counter takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji avoids it well and moves away.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Island swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Island dives in and grabs Thumbs Up Emoji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thumbs Up Emoji pushes down on Island's head and hops out.
Thumbs Up Emoji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Island avoids it really well and circles away.
Thumbs Up Emoji doesn't manage to clinch there - Island circles away.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thumbs Up Emoji.
Island tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thumbs Up Emoji defends well and Island ends up having to push Thumbs Up Emoji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji with the counter takedown but Island avoids it easily.#BC#
Island escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Island fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Thumbs Up Emoji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Island drags the fight down to the ground.
Thumbs Up Emoji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Island tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thumbs Up Emoji must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
Island 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.#T2#
Island wants to stand and escape but Thumbs Up Emoji is having none of it. #SUB#
Island working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thumbs Up Emoji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thumbs Up Emoji manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Island 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.
Island keeping moving, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Island doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thumbs Up Emoji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji darts in looking for a takedown but Island gets double underhooks and turns Thumbs Up Emoji into the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Island tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thumbs Up Emoji manages to circle out of the way.
Thumbs Up Emoji moves forwards but Island connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Island misses with a jab, cross combination.
Island sets himself, and Thumbs Up Emoji steps forward looking for the clinch! Island avoids it this time.
Thumbs Up Emoji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Island.
Island lands a head kick. Thumbs Up Emoji smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thumbs Up Emoji pinned against the cage. Thumbs Up Emoji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails in his attempt to clinch.
Island fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thumbs Up Emoji just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control from half guard but Island is working away.
Island manages to get to full guard.
Island really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Island keeping moving, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from controlling successfully.
Thumbs Up Emoji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Thumbs Up Emoji drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Island dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toni Island dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Island shoots in for a takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Island sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thumbs Up Emoji somewhat.
Island feinted with a counter takedown.
Thumbs Up Emoji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Island tries to avoid it but Thumbs Up Emoji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Island to the ground. Island escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji slaps away a takedown attempt from Island, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Island clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Island is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji is trying to pull guard but Island has him pressed against the cage.
Thumbs Up Emoji gets underhooks to prevent Island's takedown attempt. #T1##BC#
Island breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries for a takedown but Island sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Island sprawls well initially but Thumbs Up Emoji persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Island kicks off Thumbs Up Emoji and gets to his feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji is breathing heavily.
Island scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Island misses with a few strikes there.
Thumbs Up Emoji feints the counter takedown.
Island circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Island counter with a right hand. #T2#
Island tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Island somewhat.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in and drives through. Island sprawls well.
Toni Island is winning the standup battle so far.
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Island is looking for a counter combo.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails with the takedown
letting Island counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Thumbs Up Emoji as Island shoots in.
Island misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Island fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thumbs Up Emoji.#T3#
Island closes the distance and clinches up with Thumbs Up Emoji, looking for a takedown. Island pushes Thumbs Up Emoji against the cage but Thumbs Up Emoji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries for a takedown but Island sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Island is looking for a counter combo.
Thumbs Up Emoji stuffs the takedown attempt from Island. Island gets slowly back to his feet.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks for a takedown but Island sprawls well.
As Thumbs Up Emoji looks to move away, Island throws a big counter combo but Thumbs Up Emoji just gets out of the way.
Thumbs Up Emoji with a poor takedown #CL#
and Island counters by clinching up.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to pull guard but Island won't allow it.
Thumbs Up Emoji is pressed up against the cage. Island has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thumbs Up Emoji down to the mat. Thumbs Up Emoji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Island shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thumbs Up Emoji but Thumbs Up Emoji pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a head kick.
Thumbs Up Emoji looks for a takedown but Island sprawls well.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thumbs Up Emoji misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Island clinches.
Thumbs Up Emoji is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Island manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
Island tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toni Island dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance and clinches up with Island, looking for a takedown. Thumbs Up Emoji pushes Island against the cage but Island circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Island blocks a head kick by Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Island swivels and escapes.
Island fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thumbs Up Emoji closes the distance but Island moves to the side
and Island counters with a two punch combo.
Thumbs Up Emoji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Island is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thumbs Up Emoji can do to turn this around?
Thumbs Up Emoji connects with a crisp jab.
Thumbs Up Emoji with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Island counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toni Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Thumbs Up Emoji.
Thumbs Up Emoji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Island's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Island drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Island is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Island's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Island misses.
Island tries for a takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Island manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in for a double leg but Island sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2##CL#
Island has Thumbs Up Emoji up against the cage in a clinch.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to score a body lock takedown but Island shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Island drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thumbs Up Emoji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Island goes for a takedown attempt but Thumbs Up Emoji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Island displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thumbs Up Emoji. #CL#
Island closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Thumbs Up Emoji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thumbs Up Emoji fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Island is struggling to control the position.
Thumbs Up Emoji trying to stall but Island improves his position.
Thumbs Up Emoji tries to break free but Island pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Island breaks from the clinch.
Island looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Thumbs Up Emoji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4#
Thumbs Up Emoji wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it.
Island gets full guard.
Island keeping moving, preventing Thumbs Up Emoji from controlling successfully.
Island controlling Thumbs Up Emoji's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Island!

 

 
 
 
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