Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WFC Rio de Janeiro 5
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Boss avoids the head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu is looking to score with low kicks.
Azzadiu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boss.
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Azzadiu didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Boss stands up from Azzadiu's guard - Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Azzadiu connects with a high kick. #T1#
Azzadiu throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a three punch combo that has Azzadiu backing up. Azzadiu nods at Boss to acknowledge the strikes.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Boss blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss unleashes a big counter combination but Azzadiu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick but Boss moved away.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Boss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Azzadiu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azzadiu lands with a slapping head kick.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Azzadiu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Azzadiu didn't expect that.
Boss looks winded!#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Azzadiu is working an open guard so Boss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Azzadiu wants to land a leg kick but Boss is out of range. #T4#
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paolo Azzadiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azzadiu blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss's coach down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Azzadiu misses with a low kick.
Azzadiu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Azzadiu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses
and Boss counters with a one-two to the body.
Azzadiu lands a brutal head kick. Boss looks out on his feet and Azzadiu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Paolo Azzadiu!
Beef Boss was interviewed post fight and said 'I am still the greatest EVER'.

Event: WFC Australia 2
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Azzadiu is predictable there #TD#
and Cartier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartier. #SUB2#
Azzadiu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartier defends it easily.#SUB2#
Cartier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azzadiu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartier has managed to get both his arms back between Azzadiu's legs - danger averted.
Cartier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azzadiu on the ground.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azzadiu's guard.
Cartier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cartier lands strikes from half guard.
Cartier uses his free foot to push down on Azzadiu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azzadiu.
Azzadiu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cartier with shots to the head and body - Azzadiu looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Cartier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#Azzadiu is rocked!
Cartier controlling from mount.
Azzadiu is still in real trouble! Can Cartier finish him?
Azzadiu seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB#
Cartier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Azzadiu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Azzadiu is trying to escape the mount.
Cartier landing strikes, looking to finish!
Azzadiu is bucking up trying to escape but Cartier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cartier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Azzadiu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cartier postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Azzadiu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Azzadiu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Cartier!
After winning the bout, Ray Cartier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azzadiu lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Amne Sia has been cut.
Sia blocks the body kick.
Azzadiu tries to move into range but Sia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Sia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azzadiu!
You can see the frustration on Azzadiu's face as Sia controls the position.
Sia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azzadiu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sia trying to control the position but Azzadiu is working away.
Azzadiu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Azzadiu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sia is tapping! Great win for Azzadiu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paolo Azzadiu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Azzadiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
It looked like Takahashi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Azzadiu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azzadiu lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
Takahashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Takahashi drops his shoulder and cracks Azzadiu with a huge uppercut! Azzadiu goes down! Can Takahashi finish him? #ROC#Azzadiu is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Paolo Azzadiu has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takahashi slips nicely into half guard.
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. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Azzadiu's temple. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Azzadiu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Azzadiu's temple.
Azzadiu is still in real trouble! Can Takahashi finish him?
Azzadiu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takahashi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azzadiu seems to have recovered his senses.
Azzadiu tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.
Takahashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azzadiu's head. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahashi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Takahashi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Takahashi lands a couple of good shots and Azzadiu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Azzadiu is taking damage to the body and head.
Takahashi punches Azzadiu on the ear.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi is loading up with his shots from the back and Azzadiu is in big trouble! Azzadiu taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenji Takahashi!
A very excited looking Kenji Takahashi 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1##CL#
Paul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Paul to keep the fight standing.
Azzadiu jumps guard but Paul stands there with Azzadiu around his waist. Azzadiu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azzadiu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jake Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Azzadiu.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azzadiu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paul smiles and moves away.
Azzadiu throws a front kick aimed at Paul's knee but Paul avoids it well.
As Azzadiu looks to move away, Paul throws a big counter combo but Azzadiu just gets out of the way.#CL#
Paul takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Paul breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Azzadiu avoids it.
Azzadiu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Azzadiu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Azzadiu avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul avoids the head kick by Azzadiu. #CL#
Paul closes the distance and pushes Azzadiu back into the cage.#T1#
Paul lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Paul.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azzadiu fails to pull guard. #BC#
Paul manages to break the clinch.
Azzadiu misses with a head kick. #CL#
Paul gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Azzadiu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Paul on the inside.
Paul connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azzadiu's face.
Paul stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Paul as the two fighters clinch.
Paul controlling the action here for a moment.
Paul lands a damaging elbow.
Paul is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Paul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Azzadiu tries to land a body kick
and Paul counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
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#
Paul moves into the clinch.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azzadiu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Azzadiu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Azzadiu gets tackled into the cage by Paul. Paul maintains the clinch.
Azzadiu fails to pull guard.
Azzadiu looks winded!
Paul digs a right hand into Azzadiu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Azzadiu's gas tank.
Paul lands a knee to the head.
Paul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Azzadiu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Paul is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Paul has clasped his hands together around Azzadiu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azzadiu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Paul is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Azzadiu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Paul is tapping! Great win for Azzadiu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paolo Azzadiu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Azzadiu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Azzadiu lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Jay Williams has been cut.
Azzadiu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azzadiu throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Azzadiu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Azzadiu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams wants to take a breather but Azzadiu is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Azzadiu is defending the position.
Williams working over Azzadiu with some ground and pound. Azzadiu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azzadiu keeps working. #SUB2#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.
Azzadiu is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.
Williams winds up and cracks Azzadiu with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Azzadiu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Azzadiu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Azzadiu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williams is defending well. Azzadiu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Azzadiu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Azzadiu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2023

#R1#
McGovern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azzadiu.
Azzadiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGovern misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by McGovern as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
McGovern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGovern is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azzadiu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGovern defends it easily.
McGovern working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Azzadiu's head.
McGovern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Azzadiu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGovern keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Azzadiu's head.#SUB#
McGovern got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azzadiu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGovern has managed to get both his arms back between Azzadiu's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Azzadiu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
McGovern connects with a couple of short punches.
McGovern is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Azzadiu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGovern defends it easily.
McGovern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that McGovern 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.
McGovern distracts Azzadiu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGovern is stalling in the full guard.
McGovern slips nicely into half guard.
Azzadiu has hold of McGovern's hands but McGovern slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGovern is trying to control. Azzadiu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGovern working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Still in half guard, McGovern seems content to control.
McGovern 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. #SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.
McGovern seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. McGovern connects with a nice short shot to Azzadiu's temple.
Azzadiu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGovern is nestled in close to Azzadiu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGovern looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGovern takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from McGovern.
McGovern slips a nice elbow through Azzadiu's hands, connecting with Azzadiu's forehead.#T3#
McGovern is nestled in close to Azzadiu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGovern is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGovern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGovern drops an elbow to the side of Azzadiu's head. #SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.
McGovern lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Azzadiu taking some punishment here, with McGovern in his half guard.
McGovern lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azzadiu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McGovern slips a nice elbow through Azzadiu's hands, connecting with Azzadiu's forehead.
McGovern is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGovern stalling. #T4#
McGovern drops an elbow to the side of Azzadiu's head.
McGovern lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.
McGovern working over Azzadiu with some ground and pound. Azzadiu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Azzadiu is pressing down on McGovern's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGovern defends well.
McGovern stands up over Azzadiu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGovern landing with the ground and pound.
McGovern lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Azzadiu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGovern doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGovern manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGovern cracks Azzadiu with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guffy McGovern 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#
Azzadiu throws a head kick but McGovern moves out of range.
Azzadiu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGovern.
McGovern moves out of range of the body kick from Azzadiu.
Guffy McGovern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McGovern looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Azzadiu!
Guffy McGovern has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGovern has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Azzadiu!
McGovern landing strikes from the mount.
McGovern controlling from mount.
McGovern unloading with bombs!
McGovern lands a big elbow.
McGovern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGovern connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azzadiu regains half guard.
McGovern wants to control but Azzadiu is keeping him busy.
McGovern working the head and body with strikes.
McGovern lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGovern wants to control but Azzadiu is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Azzadiu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGovern lands with a punch from half guard.
McGovern is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McGovern working over Azzadiu with some ground and pound. Azzadiu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGovern landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azzadiu has hold of McGovern's hands but McGovern slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGovern looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGovern slips a nice elbow through Azzadiu's hands, connecting with Azzadiu's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azzadiu is refusing to be controlled, as McGovern sits in half guard. #SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
McGovern lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGovern is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGovern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Azzadiu is rocked!
McGovern trying to control from half guard but Azzadiu is working away.
Oh Azzadiu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGovern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azzadiu seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice strikes from McGovern there.
McGovern working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.
McGovern lands strikes from half guard.
McGovern is nestled in close to Azzadiu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGovern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
McGovern winds up and cracks Azzadiu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGovern 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. #SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGovern pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGovern working over Azzadiu with some ground and pound. Azzadiu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Azzadiu has hold of McGovern's hands but McGovern slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGovern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGovern wants to control but Azzadiu is keeping him busy.
Azzadiu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGovern is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGovern takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGovern landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGovern pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGovern in particular looking to stall.#T4#
McGovern lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGovern in particular looking to stall.
McGovern working over Azzadiu with some ground and pound. Azzadiu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGovern looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Azzadiu taking some punishment here, with McGovern in his half guard. #SUB#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, McGovern seems content to control.
McGovern wants to take a breather but Azzadiu is having none of it.
McGovern scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGovern working over Azzadiu with some ground and pound. Azzadiu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGovern is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGovern winds up and cracks Azzadiu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Azzadiu has hold of McGovern's hands but McGovern slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from McGovern.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guffy McGovern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGovern looks to land a left hand but Azzadiu moved out of range nicely.
McGovern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azzadiu moves away.
McGovern just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAzzadiu.#TD2#
McGovern shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGovern showed some decent athleticism there.
McGovern scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGovern working the head and body with strikes.
McGovern landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGovern lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. McGovern connects with a nice short shot to Azzadiu's temple.
McGovern is controlling the pace.
McGovern lands strikes from half guard.
McGovern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azzadiu keeps working.
McGovern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGovern might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azzadiu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Azzadiu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGovern 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. #T1#
McGovern perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGovern lands a nice short elbow.
McGovern scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGovern pulls his head out easily.
McGovern scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGovern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azzadiu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGovern scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from McGovern there.
McGovern content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McGovern seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGovern passes to full mount!
McGovern connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McGovern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azzadiu is in a horrible position here. McGovern smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGovern lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGovern is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Azzadiu can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
McGovern postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Azzadiu bigstyle! Two more strikes land for McGovern and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guffy McGovern!
After winning the bout, Guffy McGovern thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1#
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Azzadiu doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown lands a nice hook to Azzadiu's body. Azzadiu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azzadiu misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown lands a jab.
Azzadiu throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily. #CL#
Brown forces Azzadiu back against the cage and clinches.
Azzadiu takes a shot to the head.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azzadiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown lands the left hand.
Azzadiu throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Azzadiu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Azzadiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Azzadiu takes one to the side of the head.
Azzadiu walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azzadiu's head backwards.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Azzadiu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown lunges at Azzadiu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azzadiu's hand.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brown scores with a nice strike.
Azzadiu throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Azzadiu only half commits.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azzadiu misses with a low kick.
Jackson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Azzadiu walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Azzadiu tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown moves out of range as Azzadiu throws a body kick.
Azzadiu throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Azzadiu.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Brown clobbers Azzadiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azzadiu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Brown has been cut.
Azzadiu wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Azzadiu backs away looking to recover.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands a nice hook to Azzadiu's body. Azzadiu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Azzadiu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Azzadiu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azzadiu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Azzadiu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Azzadiu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azzadiu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azzadiu has time to react.
We've been informed that Azzadiu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Azzadiu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azzadiu scrambles back to his feet.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Azzadiu gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Azzadiu jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Azzadiu.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Azzadiu drops back down to his feet.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Azzadiu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Azzadiu backwards.
Azzadiu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Azzadiu looks winded!
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown lands a left hand.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Brown'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#
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Azzadiu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown cracks Azzadiu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown swings for the body but Azzadiu moves out of range.
Azzadiu tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
Brown lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Azzadiu wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.
Azzadiu throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Azzadiu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azzadiu throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown cracks Azzadiu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
Azzadiu throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Brown lands a jab to Azzadiu's midsection.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Azzadiu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Azzadiu takes one to the chin there.
Azzadiu misses with a head kick.
Brown stuns Azzadiu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Azzadiu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Brown has managed to clinch. #T2#
Brown pushes Azzadiu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown lands a right hand.
Azzadiu fails to pull guard.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Azzadiu.
Azzadiu is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Brown. #BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azzadiu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Azzadiu is rocked!
Brown lunges at Azzadiu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azzadiu's hand.
Azzadiu is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown tries to bum rush Azzadiu with a series of wild strikes but Azzadiu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Azzadiu seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Azzadiu in a clinch.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Azzadiu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Brown digs a good hook to Azzadiu's body.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Azzadiu manages to avoid it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azzadiu moves away.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Azzadiu's defenses.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Azzadiu misses with a head kick. #T4#
Azzadiu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Donk. Brown catches Azzadiu right on the button with a cross.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Azzadiu's head.
Azzadiu is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Azzadiu jumps guard but Brown stands there with Azzadiu around his waist. Azzadiu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Azzadiu backwards.
Azzadiu fails to pull guard.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Azzadiu backwards.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Azzadiu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Azzadiu drops back down to his feet.
Jackson Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Azzadiu.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Azzadiu takes a shot to the head.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown lands a left hand.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azzadiu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Brown thuds a left hand into Azzadiu's body.
Brown scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Azzadiu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Brown pushes Azzadiu up against the cage in a clinch.
Azzadiu fails to pull guard.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Azzadiu drops back down to his feet.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azzadiu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azzadiu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2##BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azzadiu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azzadiu in his tracks.
Azzadiu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azzadiu can do to turn this around?
Brown catches Azzadiu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown avoids the head kick by Azzadiu.
Nice jab there from Brown.
Brown clobbers Azzadiu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azzadiu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A head kick by Azzadiu misses
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown moves out of range as Azzadiu throws a body kick.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Azzadiu.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Azzadiu's ribs.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azzadiu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
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!
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paolo Azzadiu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Azzadiu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Azzadiu settles back down.
Azzadiu tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azzadiu walks into a left hand.
Azzadiu throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown lands with a cross. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Azzadiu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azzadiu backwards.
Azzadiu jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Brown!
Jackson Brown bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Azzadiu scores with a head kick. McGrew tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Azzadiu gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and McGrew moves into the clinch.
McGrew'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.
A right hand to the body from McGrew.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGrew just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
McGrew breaks the clinch. #CL#
McGrew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Azzadiu tries to pull guard but McGrew forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
McGrew wants the takedown. Azzadiu is fighting it off but McGrew persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Azzadiu's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
McGrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azzadiu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGrew has managed to get both his arms back between Azzadiu's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Azzadiu is looking to cinch up a triangle. McGrew throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Azzadiu's body to avoid the submission. Azzadiu has instead reached around McGrew's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Azzadiu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paolo Azzadiu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Rahul.
Rahul throws a leg kick but Azzadiu moved away.
Rahul misses with a wild combination.
Rahul blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Kobina Rahul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Azzadiu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rahul to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rahul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Azzadiu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rahul has his hands clasped together but Azzadiu extends and breaks Rahul's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Azzadiu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Azzadiu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Quarter throws a head kick but Azzadiu moves out of range.
Azzadiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azzadiu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quarter lands a nice looking body shot.
Quarter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quarter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Quarter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azzadiu blocks a head kick by Quarter.
It appears Azzadiu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quarter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azzadiu throws a body kick that misses
and Quarter counters with a thumping low kick.
Quarter avoids the head kick by Azzadiu.
Quarter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Azzadiu blocks it well.
Quarter cracks Azzadiu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quarter dips to his left and cracks Azzadiu with an uppercut!#T1#
Azzadiu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Quarter blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Quarter avoids a kick to the body.
Azzadiu avoids the head kick by Quarter.
Azzadiu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quarter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Quarter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azzadiu at a distance.
Quarter dips to his left and cracks Azzadiu with an uppercut!
Quarter lands a body shot.
Azzadiu looks to land a body kick but Quarter moved away.
Azzadiu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quarter is able to avoid easily.
Azzadiu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Azzadiu thows a leg kick but Quarter checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quarter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A clash of legs there as Quarter blocks the low kick.
Quarter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azzadiu throws a sloppy head kick and Quarter moves out of range easily.
Azzadiu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Quarter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Azzadiu misses with a low kick as Quarter jumps back.
Quarter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azzadiu misses with a body kick.
Quarter blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azzadiu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azzadiu avoids the head kick by Quarter.
Quarter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jo Quarter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Quarter.
Quarter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Quarter blocks a head kick by Azzadiu.
Quarter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quarter moves out of range as Azzadiu throws a body kick.
Azzadiu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromQuarter.
Azzadiu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Quarter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quarter thows a body kick. Azzadiu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Azzadiu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Quarter throws a head kick that Azzadiu semi-blocks.
Quarter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Azzadiu wants to slow Quarter down by chopping away at his legs.
Quarter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azzadiu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Azzadiu avoids the head kick by Quarter.
Quarter looks winded!
Azzadiu throws a sloppy head kick and Quarter moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Azzadiu tried to score with a low kick but Quarter checks it.#T4#
Azzadiu misses with a leg kick.
Quarter scores with a kick to the body.
Quarter checks a low kick from Azzadiu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Quarter.
Quarter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Quarter catches Azzadiu right on the button with a cross.
Azzadiu lands a head kick. Quarter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Quarter dips to his left and cracks Azzadiu with an uppercut!
Azzadiu throws a sloppy head kick and Quarter moves out of range easily.
Quarter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Azzadiu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azzadiu misses with a head kick.
Quarter lands a nice hook to Azzadiu's body. Azzadiu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quarter cracks Azzadiu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quarter throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Quarter 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#
Quarter cracks Azzadiu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jo Quarter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Quarter.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quarter finds it's way round the side to connect with Azzadiu's head.
Azzadiu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azzadiu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Quarter.
Quarter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Azzadiu back to the cage. Quarter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Azzadiu takes one on the button.#ROC2#Azzadiu is rocked!
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Quarter. Beautiful body shot.
Quarter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Quarter.
Azzadiu throws a sloppy head kick and Quarter moves out of range easily.
Azzadiu misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quarter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azzadiu if he has to take too many more of those.
Quarter pushes Azzadiu away with a front kick.
Azzadiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Quarter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Azzadiu drops his hands momentarily and Quarter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quarter throws a head kick that Azzadiu semi-blocks.
Quarter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quarter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Azzadiu takes a step back to recover.
Quarter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quarter is breathing heavily.
Azzadiu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azzadiu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Quarter with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azzadiu avoids a kick to the body.
Quarter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azzadiu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azzadiu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quarter.
Quarter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Azzadiu throws a head kick but Quarter moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quarter.
Quarter throws a head kick but Azzadiu moves out of range.
Quarter misses with a kick to the body.
Azzadiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Azzadiu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Azzadiu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azzadiu throws a push kick but Quarter slaps the foot to one side.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Azzadiu misses with a head kick.
Quarter lands a right hook to the body.
Azzadiu misses with a head kick.
Quarter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Quarter.
Quarter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quarter lands an overhand right.
Azzadiu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Quarter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azzadiu's sensitive parts.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quarter is looking to land body kicks.
Azzadiu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quarter manages to circle out of the way.
Quarter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azzadiu momentarily.
Quarter lands a right hook to the body.
Quarter throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azzadiu looks for the body kick but Quarter saw that one coming.
Azzadiu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Azzadiu gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Quarter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azzadiu misses with a head kick.
Quarter misses with a head kick.
As Quarter tries to get set, Azzadiu tries to push him back and clinch up but Quarter manages to avoid the attempt.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses.
Quarter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Azzadiu. Azzadiu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Quarter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu throws a chopping leg kick but Quarter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quarter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Azzadiu throws a body kick that misses.
Quarter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azzadiu's sensitive parts.
Jo Quarter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Quarter as he checks the leg kick.
Quarter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Azzadiu with a body shot.
Quarter connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quarter lands a lovely overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azzadiu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quarter - the referee stops the clock and Azzadiu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quarter. Azzadiu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quarter checks a low kick from Azzadiu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Quarter 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#
Quarter lands a front kick.
Azzadiu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Azzadiu misses with a low kick.
Azzadiu throws a push kick but Quarter slaps the foot to one side.
Azzadiu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Azzadiu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Azzadiu lands a head kick. Quarter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Quarter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Quarter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quarter keeps Azzadiu at a distance using the push kick.
Quarter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Quarter thuds his shin into the meat of Azzadiu's side.
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!
Quarter tries to bum rush Azzadiu with a series of wild strikes but Azzadiu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quarter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azzadiu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quarter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quarter scores with a spinning back kick!
Azzadiu moves out of range of the body kick from Quarter. #T1#
Azzadiu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quarter.
Quarter moves out of range as Azzadiu throws a body kick.
Azzadiu tries a head kick but it misses.
Azzadiu throws a sloppy head kick and Quarter moves out of range easily.
Quarter tries a quick counter leg kick but Azzadiu is wise to it.
Quarter throws a front kick that sends Azzadiu stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Azzadiu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azzadiu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Quarter - the referee stops the clock and Azzadiu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Quarter. Azzadiu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Azzadiu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Azzadiu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Azzadiu.
Quarter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Quarter fakes the leg kick and cracks Azzadiu in the body.
Quarter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Azzadiu takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Quarter checks a leg kick.
Quarter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quarter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Azzadiu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azzadiu throws the kick towards the body but Quarter avoids it.
Quarter looks to land a right hand but Azzadiu moved out of range.
Azzadiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Azzadiu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quarter.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses
and Quarter counters with a two punch combo.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azzadiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quarter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Azzadiu takes one on the button.
Azzadiu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paolo Azzadiu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Quarter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quarter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quarter misses with a double jab.
Quarter throws a push kick but Azzadiu slaps the foot to one side.
Azzadiu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Azzadiu tries to work over Quarter's front leg with a kick but Quarter checks it.
Quarter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Azzadiu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quarter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azzadiu. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Quarter.
Quarter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Quarter avoids the head kick by Azzadiu.
Azzadiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quarter works Azzadiu's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Quarter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Azzadiu eats them both and turns towards Quarter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azzadiu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quarter tries a head kick but it misses.
Azzadiu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quarter lands a nice shot to the body.
Quarter blocks the body kick.
Quarter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azzadiu has time to react.
Quarter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quarter connects with a leg kick.
Azzadiu takes one to the chin there.
Quarter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jo Quarter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quarter thumps Azzadiu with a low kick.
Quarter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Quarter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quarter 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Quarter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Carpathia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azzadiu. #TD2#
Carpathia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Azzadiu trying to control but Carpathia postures up.
Carpathia throwing shots but Azzadiu is blocking nicely.
Carpathia is thwarting Azzadiu's attempts to control the position.
Azzadiu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpathia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Azzadiu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Carpathia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azzadiu is just riding it out for now. Carpathia eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Carpathia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Carpathia trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
Carpathia prevents Azzadiu from improving his position.
Carpathia content to control rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carpathia works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Carpathia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carpathia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Azzadiu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Carpathia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azzadiu sees it coming and defends easily.
Azzadiu wants to control the action here but instead Carpathia manages to pass to full mount!
Azzadiu is trying to escape the mount.
Azzadiu regains half guard.
Azzadiu trying to hold on to Carpathia's head to control him but Carpathia postures up. #SU2#
Carpathia decides to stand up. #T4#
Azzadiu wants to clinch but Carpathia slips to the side#TD2#
and Carpathia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Azzadiu won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Azzadiu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Azzadiu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Azzadiu moves into full guard.
Carpathia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carpathia tries to free his leg and advance position but Azzadiu is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carpathia throws a big right hand that misses.
Carpathia 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carpathia postures up and lands a big shot to Azzadiu's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Carpathia 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##TD2#
Carpathia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azzadiu is trying to defend but Carpathia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carpathia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azzadiu is looking for a sweep. Carpathia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
Carpathia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nico Carpathia has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Carpathia is nestled in close to Azzadiu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Carpathia prevents Azzadiu from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.
Carpathia controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Carpathia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azzadiu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carpathia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Carpathia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Carpathia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Azzadiu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carpathia pulls his head out easily.
Carpathia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azzadiu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Carpathia is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carpathia keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azzadiu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Carpathia swats away the attempt to clinch by Azzadiu.#TD2#
Carpathia feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carpathia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azzadiu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Carpathia stands up from Azzadiu's guard - Carpathia perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4##CL2#
Carpathia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azzadiu, pushing him back against the cage.
Carpathia pushes Azzadiu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Carpathia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Carpathia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carpathia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Azzadiu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carpathia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpathia controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azzadiu is looking to regain half guard here but Carpathia keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Carpathia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Azzadiu moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Carpathia clinches.
Azzadiu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carpathia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Carpathia is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Azzadiu can't fight it off and eventually Carpathia manages to take the fight to the floor. Azzadiu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Azzadiu keeping full guard, as Carpathia tries to pass.
Carpathia passes Azzadiu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzadiu trying to control but Carpathia postures up.
Azzadiu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carpathia. #T1##SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Azzadiu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Carpathia moves nicely into side control.
Azzadiu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carpathia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Carpathia stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Azzadiu tries to sprawl but Carpathia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Carpathia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Nico Carpathia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Carpathia is continuing to stall.
Carpathia prevents Azzadiu from improving his position.
Carpathia stalling.
Azzadiu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carpathia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carpathia's back!
Carpathia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Azzadiu looking to break Carpathia's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Carpathia remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Azzadiu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Carpathia rolls, trying to escape but Azzadiu keeps control of the position.
Carpathia wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Carpathia is in a bad position with Azzadiu working for a choke. Carpathia manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB#
Azzadiu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carpathia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carpathia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Azzadiu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carpathia defends well.#SU2#
Carpathia stands up and waves to Azzadiu to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Carpathia drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Carpathia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carpathia 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Carpathia!

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