Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
Jaguar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
Fox throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Fox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jaguar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fox dives into side control. #REVR#
Jaguar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Jaguar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fox in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jaguar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nik Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Silbia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silbia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.
Silbia throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silbia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.
Fox blocks an elbow strike from Silbia.
Fox jumps guard but Silbia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silbia pushes off an throws an elbow but Fox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Silbia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
Silbia lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Silbia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
Silbia lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Silbia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silbia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silbia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silbia avoids it really well and circles away.
As Fox backs off Silbia throws a huge counter combo but Fox manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox tries to clinch up.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Silbia takes the fight into the clinch.
Silbia misses with an elbow over the top.
Silbia lands an elbow just above Fox 's eye.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Silbia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Silbia throws an elbow but misses.
Fox avoids the elbow strike from Silbia, against the cage.
Silbia lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!#TD#
Fox manages to pull guard.
Silbia prevents Fox from getting back to his feet.
Silbia preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silbia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Silbia stands up and waves to Fox to follow him. #T3#
Fox tries to clinch up but Silbia circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Fox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Silbia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fox is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Silbia moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Silbia.
Fox fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silbia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Silbia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silbia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silbia scores with a shoulder strike.
Silbia stalls.
Fox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silbia smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Silbia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silbia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.
Silbia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fox avoids a wild elbow strike from Silbia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silbia 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##CL2#
Silbia moves into range and clinches up with Fox.
Fox avoids a wild elbow strike from Silbia.
Silbia pushes off an throws an elbow but Fox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silbia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silbia misses with an elbow over the top.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.
Silbia lands a nice elbow.
Come on Silbia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silbia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson Silbia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Silbia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Silbia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Fox tries to keep at a distance but Silbia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fox blocks the elbow strike.
Silbia pushes off an throws an elbow but Fox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silbia misses with an elbow strike.
Silbia throws an elbow but it misses.
Fox avoids a wild elbow strike from Silbia.
Silbia swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Silbia breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Silbia has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Fox jumps guard but Silbia stands there with Fox around his waist. Fox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox is trying to pull guard but Silbia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silbia lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silbia. #CUT2#It looks like Nik Fox has been cut.
Silbia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fox blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Silbia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Silbia gets caught flat footed, as Fox shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silbia wants to get back to his feet but Fox passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Silbia is trying to stand back up but Fox is controlling him #T3#
Silbia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silbia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silbia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fox manages to mount him!
Silbia is looking to improve his position but Fox isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silbia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Silbia has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Silbia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Silbia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nik Fox'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Silbia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Fox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Silbia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fox, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Silbia, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Silbia darts in and clinches Fox up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silbia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silbia just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Silbia breaks the clinch. #CL#
Fox instigates a clinch.
Silbia misses with an elbow strike. #T1##BC2#
Silbia breaks from the clinch.
Fox fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fox tries for a takedown but Silbia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up with Silbia, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes Silbia against the cage but Silbia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fox shoots in but Silbia avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Silbia rushes Fox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silbia throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silbia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.
Silbia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silbia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fox jumps guard but Silbia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Silbia lands an elbow that stopped Fox in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Silbia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Silbia rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
Silbia lands an elbow inside.
Silbia is stalling here.
Fox avoids the elbow strike from Silbia, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Silbia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Silbia moves into the clinch.
Silbia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fox is trying to pull guard but Silbia has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Silbia lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silbia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silbia throws an elbow but it misses.
Silbia throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Silbia. #BC2#
Silbia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown but Silbia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Silbia moves into range and clinches up with Fox.
Silbia pushes off an throws an elbow but Fox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silbia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Fox blocks the elbow strike.
Silbia lands an elbow that stopped Fox in his tracks for a moment.
Fox blocks an elbow strike from Silbia.
Silbia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox blocks the elbow strike.
Silbia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silbia throws an elbow that misses.
Silbia lands an elbow inside that Fox shrugs off.
Silbia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nik Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Silbia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silbia lands an elbow just above Fox 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Jorgensson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jorgensson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jorgensson controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox trying to control but Jorgensson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Fox tries to roll but Jorgensson sticks to his back.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fox.
Jorgensson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Jorgensson keeps control of the position as Fox tries to break free.
Jorgensson controlling the position well here. Fox rolled but Jorgensson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fox is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jorgensson gets his way!
Fox is trying to break free.
Fox trying to get back to his feet but Jorgensson is in full control for now. #T2#
Fox tries to escape the position.
Jorgensson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgensson controlling well, preventing Fox from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Jorgensson looking for the RNC.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Fox right now.
It looks like Jorgensson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fox trying to get back to his feet but Jorgensson is in full control for now. #T3#
Jorgensson controlling well, preventing Fox from escaping the position.
Jorgensson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fox.
Jorgensson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Fox. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB2#
Fox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Jorgensson has got one arm under Fox's chin. This could be trouble... Fox trying to control the other hand but Jorgensson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fox has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). LarsAke Jorgensson!

Event: WFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Zaintashara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaintashara passes Fox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fox wants to get back to full guard.
Zaintashara is controlling the pace.
Zaintashara blocks the strikes from Fox.
Fox pushes Zaintashara off looking to stand but Zaintashara dives back in and keeps control.
Zaintashara sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zaintashara's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox trying to hold on to Zaintashara's head to control him but Zaintashara postures up.
Zaintashara controlling the action here.#T1#
Zaintashara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zaintashara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaintashara controlling from the full mount.
Fox is trying to escape the mount but Zaintashara keeps good control and instead manages to take Fox's back.
Zaintashara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox can't escape the position. #T2#
Fox is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zaintashara.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaintashara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fox for as long as he can get away with.
Zaintashara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Zaintashara.#T3#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zaintashara is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Fox is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Zaintashara.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fox is in bad spot here.
Zaintashara controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zaintashara.
Fox tries to escape the position.
Zaintashara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fox's body.
Zaintashara controlling well, preventing Fox from escaping the position.
Zaintashara controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musan Zaintashara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fox tries to clinch but Zaintashara is having none of it. #TD#
Fox gets caught napping as Zaintashara dives in and scores a takedown. Fox manages to retain guard.
Zaintashara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Zaintashara pushing down on Fox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Zaintashara 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.
Zaintashara works his way into full mount!
Zaintashara controlling from mount.
Fox is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fox has given up his back. Will we see Zaintashara going for some submissions?
Zaintashara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fox's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaintashara continues to stall.
Zaintashara keeps control of the position as Fox tries to break free.
Zaintashara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T1#
More hug and hope from Zaintashara.
Zaintashara continues to hold on tight.#T2#
Fox can't escape the position.
Zaintashara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fox tries to escape the position.
Zaintashara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Fox tries to roll but Zaintashara sticks to his back.
Zaintashara has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Musan Zaintashara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Zaintashara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zaintashara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaintashara is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fox!
Fox is trying to escape the mount.
Zaintashara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Musan Zaintashara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fox has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T1#
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fox is trying to stand back up.
Zaintashara controlling from the back.
Fox is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zaintashara off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Fox turns into Zaintashara and is now in his guard.
Fox trying to control but Zaintashara is working from the bottom.
Zaintashara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Zaintashara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaintashara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Zaintashara takes a little break here. Fox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fox gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zaintashara tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaintashara forces the positional change into back control.
I would not like to be Fox right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox tries to roll but Zaintashara sticks to his back.
Nik Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaintashara has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musan Zaintashara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaintashara 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musan Zaintashara!
After winning the bout, Musan Zaintashara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC Hawaii 3
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1##CL#
Otgonbayar moves into range and clinches up with Fox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Fox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Otgonbayar walks away with a smile on his face. Fox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otgonbayar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fox somewhat.#CL#
Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Fox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fox tries to pull guard but Otgonbayar won't allow it.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Fox.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otgonbayar lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Fox is rocked!
Fox looks winded!
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Otgonbayar finish him?
Otgonbayar stops a takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
Fox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Otgonbayar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fox with a big uppercut! Fox tries to clinch up but Otgonbayar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fox to the mat! Fox covers up and Otgonbayar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Batu Otgonbayar!
Batu Otgonbayar retains his middleweight title!
Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Janda.
Janda misses with a body kick.
Janda slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Janda. Janda obviously looking to wear him down.
Janda throws a leg kick but Fox checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Janda as Fox shoots in.
Fox 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.
Janda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fox scores with a body shot.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up with Janda, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes Janda against the cage but Janda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Janda appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Janda. That's going to slow Fox down. #TD#
Janda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fox's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fox trying to keep a closed guard but Janda is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Janda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Janda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fox for as long as he can get away with.
Janda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fox is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Janda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Janda with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Fox gets caught napping as Janda dives in and scores a takedown. Fox manages to retain guard.
Janda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Janda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fox is pulling down on Janda's head. It's preventing any offense from Janda, at least for the moment.
Janda stops Fox from standing up.
Janda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Fox is looking for a triangle but Janda pushes his legs off easily.
Janda controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox has momentary wrist control but Janda slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Janda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Janda lands a couple of digs.
Janda with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Fox uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Janda feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down.
Janda pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Janda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fox's guard.

Fox wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janda feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down. #T4#
Fox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Janda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Janda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fox.#TD#
Janda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fox was covering up waiting for the punch and Janda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Janda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Janda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Janda controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pjiotr Janda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Janda can pounce on him.
Pjiotr Janda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Janda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fox did well to prevent Janda getting side control.

Fox manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Janda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Janda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janda lands a head kick. Fox smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Janda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Nik Fox has been cut.
Fox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Janda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Janda.
Fox is breathing heavily.#T1#
Janda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Janda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Janda.
Janda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pjiotr Janda is winning the standup battle so far.
Janda swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Janda - the referee stops the clock and Fox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Janda. Fox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Janda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Janda.
Fox shoots in and drives through. Janda sprawls well.
Fox just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJanda.
Pjiotr Janda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Fox.#TD#
Fox tries to sprawl but Janda drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Janda seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pjiotr Janda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Janda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Janda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Janda works his foot free and advances to mount.
Janda controlling from the full mount.
Janda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Janda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Janda content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Janda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Janda unloading with bombs!#T3#
Janda controlling the pace for now.
Janda lands a big shot there that rocks Fox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Janda controlling from the full mount.
Janda lands a heavy elbow.
Janda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fox's face.
Janda content just to control the position here.
Fox is in a horrible position here. Janda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Janda controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Janda lands a couple of good shots and Fox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Janda continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Janda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pjiotr Janda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nik Fox's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Janda scoring well with a low kick there.
Janda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Janda.
Janda leaves Fox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Janda tenderised Fox's leg. Fox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Janda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fox can do to turn this around?
Fox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Janda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Janda throws a head kick that half lands.
Fox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up with Janda, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes Janda against the cage but Janda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Janda thumps Fox with a low kick.
Janda throws a body kick that misses.
Fox feints the counter takedown.
Janda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
Pjiotr Janda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Fox.
Janda thuds his shin into the meat of Fox's side.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Janda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Janda lands a nice looking body kick.
Janda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Janda lands a high kick! #ROC#Fox is rocked!
Janda thumps Fox with a low kick.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Janda finish him?#TD#
Janda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Janda wants to pass to mount but Fox is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Janda seems content to control.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
Janda drops an elbow to the side of Fox's head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Janda is looking to pass Fox's guard but actually Fox recovers to full guard.
Janda working some strikes from top position.
Janda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Janda tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Janda sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Fox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Janda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A clash of legs there as Janda blocks the low kick.
Fox blocks a head kick by Janda.
Janda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Janda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Janda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Janda showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Janda seems content to control.#T4#
Fox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fox being controlled here, momentarily.
Pjiotr Janda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Janda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Janda is in close to Fox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Janda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nik Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pjiotr Janda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Janda 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pjiotr Janda!

Event: WFC Las Vegas 3
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Edmund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edmund lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edmund.
Edmund lands an uppercut.
Edmund gets through Fox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edmund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmund.
Fox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edmund smiles and moves away. #CL#
Edmund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edmund lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmund scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Edmund on the inside.
A short left from Edmund.
Edmund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Edmund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmund lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Edmund lands a nice uppercut.
Edmund lands with a left to the head.
Edmund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edmund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Edmund.
Edmund lands an uppercut.
Fox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edmund.
Fox trying to stall but Edmund improves his position.
Edmund lands with a light punch inside.
Edmund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fox backwards. #ROC#Fox is rocked!
Fox looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmund finish him?
Fox blocking some punches.
Edmund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edmund throws a head punch that misses.
Fox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmund.
Still in the clinch, Edmund scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Edmund. #T2#
Edmund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edmund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmund.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Edmund as Fox tries to tie him up.
Edmund throws a big uppercut that drops Fox! More strikes from Edmund and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fox lies dazed against the cage as Edmund celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Edmund!
King Edmund decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Batt instigates a clinch. #BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Batt.#CL2#
Batt closes the distance and clinches.
Batt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Batt wants a takedown but no success here.
Batt is trying to break the clinch but Fox is controlling him.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Batt pushes Fox up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox tries to pull guard but Batt won't allow it.
Batt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Batt breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batt is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it. #T1##CL#
Fox drives through and clinches with Batt against the cage.
Batt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fox after a bit of a struggle.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.
Fox can't get the takedown.
Batt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fox controlling the action here for a moment.
Batt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Batt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batt tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Batt drops back down to his feet.
Batt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fox pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Batt breaks from the clinch.
Batt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox is looking for a counter combo.
Batt shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fox sprawls well. Fox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batt gets slowly back to his feet.
Batt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Batt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batt tries to clinch but Fox moves out of range.
Batt goes for a double leg but Fox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fox continues to drive forward.
Batt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Fox stuffs the takedown.
Batt looks winded!
Batt lands with a kick to the temple. Fox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Fox instigates a clinch.
Batt taking a breather. #BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Batt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Batt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Fox counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Fox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fox is trying to control the position but Batt postures up.
Batt wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving. #T4#
Fox thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Batt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Batt working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox keeping full guard, as Batt tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Fox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Batt. Beautiful body shot.
Batt throws a series of punches but Fox moves out of range.
Batt tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Batt tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
Fox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox throws a head kick but Batt moves out of range. #T1#
Batt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Batt.#TD2#
Batt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Batt is working to tighten his grip on Fox's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fox has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Batt is really squeezing tight and eventually Fox passes out! Batt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dylan Batt!
Dylan Batt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Bensol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bensol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bensol connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bensol paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bensol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Fox shoots in and bounces Bensol off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fox sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bensol working a defensive guard here.
Fox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Bensol 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.#SU2#
Fox gets to his feet - Bensol follows without any prompting.
Fox tries for a takedown but Bensol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bensol jabs at Fox's body.
Fox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bensol lands a nice shot that snaps Fox's head back.
Fox looks winded!
Bensol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fox drops his hands for a split second and Bensol immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Fox face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bensol follows up with a right hand that knocks Fox into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tobi Bensol!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Merali closes the distance but Fox moves to the side
and Fox counters with a nice body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merali or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad. #CL#
Fox clinches with his opponent.
Merali leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merali wants to clinch.
Fox half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merali tries to clinch up.
Merali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merali shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Merali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Merali.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.#T1#
Fox shoots in and drives through. Merali sprawls well.
Merali leaves Fox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merali throws a low kick but Fox avoids it.
Fox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Merali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fox to the ground. Merali is now in Fox's guard.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Merali throws a big right hand that misses.
Merali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Merali wants to stand and escape but instead Fox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Merali pulls Fox in to control the position. #T2#
Merali wants to stand and escape but Fox is having none of it. #SUB2#
Merali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fox defends well.
Merali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox tries for a takedown but Merali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Merali misses.
Merali shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Merali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Merali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Fox tries to counter with a takedown but Merali is quick to defend against it.
Fox leaves Merali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merali wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Merali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Fox attempts a counter takedown but Merali avoids it well and moves away.
Merali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merali looks for the body kick but Fox saw that one coming.
Merali throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Merali misses with the combination.
Merali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Merali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Merali stuffs the takedown.
Merali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merali shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Merali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Merali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Merali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Fox dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Merali wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Fox throws a head kick that Merali semi-blocks.
Merali shoots in looking for a takedown but Fox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Fox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merali was covering up waiting for the punch and Fox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fox wants to control from the top but Merali keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merali is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Fox throws a big right hand that misses.
Merali will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fox postures up.
Merali 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Merali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nik Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merali shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fox tries for a takedown but Merali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merali misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Fox was looking to counter with a kick there.
Merali throws a body kick that misses.
Fox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merali throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Merali wants to clinch.
Merali missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merali sprawls and moves away.
Merali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merali tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merali misses with a takedown
and Fox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Merali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merali shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Merali moves to clinch but Fox breaks away
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Merali backing up. Merali nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Merali wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Fox counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Merali looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merali can do to turn this around?
Merali fails with the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice body shot.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
As Fox backs off Merali throws a huge counter combo but Fox manages to avoid it all.
Merali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fox tries to counter by clinching up but Merali breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for Merali on that attempt.
Fox half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merali tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Fox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merali.
Fox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fox slips a jab from Merali.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merali tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fox is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merali tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Merali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Merali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fox feints a jab promting Merali to slip. Fox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Merali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Merali is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Merali misses.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Merali takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Merali does no damage.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Merali.#T2#
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merali's waist but Merali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Merali unleashes a big counter combination but Fox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Merali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Merali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Merali dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Merali's head and hops out.
Merali misses with a body shot.
Merali is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merali.
Merali has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Fox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Merali's head.
Merali throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Merali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
Merali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fox is fending him off so far but Merali persists. Nope, Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox scores with a leg kick.
Merali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fox feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Merali wants to clinch.
Merali closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Merali pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merali throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox is looking to counter the offense by Merali and move into the clinch.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Merali gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merali is looking for a takedown.
Fox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dante Merali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Merali missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fox 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Toda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Fox manages to pull guard.
Toda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toda postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.
Toda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox trying to control the position.
Toda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Toda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toda looking to pass the guard.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Toda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Toda working some strikes from top position.
Toda wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.
Fox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toda. #SUB2#
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Toda defends easily.
Fox being controlled here, momentarily.
Toda passes into half guard.
Toda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Toda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fox has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Toda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fox is just riding it out for now. Toda eventually gives up the hold.
Fox has hold of Toda's hands but Toda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Toda.
Toda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working.
Toda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fox's head. #T3##SUB#
Toda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Toda is looking for a kimura but Fox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Toda to get the leverage. #SUB#
Toda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toda is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toda works his way into full mount! #T4#
Fox wants to control but Toda is having none of it.
Toda working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Toda trying to control but Fox is having none of it. #SUB#
Toda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fox can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #SUB#
Toda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fox is surviving well by controlling Toda's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Makoto Toda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Toda drops Fox with a beautiful combination! Fox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toda is looking for the KO!
Toda swinging wildly here. #TD#
Toda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toda working away.#SUB#
Toda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fox has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toda scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Toda has hold of Fox's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fox seems comfortable defending it but Toda has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fox is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fox is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Toda couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Makoto Toda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Padilha lands with an uppercut that bounces Fox off the cage and back into range.
Padilha lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body punch from Padilha.
Fox ducks right into an uppercut from Padilha.
Padilha with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Padilha.
Fox shoots for a takedown but Padilha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Padilha scores with a jab to the head.
Padilha lands a head shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Padilha, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Padilha connects with a crisp jab.
Padilha connects with a looping right hand.
Padilha scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Padilha. Beautiful body shot.
Padilha connects with a nice looking jab.
Fox dives in and grabs Padilha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Padilha pushes down on Fox's head and hops out.
Afonso Padilha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Fox.
Padilha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fox looks winded!#T1#
Padilha lands a jab to the nose.
Padilha scores with a decent looking hook.
Padilha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Padilha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Padilha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Padilha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Padilha cracks Fox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Padilha lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Padilha cracks a nice hook into Fox's ribs.
Padilha scores with a decent looking hook.
Padilha throws a shot to the body.
Padilha lands with a cross.
Fox drops his hands momentarily and Padilha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Afonso Padilha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Padilha lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Fox is rocked!
Padilha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Padilha finish him?
Padilha cracks Fox with an open hand slap.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Fox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Padilha tests Fox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Padilha.
Padilha closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Fox! Padilha dives in looking to finish! Fox is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afonso Padilha!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartier.
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Cartier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fox tries to clinch there but Cartier circles away.
Cartier attempts a counter takedown but Fox avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Cartier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartier showed some decent athleticism there.
Fox trying to control but Cartier postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving. #T1#
Cartier throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cartier trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox working a defensive guard here.
Cartier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fox is looking to stand up but Cartier isn't so interested in that idea.
Cartier distracts Fox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cartier connects with a couple of short punches.
Cartier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cartier working some strikes from top position.
Cartier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fox for as long as he can get away with.
Cartier lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Cartier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fox working a defensive guard but Cartier passes into half guard.
Cartier seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fox looks winded!#SUB#
Cartier is looking for a kimura but Fox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartier to get the leverage.
Cartier is nestled in close to Fox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fox wants to control but Cartier is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cartier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fox is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ray Cartier!
A victorious Ray Cartier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Martinelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martinelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Martinelli shoots in and gets a takedown into Fox's guard.

Fox has his feet on Martinelli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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#
Martinelli feints and as Fox raises his hands in defense, Martinelli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinelli prevents Fox from getting back to his feet.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinelli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Martinelli.
Fox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinelli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a two punch combo.
Martinelli has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2##TD2#
Martinelli shoots in and gets a takedown into Fox's guard.
Martinelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Martinelli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martinelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinelli wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Martinelli sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fox keeping moving, preventing Martinelli from controlling successfully.
Martinelli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Martinelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fox lands a body shot.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinelli paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Martinelli 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.
Martinelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Martinelli drops back looking for a leg! Fox is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fox manages to kick Martinelli off! Martinelli jumps back into Fox's guard.
Martinelli won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Martinelli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Fox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinelli. Martinelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinelli.
Martinelli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Martinelli.#TD2#
Martinelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Fox manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinelli fails to pull guard.
Fox is pushing Martinelli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fox prevents the takedown attempt. #T1##TD#
Fox pulls Martinelli into guard.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Martinelli from controlling successfully.
Martinelli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinelli wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinelli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Martinelli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinelli stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.#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.
Martinelli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Fox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martinelli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinelli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinelli on the ground.
Martinelli controlling from the top position. #T3#
Fox keeping moving, preventing Martinelli from controlling successfully.
Martinelli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Martinelli wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Martinelli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Martinelli drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fox manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinelli has Fox in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Fox content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Martinelli has locked up a guillotine! Martinelli's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fox is holding on here and Martinelli must be using up a lot of energy. Fox has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Martinelli gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Martinelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2023

#R1#
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinelli. Martinelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Fox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fox throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Martinelli counters with a takedown into side control.
Fox is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Fox wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Martinelli has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Fox's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Fox is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Martinelli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcus Martinelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Pennington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pennington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pennington prevents it. #TD#
Pennington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pennington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fox gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fox's head.
Pennington is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pennington is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Pennington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pennington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pennington scoring with some ground and pound.
Fox wants to sweep here but Pennington controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pennington is stalling in the full guard.
Pennington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pennington controls the pace.
Pennington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Pennington is sitting in close to Fox's body. Fox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pennington is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pennington is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fox.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nik Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Fox rushes Graffagnino and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Graffagnino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown but Graffagnino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fox throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Fox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Graffagnino is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Graffagnino trying to control the position. #SU#
Fox stands up from Graffagnino's guard - Fox perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graffagnino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Graffagnino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Graffagnino has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Fox clinches up with Graffagnino and pushes him back against the cage.
Fox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graffagnino.
Graffagnino blocks a body shot from Fox. #BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graffagnino.
Fox tries to counter by clinching up but Graffagnino breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Graffagnino. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Graffagnino shoots in but no luck this time.
Graffagnino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fox has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graffagnino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Graffagnino gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Fox makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graffagnino fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Fox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fox is breathing heavily.#T3#
Fox is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU#
Fox postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Graffagnino to stand up.
Graffagnino scores with a three punch combo!
Fox moves to clinch but Graffagnino breaks away
and Graffagnino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fox thinking.
Graffagnino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graffagnino goes for a double leg but Fox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fox continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox.
Graffagnino closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Graffagnino pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Graffagnino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fox's head.
Fox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Graffagnino lands but Fox takes it in his stride. #TD#
Fox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Graffagnino!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graffagnino is looking to regain half guard here but Fox keeps moving and retains side control.
Fox has knee on belly momentarily but Graffagnino bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fox controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nik Fox will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Graffagnino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Fox moves into the clinch successfully.
Graffagnino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Graffagnino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graffagnino tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graffagnino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Graffagnino looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fox pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Graffagnino has gone for a leg lock! Fox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Graffagnino's guard.#REVR#
Fox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Fox connects with a couple of short punches.
Fox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Graffagnino wants to sweep but no luck.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Graffagnino is retaining full guard.
Fox landing some decent shots from guard.
Fox stays in close to Graffagnino's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fox is looking to advance position but Graffagnino has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Graffagnino trying to control but Fox is having none of it.
Graffagnino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##ES#
Fox somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Benito Luigi Graffagnino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benito Luigi Graffagnino.
Fox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Nik Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox tries to clinch up but Graffagnino circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Graffagnino shoots in.#T4#
Graffagnino closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Graffagnino is breathing heavily.#CL#
Graffagnino tries to keep at a distance but Fox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graffagnino trying to control the position but instead, Fox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Graffagnino into the cage.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch. #TD#
Fox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Graffagnino pushes Fox off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox throws a right hand that Graffagnino ducks under and follows up with a left that Graffagnino also avoids with ease.
Graffagnino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Fox dominated that second round.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Graffagnino lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Graffagnino or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad.
Fox throws a big counter combination but Graffagnino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Graffagnino misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graffagnino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Fox drives through and clinches with Graffagnino against the cage. #BC#
Fox breaks the clinch.
Graffagnino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fox doesn't manage to clinch there - Graffagnino circles away. #T1##CL#
Fox closes the distance and pushes Graffagnino back into the cage.
Graffagnino gets underhooks to prevent Fox's takedown attempt. #BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Fox drives through with a takedown into Graffagnino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Fox drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Graffagnino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fox has Graffagnino in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox looking to control.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Fox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Graffagnino is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fox.
Graffagnino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fox keeps working. #SU2#
Graffagnino decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Graffagnino looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benito Luigi Graffagnino.
Fox is looking to clinch but Graffagnino is avoiding it.
Graffagnino is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fox shoots in and drives through. Graffagnino sprawls well.
Graffagnino wants to counter the offense by Fox and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Graffagnino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fox dives in for a single leg takedown but Graffagnino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Graffagnino flicks out a counter leg kick but Fox steps away.
Graffagnino is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graffagnino has had enough of the clinch but Fox keeps him there for the moment.
Graffagnino trying to stall but Fox improves his position.
Graffagnino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graffagnino digs a right hand underneath Fox's ribcage. Fox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fox avoiding damage.
Graffagnino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fox up against the cage.#T4#
Graffagnino wants a takedown but no success here.
Graffagnino gets underhooks to prevent Fox's takedown attempt.
Graffagnino wants to get back to striking at distance but Fox won't allow it.
Graffagnino tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Fox breaks the clinch. #TD#
Fox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graffagnino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fox is one step ahead there.
Benito Luigi Graffagnino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graffagnino trying to strike off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benito Luigi Graffagnino.
I think Fox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Fox!

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