Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bravado 15: Singh v Gonzales
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Glee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Glee.
Glee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Glee connects with a body shot.
Glee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gustavo momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustavo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glee! But no joy.
Glee cracks Gustavo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustavo.
A nice side step and Glee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Gustavo misses with a body shot.
Gustavo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Glee finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustavo's head.
Glee scores with a punch to the head.
Gustavo avoids the head kick by Glee.
Gustavo tries to counter by clinching up but Glee breaks away and moves out of range.
Gustavo moves out of range as Glee strikes.
Gustavo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glee lands a nice hook to Gustavo's body. Gustavo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Glee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustavo with a poor takedown
and Gustavo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavo moves forwards but Glee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gustavo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Gustavo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Glee swivels and escapes.
Glee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gustavo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Glee lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustavo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Gustavo is rocked!
Glee circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gustavo to the canvas! Gustavo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Glee keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Glee!
Willie Glee took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Luiz Gustavo spoke after the fight, saying 'I have to elevate my game.'.

Event: AFC 20
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Costa. #CUT2#
It looks like Walloping Willy Wallace has been cut.
A head kick from Wallace lands but Costa takes it in his stride.
Costa scores with a punch to the head.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa fails to land with a series of punches.
Costa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Walloping Willy Wallace!
After the big win, Walloping Willy Wallace made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Honour II
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Aalto moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Fang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aalto uses from the top position.
Aalto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aalto works over Fang with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fang is looking for a triangle but Aalto pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Fang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aalto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto lands a couple of digs.
Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Aalto scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Fang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aalto is defending well. Fang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aalto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fang celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Fang!

Event: StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Heinrich wants to clinch.
Heinrich tries to land a front kick but Frye steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heinrich thows a leg kick but Frye checks it
and Frye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heinrich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frye slips under a jab.
Frye cracks Heinrich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heinrich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frye.
Frye avoids a kick to the body.
Frye circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heinrich on the side of the head.
Frye tests Heinrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heinrich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Frye checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Heinrich.#T1#
Frye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heinrich. Heinrich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Frye.
Frye clobbers Heinrich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Frye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Heinrich is rocked!
Heinrich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Frye counters with a big right hand! Oh Heinrich is in trouble here! Frye follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Frye!
Jacob Frye very nearly forgot to thank M.O. Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Dirk Heinrich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gotta work harder!'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016

Event: StrikeForce Union #19
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Grady tries to clinch up
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Grady is rocked!
Grady is looking to clinch but Agnarsson is avoiding it.
Grady is still on wobbly legs! Can Agnarsson finish him?
Grady misses with a looping left.
Agnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Grady seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Grady moves into the clinch.#BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agnarsson lands a right hook to the body.
Agnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grady misses the body punch #KD#
and Agnarsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Grady toppling to the canvas! Grady scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Agnarsson finish him?!
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!
Agnarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agnarsson drops Grady with a straight right hand, right on the button! Agnarsson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjarni Agnarsson!
Bill Grady was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for supporting me. Knowing that fans have your back really helps, especially in defeat. I appologize that I couldn't deliver today, but I will get back into the gym and come back stronger.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #17
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Bryant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heinrich.
Bryant looks winded!#CL#
Heinrich clinches up against the cage.
Heinrich tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heinrich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses.
Heinrich looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Heinrich.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Heinrich.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Heinrich misses with a knee to the head.
Heinrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike from Heinrich. #BC2#
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heinrich wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Heinrich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.#T1#
Heinrich tries to clinch but Bryant moves out of range. #CL#
Heinrich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heinrich tries to land a knee to the head but Bryant blocks with his arms.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bryant looking to stall.
Heinrich missing with knees to the body.
Heinrich lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryant.
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Heinrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heinrich prevents Bryant from breaking the clinch.
Heinrich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Heinrich content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses.
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich lands a damaging elbow.
Bryant blocks an uppercut.
Heinrich avoiding damage.
Heinrich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heinrich scores with a knee to the head.
Heinrich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heinrich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heinrich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Heinrich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Bryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heinrich as Bryant tries to tie him up.
Heinrich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Heinrich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Heinrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Heinrich has a couple of punches blocked by Bryant.
Heinrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Angus Bryant's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Heinrich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heinrich.
Nice elbow from Heinrich.
Heinrich tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Heinrich back against the cage.
Heinrich scores a nice knee to the body.
Heinrich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich throws an elbow but it misses.
Heinrich misses with a knee strike.
Heinrich connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryant's face.
Heinrich pushes off an throws an elbow but Bryant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heinrich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heinrich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant.
Heinrich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Heinrich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heinrich lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Heinrich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angus Bryant's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bryant avoids the head kick by Heinrich.
Bryant goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Heinrich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Heinrich darts in and clinches Bryant up against the cage.
Heinrich tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heinrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heinrich working Bryant over with knees to the body.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Heinrich breaks the clinch.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heinrich looks for the body kick but Bryant saw that one coming. #CL#
Heinrich pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Heinrich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bryant working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Heinrich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heinrich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heinrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heinrich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bryant's defenses.
Heinrich is struggling to control the position.
Heinrich can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heinrich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Heinrich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryant can do to turn this around?
Bryant blocking some punches.
Dirk Heinrich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heinrich is trying to maintain a safe position but Bryant gets an underhook and turns Heinrich into the cage.
Heinrich effectively controlling the action here.
Heinrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heinrich has him pressed against the cage.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Heinrich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Heinrich misses with a body punch.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Heinrich keeps him there for the moment.
Heinrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heinrich blocks an uppercut.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Heinrich avoiding damage.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Heinrich.
Heinrich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bryant avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heinrich.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch but Heinrich keeps him there for the moment.
Heinrich missing with knees to the body.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Heinrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heinrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heinrich throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Heinrich missing with knees to the body.
Heinrich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bryant wants to break free but Heinrich has control.
Heinrich's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Heinrich fails to land.
Heinrich throws an elbow that misses.
Heinrich prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Heinrich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heinrich obliges.
Heinrich lands an elbow inside.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Heinrich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Heinrich counters with a quick kick to the body but Bryant blocks it.
Heinrich moves to clinch but Bryant breaks away
and Bryant counters with a leg kick.
Bryant moves out of range as Heinrich strikes.
Heinrich wants to clinch.#CL#
Heinrich forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Heinrich connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heinrich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heinrich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Heinrich misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Heinrich.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heinrich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Heinrich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heinrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heinrich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heinrich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Heinrich misses with some punches.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Heinrich.
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Angus Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Heinrich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heinrich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Heinrich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heinrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heinrich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Heinrich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heinrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant tries to break the clinch but Heinrich is controlling the position.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Heinrich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Heinrich misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heinrich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bryant's brow.
Heinrich misses with a punch to the body.
Bryant is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heinrich throws an elbow but misses.
Heinrich looking to throw knees to the head but Bryant is blocking nicely.
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant avoids a wild elbow strike from Heinrich.
Heinrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Heinrich blocks an uppercut.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Bryant blocks an elbow strike.
Heinrich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bryant is keeping busy.#T4#
Heinrich throws a head punch that misses.
Heinrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Heinrich trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant avoids the elbow strike from Heinrich, against the cage.
Heinrich is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heinrich has his back to the cage.
Heinrich controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Heinrich.
Heinrich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heinrich tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Heinrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Heinrich.
Dirk Heinrich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heinrich connects with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Heinrich!
Post fight, Dirk Heinrich stared into the camera and said 'I am a huge prospect. Make no mistake, the bards will sing my name in the future.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016

#R1#
Santos dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Costa drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Costa lands with a short shot to the head.
Costa lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Costa forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Costa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Santos has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Knees in the clinch landing for Costa.
Costa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Costa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Costa breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Costa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #BC#
Costa manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Costa takes the fight into the clinch.
Costa lands with a right to the head.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
Santos gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Costa stalling in the clinch.
Costa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa scores a nice knee to the body.
Costa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2##TD#
Costa jumps guard and drags Santos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Costa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Costa slows down the pace here.
Costa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses. #TD#
Costa decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Costa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Costa stands up and waves to Santos to follow him. #CL#
Santos gets tackled into the cage by Costa. Costa maintains the clinch. #T3#
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Costa has him pressed against the cage.
Costa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Costa gets through Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Costa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Costa breaks the clinch.
Costa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Costa takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Costa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santos is looking to control Costa's arms but Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santos has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Costa.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Costa.
Costa lands a shoulder strike.
Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Costa prevents it. #BC#
Costa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Santos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Costa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Costa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Costa breaks the clinch.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Costa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Costa closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Costa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.#T1#
Costa lands with a left to the head.
Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Costa lands a right hand.
Costa landing knees to the body. #BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Costa instigates a clinch.
Costa landing knees to the body.
Costa lands an elbow inside.
Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Costa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Costa works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Costa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Costa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Costa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Santos pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Costa rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Costa lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Costa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Costa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Costa has the dominant position.
Diego Costa has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Santos manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Costa won't allow it.
Costa landing knees to the body.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Costa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Costa.
Costa scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Costa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
Costa landing knees to the head.
Santos jumps guard but Costa stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Costa.
Costa has Santos pressed against the cage.
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#
Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Costa regains guard. #ES#
Costa pushes Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Costa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Costa drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Costa is working Santos over against the cage.
Costa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Costa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Costa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diego Costa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Costa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Santos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Costa pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Costa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diego Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Costa drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage. #T1#
Costa lands an uppercut.
Costa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Costa scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Costa.
Costa goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Costa. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Santos slips a straight right by Costa.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costa defends it well.
Costa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Costa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Costa clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Costa lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Costa lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye.
Costa avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
A body shot lands from Costa.
Costa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Costa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Costa has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santos tries to break the clinch but Costa is controlling the position.
Costa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Costa.
Costa lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Costa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Costa crunches a lovely knee into Santos's ribcage.
Santos jumps guard but Costa stands there with Santos around his waist. Santos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Costa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Costa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Costa looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Costa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santos tries to pull guard but Costa holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Santos takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Costa pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Costa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Santos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Costa!

Event: StrikeForce Union #14
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Pera cracks the inside of Grady's front leg.
Pera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grady under the eye.
Nice cross by Pera.
Pera connects with a jab.
Grady throws a sloppy head kick and Pera moves out of range easily.
Pera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Grady looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekka Pera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grady sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pera throws a leg kick which misses Grady's front leg but catches the back leg as Grady tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Pera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grady sprawling to the canvas! Grady rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pera finish him?! #ROC#
Grady is rocked!#T1#
Grady throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pera counters with a crisp right that sends Grady to the canvas! Pera follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
Pekka Pera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bill Grady was interviewed post fight and said 'Pekka Pera is the shortest guy I've ever fought... But make no mistake, he is a giant, immensely talented and I have no doubt, he will be a champion soon.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #13
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Battle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lion is wriggling around but Battle manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Battle works his way into full mount!
Lion has given up his back. #SUB2#
Battle is cranking Lion's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lion! He's tightened the choke and Lion is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Battle!
Bruce Lion spoke after the fight, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat. I realized that 145 is probably not my division. I am ready to move down to 135 and try my luck there.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Heinrich misses #CL#
and Albert counters by clinching up.
Heinrich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Heinrich lands a damaging elbow.
Albert can't find room to land a body shot as Heinrich controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Heinrich.
Albert blocks the elbow strike.
Albert is trying to drag Heinrich to the mat but Heinrich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Albert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heinrich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbert Albert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Heinrich.
Heinrich pressing his opponent against the cage.
Albert misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Heinrich lands a damaging elbow.
Albert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heinrich gets underhooks to prevent Albert's takedown attempt.
Albert is trying to break the clinch but Heinrich is controlling him.
Albert jumps guard but Heinrich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heinrich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Albert tries to break the clinch but Heinrich is controlling the position.
Albert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heinrich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Albert stalling against the cage.
Albert is trying to force a seperation but Heinrich has the dominant position.#T2#
Heinrich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albert.
Albert is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Heinrich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Heinrich moves into the clinch.
Heinrich lands with a left to the head.
Albert tries for a takedown but Heinrich manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Heinrich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Heinrich darts in and clinches Albert up against the cage.#BC2#
Heinrich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heinrich lands a front kick.#T3##CL#
Albert takes the fight into the clinch.
Heinrich unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heinrich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heinrich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heinrich missing with knees to the body.
Albert tries for a takedown but Heinrich manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Heinrich.
Albert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heinrich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heinrich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Albert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Albert tries for a takedown but Heinrich manages to get underhooks.
Heinrich lands an elbow inside that Albert shrugs off.
Albert is trying to drag Heinrich to the mat but Heinrich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Albert takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heinrich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Albert's defenses.
Heinrich lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Heinrich obliges.#BC2#
Heinrich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Albert has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Heinrich 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#
Albert throws a head kick but Heinrich moves out of range.
Heinrich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Heinrich.
Heinrich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Albert moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Heinrich.
Heinrich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heinrich landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Albert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heinrich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Heinrich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Albert. #T1##CL2#
Heinrich gets a clinch.
Albert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Heinrich walks away with a smile on his face. Albert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heinrich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Albert.#CL#
Albert has Heinrich up against the cage in a clinch.
Albert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albert tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbert Albert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heinrich is defending well for now.
Heinrich lands an elbow that stopped Albert in his tracks for a moment.
Dirk Heinrich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heinrich scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Heinrich with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Albert taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heinrich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Albert tries a knee to the head but Heinrich blocks it.
Heinrich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albert.
Heinrich with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilbert Albert has been cut.
Heinrich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heinrich landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heinrich.
Heinrich lands a nice knee to the body.
Heinrich lands a damaging elbow.
Heinrich gets through Albert's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heinrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Albert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Albert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heinrich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heinrich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heinrich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Knees to the body from Heinrich.
Heinrich lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Heinrich.
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!#BC2#
Heinrich manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Albert moves into the clinch.
Heinrich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Albert backwards.
Heinrich scores with a shot to the side of Albert's head.
Heinrich lands an elbow inside that Albert shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heinrich.
Albert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heinrich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Heinrich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Heinrich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilbert Albert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Heinrich throws a head kick but Albert moves out of range.
Heinrich lands a leg kick that knocks Albert off balance momentarily.#CL#
Albert has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heinrich has Albert pushed against the cage.
Albert takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albert looking for a takedown.
Heinrich misses with the head strike.
Heinrich lands an elbow inside.
Albert drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC2#
Heinrich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilbert Albert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Heinrich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albert tries to pull guard but Heinrich won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbert Albert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Heinrich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heinrich scores with a head kick. Albert tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Albert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Albert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Albert throws a head kick but Heinrich moves out of range.
Albert tries a head kick but it misses.
Heinrich throws the kick towards the body but Albert avoids it.
Heinrich throws a head kick but Albert moves out of range. #CL2#
Albert tries to keep at a distance but Heinrich has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Albert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Albert pushes Heinrich up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Heinrich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heinrich is trying to push Albert away but Albert has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Albert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Heinrich lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Albert wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Heinrich - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Heinrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Albert staying out of range there.
Albert is looking to counter the offense by Heinrich and move into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Albert moves into the clinch.
Albert is working for takedown but Heinrich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Albert tries a knee to the head but Heinrich blocks it. #BC2#
Heinrich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heinrich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heinrich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilbert Albert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirk Heinrich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albert throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Heinrich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heinrich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Heinrich!
Post fight, an emotional Dirk Heinrich said 'I am a huge prospect. Make no mistake, the bards will sing my name in the future.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grady with the counter takedown but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grady lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Campbell has been cut.
Campbell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Campbell drops Grady with a nice combination! Campbell dives into Grady's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Grady is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grady is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?#SUB2#
Campbell is posturing up here but Grady has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Campbell tries to roll out but it's too tight and Campbell has to tap! Slick submission there by Grady!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Grady!
Bill Grady decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Lion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruttenum is out of range and Lion settles back down. #TD#
Ruttenum closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lion tries to buck Ruttenum off but Ruttenum is having none of it.
Ruttenum looks up at the clock and then as Lion takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruttenum smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Ruttenum has hold of Lion's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lion seems comfortable defending it but Ruttenum has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lion is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lion is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruttenum couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Ruttenum!
Curtis Ruttenum got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Bruce Lion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat. I will analyse this fight, improve and come back stronger than ever.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Grady misses with a body shot.
Grady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bryant counters with a nice kick to the body.
Grady swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a solid body kick. #KD2#
Bryant lands a big head kick that sends Grady tumbling to the mat! Bryant takes a step backwards and waves Grady back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Grady is rocked!
Bryant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Grady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bryant drops Grady with a naaaaasty hook - Grady is in real trouble here! Bryant dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Bryant!
A relieved looking Angus Bryant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Bill Grady had this to say: 'Fuck this, it's not worth it. Pay is not good enough to risk brain damage.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #8
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Lion scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Lion's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruttenum drops his hands momentarily and Lion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruttenum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruttenum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lion defends well and Ruttenum ends up having to push Lion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Ruttenum moves out of range as Lion throws a body kick.
Lion feints a jab promting Ruttenum to slip. Lion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruttenum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Ruttenum on that attempt.
Bruce Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
A nice combination there by Lion.
Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Lion scores with a nice head shot.
Lion lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Lion uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt
and Lion counters with a two punch combo.
Lion scores with a one two! Ruttenum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lion clobbers Ruttenum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruttenum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruttenum scrambles back to his feet.
Lion throws a low kick but Ruttenum moves out of range easily.
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!
Ruttenum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lion.
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Ruttenum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown but Lion shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Ruttenum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ruttenum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ruttenum shoots in but no luck this time.
Lion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lion is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttenum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danga de danga de dang - Lion scores with a four punch combination!
Lion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruttenum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lion counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ruttenum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruttenum walks into a straight right hand from Lion.
Ruttenum has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lion to counter with a crisp jab.
Lion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lion.
Lion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruttenum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a left and a right that stings Ruttenum. #T4#
Lion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lion throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Lion.
Lion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruttenum with a poor takedown
and Lion counters with a left and a right that stings Ruttenum.
Ruttenum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lion counters with a three punch combo that has Ruttenum backing up. Ruttenum nods at Lion to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruttenum is defended easily by Lion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lion dominated that round.
That's time! Lion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lion with a nice cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ruttenum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lion has got the better of the exchanges.
Lion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttenums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ruttenum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ruttenum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lion.
Ruttenum looks for a takedown but Lion sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.
Lion works over Ruttenum's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Lion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruttenum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lion counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
Ruttenum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lion pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruttenum back to the cage. Lion follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Lion.
Ruttenum is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lion is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ruttenum.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruttenum checks a leg kick.
Ruttenum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lion.
Ruttenum looks for a takedown but Lion sprawls well.#T2#
Ruttenum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bruce Lion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Lion - just one landing.
Ruttenum shoots in for a double leg but Lion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ruttenum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lion lands with a nice combination. Ruttenum backs away looking to recover.
Lion scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lion lands a jab-cross combination.
Lion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a right hand to the body.
Lion lands a two punch combo.
Ruttenum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lion finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Lion as Ruttenum shoots in.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
enabling Lion to counter with a crisp jab.
Lion throws a one two combo.
Lion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttenum can do to turn this around?
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruttenum shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruttenum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lion.#TD2#
Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lion pushes Ruttenum off but Ruttenum dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruttenum happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Ruttenum decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lion to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lion dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruttenum fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruttenum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lion.
Lion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lion connects with an inside leg kick.
Lion looks to land a combination. Ruttenum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Lion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruttenum has his takedown stuffed
and Lion counters with a nice body shot.
Bruce Lion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
and Lion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Lion.
Lion throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruttenum takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lion.
Lion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Lion.
Ruttenum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Ruttenum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lion swivels and escapes.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Lion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lion. No joy for Ruttenum on that attempt.
Ruttenum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ruttenum wants to counter with a clinch but Lion pushes him away.
Ruttenum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.
Bruce Lion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion is looking to slow Ruttenum down with leg kicks. #T3#
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lion looks to land a combination. Ruttenum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown
and Lion counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruttenum backs up against the cage.
Lion pushes Ruttenum away with a front kick.#T4#
Lion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bruce Lion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lion throws a right and a left that Ruttenum avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruttenum.
Lion is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Lion.
Ruttenum with a poor takedown
and Lion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lion misses with a leg kick.
Ruttenum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lion's waist but Lion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruttenum off to one side.
Lion seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bruce Lion is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruttenum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis Ruttenum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruttenum throws a sloppy head kick
and Lion counters with a series of strikes. Ruttenum will be more careful next time no doubt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lion!
Bruce Lion decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Mamedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Grady, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Grady gets a takedown into half guard.
Grady winds up and cracks Mamedov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamedov is in trouble now - Grady has advanced to mount!
Grady content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamedov for as long as he can get away with.
Grady has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mamedov's face. #T1#
Grady scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grady with the ground and pound from mount.
Grady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grady lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Grady is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Mamedov is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Mamedov flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Grady anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Mamedov and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Grady slips an arm under Mamedov chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Grady has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Grady is squeezing on Mamedov like an anaconda would it's prey. Mamedov fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bill Grady!
A victorious Bill Grady 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 31, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lisner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustavo's half guard.#ES#
Gustavo has one foot on Lisner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lisner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gustavo was covering up waiting for the punch and Lisner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustavo working a defensive guard here.
Gustavo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gustavo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gustavo wants to improve his position but instead Lisner has moved into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustavo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lisner is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gustavo is pressing down on Lisner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gustavo looking to control.
Lisner won't allow Gustavo to get back to his feet.
Lisner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisner pushing down on Gustavo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lisner not doing much here.
Gustavo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lisner manages to pass to mount!
Gustavo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Lisner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gustavo is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Gustavo tries to hold on but Lisner postures up.
Gustavo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lisner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gustavo wants to control but Lisner is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustavo is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lisner seems content to control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Lisner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gustavo wants to improve his position but Lisner is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Gustavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lisner, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Lisner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gustavo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lisner swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Lisner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gustavo is looking to regain half guard here but Lisner keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustavo is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gustavo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lisner taking a breather here.
Gustavo tries to improve position but can't.
Lisner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lisner working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lisner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gustavo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lisner controlling the position from side mount.
Gustavo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lisner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lisner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustavo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Gustavo wants to get back to full guard but Lisner has passed into side control.
Lisner tries to score with some ground and pound. Gustavo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gustavo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavo being controlled for a moment.
Gustavo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lisner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Lisner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gustavo pushes Lisner off but Lisner dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Lisner stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Lisner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gustavo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lisner tries to avoid it but Gustavo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lisner to the ground. Lisner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lisner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lisner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustavo working a defensive guard here.
Gustavo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustavo is looking to stand back up but Lisner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gustavo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavo wants to get back to full guard but Lisner has mounted him!
Gustavo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Gustavo is looking to work some ground and pound but Lisner has wrist control.
Lisner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustavo is controlling him.
Gustavo forces his way into half guard.
Gustavo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustavo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lisner defending well though.
Lisner pushes Gustavo off but Gustavo dives into side control.
Lisner pushes Gustavo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gustavo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Michal Lisner has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Gustavo trying to control the position but Lisner is working away.
Lisner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gustavo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lisner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lisner is trying to stand up.#T3#
Gustavo controlling from the full mount.
Gustavo wants to control the pace but Lisner is squirming around nicely.
Lisner squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lisner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gustavo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lisner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gustavo trying to control but Lisner is having none of it. #SUB#
Gustavo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gustavo won't let Lisner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T4#
Lisner is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gustavo has taken his back.
Gustavo struggling to land strikes to the head as Lisner covers up.
Lisner covering up well under a series of strikes from Gustavo.
Gustavo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gustavo misses with an elbow to the head.
Lisner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Lisner tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Gustavo sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Lisner to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Gustavo!
Luiz Gustavo 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: Mar 30, 2016

#R1##TD#
Grady dives in and scores a takedown into Elliot 's guard.
Grady content to stall in guard here.
Elliot is adopting a defensive guard.
Grady with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grady throws a big elbow that misses.
Elliot looking for a sweep. Not yet Elliot , not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot keeping moving, preventing Grady from controlling successfully.
Elliot is pulling down on Grady's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grady's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Grady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grady trying to control but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Grady preventing the sweep.
Grady wants to control from the top but Elliot keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elliot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Elliot pulls Grady in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elliot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grady. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Grady drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elliot dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Elliot wants to control from the top but Grady keeps moving.
Grady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Elliot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elliot distracts Grady with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Grady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grady 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elliot landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Grady is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Elliot frees his head nicely. Oh but Grady has switched to an armbar! Elliot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bill Grady!
Bill Grady thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Saraiva rushes Lion and presses him up against the cage.
Lion is trying to break the clinch but Saraiva is controlling him.
Lion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saraiva has him pressed against the cage.
Saraiva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lion blocking some punches.
Lion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saraiva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lion working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Saraiva tightens his grip and picks Lion up, before dumping him to the ground. Lion manages to land in guard.
Saraiva stops Lion from standing up.
Saraiva advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Saraiva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lion is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mauro Saraiva!
In defeat, Bruce Lion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humble in victory, humble in defeat. I will analyse this fight, improve and come back stronger than ever.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 605 Round 1
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1#
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lefebvre backs up against the cage.
Lefebvre throws a body shot but no joy.
Lefebvre shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Lefebvre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lefebvre misses with a low kick. #TD#
Lefebvre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lefebvre slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre landing strikes.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lefebvre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Lefebvre drags him back down.
Lefebvre scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lefebvre scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Lefebvre lands a huge shot from side control! Lee is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bayard Lefebvre!
Bayard Lefebvre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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