Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SPFC 4
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Kim with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Kim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
Kim walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Kim shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Kim is rocked!
Kim tries to get into range but Barbosa steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kim! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Barbosa scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clayton Barbosa!
After the fight, Clayton Barbosa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CCR 25
Date: Apr 29, 2016

Event: Pulse 20
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard.#REVB#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Diaz landing strikes from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diaz defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Diaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Gracie!
Our winner, Enzo Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCR 21
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1#
Alves dodges the punch combination from Mello.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mello takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Mello let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mello avoids the head kick by Alves.
A head kick from Alves lands but Mello takes it in his stride.
Mello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Mello is looking for the big counter here.
Brandon Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mello misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range. #CL#
Alves clinches with his opponent.
Mello is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mello.#T1#
Mello fails to land with a series of punches.
Mello just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlves.
Mello throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Mello shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mello. That snapped Alves's head back.
Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mello on the side of the head.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Mello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Some wild striking there from Mello.
Mello looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Alves. #T2#
Alves slips a jab from Mello.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mello scores with a three punch combo!
Mello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mello throws the left hand but Alves avoids the punch easily.
Mello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves lands a head kick. Mello smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Alves has Mello pressed against the cage, preventing Mello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves misses with a wild body shot.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alves misses with a head kick.
Mello let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mello takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Mello slips under a jab.
Mello misses with a double jab.
Alves lands a head kick. Mello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mello blocks a head kick by Alves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alves.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Alves misses with a right hand
and Mello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mello throws out the jab.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mello.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves scores with a head kick. Mello tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Mello moves out of range easily. #CL#
Alves closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Mello does no damage. #T4#
Alves throws a head kick that half lands.
Mello swinging wildly here.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mello blocks a head kick by Alves.
Mello lands with a straight right. Alves didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mello.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Alves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Mello bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Mello.
Mello throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves scores with a head kick. Mello tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Luiz Mello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
We've been informed that Mello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Mello.
A head kick misses from Alves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mello.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mello can do to turn this around?
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mello avoids the head kick by Alves.
Mello misses with a double jab. #T1#
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mello.
Mello with a hook.
Brandon Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Mello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves walks into a straight right hand from Mello.
Alves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mello misses with a two punch combination.
Mello blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Alves throws a series of punches but Mello avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Alves lands but Mello takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Alves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mello doesn't seem phased though.
Mello lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alves backs up against the cage.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Mello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Mello shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Mello - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Mello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alves scores with a head kick. Mello tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Mello avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Mello pushes him off.
Mello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alves fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mello on the side of the head.#T3#
Alves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick
and Mello counters with a left and a right that stings Alves.
No joy there for Mello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mello avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mello.
Mello blocks a head kick by Alves.
Mello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alves dodges the punch combination from Mello.
Mello blocks a head kick by Alves.
Mello throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Mello just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAlves.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Mello avoids the head kick by Alves.
Mello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mello takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Mello does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Mello.
Mello misses with a two punch combination.
Mello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alves under the eye.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Mello throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Mello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alves.
Alves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mello scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alves doesn't seem bothered though.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Mello.
Alves lands with a kick to the temple. Mello shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Mello does no damage.
Alves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mello blocks a head kick by Alves.
Alves walks into a stiff left hand from Mello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luiz Mello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mello lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mello will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mello defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Mello avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Alves lands but Mello takes it in his stride.
Mello walks into a jab.
Mello with a nice cross.
Mello throws a right hand that Alves ducks under and follows up with a left that Alves also avoids with ease.
Mello misses the shot to the body.
Alves lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mello lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alves backs up against the cage. #CL#
Alves has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
Mello misses with a few strikes there.
Alves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alves circles away quickly and effectively.
Mello looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves scores with a head kick. Mello tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mello.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mello scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves scores with a head kick.
Mello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mello lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Mello tries to move into range but Alves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mello on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mello's head.
Alves throws a good cross that connects.
Alves throws a nice head kick!
Mello lands with a straight right. Alves didn't see that one coming.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Mello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alves lands a head kick. Mello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mello takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mello tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alves lands a head kick!
Mello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Mello moves out of range easily.
Mello takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mello.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mello in his tracks.
Mello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves lands with a slapping head kick.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
Alves throws a head kick but Mello moves out of range.
Mello is looking for the big counter here.
Mello scores with a hook to the body. Alves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Mello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mello.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves lands a head kick. Mello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mello lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mello works over Alves's head and body with a nice combination.
Mello takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alves throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Alves moves into range and clinches up with Mello.
Alves prevents Mello from breaking the clinch.
Mello is trying to push Alves away but Alves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves tries to clinch but Mello is having none of it.
Alves throws a head kick that misses
and Mello counters with a series of strikes. Alves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mello.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Alves!
Luiz Mello was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to train harder, was a great fight with a great lesson.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
Ankokushin throws a nice looking combination but Balisi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ankokushin connects with a body shot that sends Balisi's belly button to the back.
Ankokushin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balisi. #TD2#
Balisi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ankokushin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balisi throws a strike but Ankokushin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Balisi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Balisi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Balisi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ankokushin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Balisi.
Balisi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balisi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balisi.#T1#
Ankokushin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balisi is proving hard to escape from.
Balisi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Balisi trying to strike off his back.
Ankokushin is breathing heavily.
Balisi throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SU#
Ankokushin gets to his feet. Balisi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ankokushin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ankokushin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Akuma Ankokushin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ankokushin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balisi circles away quickly and effectively.
Balisi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ankokushin's waist but Ankokushin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balisi off to one side.
Ankokushin lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Balisi gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ankokushin kicks Balisi off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Ankokushin.
Ankokushin stuffs the takedown attempt from Balisi. Balisi gets slowly back to his feet.
Akuma Ankokushin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Balisi.
Balisi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ankokushin misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Balisi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ankokushin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ankokushin is trying to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Balisi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Balisi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Balisi cracks Ankokushin with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
The ground and pound from Balisi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Balisi working the ground and pound but Ankokushin is defending the strikes.
Balisi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ankokushin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ankokushin's head.
Balisi lands strikes from half guard.
Balisi wants to pass to mount but Ankokushin is defending the position.
Balisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ankokushin's head.
Balisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ankokushin's head.
Balisi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Ankokushin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balisi.
Balisi throwing shots but Ankokushin is blocking nicely.
Ankokushin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Balisi. #ES#
Ankokushin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balisi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ankokushin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ankokushin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balisi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ankokushin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balisi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ankokushin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akuma Ankokushin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Balisi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ankokushin lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ankokushin, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Balisi gets the takedown into side control.
Balisi working the body and head with strikes.
Ankokushin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Balisi.
The strikes coming from Balisi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Balisi is trying to ground and pound but Ankokushin uses the momentary lack of control by Balisi to regain half guard.
Ankokushin pushes Balisi off looking to stand but Balisi dives back in and keeps control.
Balisi thows a huge punch but Ankokushin dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balisi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Balisi lands strikes from half guard.
Chris Balisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balisi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ankokushin taking some punishment here, with Balisi in his half guard.
Ankokushin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balisi.
Balisi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ankokushin defending well though.
Balisi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balisi lands with a punch from half guard.
Balisi lands with a punch from half guard.
Balisi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ankokushin's head.
Ankokushin is looking to escape.
Balisi winds up and cracks Ankokushin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ankokushin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Balisi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Balisi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Balisi connects with a nice short shot to Ankokushin's temple. #ES#
Ankokushin kicks Balisi off and gets back to his feet.
Ankokushin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balisi.
Ankokushin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ankokushin throws a series of punches but Balisi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ankokushin throws out a loose jab but Balisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ankokushin looks to land a combination but Balisi avoids it well. #TD2#
Balisi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ankokushin sprawls well initially but Balisi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Ankokushin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Balisi slips a jab and a cross from Ankokushin. #TD2#
Balisi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Balisi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ankokushin some visible discomfort. #T3#
Balisi cracks Ankokushin with a big elbow.
Balisi in side control, throwing shots but Ankokushin defends.
Ankokushin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Balisi.
Balisi misses with the ground and pound.
Balisi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Balisi with the ground and pound but Ankokushin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Balisi winds up and cracks Ankokushin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Balisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ankokushin's head.
Balisi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ankokushin defending well though.
Balisi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ankokushin's head. #T4#
Balisi looks to land a strike but Ankokushin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Balisi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Balisi throwing strikes but missing.
Ankokushin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balisi can do to turn this around?
Balisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balisi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Balisi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ankokushin is keeping the position for now.
Balisi throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ankokushin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akuma Ankokushin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balisi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ankokushin tries to avoid it but Balisi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ankokushin to the ground. Ankokushin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ankokushin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Ankokushin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balisi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Balisi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ankokushin has wrist control.
Ankokushin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balisi throws a big elbow that misses.
Balisi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balisi stands up over Ankokushin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ankokushin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ankokushin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balisi. #T1#
Ankokushin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balisi works over Ankokushin with some ground and pound from guard.
Ankokushin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balisi landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Ankokushin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Balisi drops his hands momentarily and Ankokushin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balisi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ankokushin defends well and Balisi ends up having to push Ankokushin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ankokushin misses with a double jab.
Ankokushin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Balisi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balisi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balisi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Balisi is working Ankokushin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Balisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balisi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balisi throwing strikes from guard but Ankokushin blocks nicely.
Balisi throws a big right hand that misses.
Balisi scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Ankokushin wriggles free and stands up.
Balisi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ankokushin.
Balisi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ankokushin as he avoids it easily.
Akuma Ankokushin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Balisi.
Ankokushin throws a series of punches but Balisi avoids them all with ease.
Ankokushin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ankokushin fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Ankokushin misses with a looping right.
Ankokushin misses with a wild combination.
Balisi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ankokushin circles away.
Akuma Ankokushin is winning the standup battle so far.
Balisi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ankokushin as he jumps to the side.
Ankokushin misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Ankokushin gets caught flat footed, as Balisi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Balisi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balisi wants to pass the guard but Ankokushin is keeping the position.
Balisi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ankokushin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balisi throwing strikes but missing.
Ankokushin wants to get back to his feet but Balisi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chris Balisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Balisi is in close to Ankokushin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balisi throws an elbow that misses. Ankokushin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balisi's guard. Nice move by Ankokushin!#REVR#
Balisi scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Balisi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balisi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Balisi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ankokushin 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 Balisi.#SU#
Ankokushin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Balisi to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akuma Ankokushin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ankokushin, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akuma Ankokushin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Kim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim prevents Marquez from improving his position.
Marquez is working hard here to advance position.
Marquez is doing well to control the position and prevent Kim from advancing to side control.
Marquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marquez.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marquez is controlling Kim's posture.
Kim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Marquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim cracks Marquez with a solid left hand.
Marquez 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.#T1#
Marquez is trying to keep Kim in close.
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Marquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Marquez's brow.
Kim distracts Marquez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marquez looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marquez was covering up waiting for the punch and Kim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Marquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Marquez has wrist control.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Marquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kim has Marquez pulled in close to control his posture.
Marquez throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Marquez throws an elbow that misses. Kim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marquez's guard. Nice move by Kim!#REVB#
Kim works over Marquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Kim works over Marquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Marquez controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Kim wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marquez holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim throws a body punch but Marquez moves out of range. #TD2#
Kim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marquez!
Kim scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marquez to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Kim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Marquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kim lands a couple of elbows.
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim is working Marquez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marquez pulls Kim in close to prevent any damage.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kim is looking to sweep but instead, Marquez has passed into half guard.
Master Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marquez thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Marquez prevents Kim from improving his position.
Marquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marquez thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
Kim is holding on to half guard well.
Kim tries to roll over but Marquez keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
Marquez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim is doing well to control the position and prevent Marquez from advancing to side control.
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Kim is still trying to improve position.
Marquez thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Marquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Marquez wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kim is nestled in close to Marquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Marquez's temple.
Kim working Marquez over with strikes.
Marquez is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marquez avoid being mounted?
Kim wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Marquez's hands, connecting with Marquez's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Marquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kim passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim scoring with strikes but Marquez is staying in there.
Marquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kim lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kim decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marquez wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Marquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kim throws a strike but Marquez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marquez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kim postures up in Marquez's guard and throws a big left but Marquez blocks it. #T1#
Kim works over Marquez with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Marquez stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Marquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kim trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Marquez throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Kim trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marquez sprawls well initially but Kim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marquez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marquez tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Kim working Marquez over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
Kim is nestled in close to Marquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Kim maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Marquez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kim has cracked it and Marquez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Master Kim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
A combination from Ankokushin does no damage.
A punch combination from Ankokushin misses.
Ankokushin sets himself, and Madd steps forward looking for the clinch! Ankokushin avoids it this time.#TD2#
Madd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madd showed some decent athleticism there.
Madd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ankokushin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Madd.
Madd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ankokushin's head.
Madd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Madd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ankokushin is breathing heavily.
Madd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ankokushin taking some punishment here, with Madd in his half guard.
Ankokushin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Madd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Ankokushin is rocked!
Ankokushin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Ankokushin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Madd connects with a nice short shot to Ankokushin's temple.
Madd scores with a big shot! Ankokushin's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ankokushin! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Madd!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016

#R1#
Kim has his takedown stuffed
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body.
Kim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Kim persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogers tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Rogers.
Jewel Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Kim.
Rogers fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Kim gets a takedown into half guard.
Kim trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Ground and pound from Kim. #T1#
Kim trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
Kim working over Rogers with some ground and pound. Rogers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kim thows a huge punch but Rogers dodges it nicely.
Kim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rogers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kim trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Rogers trying to keep a closed guard but Kim is proving a slippery customer.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kim landing some decent shots from guard.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Rogers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Kim scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Rogers won't allow Kim to sweep him here. #T3#
Kim keeps trying to improve his position.
Kim pulls Rogers in close to prevent any damage.
Kim 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.
Kim is still trying to improve position.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Rogers trying to control from the bottom.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rogers has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kim working over Rogers with some ground and pound. Rogers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Rogers's temple.
Kim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Rogers's hands, connecting with Rogers's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim drops an elbow to the side of Rogers's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kim lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Rogers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim slips a nice elbow through Rogers's hands, connecting with Rogers's forehead.#SUB2#
Kim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kim.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
Jewel Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Kim counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.
Kim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim chips away with some ground and pound.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Kim throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
Kim cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim scoring with some ground and pound.
Kim trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Kim connects with a couple of short punches.
Kim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Kim gets to his feet and stands over Rogers, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rogers felt that one! Kim unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rogers from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Kim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Mello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bassi counters with a straight right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bassi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mello with a jab.
Mello misses with the combination.
Mello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Leon Bassi has been cut.#TD2#
Bassi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mello was covering up waiting for the punch and Bassi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bassi trying to control but Mello is working from the bottom.
Bassi throwing strikes but missing.
Bassi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Mello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bassi is looking to work some ground and pound but Mello has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bassi won't allow Mello to get back to his feet. #ES#
Mello is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mello wants to break free but Bassi has control. #TD2#
Bassi pulls Mello into guard.
Bassi pulls Mello in to control the position.
Bassi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bassi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mello defends well.
Mello stopping the sweep attempt from Bassi.#T2#
Mello tries to stand but Bassi is controlling from the bottom.
Bassi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mello wanted to stand there but Bassi had control of the position.
Bassi has his hands on Mello's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bassi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mello is fending him off so far but Bassi persists. Nope, Mello circles away and we're back to standing.
Mello seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Luiz Mello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mello throws a right and a left that Bassi avoids nicely. #T3#
Mello tries to bum rush Bassi with a series of wild strikes but Bassi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bassi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Mello.
A punch combination from Mello misses.
Bassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Mello misses.
Mello is breathing heavily.
Bassi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Bassi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bassi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bassi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bassi is nestled in close to Mello, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ground and pound from Bassi.
Bassi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mello's head.
Bassi winds up and cracks Mello with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bassi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mello on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mello is refusing to be controlled, as Bassi sits in half guard.
Bassi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassi is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luiz Mello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bassi moves in looking to clinch but Mello pushes him off.
Mello lands with an uppercut that bounces Bassi off the cage and back into range.
Mello shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bassi eats them both and turns towards Mello to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bassi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bassi unleashes a big counter combination but Mello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Mello misses.
Bassi throws out a counter right but Mello avoids it with no problem.
Mello swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bassi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bassi with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bassi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bassi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully.
Bassi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Bassi 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.
Bassi wants to control from the top but Mello keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck for Bassi with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Mello wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Bassi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mello tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bassi is in Mello's guard.
Bassi landing with the ground and pound.
Bassi content to stall in guard here.
Bassi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Bassi landing with the ground and pound.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully.
Bassi with a nice head shot there.
Bassi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bassi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mello seems a little lost for a moment, as Bassi dominates the positioning.
Mello wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bassi scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Bassi slows the pace down.
Bassi trying to control the action but Mello is working from the bottom.
Mello gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bassi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mello taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Bassi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leon Bassi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mello misses with a looping right.
Bassi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mello wants it to stay on the feet.
Mello shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bassi eats them both and turns towards Mello to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Bassi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Mello manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bassi shoots in for a double leg but Mello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bassi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mello misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bassi misses with a takedown attempt - Mello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luiz Mello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Bassi.#T1#
Bassi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bassi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luiz Mello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bassi slips a jab and a cross from Mello.
It seemed like Bassi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mello throws a right and a left that Bassi avoids nicely.
Bassi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mello throws a nice looking combination but Bassi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Mello misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bassi is defended easily by Mello.
Mello appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Bassi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bassi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mello throws a poor cross that misses
and Bassi counters with a left and a right that stings Mello.
Bassi fails with a takedown attempt.
Mello appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3##TD2#
Bassi gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mello has one foot on Bassi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Mello does no damage.
Bassi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mello.
Bassi takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Mello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bassi.
Mello swinging wildly here.
Mello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bassi can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bassi forces Mello back against the cage and clinches.
Mello tries to circle away but Bassi has him pinned against the cage.
Mello has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mello blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Mello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mello 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Mello!
Luiz Mello seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Mello feints and as Novo raises his hands in defense, Mello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mello stands up over Novo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mello 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.
Mello throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Mello stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mello takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mello misses with a takedown attempt
and Novo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mello misses with a takedown
and Novo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Mello is rocked!
Mello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mello somewhat.
Oh Mello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Mello. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Novo shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Mello takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Novo sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Mello bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Novo Novo!
The defeated Luiz Mello had this to say: 'I need to train harder, was a great fight with a great lesson.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016

#R1#
Dao throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Rogers crashing down! Rogers tries to stagger back to his feet but Dao just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Rogers asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Dao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Mello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Mello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mello.
Green tries to clinch but Mello moves out of range.
Mello displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Teddy Green has been cut.
Mello connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Green! He's out on his feet! Mello rushes in and drops Green with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luiz Mello!
An out of breath Luiz Mello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Nedeltsev moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Nedeltsev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Nedeltsev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nedeltsev can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Nedeltsev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Nedeltsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nedeltsev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Nedeltsev in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nedeltsev passes into half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to roll over but Nedeltsev keeps him under control.
Nedeltsev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Nedeltsev 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.#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.#SUB2#
Nedeltsev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Nedeltsev controlling the pace.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Nedeltsev controlling the pace.
Gracie gets full guard.
Nedeltsev lands a couple of elbows.
Nedeltsev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nedeltsev has passed into half guard! #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.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nedeltsev trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nedeltsev wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nedeltsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Nedeltsev getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Nedeltsev 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#
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Nedeltsev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Nedeltsev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ned Nedeltsev has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Nedeltsev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Gracie has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Nedeltsev. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nedeltsev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Nedeltsev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Ned Nedeltsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nedeltsev lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Nedeltsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie. #CL2#
Nedeltsev instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Nedeltsev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nedeltsev has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Nedeltsev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Nedeltsev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nedeltsev drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Nedeltsev uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nedeltsev just content to control the position. #SU2#
Nedeltsev decides to stand back up. Nedeltsev steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.#CL2#
Nedeltsev darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.#T3#
Gracie wants a takedown. #BC2#
Nedeltsev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nedeltsev throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Nedeltsev shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Nedeltsev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nedeltsev is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Nedeltsev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nedeltsev works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Nedeltsev passes into half guard.
Nedeltsev moves nicely into side control.
Nedeltsev in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nedeltsev is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Nedeltsev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Nedeltsev stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Nedeltsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enzo Gracie'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##TD2#
Nedeltsev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nedeltsev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Nedeltsev has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedeltsev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Nedeltsev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie won't allow Nedeltsev to pass to mount.
Nedeltsev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nedeltsev is controlling the pace.
Nedeltsev lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Nedeltsev is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Nedeltsev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nedeltsev works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Nedeltsev wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Nedeltsev controlling the pace for now.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nedeltsev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Gracie is working an open guard so Nedeltsev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Nedeltsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nedeltsev 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Nedeltsev!
In defeat, Enzo Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Meninooooooooo, la vem o carrinho....'.

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