Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Lewis misses. #TD2#
Kuramoto gets a takedown into half guard.
Kuramoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kuramoto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuramoto on the ground.
Ground and pound from Kuramoto.
Lewis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lewis has hold of Kuramoto's hands but Kuramoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuramoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kuramoto connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Kuramoto passes to full mount!
Kuramoto scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuramoto lands a big elbow - Lewis is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lewis is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hidetada Kuramoto!
An out of breath Hidetada Kuramoto 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 29, 2016

#R1#
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Siagyo's shoulder, as Siagyo tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson prevents Siagyo from breaking the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Siagyo.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siagyo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Siagyo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Siagyo trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Siagyo working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siagyo working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Siagyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Siagyo blocking some punches. #T1#
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siagyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siagyo wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Siagyo working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siagyos head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siagyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siagyo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Siagyo is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Siagyo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siagyo tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Siagyo is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siagyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siagyo's efforts to push away.
Siagyo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Siagyo is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Siagyo tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson works on Siagyo's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #T3#
Siagyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to work over Siagyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Siagyo blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Siagyo controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Siagyo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Siagyo blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siagyo's elbow.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Siagyo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Siagyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siagyo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards.
Johnson tries to work over Siagyo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Siagyo controls the action.
Siagyo is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Siagyo prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Siagyo is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeb Johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Siagyo.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Siagyo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson pushes Siagyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siagyo blocks an uppercut.
Siagyo looking to stall.
Siagyo can't break the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Siagyo controls the action.
Siagyo tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Siagyo tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Siagyo.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Siagyo is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Siagyo avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Siagyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Siagyo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Siagyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siagyo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siagyo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siagyo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Siagyo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson prevents Siagyo from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Siagyo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Siagyo.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Siagyo is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Siagyo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Siagyo is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
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!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Siagyo.
Siagyo wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Jeb Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Siagyo.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards.
Siagyo prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siagyo's elbow.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Siagyo's head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siagyo.
Johnson cracks Siagyo with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson cracks Siagyo with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siagyo blocks a body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeb Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siagyo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Siagyo tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson keeps control of Siagyo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Siagyo is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Siagyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siagyo has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siagyo is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Siagyo controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siagyo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards. #ROC2#
Siagyo is rocked!
Siagyo working hard to break the clinch.
Oh Siagyo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson works on Siagyo's body with a couple of short punches.
Siagyo tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Siagyo avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Siagyo seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Siagyo blocks an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siagyo is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Siagyo controls the action.
Johnson has Siagyo pressed against the cage, preventing Siagyo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siagyo.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Siagyo prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Siagyo controls the action.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Siagyo avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Siagyo can't break the clinch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Siagyo's ribcage. Siagyo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeb Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siagyo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson pushes Siagyo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siagyo backwards.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Siagyo blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siagyo trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Siagyo into the cage.
Siagyo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Aritomo Siagyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siagyo blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeb Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeb Johnson!

Event: QFC Tournament 611 Round 3
Date: Mar 27, 2016

#R1#
Matsushina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sears's waist but Sears gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matsushina off to one side. #TD2#
Matsushina drives through with a takedown into Sears's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matsushina wants to pass the guard but Sears is keeping the position.
Sears keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsushina controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsushina works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matsushina tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sears knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matsushina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sears sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsushina is looking to take a break and control but Sears is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Sears avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sears could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sears has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsushina is working away from the top position though.
Matsushina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Matsushina is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sears regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Matsushina.
Sears is pulling down on Matsushina's head. It's preventing any offense from Matsushina, at least for the moment.
Matsushina preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Matsushina postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sears is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsushina, into his guard. #REVR#
Matsushina has his hands on Sears's head, controlling the position.
Sears has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sears trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sears throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsushina is pulling down on Sears's head. It's preventing any offense from Sears, at least for the moment.
Sears engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Matsushina is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsushina trying to control the position.
Sears with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sears looking to sit in guard and control but Matsushina gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sears keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Matsushina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sears is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsushina trying to control but Sears is working from the bottom.
Matsushina controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matsushina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sears swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihiro Matsushina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Sears.
Matsushina fails with a takedown attempt.
Matsushina fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sears lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsushina shoots in but Sears avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harry Sears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihiro Matsushina.
Matsushina shoots and misses
and Sears counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Matsushina fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sears to the ground. Matsushina is now in Sears's guard.#ES#
Sears pushes Matsushina off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsushina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sears tries to avoid it but Matsushina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sears to the ground. Sears escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsushina avoids a kick to the body.
Sears throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matsushina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sears as he avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sears!
Matsushina is breathing heavily.
Sears looks to land a combination but Matsushina avoids it well.
Matsushina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Sears closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Sears scores with a four punch combination!
Sears ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsushina takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sears scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harry Sears is winning the standup battle so far.
Sears scores with a one two! Matsushina had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Matsushina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sears lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sears throws a series of strikes that have Matsushina backpedaling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sears!
Sears scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sears bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sears lands a jab-cross combination.
Sears is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sears lands a jab-cross combination.
Sears moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Sears. Beautiful body shot.
Sears throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsushina feints the counter takedown.
Sears connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sears throws a series of punches but Matsushina moves out of range.
Matsushina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sears pinned against the cage. Sears gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sears moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harry Sears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matsushina gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sears counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sears scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sears throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsushina.
Sears explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sears is looking to wear down Matsushina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Matsushina takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sears throws a combination. Matsushina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sears throws a nice looking combination but Matsushina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matsushina shoots in for a takedown but Sears shows good takedown defense.
Sears leaves Matsushina with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harry Sears is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sears stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsushina. Matsushina gets slowly back to his feet.
Sears rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsushina moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sears catches Matsushina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sears fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsushina with the counter takedown but Sears avoids it easily.
Sears throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsushina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sears lands a right hook to the body.
Sears throws a nice looking combination but Matsushina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Sears throws a right hand that Matsushina ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsushina also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sears throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Matsushina counters with a single leg into guard. Sears didn't expect that.
Matsushina is looking to work some ground and pound but Sears has wrist control.
Sears is controlling Matsushina's posture.#SUB2#
Matsushina drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsushina jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sears is pulling down on Matsushina's head to control his posture.
Matsushina trying to control but Sears is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB2#
Matsushina drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sears dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Sears dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sears lands with a right hand.
Sears lands with a nice body punch.
Sears lands with a nice combination. Matsushina backs away looking to recover.
Akihiro Matsushina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sears ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sears lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Matsushina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sears is fending him off so far but Matsushina persists. Nope, Sears circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsushina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sears counters with a nice body shot.
Sears pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsushina back to the cage. Sears follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sears looks to land a combination but Matsushina avoids it well.
Sears lunges at Matsushina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsushina's hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Sears misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sears. Those never looked like landing.
Sears lands a jab to the head.
Matsushina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harry Sears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihiro Matsushina.#T1#
Matsushina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sears.
Sears lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsushina circles away quickly and effectively.
Sears is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsushina can do to turn this around?
Matsushina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sears as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Sears was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sears scores with a three punch combo!
Sears stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsushina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sears.
Sears works over Matsushina's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsushina closes the distance and clinches up with Sears, looking for a takedown. Matsushina pushes Sears against the cage but Sears circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sears feints a jab promting Matsushina to slip. Sears then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matsushina slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sears slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsushina, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sears lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsushina at a distance.
Matsushina takes one on the button.#T2#
No joy there for Sears, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsushina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sears tries to bum rush Matsushina with a series of wild strikes but Matsushina uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Matsushina or perhaps it was just good defense by Sears, which made it look bad.
Sears lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsushina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsushina fails with the takedown.
Sears lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Matsushina backs up against the cage.
Sears moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matsushina shoots in looking for a takedown. Sears tries to sprawl out of it but Matsushina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sears manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
A left and a right from Sears both land. Nice combination.
Sears lands with a good body shot.
Matsushina shoots in but Sears avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sears fails to land with a series of punches.
Sears misses with a few strikes there.
Matsushina shoots in for a double leg but Sears sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matsushina shoots and misses
enabling Sears to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsushina looks to land a left hand but Sears moved out of range nicely.
Sears was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sears changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sears feints a jab promting Matsushina to slip. Sears then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matsushina slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Sears.
Harry Sears is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsushina looks for a takedown but Sears sprawls well.
Sears connects with a right hand. Matsushina shakes it off.
Sears swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sears lands a jab.
Sears lands an overhand right.
Matsushina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sears sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Matsushina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sears but Sears pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sears throws a combination. Matsushina tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Sears showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sears 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Harry Sears!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Harry Sears!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Harry Sears!

Harry Sears wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Harry Sears thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 611 Round 2
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
McMurphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matsushina on the side of the head.
McMurphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsushina's head backwards.#TD2#
Matsushina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Matsushina lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
McMurphy has his foot on Matsushina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsushina works his way back into a safe position though.
McMurphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsushina controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Matsushina drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Matsushina seems to have locked his on tight now - McMurphy screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Matsushina, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Akihiro Matsushina!

Event: QFC Tournament 611 Round 1
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1##TD#
Boffalo shoots in and bounces Matsushina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Matsushina trying to control the position.
Boffalo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Matsushina is proving hard to escape from.
Matsushina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boffalo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boffalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsushina is one step ahead there.
Matsushina sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boffalo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boffalo is looking to control Matsushina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boffalo avoid being mounted?
Matsushina takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boffalo really is a fat lump.#T1#
Matsushina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boffalo is staying active underneath Matsushina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boffalo trying to control from the bottom.
Matsushina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Matsushina is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boffalo is just riding it out for now. Matsushina eventually gives up the hold.
Matsushina tries to pass to full mount but Boffalo defends it.
Matsushina is looking to take a break and control but Boffalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boffalo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boffalo tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Matsushina blocks the strikes from Boffalo.
Boffalo trying to control from the bottom.
Matsushina prevents Boffalo from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Matsushina wants to control but Boffalo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Matsushina in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Boffalo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Matsushina!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akihiro Matsushina!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Pennington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferrian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferrian connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferrian throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely. #T1#
Ferrian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pennington's head.
Ferrian stays in close to Pennington's body and controls the position.
Ferrian postures up and lands a big shot to Pennington's brow.
Ferrian cracks Pennington with a solid left hand.
Ferrian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Pennington is rocked!
Ferrian arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pennington's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Ferrian!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Ferrian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: QFC Tournament 609 Round 2
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Matsushina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsushina pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Lintunen L moves into the clinch.
Matsushina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lintunen L prevents it.
Lintunen L throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Lintunen L has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsushina uses from the top position.
Matsushina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully.
Matsushina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matsushina has gone for a leg lock! Lintunen L slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsushina's guard.#REVB#
Matsushina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Lintunen L is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsushina is looking to work some ground and pound but Lintunen L has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsushina throwing strikes from guard but Lintunen L blocks nicely.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Matsushina with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Lintunen L working for a triangle but Matsushina defends it easily. #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.
Lintunen L is pulling down on Matsushina's head to control his posture.
Matsushina wants to control from the top but Lintunen L keeps moving.
Lintunen L wants to stand and escape but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Lintunen L 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#
Matsushina is trying to control but can't.
Lintunen L is pressing down on Matsushina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsushina is holding on for now.
Matsushina wants to get back to full guard.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L postures up.
Lintunen L not doing much here. #T4#
Matsushina is looking for a sweep. Lintunen L is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lintunen L stuffs the takedown.
Matsushina is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Lintunen L has Matsushina up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Lintunen L gets control of Matsushina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lintunen L will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lintunen L 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.
Matsushina advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Matsushina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lintunen L sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsushina trying to control the action but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Lintunen L dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Matsushina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lintunen L looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsushina tries to move to mount but Lintunen L blocks the move with his legs.
Matsushina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Matsushina working away.#SUB#
Matsushina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lintunen L knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lintunen L is not content to let Matsushina control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matsushina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Lintunen L is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lintunen L is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsushina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsushina wants to control but Lintunen L is keeping him busy.
Lintunen L wants to get back to full guard but Matsushina has passed into side control.
Lintunen L is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsushina has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lintunen L sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Lintunen L is trying to stand.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsushina is thwarting Lintunen L's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Matsushina wants to work for an arm triangle but Lintunen L is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lintunen L tries to get to full guard but Matsushina has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lintunen L dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Lintunen L looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Lintunen L gets caught flat footed, as Matsushina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lintunen L looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintunen L is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsushina is controlling him. #T4#
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Lintunen L not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lintunen L is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully. #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!#CL2#
Lintunen L clinches up with Matsushina and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihiro Matsushina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lintunen L closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsushina quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsushina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lintunen L is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lintunen L is working for a kimura but Matsushina is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lintunen L is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Matsushina manages to get to full guard.
Matsushina wants to sweep here but Lintunen L controlling him for the moment.
Lintunen L must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushina is working hard here to advance position.
Matsushina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lintunen L is looking for a sweep. Matsushina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lintunen L is refusing to be controlled, as Matsushina sits in half guard. #SUB#
Matsushina is trying to work for a kimura but Lintunen L is defending well. #T2#
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is stalling here. Lintunen L is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Matsushina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lintunen L has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lintunen L controls the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Matsushina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lintunen L in side control, throwing shots but Matsushina defends.
Lintunen L working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping him busy.
Matsushina trying his best to control but Lintunen L has mounted him.
Matsushina is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsushina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Lintunen L controlling the pace for now.
Lintunen L landing shots from mount.
Matsushina tries to lock up and control but Lintunen L gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lintunen L prevents Matsushina from getting the reversal.
Lintunen L trying to control but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L breaks from Matsushina's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akihiro Matsushina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauri Lintunen L is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lintunen L controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Lintunen L comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lintunen L 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!

Lauri Lintunen L wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 609 Round 1
Date: Mar 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Matsushina looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Matsushina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khalidh 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.
Khalidh trying to strike off his back.
Matsushina passes Khalidh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khalidh is trying to control but can't.
Khalidh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matsushina is pressing down on Khalidh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khalidh is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidh is looking to control Matsushina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khalidh avoid being mounted?
Khalidh looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Matsushina wants to work for an arm triangle but Khalidh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Matsushina is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Khalidh is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akihiro Matsushina!
Akihiro Matsushina decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Khalifa Khalidh was interviewed post fight and said 'Nice fight and thank you all, this time i was unlucky. I promise to be back stronger and better.'.

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