Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Fight Night 62
Date: Jun 13, 2016

#R1#
Kinji throws a low kick but Axelsson avoids it.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Kinji coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Johan Axelsson has been cut.
Kinji chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Axelsson needs to keep his hands up - Kinji had a free shot at his head there.
Kinji lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kinji finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kinji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinji throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Kinji moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
Axelsson misses with a body shot.
Kinji tries to clinch but Axelsson is having none of it. #T1#
Kinji slips under a jab.
Kinji misses with a looping left.
Kinji misses with a body kick.
Kinji slips under a jab.
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Kinji.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Kinji.
Kinji tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsson is looking to counter the offense by Kinji and move into the clinch.
Kinji misses with a left hand
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinji pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kinji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kinji takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Axelsson works Kinji's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Axelsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson stalling.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kinji's head.
Kinji is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelsson 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.
Axelsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kinji's head.
Kinji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Axelsson.
Kinji is looking to improve his position.
Kinji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Axelsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kinji is staying active underneath Axelsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kinji looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kinji is trying to get back to full guard.
Axelsson trying to mount his opponent but Kinji defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Axelsson in particular looking to stall.
Kinji moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinji is trying to keep Axelsson in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Axelsson missing with a left hand there. Kinji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Axelsson throws a hook to the side of Kinji's head but Kinji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kinji connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Axelsson's hands.
Kinji looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Axelsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kinji won't be happy with that.
Kinji is trying to control Axelsson's posture but Axelsson avoids it.
Axelsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Kinji's head but Kinji avoids it well.
Axelsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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 Johan Axelsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johan Axelsson'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#
A jab from Axelsson does it's job there.
Kinji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Kinji misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
Axelsson attempts a counter takedown but Kinji avoids it well and moves away.
Kinji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Axelsson.
Kinji throws a sloppy head kick and Axelsson moves out of range easily.
Kinji scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Kinji throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinji fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsson ducks under a wild hook from Kinji.
Kinji misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Axelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johan Axelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Axelsson stopping the sweep attempt from Kinji.
Kinji wants to stand but Axelsson is controlling the position. #T1#
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinji looking to control.
Axelsson slips nicely into half guard.
Axelsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kinji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Axelsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kinji is looking for a sweep. Axelsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Axelsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kinji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Axelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinji defending well though. #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.
Axelsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kinji manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Axelsson wants to pass the guard but Kinji is keeping the position.
Axelsson trying to control but Kinji is working from the bottom.
Kinji seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Axelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Axelsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kinji throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Axelsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Kinji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Axelsson is one step ahead there.
Axelsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kinji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Axelsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinji is trying to keep Axelsson in close.
Kinji wants to hit a switch here but Axelsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kinji there!
Kinji is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Axelsson with a couple of short strikes.
Kinji tries to hold on but Axelsson pushes him away.
Axelsson working Kinji over with strikes here.
Axelsson lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Kinji is rocked!
Axelsson lands a big elbow - Kinji is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kinji is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johan Axelsson!
A victorious Johan Axelsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ROTR: Halla VS Emelianenko
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Timur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Timur shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akbar is trying to defend but Timur finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Timur misses with a head shot. Akbar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Akbar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timur is pushing down on Akbar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akbar is fighting to maintain full guard but Timur has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Timur 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! Akbar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Obat Timur!
Obat Timur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Allahu Akbar was interviewed post fight and said 'Death to America!'.

Event: HFC 42:Kruger vs Tripplet
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Brash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stefanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brash.
Brash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brash.
Brash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stefanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stefanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brash back to the cage. Stefanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Jackson Brash has been cut.
Brash avoids the body shot from Stefanov.
Brash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brash scores with a head kick.
Brash scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Brash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Brash.
Stefanov with a hook.
Stefanov digs a good hook to Brash's body.
Stefanov dips to his left and cracks Brash with an uppercut!
Stefanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice combination there by Stefanov.
Brash looks for the body kick but Stefanov saw that one coming.
Brash throws a shot from downtown. Stefanov moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Brash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanov takes a swing at Brash's ribcage but misses.
Stefanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brash swings widly with a right hand
and Stefanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Stefanov. Those never looked like landing.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the body.
Brash takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Brash moves into the clinch.
Stefanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stefanov lands with a light punch inside.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Stefanov can't find room to land a body shot as Brash controls the action.
Brash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brash throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Brash with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Brash misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Brash lands a damaging elbow.
Brash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brash tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanov blocks with his arms.
Brash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Stefanov.
Stefanov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brash swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Stefanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Brash looks winded!
Stefanov lands a body punch.
Stefanov is trying to push Brash away but Brash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stefanov lands with a left to the head.
Stefanov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Brash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanov avoids it.
Brash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stefanov is defending well for now.
Stefanov avoiding damage as Brash throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Stefanov.
Stefanov works on Brash's body with a couple of short punches.
Stefanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stefanov leaning against his opponent.
Stefanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stefanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stefanov's efforts to push away.
Stefanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stefanov lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brash pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stefanov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Stefanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stefanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brashs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefanov is pushing Brash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stefanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Stefanov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Stefanov.
Stefanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Stefanov. #BC#
Stefanov breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stefanov scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Jackson Brash's cut even more.
Stefanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brash throws a sloppy head kick and Stefanov moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Brash'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#
Stefanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Stefanov does it's job there.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Brash misses with a leg kick.
Stefanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stefanov misses with a low kick.
Stefanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stefanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Brash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stefanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Stefanov.
Stefanov blocks a leg kick.
Brash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stefanov throws a combination that misses
and Brash counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stefanov's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Brash checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Brash walks into a left hand.
Stefanov blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Stefanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brash in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Brash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brash is looking to clinch.
Stefanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brash looks to land a left hand but Stefanov moved out of range nicely.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Brash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stefanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brash missing with a left hand there. Stefanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brash lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stefanov needs to keep his hands up - Brash had a free shot at his head there.
Stefanov lands with an overhand left.
Nasko Stefanov is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefanov lands a nice shot that snaps Brash's head back.
Stefanov cracks Brash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Stefanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brash can do to turn this around?
Stefanov tries to land a leg kick but Brash saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Stefanov.
Stefanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brash throws a low kick but Stefanov moves out of range easily.
Stefanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanov checks a low kick from Brash.
Stefanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stefanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stefanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stefanov cracks Brash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stefanov connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Stefanov finds it's way through Brash's defenses.
Brash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stefanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Brash's head.
Stefanov punishes Brash's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Brash.
Stefanov scores with the left hand. Brash knows he should have avoided that one.
Stefanov lands the left hand.
Stefanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brash with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stefanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Stefanov lands a body shot.
Brash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brash is breathing heavily.
Brash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stefanov cracks Brash with an open hand slap.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov wants to slow Brash down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Stefanov.
Stefanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brash.
Stefanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Stefanov connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
The cut above Jackson Brash's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brash throws a leg kick but Stefanov moved away.
Stefanov walks into a straight right hand from Brash.
Brash dodges the punch combination from Stefanov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stefanov scores with a leg kick.
Stefanov lands a slapping body shot.
Brash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brash looks to land a body kick but Stefanov moved away.
Stefanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brash gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brash takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stefanov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stefanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nasko Stefanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Brash's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stefanov tries to keep at a distance but Brash has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefanov.
Brash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brash throws an elbow that misses.
Brash tries to land a knee to the head but Stefanov blocks with his arms.
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a shot to the side of Brash's head.
Stefanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stefanov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefanov avoiding damage as Brash throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brash pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brash struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefanov controls his hands.
Stefanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brash backwards.
Stefanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brash lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Stefanov lands a shoulder strike.
Brash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stefanov dodges an elbow strike from Brash.
Stefanov working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brash obliges.
Stefanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nasko Stefanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefanov blocks the elbow strike.
Stefanov lands with a right to the head.
Stefanov digs a right hand underneath Brash's ribcage. Brash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stefanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefanov digs a right hand into Brash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brash's gas tank.
Stefanov lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefanov.
A right hand to the body from Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Stefanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefanov digs a right hand underneath Brash's ribcage. Brash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stefanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
Jackson Brash's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Stefanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Brash is rocked!
Stefanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brash is still on wobbly legs! Can Stefanov finish him?
Stefanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brash seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefanov avoids the elbow strike from Brash, against the cage.
Stefanov lands a left hand.
Stefanov stalls.
Brash looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanov is blocking nicely.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Brash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brash pushes off an throws an elbow but Stefanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Stefanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brash with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stefanov avoids the elbow strike from Brash, against the cage.
Brash misses with an elbow over the top.
Brash throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Brash.
Stefanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Brash won't allow it.
Brash keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stefanov's efforts to push away.
Brash throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brash looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Stefanov managing to block the knees to the body from Brash.
Brash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brash just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanov's brow.
A short right from Stefanov on the inside.
Brash will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stefanov up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Brash.
Brash receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Brash is trying to maintain a safe position but Stefanov gets an underhook and turns Brash into the cage.
Stefanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stefanov avoids it.
Stefanov blocks an elbow strike from Brash.
Jackson Brash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanov lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stefanov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Pitopalvelu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slone with a poor takedown
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Avery Slone has been cut.
A jab lands there for Pitopalvelu.
Slone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pitopalvelu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slone thinking.
Slone looks winded!
Slone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitopalvelu punishes Slone's body with a nice straight punch.
Slone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Pitopalvelu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Pitopalvelu. Beautiful body shot.
Pitopalvelu lands a slapping body shot.
Vellun Pitopalvelu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pitopalvelu lands a jab.#ROC#
Slone is rocked!
Slone tries to get into range but Pitopalvelu steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Slone! 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! Pitopalvelu scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Vellun Pitopalvelu retains his lightweight title!
Vellun Pitopalvelu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Tooma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tooma looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. #CL#
James drives through and clinches with Tooma against the cage. #TD2#
Tooma wants the takedown. James is fighting it off but Tooma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in James's guard against the cage.
James throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tooma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants to stand and escape but Tooma is having none of it.
James is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Tooma has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
James rushes Tooma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tooma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tooma has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
James taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
James has Tooma pushed against the cage.
Tooma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Tooma.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tooma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tooma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
James working away.#T3#
James tries to advance to mount but Tooma denies him.
James landing strikes.
James scoring with punches from side control. #SU#
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Tooma get back to his feet.
Tooma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Lebron James has been cut.
Tooma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
No joy there for Tooma, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Tooma misses with the combination.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tooma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tooma to the mat! Tooma manages to get full guard.
Tooma working a defensive guard but James passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with James in particular looking to stall.
Tooma is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James is breathing heavily.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tooma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tooma misses with a few strikes there.
James dodges the punch combination from Tooma. #TD#
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tooma is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tooma looks like he's trying to stand up.
James performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lebron James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sean Tooma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tooma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
James fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tooma throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.#TD#
Tooma gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James stops Tooma from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to stand but Tooma is controlling his posture from full guard.
James stops Tooma from standing up. #T3#
Tooma looking to control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tooma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
James looking to pass the guard.
James controlling from the top position.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Tooma's brow.
Tooma trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tooma defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tooma.
James fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tooma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tooma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but James has just dragged him back down to the mat.
James controlling the position from side mount.
The strikes coming from James are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tooma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Tooma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tooma slips a jab from James.
Tooma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tooma jabs at James's body.
James shoots in for a takedown but Tooma shows good takedown defense.
Tooma lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Tooma feints a jab promting James to slip. Tooma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tooma tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooma punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tooma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #TD#
James throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tooma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. James is in Tooma's guard.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Tooma wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tooma can do anything to dispel that myth.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tooma's guard.
Tooma wants to control but James is keeping busy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
James tries to clinch but Tooma moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tooma misses.
James wants to clinch up but Tooma keeps it at a distance.
James dives in and grabs Tooma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tooma pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Tooma pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Tooma follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice shot lands for Tooma.
Tooma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tooma.
Tooma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Tooma.
A right-left combo lands from Tooma.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tooma shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Tooma to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tooma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James slips a jab and a cross from Tooma.
Sloppy strikes from Tooma. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Tooma.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tooma! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
James has closed the distance and engaged Tooma in a clinch.
James slowing the pace effectively.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tooma tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Tooma wants a takedown. #TD#
James gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tooma regains guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Tooma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Tooma really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James'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.
#R4#
Tooma scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tooma wants to control but James is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but James manages to mount him!
James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
James seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tooma for as long as he can get away with.
Tooma is wriggling around trying to escape.
James controlling the pace for now.
James lands a nice shot to the head.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2##SUB#
James has control of Tooma's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tooma regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tooma is trying to stand.
Tooma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tooma tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Tooma is in a horrible position here. James smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tooma tries to lock up and control but James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tooma tries to reverse the position but James maintains control.
James with a couple of short strikes.
Tooma in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tooma takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
James content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by James.#ROC#
Tooma is rocked!
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tooma is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?#SUB#
James has hold of Tooma's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tooma manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
James is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tooma is in real trouble.
Tooma tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James had his way with Sean Tooma in that round.
The cut man is working on Lebron James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Tooma seems to have recovered his senses.
Tooma throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tooma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Tooma throws out a powerful jab.
Tooma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tooma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tooma lands a right hook to the body.
Tooma jabs at James's body.#TD2#
Tooma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. James tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tooma is in James's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tooma preventing the sweep. #T1#
Tooma trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Tooma trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tooma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Tooma is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but James has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tooma is looking to defend but James has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tooma! James pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tooma taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lebron James!
Lebron James is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sean Tooma spoke after the fight, saying 'Well guys....what can I say?. I left an opening exposed and he exploited it. It won't happen in the rematch, which you should expect very soon'.

Event: UFL 2:
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Svendsen is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Balor's head coaches at Fighter Haven that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svendsen misses with a double jab.
Svendsen shoots for a takedown but Balor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balor fails with a takedown attempt.
Svendsen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Balor shoots for a double leg takedown but Svendsen sprawls well. He's pushed Balor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Svendsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Svendsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svendsen with the counter takedown but Balor avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finn Balor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Balor. #CL2#
Svendsen clinches. #T1#
Balor fails to pull guard.
Svendsen wants to take the fight to the mat but Balor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Svendsen taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svendsen.
Svendsen gets underhooks to prevent Balor's takedown attempt.
Svendsen being controlled against the cage.
Balor is breathing heavily.
Balor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Svendsen is defending well.
Svendsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svendsen can't get the takedown. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Svendsen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balor to keep the fight standing.
Balor keeps control of Svendsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Svendsen's defenses.
Balor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svendsen to keep the fight standing.
The referee calls for Svendsen to work.
Svendsen missing with knees to the body.
Balor can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Svendsen pulls Balor into guard. #SUB2#
Svendsen is looking for a triangle but Balor pushes his legs off easily.
Svendsen wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Svendsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Balor is looking to stand up but Svendsen won't let him.
Svendsen keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Balor won't allow Svendsen to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svendsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Svendsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svendsen somewhat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svendsen counters with a three punch combo that has Balor backing up. Balor nods at Svendsen to acknowledge the strikes.
Svendsen goes for a double leg but Balor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balor continues to drive forward.
Svendsen moves out of range as Balor throws a body kick.
Svendsen scores with a shot to the body.
Svendsen feints a jab promting Balor to slip. Svendsen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Balor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Balor slaps away a takedown attempt from Svendsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svendsen throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Svendsen gets a clinch. #TD2#
Svendsen pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cosma Svendsen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Svendsen fails with the takedown.#CL#
Balor moves into range and clinches up with Svendsen.
Balor stalling in the clinch.
Balor controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Svendsen drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor wanted to stand there but Svendsen had control of the position.
Balor throwing strikes from guard but Svendsen blocks nicely. #T1##ES2#
Svendsen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Balor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svendsen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svendsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Balor backwards. #TD2#
Svendsen manages to pull guard.
Balor is looking to pass into half guard but Svendsen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Svendsen is in guard.#REVB#
Svendsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Svendsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU2#
Svendsen decides to stand back up. #T2#
Balor tries to clinch but Svendsen is having none of it.
Balor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Balor gets tackled into the cage by Svendsen. Svendsen maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Svendsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balor up against the cage.
Svendsen throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Svendsen pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Balor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Svendsen managing to control the position.
Svendsen is looking to stand up but Balor isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balor passes Svendsen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Balor decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Svendsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svendsen tries for a takedown but Balor manages to get underhooks.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosma Svendsen.
Balor misses with a punch on the inside.
Svendsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Balor won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cosma Svendsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Svendsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balor is trying to pull guard but Svendsen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balor cracks Svendsen with a nice body shot.
Svendsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svendsen slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Balor throws an elbow but misses.
Balor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svendsen prevents it.
Balor prevents Svendsen from breaking the clinch.
Svendsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svendsen letting Balor take a breather here.
Balor wants to get back to striking at distance but Svendsen won't allow it.
Balor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cosma Svendsen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##TD2#
Svendsen drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Balor stands and steps away. Svendsen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svendsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Svendsen wants to land a leg kick but Balor is out of range.
Svendsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balor.#CL2#
Svendsen rushes Balor and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Svendsen drags the fight down to the ground.
Svendsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balor is controlling him. #T2##SUB2#
Svendsen is looking for a triangle but Balor pushes his legs off easily.
Balor trying to control but Svendsen is working from the bottom.
Balor won't allow Svendsen to sweep him here.
Svendsen pulls Balor in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svendsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balor is controlling him.
Svendsen pulls Balor in to control the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Svendsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balor defends it nicely.
Svendsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Balor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balor shoots for a double leg takedown but Svendsen sprawls well. He's pushed Balor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svendsen is looking to slow Balor down with leg kicks.
Svendsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Balor tries to counter by clinching up but Svendsen breaks away and moves out of range.#T4##CL2#
Svendsen clinches up with Balor and pushes him back against the cage.
Balor lands an elbow that stopped Svendsen in his tracks for a moment.
Svendsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balor is trying to maintain a safe position but Svendsen gets an underhook and turns Balor into the cage.
Svendsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balor avoids the elbow strike from Svendsen, against the cage.
Svendsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Balor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finn Balor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cosma Svendsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svendsen is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cosma Svendsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svendsen 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cosma Svendsen!
A very excited looking Cosma Svendsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Slone blocks a head kick by Allen.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Slone.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slone's calf.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Slone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Allen stalks Slone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slone's face. Slone staggers backwards, shaken.
Allen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Slone is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chad Slone has been cut.
Allen lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Slone falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Al Allen!
A less than humble Al Allen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##CL#
Irving closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Rodriguez digs a right hand into Irving's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irving's gas tank.
Irving tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irving goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Irving blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rodriguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Irving. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Irving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Irving is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Irving is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Irving's takedown attempt.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Irving's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a really nice looking cross but Irving seems unphased.
Irving throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Irving needs to keep his hands up - Rodriguez had a free shot at his head there.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Rodriguez catches Irving napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Irving to the canvas! #ROC2#
Irving is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irving is keeping the position for now.
Irving trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Rodriguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez is looking to pass into half guard but Irving pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Irving is in guard.#REVR#
Irving stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Irving stands up from Rodriguez's guard - Irving perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Irving fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez tries to score with a low kick but Irving moves his leg out of the way.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irving, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Irving tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Irving on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Rodriguez drives through and clinches with Irving against the cage.
Irving wants to take the fight to the mat but Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Irving is breathing heavily.
Irving looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Rodriguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Irving misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Rodriguez. No joy for Irving on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches. #BC2#
Rodriguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Rodriguez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Irving avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Rodriguez 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#
Irving throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Rodriguez forces Irving back against the cage and clinches.
Irving drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez.
Irving fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Irving content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeps control of Irving as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rodriguez is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from Rodriguez. #T1#
Irving drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Irving. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Irving throws knees to the body.
Irving trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez cracks Irving with a nice body shot.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Rodriguez.
Irving is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Irving. #T2#
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson Rodriguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irving is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Irving into the cage.
Irving jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Irving gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into range and clinches up with Irving.
Irving looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Irving misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez. #T3#
Irving has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez tries to work over Irving's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Irving.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Irving avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Irving's head back.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyrie Irving is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Irving avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Irving takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez lands the left hand.#KD2#
Rodriguez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Irving tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Irving 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.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irving looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irving seems to have got his legs back now.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Irving has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Rodriguez 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.
#R3#
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Rodriguez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Irving tumbling to the canvas!
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Irving won't let him.
Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but instead Irving has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Irving 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.
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!#SU#
Rodriguez is working an open guard so Irving takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Irving misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Irving's defenses.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Irving avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Irving avoids it easily.
Irving scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to throw the jab but Irving is out of range.
Irving appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irving under the eye.
Irving with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Rodriguez!
Jackson Rodriguez is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Jackson Rodriguez 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: UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Markakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pitopalvelu counters with a nice uppercut.
Markakis dives in for a single leg takedown but Pitopalvelu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pitopalvelu's coach down at McDojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pitopalvelu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitopalvelu circles away. #CL#
Markakis rushes Pitopalvelu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice uppercut.
Markakis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pitopalvelu is keeping busy.
Pitopalvelu lands an uppercut.
Markakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pitopalvelu walks away with a smile on his face. Markakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Markakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice looking body shot.
Markakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitopalvelu is just out of range.
Markakis fails with the takedown
and Pitopalvelu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##CL#
Markakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitopalvelu, pushing him back against the cage.
Markakis jumps guard but Pitopalvelu stands there with Markakis around his waist. Markakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu scores with a shot to the side of Markakis's head.
Pitopalvelu struggles to land a body shot inside as Markakis controls his hands.
Pitopalvelu works on Markakis's body with a couple of short punches.
Markakis being controlled against the cage.
Pitopalvelu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pitopalvelu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markakis blocks an uppercut.
Pitopalvelu is pressed up against the cage. Markakis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pitopalvelu down to the mat. Pitopalvelu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markakis throws a head kick that misses
enabling Pitopalvelu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pitopalvelu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitopalvelu.
Pitopalvelu with a jab.
Pitopalvelu lands with a cross. #CL2#
Pitopalvelu has closed the distance and engaged Markakis in a clinch.
Pitopalvelu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pitopalvelu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitopalvelu.
Markakis is breathing heavily.
Pitopalvelu lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Markakis is rocked!
Pitopalvelu digs a right hand into Markakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Markakis's gas tank.
Pitopalvelu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Markakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitopalvelu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pitopalvelu pushes Markakis against the cage. Pitopalvelu is working some dirty boxing. Pitopalvelu pushes off with a quick right hook! Markakis goes down! Markakis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pitopalvelu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vellun Pitopalvelu!
Vellun Pitopalvelu is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Vellun Pitopalvelu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Slone shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Gaal tries to sprawl out of it but Slone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses.
Slone really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD#
Slone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slone scoring with punches and elbows.
Van Gaal seems a little lost for a moment, as Slone dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Gaal prevents Slone from improving position. #T1#
Van Gaal tries to buck Slone off but Slone is having none of it.
Van Gaal is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slone working away.
Slone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Slone 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.
Van Gaal is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slone wants to stand but Van Gaal is controlling his arm.
Van Gaal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Slone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Slone really is a fat lump.#T3#
Van Gaal is looking for a sweep.
Slone wants to stand but Van Gaal has his arm trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Slone does no damage.
Clarence Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Slone gets a clinch.
Slone is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Gaal has double underhooks.
Van Gaal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Gaal is pressed up against the cage. Slone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Gaal down to the mat. Van Gaal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Slone shoots and misses
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avery Slone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slone darts in trying to clinch
and Slone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Avery Slone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Gaal lands with a good body shot.
Van Gaal lands a really nice looking cross but Slone seems unphased.
Slone tries for a takedown but Van Gaal circles away easily
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Avery Slone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slone tries for a takedown but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice shot by Van Gaal.
Slone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slone tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves away
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Gaal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Van Gaal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Van Gaal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Gaal.
Slone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Gaal pinned against the cage. Van Gaal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Slone throws a head kick that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Gaal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slone eats them both and turns towards Van Gaal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gaal, right into the meat.
Slone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Gaal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Van Gaal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slone doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Slone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Gaal finds it's way round the side to connect with Slone's head.
Slone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Van Gaal - just one landing.
Van Gaal jabs at Slone's body.
Slone shoots in and drives through. Van Gaal sprawls well.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot. #T4#
Van Gaal connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Slone should have avoided that one.
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!
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Slone should have avoided that one.
Slone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Gaal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Gaal lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Slone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clarence Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Slone should have avoided that one.
Slone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slone looks to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slone circles away quickly and effectively.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt - Van Gaal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Slone scores with a takedown into Van Gaal's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Van Gaal wants to get back to his feet but Slone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Gaal is trying to keep Slone in close.
Slone wanted to stand there but Van Gaal had control of the position.
Van Gaal being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Gaal looking to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slone won't allow Van Gaal to sweep him here.
Van Gaal being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slone misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slone misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avery Slone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slone misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Van Gaal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good exchange - Van Gaal coming out on top.
Slone wants to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.
Slone misses with a takedown
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Van Gaal connects with a solid leg kick.
Slone closes the distance but Van Gaal moves to the side
and Van Gaal counters with a low kick, right behind Slone 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Gaal cracks a nice hook into Slone's ribs.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slone's sensitive parts.
Van Gaal moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clarence Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Gaal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Van Gaal!

Event: UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Finn Balor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Balor.
Balor is looking to counter the offense by Black and move into the clinch.
Balor walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Balor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Black scores with a shot to the body.
Balor misses with a body shot
and Black counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balor's knee momentarily.
Balor fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Balor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
A nice side step and Black releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Balor shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black thuds a left hand into Balor's body.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balor.
Black closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balor.
Black jabs Balor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Balor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balor is breathing heavily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black pulls Balor in to control the position.
Balor stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Balor controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Balor with a poor takedown
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balor thinking.
Black tests Balor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balor doesn't seem bothered though.
Balor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Black fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Balor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
A good leg kick by Black.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
Balor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Black is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balor rather than just go for the knockout.
Balor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balor at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Black.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Balor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jason Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Black dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Black throws a head kick that half lands.
Balor moves to clinch but Black breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Balor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balor somewhat.
Black throws a counter combo.
Finn Balor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Balor into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Balor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black connects with a single shot there.
Black lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balor scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Balor throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balor with a body shot.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black lands a head kick! #ROC2#
Balor is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Finn Balor has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Balor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black drops Balor with a straight right hand, right on the button! Black follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Black!
Jason Black is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Timur lands a nice shot that snaps Shulun's head back.
Shulun just misses with a punch to the body.
Shulun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timur was well out of range. Poor timing from Shulun.#TD#
Timur closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Timur lands in his opponent's guard.
Timur postures up in Shulun's guard and throws a big left but Shulun blocks it.
Timur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Timur trying to control but Shulun is working from the bottom.
Shulun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shulun is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Timur looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shulun has picked Timur up and slammed him! Timur can't keep hold of the triangle and Shulun manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Timur is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Shulun tries for a kimura but Timur is defending well.
Shulun landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shulun lands some shots froms side control.
Timur is trying to get back to half guard.
Timur is trying to get back to his feet.
Shulun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shulun in side control, throwing shots but Timur defends.
Timur is looking to reverse the position.
Timur wants to control but Shulun postures up.#SUB2#
Shulun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Timur knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Shulun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shulun working away.
Shulun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Timur wants to get back to his feet.
Timur regains half guard.
Shulun looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Timur with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Timur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Timur is not content to let Shulun control the position.
Timur trying to control here. #T3#
Shulun controlling the action here.
Timur is trying to stand.
Timur regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Shulun 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.
Shulun throws a big right hand that misses.
Shulun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shulun cracks Timur with a solid left hand.
Timur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shulun on the ground.
Timur has control of Shulun's left arm, preventing Shulun from doing any damage.
Timur tries to strike from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Timur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shulun defends it easily.
Timur trying to control the position.
Timur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shulun.
Shulun trying to control but Timur is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Timur has his foot on Shulun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shulun works his way back into a safe position though.
Shulun trying to control but Timur is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timur throws a sloppy head kick and Shulun moves out of range easily.
Shulun feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Timur with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gulun Shulun dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Timur tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shulun defends well and Timur ends up having to push Shulun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shulun missing with a left hand there. Timur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shulun misses with the combination.
Timur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shulun sprawls well. Shulun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timur gets slowly back to his feet.
Timur closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shulun circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obat Timur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timur tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shulun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Timur somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timur avoids the body shot from Shulun.
Shulun misses with a straight right. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Shulun blocks the low kick.
Timur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shulun.
Shulun misses the shot to the body.
Shulun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timur was well out of range. Poor timing from Shulun.
Timur dives in and grabs Shulun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shulun pushes down on Timur's head and hops out.
Timur fails with a takedown attempt.
Shulun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timur throws a front kick aimed at Shulun's knee but Shulun avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Timur.
Timur goes for a double leg but Shulun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shulun continues to drive forward.#T2##CL#
Timur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Timur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shulun smiles and moves away.
Shulun throws a body punch but Timur moves out of range. #TD#
Timur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shulun!#SUB#
Timur swings around for an armbar but Shulun sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Timur's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shulun landing with the ground and pound.
Timur is trying to control the position but Shulun postures up.
Timur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Timur tries to get out of the position.
Shulun trying to control but Timur is working from the bottom.
Shulun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shulun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Timur has hold of Shulun's hands but Shulun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shulun frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Timur is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Timur is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Shulun has hold of Timur's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Timur manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Timur really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timur tries to lock up and control but Shulun gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shulun landing shots from mount. #T4#
Timur wants to hold on but Shulun pushes him away.
Timur tries to reverse the position but Shulun maintains control.
Timur takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shulun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shulun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Timur is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shulun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timur is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Shulun.
Oh Timur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timur tries to reverse the position but Shulun maintains control.
Timur seems to have got his legs back now.
Shulun looking to control but Timur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Timur tries to hold on but Shulun postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gulun Shulun 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Timur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timur is defended easily by Shulun.
Timur lands with a right hand.
Timur shoots in but no luck this time.
Shulun misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shulun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Obat Timur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timur shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shulun defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Obat Timur. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Timur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shulun manages to avoid it.
Shulun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gulun Shulun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Timur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shulun. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Timur.
Shulun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shulun trying to control but Timur postures up.
Shulun gets full guard.
Shulun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Timur's guard. #REVB#
Shulun throws a big elbow that misses.
Timur keeping moving, preventing Shulun from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Timur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shulun defends it easily.
Shulun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Timur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shulun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shulun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timur scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Shulun is working Timur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Timur had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shulun defends it easily.
Shulun working some strikes from top position.
Shulun landing with the ground and pound.
Timur seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Timur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shulun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shulun working some strikes from top position.
Shulun passes into half guard.
Shulun trying to control from half guard but Timur is working away.
Gulun Shulun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Timur is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shulun has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Timur defend it? Shulun steps over the head and cranks it - Timur is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shulun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gulun Shulun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
A head kick by Slone misses
and Burns counters with a right hand to the body.
Slone throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
Slone doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Slone throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
As Slone backs away, Burns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Slone shoots in looking for a takedown. Burns tries to sprawl out of it but Slone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slone throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone misses with a head kick.
Burns tries to clinch there but Slone circles away.
Slone lands a right hook to the body.
Slone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slone thinking.
Edwardo Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Slone.#T1#
Burns walks into a jab.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and pushes Slone back into the cage.#BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Slone keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Burns drives through and clinches with Slone against the cage.
Burns is trying to stall.
Burns looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burns has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Slone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slone swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slone shoots and misses
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Slone shoots in but no luck this time.
Chad Slone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Slone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slone off to one side.
Slone looks winded!
A head kick misses from Slone. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Slone just misses with a punch to the body.
Slone throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely. #CL#
Burns has Slone up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns tries a body shot but Slone blocks it. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch. #CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slone, pushing him back against the cage.
Burns slowing the pace effectively.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns is looking to control Slone's arms but Slone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Burns rushes Slone and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burns keeps control of Slone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slone managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
Slone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Slone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Burns.
Slone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwardo Burns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Slone misses.
Slone swings widly with a right hand
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Burns rushes Slone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slone as Burns tries to tie him up.
Slone working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwardo Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Slone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slone falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Slone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burns but Burns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slone is breathing heavily.#CL#
Burns rushes Slone and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slone.
Burns wants to clinch.#T2#
Slone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slone tries to score with a low kick but Burns moves his leg out of the way.
Slone throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
Slone missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns is looking to counter the offense by Slone and move into the clinch.
Slone swinging wildly here.
Slone misses with a head kick.
Slone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a left to the body. #T3##CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns tries to pull guard but Slone won't allow it.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slone can do to turn this around?
Slone is trying to break free.
Burns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slone just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Slone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slone keeps the fight on the outside.
Slone looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns wants to clinch.#T4#
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Slone.
Burns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slone.
It looked like Burns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slone.#CL#
Burns forces Slone back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Slone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slone swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Slone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns blocks a head kick by Slone.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Slone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns throws a big counter combination but Slone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slone shoots and misses
and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Slone backing up. Slone nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes.
Burns defending well as Slone loads up on a big left hand.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Slone.
Burns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns tries to clinch there but Slone circles away.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Slone misses with a head kick.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Burns rushes Slone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Slone has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Slone throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Slone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slone misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Burns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edwardo Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Slone.#CL#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns is trying to pull guard but Slone has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slone looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Slone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burns tries to clinch but Slone is having none of it.
Slone misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A punch combination from Slone misses.
Slone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slone throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Slone lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Slone. Those never looked like landing.
Burns blocks a head kick by Slone.
Burns tries to clinch there but Slone circles away.
Slone throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
Edwardo Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Slone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slone swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edwardo Burns.
I think Burns 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwardo Burns!

Event: QFC Tournament 631 Round 3
Date: May 24, 2016

#R1#
Slone thows a leg kick but Smiff checks it #TD#
and Smiff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smiff.
Slone is looking to stand back up but Smiff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slone. #REVB#
Slone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smiff.
Smiff wants to control but Slone is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smiff seems to be working for a kimura but Slone defends the submission attempt.
Smiff is trying to control the action in half guard but Slone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone is positioning himself well to prevent Smiff advancing to mount.
Slone is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smiff scores with a couple of nice shots.
Slone is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Smiff drops an elbow to the side of Slone's head.
Smiff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Slone is rocked!
Smiff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slone is still in real trouble! Can Smiff finish him?
Smiff controlling the position easily from mount.
Smiff lands a big elbow - Slone is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Slone is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diatomaceous Smiff!
Diatomaceous Smiff tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 631 Round 2
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
Slone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raw fails with a takedown attempt.
Raw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slone circles away.
Raw avoids the head kick by Slone.
Raw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raw somewhat.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vid Raw.#CL2#
Raw drives through and clinches with Slone against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slone to keep the fight standing.
Raw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slone is looking to break free of the clinch but Raw has double underhooks. #T1#
Raw tries for a takedown but Slone manages to get underhooks.
Raw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slone is defending well.
Slone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raw jumps guard but Slone stands there with Raw around his waist. Raw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Raw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slone walks away with a smile on his face. Raw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slone throws a head kick but Raw moves out of range.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raw circles away quickly and effectively.
Slone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slone shoots in looking for a takedown but Raw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raw is defended easily by Slone.
Slone misses with a right hand
and Raw counters with a nice uppercut.
Raw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slone swivels and escapes.
Raw looks winded!#T3#
Slone throws a right and a left that Raw avoids nicely.
Chad Slone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone throws a leg kick but Raw moved away.
Raw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Raw has eaten all the pies!
Raw avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raw! But no joy.
Raw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Slone. Those never looked like landing.
Slone scores with a three punch combo!
Slone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Raw tries to clinch up.
Slone lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slone misses with the combination. #T4#
Slone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raw tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slone misses with a low kick. #TD2#
Raw scores with a takedown into Slone's guard.
Slone keeping moving, preventing Raw from controlling successfully.
Raw postures up.
Raw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Raw stands and steps away. Slone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Slone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Raw tries to close the distance and clinch but Slone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raw defends it nicely.
Slone throws a low kick, looking for Raw's leg but Raw calmly moves out of range.
Raw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raw darts in looking for a takedown but Slone gets double underhooks and turns Raw into the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Raw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slone tries to score with a low kick but Raw moves his leg out of the way.
Raw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slone tries to avoid it but Raw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slone to the ground. Slone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Raw rushes Slone and presses him up against the cage.
Slone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raw can do to turn this around?#BC#
Slone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Slone lands a jab-cross combination.
Slone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raw.
Nice sprawl there from Raw as Slone shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Slone.
Raw fails with a takedown attempt.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vid Raw.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
Slone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chad Slone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slone misses with a kick to the body.
Raw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Raw throws a sloppy head kick and Slone moves out of range easily.
Raw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice combination there by Slone.
Slone looks to land a combination but Raw avoids it well.
Raw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raw somewhat.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Raw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chad Slone is winning the standup battle so far.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slone leaves Raw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slone throws a head kick but Raw moves out of range. #T3#
Slone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raw has time to react.
Slone shoots in and drives through. Raw sprawls well.
Slone tries to bum rush Raw with a series of wild strikes but Raw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slone sprawls well. Slone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raw gets slowly back to his feet.
Slone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raw fails with a takedown attempt.
Raw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slone.
Raw fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Raw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slone tries to bum rush Raw with a series of wild strikes but Raw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slone throws a series of punches but Raw avoids them all with ease.
As Slone backs off Raw throws a huge counter combo but Slone manages to avoid it all.
Good work by Slone as he checks the leg kick.
Slone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slone as he avoids it easily.
Slone throws a head kick that misses.
Raw wants to clinch up but Slone keeps it at a distance.
Slone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raw as he avoids it easily.
Raw misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Slone dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Slone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raw doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Raw throws a series of strikes that have Slone backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Slone has been cut.
Slone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raw counters with a series of strikes. Slone will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Slone is rocked!
Slone throws a sloppy head kick and Raw moves out of range easily.
Oh Slone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Raw instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Raw gets control of Slone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slone trying to control the position from guard on top but Raw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Slone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raw wants to sweep here but Slone controlling him for the moment.
Raw seems keen to control Slone's posture.
Slone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Raw manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Slone seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Raw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Raw pushes down on Slone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slone trying to control here.
Raw wants to pass the guard but Slone is defending well.
Raw is still trying to improve position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slone tries to get to full guard but Raw has control of the leg.
Raw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slone trying to control from the bottom. #ES#
Slone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Raw keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Slone is trying to break the clinch but Raw is controlling him.
Raw is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Raw is looking for a takedown.
Slone is trying to break free.
Raw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slone after a bit of a struggle.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vid Raw.
Slone fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Slone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Raw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Slone does no damage.
Slone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Raw looks to move away, Slone throws a big counter combo but Raw just gets out of the way.
Raw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Slone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raw slips a jab and a cross from Slone.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raw circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Slone. No joy for Raw on that attempt.
Raw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slone fails to land the takedown.
Slone fails to land with a series of punches.
Raw is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raw misses with a takedown attempt - Slone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vid Raw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Slone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raw throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Slone counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chad Slone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slone, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Chad Slone!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Chad Slone!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Chad Slone!

Chad Slone wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 631 Round 1
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Slone throws a series of punches but Kraemer avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Kraemer misses.
Slone stuffs the takedown.
Kraemer moves out of range of the leg kick from Slone.
Kraemer with the counter takedown but Slone avoids it easily.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kraemer.
Despite the aggression on Kraemer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraemer moves away.
Kraemer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kraemer dives in for a single leg takedown but Slone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slone scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#
It looks like Hendrik Kraemer has been cut.
Slone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Kraemer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kraemer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kraemer takes the fight into the clinch.
Kraemer prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Knees to the body from Kraemer.
Kraemer prevents Slone from breaking the clinch.
Slone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kraemer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slone throws a nice looking combination but Kraemer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraemer tries to clinch there but Slone circles away.
Kraemer lands with an overhand left.
Slone lands a body shot.
Slone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slone misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Slone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraemer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Kraemer.
Slone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kraemer tries to counter with a clinch but Slone shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Kraemer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Kraemer forces Slone back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kraemer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraemer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Slone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slone is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kraemer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kraemer tries a knee to the head but Slone blocks it.
Kraemer lands an elbow inside that Slone shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Slone has been cut.#T3#
Slone is trying to push Kraemer away but Kraemer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Kraemer pulls Slone into guard.
Kraemer is pulling down on Slone's head to control his posture.
Slone looking to pass the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kraemer's guard.
Slone is pressing down on Kraemer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraemer is holding on for now.
Kraemer keeping control of the position.
Kraemer wants to control but Slone is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Slone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kraemer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slone pinned against the cage. Slone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kraemer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kraemer scrambles back to his feet.
Slone fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraemer throws out a counter right but Slone avoids it with no problem.
Chad Slone is winning the standup battle so far.
Slone misses with the combination.
And Kraemer tries to counter it with a takedown but Slone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Slone.
Slone leaves Kraemer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kraemer gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Slone throws a combination that misses
and Kraemer counters with a left and a right that stings Slone.
Kraemer shoots in for a takedown but Slone shows good takedown defense.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Kraemer.
Kraemer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Slone misses the target.
Kraemer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slone pinned against the cage. Slone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kraemer is breathing heavily.
Kraemer blocks a head kick by Slone.
Slone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slone wants to slow Kraemer down by chopping away at his legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kraemer.
Chad Slone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kraemer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slone circles away.
Slone is looking for a counter combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Slone throws a body shot but no joy.
Slone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraemer can do to turn this around?
Kraemer blocks a head kick by Slone.
Kraemer tries to counter with a clinch but Slone shakes him off and moves away.
Slone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slone slaps away a takedown attempt from Kraemer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slone.
Slone throws a nice looking combination but Kraemer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chad Slone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kraemer digs a good body shot into Slone's ribs.
Slone with a jab.#T3#
Slone throws a nice looking combination but Kraemer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kraemer tries to counter with a clinch but Slone shakes him off and moves away.
Kraemer fails with a takedown attempt.
Slone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slone throws the kick towards the body but Kraemer avoids it.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kraemer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slone defends well and Kraemer ends up having to push Slone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slone looks for a takedown but Kraemer sprawls well.
Kraemer lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Slone misses. #T4#
Kraemer swinging wildly here.
Slone looks to land a combination. Kraemer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraemer.
Slone throws a head kick that misses.
Slone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kraemer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slone somewhat.
Kraemer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Kraemer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Slone dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Slone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kraemer is defended easily by Slone.
Kraemer shoots in looking for a takedown. Slone tries to sprawl out of it but Kraemer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kraemer shoots in for a takedown but Slone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chad Slone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendrik Kraemer.
Jab by Slone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slone wants to land a leg kick but Kraemer is out of range.
Kraemer shoots in for a takedown but Slone shows good takedown defense.
As Kraemer looks to move away, Slone throws a big counter combo but Kraemer just gets out of the way.
Kraemer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slone.
Kraemer tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Slone lands a two punch combo.
Slone lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Kraemer is rocked!
Slone scores with the left hand. Kraemer knows he should have avoided that one.
Kraemer is still on wobbly legs! Can Slone finish him?
Slone fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraemer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Slone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kraemer seems to have recovered his senses.
Slone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Kraemer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kraemer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Slone. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Kraemer moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Kraemer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slone backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Kraemer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kraemer looks to land a combination but Slone avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Kraemer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Slone does no damage.
Kraemer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slone throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Kraemer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kraemer stalling.
Slone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kraemer gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3##BC2#
Kraemer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Slone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slone misses with a wild combination.
Kraemer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Slone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slone punishes Kraemer's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Kraemer clinches. #T4#
Kraemer has Slone pushed against the cage.
Kraemer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slone throws a combination. Kraemer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slone misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Slone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slone, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Chad Slone!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Chad Slone!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Chad Slone!

Chad Slone wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Benson shoots in for a double leg but Balor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benson sets himself, and Balor steps forward looking for the clinch! Benson avoids it this time.
Benson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balor is fending him off so far but Benson persists. Nope, Balor circles away and we're back to standing.
Benson has his takedown stuffed
and Balor counters with a big head kick but Benson shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliseo Benson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balor lands a brutal head kick. Benson looks out on his feet and Balor throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Finn Balor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Balor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rutledge is looking for a sweep.
Balor is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Balor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rutledge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rutledge seems a little lost for a moment, as Balor dominates the positioning.
Rutledge is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it.
Balor landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#SUB2#
Balor is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rutledge looks calm but he's in trouble here. Balor gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rutledge is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Balor lets go of the hold and Rutledge can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Finn Balor!

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