Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TRFC95
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##KD#
Williams drops Yamamoto with a beautiful combination! Yamamoto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Takanori Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a huge left! Yamamoto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Williams isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Yamamoto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Williams!
A less than humble Ted Williams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Takanori Yamamoto had this to say: 'ごめんなさい !'.

Event: RS Friday Night Fights XI
Date: Oct 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lydon pushes Mori up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lydon breaks from the clinch.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Mori.
Lydon tries to clinch up but Mori circles away and keeps his distance.
Lydon tries a head kick but it misses.
Mori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lydon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lydon moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon is looking to clinch.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lydon throws a head kick but Mori moves out of range.
Mori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lydon circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lydon darts in and clinches Mori up against the cage.
Lydon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.
Lydon has Mori pressed against the cage, preventing Mori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mori working hard to break the clinch.
Lydon misses with a punch to the body.
Lydon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##BC#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lydon gets a clinch. #BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Lydon does no damage.
Lydon tries to clinch there but Mori circles away.
Despite the aggression on Mori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lydon tries to clinch there but Mori circles away.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lydon.
Lydon closes the distance but Mori moves to the side
and Lydon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lydon is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Mori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mori shoots in looking for a takedown. Lydon tries to sprawl out of it but Mori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lydon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lydon throwing a counter right hand but Mori manages to avoid it.
Lydon tries to clinch up but Mori circles away and keeps his distance.
Lydon lands a jab-cross combination.
Lydon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Mori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lydon's hands.
Lydon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
Mori is trying to break the clinch but Lydon is controlling him.#BC#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon dodges the punch combination from Mori.
Mori on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Lydon has managed to clinch. #BC#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mori is just out of range.
Mori is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Lydon has closed the distance and engaged Mori in a clinch.
Mori's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Lydon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mori takes one to the chin there.
Lydon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lydon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mori looks winded!
Lydon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lydon wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
Mori is looking for the big counter here.
Lydon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mori unleashes a big counter combination but Lydon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lydon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Lydon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lydon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mori. #CL#
Lydon clinches up with Mori and pushes him back against the cage.
Mori wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lydon.
Lydon is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lydon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lydon - that will leave a mark!
Lydon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Lydon darts in and clinches Mori up against the cage.#BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mori unleashes a big counter combination but Lydon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lydon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lydon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lydon scores with a jab to the head.
Lydon cracks a nice hook into Mori's ribs.
Lydon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lydon wants to clinch.
Mori tries to clinch but Lydon is having none of it.
Lydon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mori checks a low kick from Lydon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Lydon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lydon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lydon misses with a head kick.
Mori tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lydon defends well and Mori ends up having to push Lydon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lydon is looking for a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Mori gets tackled into the cage by Lydon. Lydon maintains the clinch.
Mori is breathing heavily.#BC#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mori keeps the fight on the outside.
As Lydon backs off Mori throws a huge counter combo but Lydon manages to avoid it all.
Lydon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lydon lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Lydon closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lydon.
Lydon tries to throw a body punch but Mori avoids it by throwing Lydon back against the cage. #BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Lydon throws a right and a left that Mori avoids nicely.
Mori wants to counter the offense by Lydon and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Lydon drives through and clinches with Mori against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lydon. #BC#
Lydon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lydon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mori, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lydon darts in and clinches Mori up against the cage.#T2#
Mori is trying to break the clinch but Lydon has him pressed against the cage.
Lydon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mori backwards.
Lydon effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Lydon - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Lydon breaks the clinch.
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lydon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Lydon drops Mori with a beautiful combination! Mori stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lydon is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Mori is rocked!
Johnny Lydon is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Lydon rushes Mori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mori is still on wobbly legs! Can Lydon finish him?
Lydon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Lydon. #BC#
Lydon manages to break the clinch.
Lydon feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Mori crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Masaaki Mori stepped up to the mic, saying 'ごめんなさい、もっと強いになりたいですよ ! '.

Event: QFC Tournament 791 Round 2
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Menhaden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Murasaki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Menhaden has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Murasaki has hold of one of Menhaden's legs. Menhaden is fighting the takedown attempt but Murasaki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Menhaden looking for a guillotine here but Murasaki defends easily.
Menhaden is trying to keep Murasaki in close.
Murasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden looking for a sweep. Not yet Menhaden, not yet.
Murasaki wants to stand and escape but instead Menhaden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Murasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Menhaden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murasaki is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Murasaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Menhaden looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Murasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murasaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Menhaden chips away with some ground and pound.
Menhaden scoring with some ground and pound.
Murasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Murasaki, not yet.
Menhaden postures up and lands a big shot to Murasaki's brow.
Menhaden is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Menhaden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Menhaden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murasaki taking a bit of punishment here - Menhaden scoring with strikes.
Menhaden happy to just control the position for now.
Murasaki taking a bit of punishment here - Menhaden scoring with strikes.
Menhaden working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murasaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Menhaden off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Murasaki goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Menhaden escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Menhaden is trying to work for a kimura but Murasaki is defending well. #T3#
Menhaden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Menhaden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murasaki is in trouble now - Menhaden has advanced to mount!
Murasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Murasaki is breathing heavily.
Menhaden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menhaden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Menhaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murasaki's face. #T4#
BOOM! Menhaden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menhaden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Menhaden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden breaks from Murasaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Menhaden lands a heavy elbow.
Menhaden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murasaki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Menhaden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Menhaden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Menhaden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menhaden controlling his opponent.
Menhaden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Menhaden dominated that round.
That's time! Murasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Menhaden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Menhaden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murasaki.
Murasaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Menhaden avoids it.#TD2#
Murasaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Menhaden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Menhaden passes Murasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Menhaden drops an elbow to the side of Murasaki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menhaden trying to pass the guard but Murasaki defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menhaden lands a nice short elbow.
Menhaden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Menhaden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Menhaden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Menhaden dominating with strikes here.
Menhaden working Murasaki over with strikes here.
Murasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Menhaden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Menhaden.
Murasaki is looking to get to half guard.
Murasaki is bucking up trying to escape but Menhaden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Menhaden is landing with some decent strikes but Murasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menhaden lands a couple of good shots and Murasaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kip Menhaden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menhaden punishes Murasaki with strikes from the back mount.
Menhaden lands punches and elbows.
Menhaden scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Murasaki is looking for a way out.
Menhaden has the hooks in. Murasaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menhaden is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Menhaden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murasaki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Menhaden controlling the position well here. Murasaki rolled but Menhaden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Menhaden lands with a hammerfist to the side of Murasaki's head.
Menhaden has good solid back control here. #T4#
Murasaki is taking damage to the body and head.
The referee is taking a good look at Murasaki as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menhaden! #SUB2#
Menhaden looking for the choke but no joy.
Menhaden scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Murasaki is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Menhaden looking to break Murasaki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murasaki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Menhaden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Menhaden has Murasaki flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kip Menhaden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Menhaden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murasaki's guard.
Menhaden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Murasaki working for submissions but it's allowed Menhaden to get to half guard.
Menhaden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Menhaden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menhaden on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menhaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Murasaki pushes Menhaden off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Menhaden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murasaki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Murasaki is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murasaki is not content to let Menhaden control the position.
Menhaden lands a few punches from side control.
Menhaden lands some shots froms side control.
Murasaki trying his best to control but Menhaden has mounted him.
Menhaden dominating with strikes here.
Murasaki is working to get back to half guard.
Kip Menhaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Menhaden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Menhaden looking to finish Murasaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murasaki!
Menhaden controlling from mount.
Menhaden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Murasaki looks a forlorn figure.
Murasaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Menhaden controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menhaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murasaki's face. #T3#
Murasaki throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Menhaden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murasaki is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menhaden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB2#
Menhaden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murasaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murasaki and Menhaden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Menhaden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murasaki is trying to control Menhaden's posture but Menhaden avoids it.
Menhaden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murasaki keeps working. #T4#
Murasaki tries to buck Menhaden off but Menhaden is having none of it.
Menhaden happy to just control the position for now.
Murasaki tries to buck Menhaden off but Menhaden is having none of it.
Murasaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murasaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Menhaden working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Menhaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menhaden 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!

Kip Menhaden wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 791 Round 1
Date: Oct 05, 2017

#R1#
Zhou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murasaki as he avoids it easily.
Zhou goes for a double leg but Murasaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murasaki continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Zhou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zhou showed some decent athleticism there.
Zhou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Murasaki has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zhou. Oh but Murasaki has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zhou goes limp - he's gone! Murasaki jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yoshihiko Murasaki!
Jerry Zhou spoke after the fight, saying 'You've only made me stronger'.

Event: RS 149 For All The Glory
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sapolu moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mori breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sapolu closes the distance and pushes Mori back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Sapolu.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mori breaks from the clinch.
Mori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Sapolu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sapolu throws out the jab.
Sapolu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Sapolu rushes Mori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sapolu scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Sapolu.
Mori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sapolu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Sapolu with a knee to the head.
Mori has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Mori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mori gets tackled into the cage by Sapolu. Sapolu maintains the clinch.
Mori is trying to break the clinch but Sapolu is controlling him.
Mori is trying to break the clinch but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sapolu.
Mori wants to break free but Sapolu has control.
Sapolu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mori blocks it with crossed arms.
Mori wants to get back to striking at distance but Sapolu won't allow it.
Sapolu lands a knee to the head.
Sapolu landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Mori is rocked!
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Mori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Mori tries to keep at a distance but Sapolu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sapolu looking to throw knees to the head but Mori is blocking nicely.
Sapolu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mori's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sapolu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sapolu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mori blocks it with crossed arms.
Mori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mori can't break the clinch.
Sapolu misses with a knee to the head.
Mori tries to circle away but Sapolu has him pinned against the cage.
Sapolu misses with a knee strike.
Mori blocks a body shot from Sapolu.
Mori misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sapolu looking to throw knees to the head but Mori is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Sapolu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sapolu misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Sapolu closes the distance and pushes Mori back into the cage.
Sapolu scores with a knee to the head.
Sapolu misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sapolu.
Sapolu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mori's face.
Mori digs a right hand into Sapolu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sapolu's gas tank.
Sapolu misses with a knee strike.
Mori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sapolu looking to throw knees to the head but Mori is blocking nicely. #T4#
Sapolu misses with a knee strike.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but Mori blocks with his arms.
Sapolu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sapolu looking to throw knees to the head but Mori is blocking nicely.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but Mori blocks it.
Mori prevents a body shot from Sapolu.
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but Mori blocks it.
Sapolu misses with a knee to the head.
Sapolu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mori blocks it with crossed arms.
Sapolu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sapolu.
Mori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Sapolu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sapolu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mori.
Sapolu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sapolu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Mori scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mori escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sapolu throws a big shot that misses.
Sapolu throws a sloppy head kick and Mori moves out of range easily.
Masaaki Mori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sapolu scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapolu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sapolu connects with a leg kick. Mori looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Sapolu has closed the distance and engaged Mori in a clinch.
Mori working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Mori tries to break free but Sapolu pushes him back against the cage.
Sapolu connects with a knee to the head.
Sapolu tries to throw a body punch but Mori avoids it by throwing Sapolu back against the cage.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mori stalling against the cage.
Sapolu tries a body shot but Mori blocks it.
Mori tries to break free but Sapolu pushes him back against the cage.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.
Sapolu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mori's face.
Sapolu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sapolu tries to work over Mori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Sapolu is trying to drag Mori to the mat but Mori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mori working aggressively here.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sapolu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mori blocks it with crossed arms.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu with a knee to the head.
Mori throws an elbow but it misses.
Mori looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sapolu misses with a knee strike.
Sapolu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mori is trying to force a seperation but Sapolu has the dominant position.
Sapolu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.
Mori can't break the clinch.
Mori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mori is looking to break free of the clinch but Sapolu has double underhooks.
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mori working hard to break the clinch.
Sapolu is working Mori over against the cage.
Mickey Sapolu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Mori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sapolu wants to clinch.#T4#
Sapolu tries to clinch up.
As Sapolu looks to move away, Mori throws a big counter combo but Sapolu just gets out of the way.
Sapolu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mori is just out of range.
Mori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good leg kick by Sapolu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sapolu wants to clinch up but Mori keeps it at a distance.
Sapolu misses with a hook. Mori ducked under it nicely.
Mori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sapolu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mori scrambles back to his feet.
Mori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sapolu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mori seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sapolu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Sapolu 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sapolu takes the fight into the clinch.
Sapolu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mori is trying to force a seperation but Sapolu has the dominant position.
Mori misses with a body punch.
Sapolu misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Mori manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sapolu closes the distance and clinches.
Sapolu struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Sapolu landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mori is trying to push Sapolu away but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mori blocks a body shot from Sapolu.
Good body shot from Mori.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Sapolu keeps control of Mori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mori has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.
Mori working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Sapolu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mori looks to land a body kick but Sapolu moved away.
Sapolu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mori.
Sapolu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sapolu.
Mori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
Mori walks into a left hand.
Mickey Sapolu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sapolu closes the distance and pushes Mori back into the cage.
Mori tries to circle away but Sapolu has him pinned against the cage.
Sapolu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mori working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but Mori blocks it.
Mori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage.
Sapolu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sapolu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sapolu cracks Mori with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mori's efforts to push away.
Sapolu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mori blocks it with crossed arms.
Sapolu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Sapolu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mori's face.
Sapolu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mori's face.
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sapolu.
Mickey Sapolu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Mori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sapolu darts in and clinches Mori up against the cage.#T4#
Sapolu blocks the elbow strike.
Sapolu tries to work over Mori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mori wants to break free but Sapolu has control.
Mori is trying to break free.
Sapolu has Mori pressed against the cage, preventing Mori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapolu lands a knee to the head.
Mori misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapolu lands a body shot.
Masaaki Mori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mori tries to land a knee to the head but Sapolu blocks with his arms.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Sapolu!
In defeat, Masaaki Mori stepped up to the mic, saying 'ごめんなさい、もっと強いになりたいですよ ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Peters works Makunouchi's body with a nice hook.
Makunouchi misses with a straight left.
Peters looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Peters. That snapped Makunouchi's head back.
The crowd cheers as Peters lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makunouchi doesn't seem phased though.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Peters saw that one coming.
Peters swings for the body but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Peters saw that one coming.
Peters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makunouchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makunouchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peters throws a combination that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Peters looks to land a combination but Makunouchi avoids it well. #T1#
Peters takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peters lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Peters.
Peters paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peters shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makunouchi eats them both and turns towards Peters to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Makunouchi is rocked!
Makunouchi wants to clinch.
Oh Makunouchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makunouchi misses with the combination.
Makunouchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Peters throws a jab but it's blocked by Makunouchi.
Peters misses with a series of wild punches. #T2##CL#
Makunouchi darts in and clinches Peters up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Makunouchi breaks the clinch.
Peters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makunouchi counters with a straight right hand.
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunouchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Peters jabs Makunouchi right on the nose. Makunouchi blinks but takes it well.
Makunouchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Peters.
Peters lands a nice looking body shot.
Peters throws a big shot that misses.
Peters is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makunouchi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Peters throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Peters lands the left hand.
Peters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makunouchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Makunouchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makunouchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peters. #BC2#
Peters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Makunouchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Makunouchi both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Lucky Peters has been cut.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Peters is having none of it.
Peters fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Peters as he connects with a hook.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Peters is having none of it.
Peters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Peters avoids them all with ease.
Peters lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makunouchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucky Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peters lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Peters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucky Peters'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#
Peters fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makunouchi on the side of the head.
Peters connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makunouchi throws a combination that misses
and Peters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peters throws a body shot but no joy.
Peters throws a solid leg kick but Makunouchi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peters.
It looked like Makunouchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makunouchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peters scores with a jab. Makunouchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peters lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Peters.
Peters just misses with a punch to the body.
Makunouchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucky Peters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunouchi tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Peters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makunouchi just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A jab lands there for Peters.
Peters shoots in for a double leg but Makunouchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makunouchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Peters looks to land a left hand but Makunouchi moved out of range nicely.
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunouchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peters throws a counter combo.
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makunouchi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makunouchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Makunouchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Makunouchi defending well as Peters loads up on a big left hand.
Makunouchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Peters.
Peters lands a nice hook to Makunouchi's body. Makunouchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Peters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makunouchi.
Peters scores with a nice right hand.
Peters misses with a few strikes there.
Peters throws a jab but it's blocked by Makunouchi.
As Peters looks to move away, Makunouchi throws a big counter combo but Peters just gets out of the way.
Peters feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makunouchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makunouchi dips to his left and cracks Peters with an uppercut!
Peters swats away the attempt to clinch by Makunouchi.
A little jabbing left from Peters on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peters misses with an uppercut.
Makunouchi is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Peters scores with a decent looking hook.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that Peters avoids nicely.
Peters is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makunouchi with a body shot.#CL2#
Peters has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Peters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi takes a swing at Peters's ribcage but misses.
As Makunouchi backs off Peters throws a huge counter combo but Makunouchi manages to avoid it all.
Makunouchi scores with a nice strike.
Makunouchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makunouchi wants to clinch.
Makunouchi tries to clinch up.
Makunouchi misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Peters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Peters circles away.
Peters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Peters misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Makunouchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peters misses the shot to the body.
Makunouchi tries to clinch up.
Peters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
It looked like Makunouchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peters.
Peters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
Donk. Peters catches Makunouchi right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Peters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucky Peters's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Peters throws a sloppy body shot
and Makunouchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peters smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peters's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makunouchi under the eye.
Peters misses with a double jab
and Makunouchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makunouchi.
A jab from Peters does it's job there.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peters misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Makunouchi misses.
Peters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makunouchi manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Peters as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peters manages to avoid it.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Peters is having none of it. #T1#
Makunouchi wants to clinch up but Peters keeps it at a distance.
Peters looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Peters misses its intended target.
Makunouchi throwing a counter right hand but Peters manages to avoid it.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch but Peters is avoiding it.
Peters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peters misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makunouchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peters throws a shot from downtown. Makunouchi moves away and avoids it.
Peters throws a big shot that misses.
Makunouchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makunouchi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Makunouchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peters lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peters throws a big shot that misses.
Peters keeps the fight on the outside.
Makunouchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peters looks to land a combination but Makunouchi avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunouchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Makunouchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peters bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makunouchi's head.#T3#
Makunouchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi dodges the punch combination from Peters.
Makunouchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peters getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peters scores with a shot to the body.
Makunouchi blocks a jab.
Peters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lucky Peters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makunouchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Peters blocks a jab.
Peters wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makunouchi momentarily.
Makunouchi digs a good body shot into Peters's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters throws a body shot but no joy.
Peters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makunouchi is out of range.
Peters lands with an uppercut that bounces Makunouchi off the cage and back into range.
Makunouchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Peters lands.
Ippo Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Peters does it's job there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Peters!
The defeated Ippo Makunouchi had this to say: 'ごめんなさい ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017

#R1#
Ninja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ninja misses with a two punch combination.
Makunouchi defending well as Ninja loads up on a big left hand.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Ninja slips the punch.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Makunouchi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ninja! But no joy.
Makunouchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninja tries a quick counter leg kick but Makunouchi is wise to it.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it. #T1#
Ninja lands with a shot to the body.
Makunouchi moves in looking to clinch but Ninja pushes him off.
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Ninja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makunouchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ninja throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninja looks to throw the jab but Makunouchi is out of range.
Makunouchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Ninja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makunouchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Ninja scores with a hook.
No joy there for Makunouchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ninja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makunouchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ninja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Ninja.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi. Those never looked like landing.
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninja circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makunouchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Ninja is having none of it.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
Ninja motions for Makunouchi to come forward. Ninja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makunouchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Karl Ninja has been cut.
Ninja misses with a two punch combination.
Ninja sizes up Makunouchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ninja slips a jab from Makunouchi.
Ninja throws out a counter right but Makunouchi avoids it with no problem.
Ninja throws a front kick aimed at Makunouchi's knee but Makunouchi avoids it well.
Makunouchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ninja misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Ninja jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left and a right from Makunouchi both land. Nice combination.
Ninja throws a series of punches but Makunouchi avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makunouchi moves in looking to clinch but Ninja pushes him off.
Ninja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makunouchi's hands.
Makunouchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ninja.
Makunouchi throws a big counter combination but Ninja scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Ninja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Ninja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ninja misses with a few strikes there.
Ninja lands a jab to Makunouchi's midsection.
Ninja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ninja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Ninja fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ninja.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninja.
Ninja shoots for a double leg takedown but Makunouchi sprawls well. He's pushed Ninja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makunouchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Ninja.
Ninja fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
Ninja slips a straight right by Makunouchi.
Ninja connects with the punch.
Ninja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makunouchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ninja.
It looked like Makunouchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ninja with a poor takedown
and Makunouchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Makunouchi moves in looking to clinch but Ninja pushes him off.#CL#
Makunouchi instigates a clinch.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ninja misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ninja.
Ninja has Makunouchi pressed against the cage, preventing Makunouchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makunouchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makunouchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ninja has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Ninja manages to break the clinch.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch.
Ninja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Ninja throws a front kick aimed at Makunouchi's knee but Makunouchi avoids it well.
Ninja scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Ninja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ninja keeps the fight on the outside.
Makunouchi misses with a two punch combination.
Makunouchi looks to land a combination but Ninja avoids it well.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Ninja. Those never looked like landing.
Ninja lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Ninja throws a right and a left that Makunouchi avoids nicely.
Makunouchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ninja connects with a body shot.
Makunouchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Ninja misses.
Ninja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Ninja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karl Ninja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makunouchi but Makunouchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Ninja moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ninja! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ninja tries to move into range but Makunouchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ninja throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Makunouchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Makunouchi.
Ninja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makunouchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Ninja.
Ninja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ninja clobbers Makunouchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ninja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makunouchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ninja scrambles back to his feet.
Ninja scores with a hook.
Ninja is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Makunouchi misses with a straight right.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ninja throws a right hand that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Karl Ninja's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunouchi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Makunouchi has closed the distance and engaged Ninja in a clinch. #BC2#
Ninja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninja.
Ninja slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi. #T3#
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch but Ninja is avoiding it.
It seemed like Ninja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karl Ninja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ninja swings for the body but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Ninja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makunouchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja throws out a powerful jab.
Ninja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makunouchi. Makunouchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ninja lunges at Makunouchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makunouchi's hand. #T4#
Ninja bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makunouchi's head backwards.
Makunouchi slips a jab and a cross from Ninja.
Makunouchi is looking for a counter combo.
Ninja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makunouchi looks to clinch
and Ninja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makunouchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ninja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Ninja is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ninja! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Ninja misses
and Makunouchi counters with a two punch combo.
Ippo Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ninja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karl Ninja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ninja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi tries to avoid it but Ninja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makunouchi to the ground. Makunouchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Ninja.
I've got Ninja winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Ninja!
The defeated Ippo Makunouchi had this to say: 'ごめんなさい ! '.

Event: QFC Tournament 789 Round 1
Date: Sep 25, 2017

#R1#
Neve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Neve - just one landing.
Neve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Neve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Neve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Neve.#ROC#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Neve flashes Yamamoto a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Yamamoto's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Yamamoto crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Neve punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armando Neve!
Armando Neve thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Takanori Yamamoto had this to say: 'ごめんなさい !'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Makunouchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Makunouchi's guard.
Johnson stands up over Makunouchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson distracts Makunouchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson postures up in Makunouchi's guard and throws a big left but Makunouchi blocks it.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makunouchi has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson winds up and cracks Makunouchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Makunouchi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Makunouchi taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Makunouchi is rocked!
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Makunouchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makunouchi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson is nestled in close to Makunouchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Makunouchi's hands, connecting with Makunouchi's forehead.
Johnson lands a big elbow - Makunouchi is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
Our winner, John Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ippo Makunouchi was interviewed post fight and said 'ごめんなさい ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Makunouchi drives through and clinches with Barnaby against the cage.
Barnaby tries to pull guard but Makunouchi won't allow it.
Barnaby content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnaby's coach down at 10th Planet Islanders was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnaby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makunouchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnaby tries to pull guard but Makunouchi holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnaby drops back down to his feet.
Barnaby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makunouchi walks away with a smile on his face. Barnaby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Barnaby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barnaby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Makunouchi swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barnaby's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi!
A very excited looking Ippo Makunouchi 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: Sep 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Suzuki feints and as Valenzuela raises his hands in defense, Suzuki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Valenzuela pushes Suzuki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but Valenzuela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valenzuela ducks under a wild hook from Suzuki.
Valenzuela defending well as Suzuki loads up on a big left hand.
Suzuki throws a head kick but Valenzuela moves out of range. #TD#
Suzuki gets caught napping as Valenzuela dives in and scores a takedown. Suzuki manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valenzuela landing with the ground and pound.
Valenzuela 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.
Valenzuela cracks Suzuki with a solid left hand.
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.
Valenzuela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Suzuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valenzuela is aware though and is defending well.
Valenzuela stopping the sweep attempt from Suzuki.
Suzuki controls Valenzuela momentarily but Valenzuela frees himself.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valenzuela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suzuki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Valenzuela controls the pace.
Valenzuela chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Valenzuela postures up in Suzuki's guard and throws a big left but Suzuki blocks it.
Valenzuela is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valenzuela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valenzuela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valenzuela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suzuki wants to stand but Valenzuela is controlling the position.
Suzuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valenzuela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valenzuela works over Suzuki with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suzuki looks winded!
Valenzuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valenzuela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valenzuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Valenzuela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Suzuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valenzuela defends it easily.
Valenzuela distracts Suzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Valenzuela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valenzuela works over Suzuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Valenzuela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suzuki's head.
Valenzuela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valenzuela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valenzuela landing some decent shots from guard.
Valenzuela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suzuki's head.#T3#
Valenzuela is in close to Suzuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valenzuela cracks Suzuki with a solid left hand.
Valenzuela cracks Suzuki with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Valenzuela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valenzuela scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valenzuela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Valenzuela 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.
Valenzuela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Valenzuela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valenzuela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valenzuela working some strikes from top position.
Suzuki being controlled here, momentarily.
Valenzuela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SU#
Valenzuela stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valenzuela misses with a double jab.
Suzuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suzuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valenzuela finds it's way round the side to connect with Suzuki's head.
Valenzuela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Valenzuela clinches up against the cage.
Suzuki tries to stall but Valenzuela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Suzuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Valenzuela is defending well.#BC#
Valenzuela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tod Valenzuela dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Valenzuela closes the distance and pushes Suzuki back into the cage.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Valenzuela keeps him there for the moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valenzuela is trying to pull guard but Suzuki has him pressed against the cage.
Suzuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valenzuela has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Valenzuela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Suzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suzuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Valenzuela has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Valenzuela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suzuki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valenzuela manages to avoid it.
Tod Valenzuela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela moves out of range as Suzuki throws a body kick.
As Suzuki looks to move away, Valenzuela throws a big counter combo but Suzuki just gets out of the way.
Suzuki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Valenzuela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Valenzuela shoots in looking for a takedown but Suzuki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valenzuela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Valenzuela drives through with a takedown into Suzuki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Suzuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valenzuela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suzuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
Valenzuela is looking to work some ground and pound but Suzuki has wrist control.
Suzuki has momentary wrist control but Valenzuela slips an elbow through the middle.
Suzuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valenzuela throws a strike but Suzuki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Valenzuela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suzuki's guard. #REVR#
Valenzuela postures up in Suzuki's guard and throws a big left but Suzuki blocks it.
Suzuki has momentary wrist control but Valenzuela slips an elbow through the middle.
Valenzuela postures up in Suzuki's guard and throws a big left but Suzuki blocks it. #T2#
Suzuki is trying to control the position but Valenzuela postures up. #SU#
Valenzuela gets to his feet - Suzuki follows without any prompting.
Suzuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Suzuki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tod Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valenzuela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suzuki defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suzuki as he jumps to the side.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Suzuki shows good takedown defense.
Suzuki throws a front kick that sends Valenzuela stumbling back into the cage.
Valenzuela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Suzuki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suzuki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valenzuela tries to avoid it but Suzuki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valenzuela to the ground. Valenzuela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Valenzuela was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Suzuki shows good takedown defense.
Valenzuela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Suzuki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Suzuki slips a jab and a cross from Valenzuela.
Suzuki unleashes a big counter combination but Valenzuela bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suzuki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valenzuela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Valenzuela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Suzuki did well to prevent Valenzuela getting side control.
Valenzuela is thwarting Suzuki's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valenzuela lands a nice short elbow.
Valenzuela working over Suzuki with some ground and pound. Suzuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Valenzuela seems to be working for a kimura but Suzuki defends the submission attempt.
Suzuki tries to get to full guard but Valenzuela has control of the leg. #T4#
Valenzuela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valenzuela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Valenzuela working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Valenzuela there.
Valenzuela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Valenzuela there. #SUB#
Suzuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Valenzuela.
Suzuki keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tod Valenzuela dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Valenzuela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valenzuela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valenzuela takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Suzuki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valenzuela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suzuki is one step ahead there.
Valenzuela is pulling down on Suzuki's head. It's preventing any offense from Suzuki, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Valenzuela is keeping the position.
Suzuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Valenzuela holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valenzuela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suzuki's guard. #REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valenzuela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valenzuela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suzuki's head.#SUB#
Valenzuela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valenzuela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valenzuela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suzuki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valenzuela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suzuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valenzuela throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Valenzuela scoring with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Valenzuela chips away with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela stands up over Suzuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valenzuela is working Suzuki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valenzuela works over Suzuki with some ground and pound from guard.
Valenzuela working some strikes from top position.
Valenzuela landing with the ground and pound.
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.
Suzuki has momentary wrist control but Valenzuela slips an elbow through the middle.
Valenzuela scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Suzuki is working an open guard so Valenzuela takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD#
Suzuki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Valenzuela chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valenzuela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valenzuela scoring with punches to the head and body.
Valenzuela postures up and lands a big shot to Suzuki's brow.
Valenzuela is working Suzuki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Valenzuela stands up over Suzuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Valenzuela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valenzuela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valenzuela scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Valenzuela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valenzuela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Valenzuela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Suzuki is trying to keep Valenzuela in close.
Valenzuela lands a couple of elbows.
Valenzuela working some strikes from top position.
Valenzuela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valenzuela distracts Suzuki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valenzuela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Valenzuela stands up and waves to Suzuki to follow him.
Valenzuela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suzuki pinned against the cage. Suzuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valenzuela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suzuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valenzuela somewhat.
Suzuki shapes to counter with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tod Valenzuela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valenzuela, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tod Valenzuela!
Takeshi Suzuki spoke after the fight, saying 'ごめんねよ ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James attempts a counter takedown but Makunouchi avoids it well and moves away.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Makunouchi sprawls and moves away.
Makunouchi throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
Makunouchi looks to clinch #TD#
and James counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makunouchi wants to stand but James is controlling the position. #T1#
James working some strikes from top position.
James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
James cracks Makunouchi with a solid left hand.
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makunouchi's head.
James with a nice head shot there.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Makunouchi's brow.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Makunouchi's brow. #ROC#
Makunouchi is rocked!
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makunouchi is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Makunouchi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Makunouchi looks winded!
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
James works over Makunouchi with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James chips away with some ground and pound.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James gets to his feet and stands over Makunouchi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Makunouchi felt that one! James unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Makunouchi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John James!
John James seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ippo Makunouchi stepped up to the mic, saying 'ごめんなさい ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Suzuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter.
Potter is looking to clinch.
Potter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suzuki.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch but Suzuki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Suzuki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Suzuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potter. #CL#
Potter clinches.
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but Potter won't allow it. #BC2#
Suzuki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suzuki fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Potter has managed to clinch.
Potter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suzuki to keep the fight standing.
Potter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Potter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suzuki smiles and moves away. #CL#
Potter drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage. #BC#
Potter breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Potter moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Potter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suzuki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Suzuki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Potter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Suzuki to the mat. Suzuki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Suzuki wants to sweep here but Potter controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Potter drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Potter off! Potter jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suzuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Potter postures up and lands a big shot to Suzuki's brow.
Potter postures up and lands a big shot to Suzuki's brow.
Potter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suzuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Potter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Potter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suzuki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suzuki is trying to keep Potter in close. #SUB2#
Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Potter cracks Suzuki with a solid left hand.
Potter landing with the ground and pound.
Potter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Potter with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Suzuki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suzuki looks winded!
Potter cracks Suzuki with a solid left hand.
Potter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Potter landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Potter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Potter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Suzuki, up you get!
Potter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Potter moves into the clinch.#TD#
Potter decides to pull guard.
Potter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Potter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Potter scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Potter with a nice head shot there.
Suzuki has momentary wrist control but Potter slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Potter stands up over Suzuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Potter landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Potter drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Potter seems to have locked his on tight now - Suzuki screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Potter, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Grady Potter!
Takeshi Suzuki spoke after the fight, saying 'ごめんねよ ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017

#R1#
Zamora misses with a takedown attempt - Suzuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suzuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zamora was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzuki.
Zamora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzuki. #TD2#
Zamora gets a double leg takedown into Suzuki's guard.#SUB2#
Zamora drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Zamora off! Zamora jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Zamora looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Zamora drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Zamora off! Zamora jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora passes into half guard. #T1#
Zamora is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suzuki!
Zamora throwing strikes here but Suzuki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Zamora quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Zamora but it's paid off an Suzuki is forced to tap! Nice work by Zamora.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddie Zamora!
Takeshi Suzuki was interviewed post fight and said 'ごめんねよ ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Fukunishi closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamura fails to pull guard. #BC#
Fukunishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Fukunishi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fukunishi trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fukunishi easily slips into full mount!
Fukunishi content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Fukunishi pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukunishi controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fukunishi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nakamura turns into him and now he's in Fukunishi's guard. #T1#
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Fukunishi keeps moving.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Fukunishi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fukunishi keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass. #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.
Fukunishi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fukunishi keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fukunishi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Fukunishi keeps moving.
Fukunishi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nakamura manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Fukunishi is trying to maintain the position but Nakamura is very close to passing his half guard.
Fukunishi is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Fukunishi trying to control here.
Fukunishi is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Fukunishi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakamura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Fukunishi working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fukunishi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nakamura keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fukunishi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukunishi working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hideki Fukunishi 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#
Fukunishi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fukunishi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Fukunishi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakamura did well to prevent Fukunishi getting side control.#ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!
Fukunishi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Fukunishi finish him?
Fukunishi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hideki Fukunishi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fukunishi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakamura!
Fukunishi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fukunishi drops a big elbow. That's hurt Nakamura! More shots from Fukunishi and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideki Fukunishi!
Post fight, Hideki Fukunishi stared into the camera and said 'どうも ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017

#R1#
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Sanada gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Sanada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.#CL2#
Sanada moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Sanada is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams wants to stall. #BC2#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanada shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada with a poor takedown
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Sanada.
Williams throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range. #TD2#
Sanada shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Sanada prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Sanada takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams wants to improve his position but Sanada is controlling well.
Sanada is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Sanada is controlling the pace. #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.#ES#
Williams has one foot on Sanada's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sanada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Sanada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sanada has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanada shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Sanada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Williams wants to control but Sanada postures up.
Williams tries to bench press Sanada off him but Sanada keeps the position.
Williams is trying to escape the position but Sanada is controlling the position.
Sanada scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanada is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanada working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Williams is letting Sanada control him for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is trying to control Sanada's posture but Sanada avoids it.
Sanada is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanada working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuki Sanada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanada tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sanada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Sanada.
Sanada closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Sanada pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanada sprawls and moves away.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Sanada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Sanada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanada's guard. #REVR#
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams postures up.
Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Sanada has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Sanada is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Sanada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanada is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams shoots in but Sanada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanada goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Sanada shoots and misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neville Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanada or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Sanada ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Neville Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanada.
Sanada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanada moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanada.
Williams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sanada avoids it.#TD2#
Sanada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams pushes Sanada off but Sanada dives into side control.
Williams is pushing Sanada's head away, looking to escape. Sanada manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Williams is trying to control Sanada's posture but Sanada avoids it.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
Williams trying to remain calm as Sanada controls from the top position.
Sanada tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is trying to escape the position but Sanada is controlling the position. #T3#
Sanada fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Sanada keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanada takes a little break here. Williams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yuki Sanada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams is trying to control Sanada's posture but Sanada avoids it.
Williams bucks up and tries to throw Sanada off but instead Sanada has got his back!
Williams is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Sanada just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Sanada looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sanada will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanada controls the position.
Sanada is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuki Sanada.
I think Sanada 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yuki Sanada!
Post fight, Yuki Sanada stared into the camera and said 'みんなさんありがとうございました ! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sanada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jeung is refusing to be controlled, as Sanada sits in half guard.
Jeung won't allow Sanada to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sanada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jeung trying to hold on to Sanada's head to control him but Sanada postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada wants to control but Jeung is keeping him busy. #T1#
Jeung manages to get to full guard.
Jeung trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeung pulls Sanada in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sanada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanada trying to control but Jeung is working from the bottom. #T2#
Sanada is in close to Jeung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jeung wants to stand and escape but Sanada is having none of it.
Jeung is adopting a defensive guard.
Jeung looking to control.
Sanada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jeung on the ground.
Jeung keeping moving, preventing Sanada from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sanada landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanada trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Jeung. No joy for Sanada on that attempt. #TD#
Sanada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jeung working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Jeung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jeung, not yet.
Jeung managing to control the position.
Jeung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Jeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jeung trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeung scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Park Jeung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sanada dives in and scores a takedown into Jeung's guard.
Jeung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanada's guard. #REVB#
Jeung is in close to Sanada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jeung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Sanada working for a triangle but Jeung defends it easily.
Jeung wants to stand but Sanada is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeung lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Jeung tries to stand but Sanada is controlling from the bottom.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Jeung from controlling successfully.
Sanada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanada wants to stand up but Jeung is controlling him.
Sanada is pulling down on Jeung's head. It's preventing any offense from Jeung, at least for the moment.
Jeung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Park Jeung has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jeung is looking to stand up but Sanada won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeung throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Jeung tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yuki Sanada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sanada looking to score a takedown here. Jeung is defending well but Sanada drives through and ends up in Jeung's guard.#ES2#
Jeung wriggles free and stands up.
Park Jeung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada shoots in and drives through. Jeung sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeung is defended easily by Sanada.#T3#
Jeung moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Sanada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Sanada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jeung has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sanada. Oh but Jeung has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sanada goes limp - he's gone! Jeung jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Park Jeung!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Fukunishi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fukunishi is in Holt's guard.#ES#
Holt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fukunishi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Holt breaks from the clinch.
Fukunishi looks to land a body kick but Holt moved away.
Holt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fukunishi misses with a body kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukunishi struggling a bit here.
Fukunishi tries to improve position but can't.
Holt lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Fukunishi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Holt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Holt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holt lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukunishi is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Holt stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Fukunishi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fukunishi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
Holt manages to get back to half guard.
Holt is trying to stand up here but Fukunishi is controlling him well.
Holt is not content to let Fukunishi control the position.
Holt tries to get to full guard but Fukunishi has control of the leg.
Holt wants to control but Fukunishi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fukunishi stops Holt from getting back to his feet.
Holt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Holt won't allow Fukunishi to pass to mount.
Holt tries to kick Fukunishi off but Fukunishi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Holt has a hand on Fukunishi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fukunishi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fukunishi controlling his opponent.
Holt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holt is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fukunishi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Holt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt tries to get back to half guard but can't. #ES#
Holt bucks Fukunishi off and manages to get back to his feet! #TD2#
Fukunishi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Holt is trying to get back to half guard.
Holt looking for a sweep but Fukunishi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holt is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Holt is breathing heavily.
Holt is desperately trying to improve his position but Fukunishi has a good base and remains in mount.
Holt wants to hold on but Fukunishi pushes him away.
Holt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holt is trying desperately to improve position.
Holt is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fukunishi has taken his back!
Fukunishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fukunishi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Holt could be in trouble here! #SUB2#
Fukunishi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hideki Fukunishi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holt darts in looking for a takedown but Fukunishi gets double underhooks and turns Holt into the cage.
Fukunishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Holt is just out of range.#CL2#
Fukunishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fukunishi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holt after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukunishi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holt counters with a one-two to the body.
Fukunishi throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukunishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holt pinned against the cage. Holt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniel Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideki Fukunishi.#T1#
Fukunishi goes for a double leg but Holt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holt continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Fukunishi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holt to the mat! Holt manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Holt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukunishi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Holt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fukunishi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fukunishi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holt wants to get back to his feet but Fukunishi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Holt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fukunishi defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukunishi wants to get up but he can't break Holt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Fukunishi connects with a couple of short punches.
Holt striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Fukunishi connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#
Holt is rocked!
Fukunishi stops Holt from standing up.
Oh Holt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukunishi stands and throws Holt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holt seems a little lost for a moment, as Fukunishi dominates the positioning.
Holt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fukunishi scores with punches from side control.
Holt is being controlled here. #SU2#
Fukunishi decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Fukunishi closes the distance looking for a takedown. Fukunishi picks Holt up and slams him brutally to the floor. Holt is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Hideki Fukunishi!

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