Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI BONANZA 6
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Yilmaz fails with a takedown attempt. #KD2#
Yilmaz lands a left and a right that send Maltepe crashing to the mat, dazed. Yilmaz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Maltepe is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Umut Maltepe has been cut.
Maltepe shoots for a takedown but Yilmaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maltepe blocks a head kick by Yilmaz.
Yilmaz connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Maltepe covering up! Yilmaz comes in with a big uppercut and Maltepe goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dag Yilmaz!
A less than humble Dag Yilmaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 63
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mason to keep the fight standing.
Dirksz prevents Mason from breaking the clinch.
Dirksz wants a takedown. #TD#
Mason ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mason no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mason 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.
Dirksz trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Dirksz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason wants to stand but Dirksz is controlling the position.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Mason working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Dirksz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dirksz wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Dirksz wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dirksz is looking for a sweep. Mason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Dirksz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dirksz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mason wants to control but Dirksz is keeping him busy.
Dirksz tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mason passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dirksz!
Dirksz is desperately trying to improve his position but Mason has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason controlling the pace for now.
Dirksz tries to lock up and control but Mason gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Dirksz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mason will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dirksz has given up his back here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mason's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dirksz trying to control the action but Mason just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Dirksz right now.
Mason really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dirksz.
You can see the frustration on Dirksz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Mason working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Mason looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Dirksz tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Dirksz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mason's arms.
Dirksz is keeping busy.
Dirksz tries to escape but Mason has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mason has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz wants to control his opponent's hands but Mason gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braylon Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dirksz gets tackled into the cage by Mason. Mason maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mason pulls guard successfully.
Mason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dirksz is controlling him.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Dirksz from controlling successfully.
Mason keeping full guard, as Dirksz tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirksz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dirksz won't allow Mason to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirksz is aware though and is defending well.
Dirksz chips away with some ground and pound.
Mason looking to control.
Dirksz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dirksz wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
Mason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dirksz.
Mason wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dirksz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dirksz wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving. #SUB#
Dirksz sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mason doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Dirksz paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mason - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Braylon Mason!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 10, 2024

#R1#
Pearson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dirksz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pearson shoots in and drives through. Dirksz sprawls well.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirksz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pearson is trying to drag Dirksz to the mat but Dirksz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pearson pulls Dirksz into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirksz is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pearson pulls Dirksz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dirksz from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Dirksz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dirksz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pearson controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dirksz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dirksz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pearson is pulling down on Dirksz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dirksz, at least for the moment.
Dirksz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearson looking for a sweep. Not yet Pearson, not yet.
Dirksz works over Pearson with some ground and pound from guard.
Pearson controlling Dirksz's posture. #T2#
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirksz is one step ahead there.
Dirksz throwing strikes from guard but Pearson blocks nicely.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dirksz on the ground.
Pearson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dirksz is in close to Pearson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dirksz lands a couple of digs.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dirksz postures up and lands a big shot to Pearson's brow.
Dirksz landing some decent shots from guard.
Dirksz lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pearson has his hands on Dirksz's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dirksz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dirksz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pearson pulls Dirksz in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirksz chips away with some ground and pound.
Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirksz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dirksz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pearson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pearson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Pearson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pearson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dirksz for as long as he can get away with.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Pearson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pearson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pearson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dirksz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dirksz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pearson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arctic Dirksz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Dirksz looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Dirksz tries to sprawl but Pearson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dirksz landing rabbit punches to the side of Pearson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dirksz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pearson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dirksz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Pearson working Dirksz over with strikes.
Dirksz landing strikes from the bottom.
Pearson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dirksz punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson trying to control the pace.
Pearson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dirksz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dirksz.#T1#
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dirksz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dirksz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dirksz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pearson lands a couple of elbows.
Dirksz lands some strikes from the bottom.
Pearson lands a couple of elbows.
Dirksz striking off his back but it's not causing Pearson any problems.
Pearson stands up over Dirksz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dirksz striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Pearson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dirksz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pearson stands up out of Dirksz's guard for a moment - Dirksz manages to land a nice upkick.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
Pearson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pearson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pearson.
Donk. Pearson catches Dirksz right on the button with a cross.
Dirksz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Pearson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dirksz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Dirksz misses.#T3#
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dirksz.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Pearson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dirksz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Pearson closes the distance but Dirksz moves to the side
and Dirksz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dirksz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
A cross from Pearson lands.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dirksz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cael Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearson tests Dirksz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pearson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dirksz circles away.
Pearson throws a jab when Dirksz was well out of range.
It seemed like Dirksz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Pearson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dirksz has time to react.
A big right from Pearson misses.
Dirksz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pearson with a body shot.
Pearson lands a nice shot that snaps Dirksz's head back.
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Dirksz throws out a counter right but Pearson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson throws a low kick but Dirksz avoids it.
A nice side step and Dirksz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirksz. That did some damage!
Dirksz checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Dirksz misses.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirksz can do to turn this around?#TD#
Pearson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pearson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dirksz misses with a strike from the bottom.
Dirksz taking a bit of punishment here - Pearson scoring with strikes.
Dirksz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pearson content to control rather than advance.
Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Dirksz punching from the bottom.
Pearson is controlling the pace.
Dirksz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dirksz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pearson working the head and body with strikes.
Dirksz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz.
Pearson controlling the pace.
Dirksz wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pearson connects with a nice short shot to Dirksz's temple.
Dirksz punching from the bottom.
Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Dirksz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pearson blocks the strikes from Dirksz. #T3#
Pearson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pearson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dirksz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pearson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Pearson.
Dirksz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pearson controlling the pace.
Dirksz wants to get back to full guard.
Cael Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pearson content to control rather than advance.
Pearson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Dirksz missing with punches from the bottom.
Pearson trying to control the pace.
Pearson continues to stall.
Pearson trying to mount his opponent but Dirksz defends it.
Dirksz strikes from the bottom but Pearson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dirksz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dirksz keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pearson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Pearson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Nassiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Boateng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nassiri throws a head kick but Boateng moves out of range.
Boateng fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boateng closes the distance and clinches up with Nassiri, looking for a takedown. Boateng pushes Nassiri against the cage but Nassiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Nassiri.
Boateng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nassiri is looking to slow Boateng down with leg kicks.
Boateng has a takedown stuffed.
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick from Nassiri lands but Boateng takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nassiri throws a head kick that half lands.
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nassiri throws a head kick but Boateng moves out of range. #T1#
Nassiri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nassiri lands a nice looking body kick.
Nassiri scores with a head kick.
Nassiri throws a front kick aimed at Boateng's knee but Boateng avoids it well.
Boateng appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses.
Nassiri looks winded!
Nassiri lands with a kick to the temple. Boateng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Issam Nassiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boateng or perhaps it was just good defense by Nassiri, which made it look bad.
Boateng throws a series of punches but Nassiri avoids them all with ease.
Boateng blocks a head kick by Nassiri.
Nassiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Boateng throws a big counter combination but Nassiri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
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!
Nassiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boateng is looking to counter the offense by Nassiri and move into the clinch.
Boateng moves out of range as Nassiri throws a body kick.
Boateng drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nassiri sprawls and moves away.
Boateng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nassiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
A head kick by Nassiri misses #CL#
and Boateng moves into the clinch.
Nassiri wants to break free but Boateng has control.
Boateng slowing the pace effectively.
Nassiri wants to stall.
Nassiri is pressed up against the cage. Boateng has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nassiri down to the mat. Nassiri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boateng.
Boateng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nassiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nassiri lands a high kick!
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Boateng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nassiri swivels and escapes.
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nassiri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nassiri throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Nassiri, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nassiri lands with a slapping head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boateng.
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Nassiri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boateng lands with a nice combination. Nassiri backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nassiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nassiri lands with a kick to the temple. Boateng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boateng lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boateng looks for a takedown but Nassiri sprawls well.
Nassiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nassiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boateng. That did some damage!
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boateng has a takedown stuffed.
Nassiri throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nassiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nassiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nassiri with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issam Nassiri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nassiri throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Boateng counters by clinching up.
Nassiri is trying to break the clinch but Boateng is controlling him.
Boateng is trying to break free.
Nassiri throws an elbow but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Boateng. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nassiri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boateng's efforts to push away.
Nassiri wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boateng keeps control of Nassiri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Nassiri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boateng avoids it.
Boateng drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nassiri stalling in the clinch but Boateng improves position.
Nassiri tries to break free but Boateng pushes him back against the cage.
Nassiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boateng.
Nassiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Boateng avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boateng tries to score a body lock takedown but Nassiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nassiri tries to break free but Boateng pushes him back against the cage.
Boateng avoids a wild elbow strike from Nassiri.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boateng as Nassiri tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boateng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nassiri.
Nassiri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Nassiri misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nassiri is trying to force a seperation but Boateng has the dominant position.
Nassiri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boateng has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Boateng jumps guard and drags Nassiri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boateng working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Nassiri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Boateng, up you get!
Nassiri scores with a head kick. Boateng tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boateng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nassiri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boateng somewhat.#T4#
Nassiri lands with a kick to the temple. Boateng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nassiri misses with a head kick.
Nassiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Boateng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nassiri can pounce on him.
Issam Nassiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.
Nassiri is breathing heavily.
Nassiri throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Nassiri misses
and Boateng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Nassiri is rocked!
No luck for Boateng with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boateng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boateng tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nassiri swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Issam Nassiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nassiri throws a sloppy head kick and Boateng moves out of range easily.
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses.
Boateng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Boateng with that takedown attempt.
Ismael Boateng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boateng shoots in looking for a takedown but Nassiri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boateng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Issam Nassiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Boateng is looking to chop away at Nassiri's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Nassiri.
Boateng shoots for a takedown but Nassiri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismael Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boateng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nassiri tries to avoid it but Boateng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nassiri to the ground. Nassiri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nassiri is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boateng tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nassiri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boateng somewhat.#T1#
Nassiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Nassiri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nassiri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nassiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boateng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boateng shoots in looking for a takedown. Nassiri tries to sprawl out of it but Boateng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nassiri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.#T2#
Boateng fails with the takedown.
Nassiri lands a head kick. Boateng smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nassiri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boateng.
Boateng avoids the head kick by Nassiri.
Boateng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nassiri throws a sloppy head kick and Boateng moves out of range easily.
Boateng shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nassiri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nassiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boateng looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nassiri fakes the leg kick and cracks Boateng in the body. #T3#
Boateng takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Nassiri as Boateng shoots in.
Boateng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boateng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nassiri circles away quickly and effectively.
Boateng takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nassiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nassiri throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Boateng counters by clinching up.
Nassiri is trying to maintain a safe position but Boateng gets an underhook and turns Nassiri into the cage.
Nassiri prevents the takedown attempt.
Ismael Boateng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nassiri is trying to break the clinch but Boateng is controlling him.
Boateng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nassiri just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Nassiri wants to break free but Boateng has control.
Boateng keeps control of Nassiri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nassiri is trying to stall.
Boateng is working for takedown but Nassiri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boateng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nassiri is trying to force a seperation but Boateng has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Boateng as the two fighters clinch.
Issam Nassiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nassiri is looking to break free of the clinch but Boateng has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issam Nassiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nassiri 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issam Nassiri!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2024

#R1#
Hanma stuffs the takedown.
Hanma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nassiri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanma defends well and Nassiri ends up having to push Hanma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Nassiri backs off Hanma throws a huge counter combo but Nassiri manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Hanma gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hanma slips a nice elbow through Nassiri's hands, connecting with Nassiri's forehead.
Hanma working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Nassiri is rocked!
Hanma lands a big elbow - Nassiri 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 Hanma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2024

#R1#
Wexler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nassiri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wexler somewhat.#CL#
Wexler drives through and clinches with Nassiri against the cage. #TD#
Wexler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nassiri regains guard.
Nassiri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wexler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nassiri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nassiri tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Wexler trying to control but Nassiri is working from the bottom.
Wexler stays in close to Nassiri's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Wexler 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nassiri controlling Wexler's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nassiri lands a head kick! #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.
Nassiri is looking to clinch.
Nassiri tries to clinch but Wexler is having none of it.
Nassiri throws a head kick that misses.
Nassiri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nassiri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wexler tries to avoid it but Nassiri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wexler to the ground. Wexler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nassiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexler moves away.
Wexler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nassiri.
Wexler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nassiri is fending him off so far but Wexler persists. Nope, Nassiri circles away and we're back to standing.
Nassiri scores with a head kick. Wexler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nassiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nassiri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cornelius Wexler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issam Nassiri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wexler or perhaps it was just good defense by Nassiri, which made it look bad. #T3#
Nassiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nassiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wexler moves away.
Nassiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wexler feinted with a counter takedown.
Nassiri tries for a takedown but Wexler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nassiri fails to land the takedown.
Wexler throws the kick towards the body but Nassiri avoids it.
And Nassiri tries to counter it with a takedown but Wexler pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Nassiri tries to keep at a distance but Wexler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wexler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nassiri tries to pull guard but Wexler won't allow it.
Nassiri throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Nassiri tries to break free but Wexler pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Wexler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nassiri wanted to stand there but Wexler had control of the position. #SUB#
Wexler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nassiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nassiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wexler is looking for a triangle but Nassiri pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cornelius Wexler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wexler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nassiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nassiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Wexler clinches up against the cage.
Wexler lands with a left to the head.
Nassiri jumps guard but Wexler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Wexler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wexler throws a sloppy head kick and Nassiri moves out of range easily. #CL#
Wexler clinches with his opponent.
Nassiri tries to score a body lock takedown but Wexler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wexler gets control of Nassiri's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wexler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nassiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Wexler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wexler working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wexler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nassiri throwing strikes from guard but Wexler blocks nicely.
Wexler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nassiri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cornelius Wexler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issam Nassiri.
Nassiri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wexler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wexler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nassiri manages to circle out of the way.
Wexler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nassiri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nassiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nassiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wexler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nassiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Nassiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nassiri moves to clinch but Wexler breaks away #TD#
and Wexler counters with a shoot takedown. Nassiri fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nassiri is trying to control the position but Wexler postures up. #T3#
Wexler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nassiri wants to hit a sweep here but Wexler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nassiri there!
Nassiri working to try and regain half guard.
Wexler looking to control but Nassiri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nassiri wants to control but Wexler is having none of it.#T4#
Nassiri is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wexler is staying active.
Cornelius Wexler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wexler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nassiri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wexler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nassiri is trying to reverse the position but instead Wexler has taken his back - oops!
Wexler keeps control of the position as Nassiri tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nassiri is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Wexler 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#
Nassiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Wexler tries to sprawl out of it but Nassiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wexler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Wexler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Nassiri throws Wexler to one side and escapes!
Nassiri tests Wexler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wexler darts in looking for a takedown but Nassiri gets double underhooks and turns Wexler into the cage.
Nassiri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wexler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nassiri avoids it.
Nassiri goes for a takedown attempt but Wexler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Nassiri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wexler tries to avoid it but Nassiri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wexler to the ground. Wexler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cornelius Wexler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Issam Nassiri.
A head kick misses from Wexler.
Issam Nassiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Wexler feints and as Nassiri raises his hands in defense, Wexler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wexler slips nicely into half guard.
Nassiri is refusing to be controlled, as Wexler sits in half guard.
Wexler wants to free his trapped foot but Nassiri is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Nassiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wexler pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Wexler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nassiri's head.
Nassiri wants to get back to his feet.
Nassiri wants to get back to full guard.
Nassiri is looking to escape.
Wexler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nassiri keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nassiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nassiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wexler's sensitive parts.
Wexler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Nassiri tries to clinch but Wexler is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Wexler as Nassiri shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nassiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Wexler as Nassiri shoots in.
Nassiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nassiri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wexler but Wexler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Wexler counters with a quick kick to the body but Nassiri blocks it.
Nassiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wexler is fending him off so far but Nassiri persists. Nope, Wexler circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Wexler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wexler lands in his opponent's guard.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nassiri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wexler controls the pace.
Wexler trying to control the position from guard on top but Nassiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nassiri is trying to keep Wexler in close.
Issam Nassiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornelius Wexler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Nassiri looking for a guillotine here but Wexler defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cornelius Wexler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wexler, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Wexler!
A very excited looking Cornelius Wexler 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: Jun 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Maltepe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macdonald throws a head punch that misses.
Maltepe blocks a body shot from Macdonald. #TD#
Maltepe pulls Macdonald into guard.
Maltepe trying to strike off his back.
Maltepe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macdonald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maltepe's guard.#SUB#
Maltepe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Macdonald defends well.
Maltepe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maltepe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macdonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Macdonald wanted to stand there but Maltepe had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltepe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Macdonald tries to stand but Maltepe is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Macdonald scores with a jab. Maltepe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Maltepe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Macdonald gets full guard.
Maltepe postures up.
Macdonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maltepe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Maltepe landing some decent shots from guard.
Maltepe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maltepe postures up.
Maltepe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maltepe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maltepe is fighting to break Macdonald's control of his arms but Macdonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Maltepe moves into range and clinches up with Macdonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltepe. #T3#
Maltepe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maltepe blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Maltepe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maltepe 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.#SU2#
Macdonald stands up and waves to Maltepe to follow him.
Macdonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maltepe with a nice calf kick.
Macdonald lands a jab to the nose.
Macdonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Maltepe counters with a shoot takedown. Macdonald fights it but they end up in guard.
Maltepe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maltepe trying to control but Macdonald is working from the bottom. #T4##SU#
Maltepe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Macdonald misses with a wild body shot.
Maltepe throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Macdonald's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Maltepe dives in looking to finish as Macdonald flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Maltepe's strikes! Maltepe is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Macdonald's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Macdonald was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umut Maltepe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Dirksz closes the distance and clinches.
Dirksz taking a breather.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards.
Dirksz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holloway pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Dirksz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holloway misses with a double jab. #TD#
Dirksz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet here but Dirksz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holloway's back.
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!
Holloway is keeping busy. #T1#
Holloway tries to roll but Dirksz sticks to his back. #SUB#
Holloway is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dirksz trying to control momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Holloway won't enjoy being in this position. Dirksz looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Holloway is tapping - it's over boys! Dirksz picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Osrick Dirksz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet.
Alghool is refusing to be controlled, as Dirksz sits in half guard.
Alghool pushes Dirksz off looking to stand but Dirksz dives back in and keeps control.
Dirksz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Alghool is trying to stand back up but Dirksz is controlling him
Alghool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirksz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dirksz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alghool tries to kick Dirksz off but Dirksz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Alghool on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.
Dirksz wants to get back to his feet.
Dirksz trying to control the action but Alghool is working from the bottom.
Dirksz is really struggling to control Alghool but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alghool is trying to stand up here but Dirksz is controlling him well.
Dirksz wants to stand up but Alghool has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alghool tries to clinch there but Dirksz circles away. #CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Dirksz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Dirksz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alghool walks away with a smile on his face. Dirksz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Dirksz in a clinch.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool presses Dirksz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirksz tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz jumps guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dirksz trying to control the position but instead, Alghool has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirksz into the cage.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dirksz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Dirksz gets tackled into the cage by Alghool. Alghool maintains the clinch.
Alghool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirksz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alghool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Dirksz being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Alghool.
Alghool scores with a shoulder strike.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
Dirksz can't get the takedown.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alghool tries to clinch up.
Dirksz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirksz is defending well for now.
Alghool prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool digs a right hand underneath Dirksz's ribcage. Dirksz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool stalling.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dirksz is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirksz avoids it.
Dirksz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hamza Alghool.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirksz. #CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alghool is looking to clinch but Dirksz is avoiding it. #CL2#
Alghool rushes Dirksz and presses him up against the cage.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alghool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirksz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dirksz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Dirksz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alghool just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alghool landing knees to the body.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
Alghool lands an elbow inside.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alghool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirksz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dirksz feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz avoids a wild elbow strike from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz tries to pull guard but Alghool holds him up against the cage and eventually Dirksz drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dirksz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alghool tries to clinch but Dirksz moves out of range.
Dirksz throws a big counter combination but Alghool scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool has Dirksz pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dirksz has a takedown stuffed.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Dirksz moves into the clinch successfully.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirksz wants a takedown but no success here.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
Dirksz is stalling here.
Alghool gets through Dirksz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alghool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards. #BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches. #T1#
Dirksz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool is pushing Dirksz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dirksz wants to break free but Alghool has control.
Alghool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamza Alghool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirksz swats away the attempt to clinch by Alghool.#T2##CL2#
Alghool clinches up against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool blocks a body shot from Dirksz.
Dirksz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alghool smiles and moves away.
Dirksz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirksz throws the kick towards the body but Alghool avoids it.#CL2#
Alghool has Dirksz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirksz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alghool is keeping busy.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alghool to keep the fight standing.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirksz fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Dirksz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Dirksz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirksz is working for takedown but Alghool is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dirksz tries to stall but Alghool uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alghool scores with a shot to the side of Dirksz's head. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Good body shot from Alghool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Alghool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamza Alghool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alghool 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool!

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 155 & 265
Date: May 04, 2017

#R1#
Pain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gamztkhanov. #TD#
Gamztkhanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pain is trying to defend but Gamztkhanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gamztkhanov is thwarting Pain's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gamztkhanov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Gamztkhanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to kick Gamztkhanov off but Gamztkhanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gamztkhanov lands a nice short elbow.
Gamztkhanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Gamztkhanov works his way into full mount!
Gamztkhanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamztkhanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain tries to lock up and control but Gamztkhanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Gamztkhanov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gamztkhanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pain tries to buck Gamztkhanov off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Gamztkhanov looking for a guillotine from mount but Pain is having none of it.
Gamztkhanov content just to control the position here.
Pain sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Gamztkhanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gamztkhanov works his way into side control.
Gamztkhanov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pain's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is trying to control Gamztkhanov's posture but Gamztkhanov avoids it.
Pain is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gamztkhanov asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Gamztkhanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Gamztkhanov stands up and beckons Pain to his feet. #T3#
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gamztkhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pain thuds a left hand into Gamztkhanov's body.#TD#
Gamztkhanov gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Gamztkhanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU#
Gamztkhanov decides to stand back up.
Pain throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gamztkhanov counters with a single leg into guard. Pain didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pain looks winded!#SUB#
Gamztkhanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamztkhanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gamztkhanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gamztkhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gamztkhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Pain can't keep his opponent in guard - Gamztkhanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gamztkhanov is taking a breather. Pain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gamztkhanov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pain!
Gamztkhanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gamztkhanov has hold of Pain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pain is controlling an arm, preventing Gamztkhanov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Gamztkhanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pain can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Gamztkhanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pain can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Gamztkhanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamztkhanov is standing up over Pain. Pain looks to escape but Gamztkhanov dives into side control. #REVB#
Gamztkhanov avoids the strikes from the bottom by Pain.#SU#
Gamztkhanov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gamztkhanov fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Gamztkhanov has closed the distance and engaged Pain in a clinch.
Pain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gamztkhanov manages to pull guard.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Gamztkhanov.
Gamztkhanov trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gamztkhanov is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Gamztkhanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamztkhanov won't allow Pain to get back to his feet.
Gamztkhanov stands and throws Pain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Gamztkhanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Gamztkhanov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pain is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ravnity Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'I was distracted by that girl in the front row... '.

Event: TRFC73: The Passing
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delira.
Delira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delira misses with a combination #TD2#
and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Delira pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Delira throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Delira.
Delira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Socratess Delira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delira throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delira.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Delira pushes him away.#TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Delira did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Delira sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Delira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delira defends it well.
Johnson is nestled in close to Delira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Delira is defending well.
Johnson is thwarting Delira's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Delira tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Delira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#T2#
Delira is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES#
Delira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Delira throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Delira is breathing heavily.
Delira is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Delira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Delira is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Johnson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Delira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Otavio Johnson!

Event: Angry Birds War 13
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Dayley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dayley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dirksz.
Dirksz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dayley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dirksz's coach down at Club Savage MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dirksz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
JD Dayley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diomar Dirksz.
Dirksz tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dayley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dayley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayley works over Dirksz with some ground and pound from guard.
Dayley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dayley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dirksz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dayley trying to control but Dirksz is working from the bottom.
Dayley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Dirksz keeping full guard, as Dayley tries to pass.
Dayley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dayley wants to control from the top but Dirksz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dirksz is looking for a triangle but Dayley pushes his legs off easily.
Dayley wants to control from the top but Dirksz keeps moving.
Dayley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dirksz is looking to stand up but Dayley isn't so interested in that idea.
Dayley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dayley looking to pass the guard. #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.
Dayley trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirksz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Dayley has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dirksz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dayley is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dirksz pulls down on the head and he's put Dayley to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diomar Dirksz!
Diomar Dirksz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: QFC Tournament 743 Round 3
Date: Apr 13, 2017

#R1##TD#
Kingston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pain quickly recovers to half guard.
Pain trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up. #SUB2#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily.
Kingston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kingston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pain punching from the bottom.
Pain missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Kingston seems to be working for a kimura but Pain defends the submission attempt.
Pain is looking to escape.
Kingston prevents Pain from improving his position.
Pain tries to kick Kingston off but Kingston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kingston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kingston uses his free foot to push down on Pain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Pain is trying to stand up.
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!#SUB#
Kingston has isolated one of Pain's arms. Pain looking to fight him off but Kingston twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Kingston!
Ravnity Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'I was distracted by that girl in the front row... '.

Event: QFC Tournament 743 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Delira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Kingston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delira taking some punishment here, with Kingston in his half guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Delira defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston working over Delira with some ground and pound. Delira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kingston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Delira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kingston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Delira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Delira is rocked!#SUB#
Kingston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Delira defend it? Kingston steps over the head and cranks it - Delira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kingston!

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

Event: QFC Tournament 743 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Pain throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Zviad Gamsakhurdia has been cut.
Gamsakhurdia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gamsakhurdia stuns Pain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pain rushes Gamsakhurdia and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gamsakhurdia is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Pain piles on the pressure and Gamsakhurdia crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravnity Pain!
A very excited looking Ravnity Pain 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: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Mcclain misses the jab.
Bison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bison duly obliges.
Bison misses with a double jab.
Bison throws a series of strikes that have Mcclain backpedaling.
Bison scores with a body shot.
Mcclain really is a fat lump.
Bison misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcclain takes one to the chin there.
Bison takes a swing at Mcclain's ribcage but misses.
Mcclain attempts a counter takedown but Bison avoids it well and moves away.
Bison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcclain throws a hook but Bison avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcclain's hands.
Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Mcclain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bison closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Mcclain slips a jab and a cross from Bison.
Bison lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcclain throws a nice looking combination but Bison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bison scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#
Mcclain is rocked!
Bison looks winded!
Mcclain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bison lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mcclain. Bison pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Bison!
A victorious Steve Bison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 743 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Delira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
IT shoots in looking for a takedown but Delira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing IT's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Socratess Delira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IT blocks a leg kick.
IT throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Delira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
IT misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Delira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Delira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
IT trying to control but Delira postures up.
Delira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
IT has hold of Delira's hands but Delira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
IT is rocked!#T1#
Delira not doing much here.
IT is still in real trouble! Can Delira finish him?
Delira lands a big elbow - IT 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 Delira!

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

Event: QFC Tournament 743 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Pain throws a series of punches but Magrowski moves out of range.
Magrowski dodges the punch combination from Pain.
Magrowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Magrowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Magrowski.
Magrowski stalling against the cage.
Magrowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain goes for a takedown attempt but Magrowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pain swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain throws a series of punches but Magrowski moves out of range. #KD2#
Pain lands a left and a right that send Magrowski crashing to the mat, dazed. Pain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Magrowski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Magrowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pain defends it nicely.#T1#
Pain misses with a series of wild punches.
Magrowski misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Pain lands a left and a right that send Magrowski crashing to the mat, dazed. Pain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Magrowski is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Pain has cracked Magrowski with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Pain lands another huge swinging hook and Magrowski tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Magrowski, before Pain can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ravnity Pain!
Ravnity Pain thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Dirksz as Veli shoots in.
Dirksz with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Veli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Veli landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
Veli successfully pulls guard.
Veli keeping moving, preventing Dirksz from controlling successfully.
Veli keeping full guard, as Dirksz tries to pass.
Dirksz wants to control from the top but Veli keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veli wants to stand up but Dirksz is controlling him.
Dirksz pushing down on Veli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Veli is in trouble now - Dirksz has advanced to mount! #T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Dirksz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dirksz trying to control but Veli is having none of it.
Veli wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dirksz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veli is looking to escape.
Veli is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dirksz pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Veli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirksz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dirksz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dirksz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Dirksz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dirksz looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirksz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dirksz has control of Veli's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Veli regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dirksz 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.#SUB#
Dirksz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Veli has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirksz won't let Veli get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3##SUB#
Dirksz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Veli is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Veli flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Dirksz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Veli and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Dirksz slips an arm under Veli chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Dirksz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Dirksz is squeezing on Veli like an anaconda would it's prey. Veli fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diomar Dirksz!
A relieved looking Diomar Dirksz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Bison misses the shot to the body.
Bison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Bison.
Bison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Bison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bison loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Bison pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Bison scores with a four punch combination!
Steve Bison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bison misses with a double jab.
Taylor misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Taylor darts in and clinches Bison up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a body punch. #T1#
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor cracks Bison with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Bison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Taylor pushes Bison up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor. #ROC2#
Bison is rocked!
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Oh Bison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bison is breathing heavily.
Taylor throws a big uppercut that drops Bison! More strikes from Taylor and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bison lies dazed against the cage as Taylor celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Taylor!
In defeat, Steve Bison stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a tough fight but next time I will prevail'.

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