Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFA 49 Farmery vs Vasilevskiy
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Straw Hat. No joy for Fatiman on that attempt.
Straw Hat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fatiman tries for a takedown but Straw Hat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Fatiman forces Straw Hat back against the cage and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Fatiman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Straw Hat.
Straw Hat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fatiman is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilner Fatiman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatiman has Straw Hat pressed against the cage, preventing Straw Hat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Straw Hat is looking to control Fatiman's arms but Fatiman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Straw Hat has his back to the cage.
Fatiman tries for a takedown but Straw Hat manages to get underhooks.
Straw Hat looking to throw knees to the head but Fatiman is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat looking to slow down the pace here.
Straw Hat stops a takedown attempt from Fatiman.
Straw Hat with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Straw Hat working aggressively here. #TD#
Fatiman wants the takedown. Straw Hat is fighting it off but Fatiman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Straw Hat's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatiman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Straw Hat controls Fatiman momentarily but Fatiman frees himself.
Fatiman lands a couple of elbows.
Straw Hat has momentary wrist control but Fatiman slips an elbow through the middle.
Fatiman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fatiman'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.#T2#
Fatiman 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.
Fatiman is in close to Straw Hat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatiman content to stall in guard here.
Fatiman cracks Straw Hat with a solid left hand.#T3#
Fatiman stands up over Straw Hat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fatiman slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Straw Hat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Straw Hat tries to roll over but Fatiman keeps him under control.
Fatiman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fatiman works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Fatiman stalls from top position.
Fatiman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Straw Hat can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Straw Hat taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Fatiman has hold of Straw Hat's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Straw Hat tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fatiman cranks the arm and Straw Hat screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Straw Hat, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wilner Fatiman!
Wilner Fatiman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFA 38 Gigantus vs Viking
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Straw Hat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willshire.
Nice defenses there by Straw Hat.#TD#
Straw Hat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Willshire to the ground. Straw Hat is now in Willshire's guard.
Willshire is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Straw Hat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Straw Hat tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Willshire gets a clinch.
Willshire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Willshire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willshire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Straw Hat doesn't manage to clinch there - Willshire circles away. #T1#
Willshire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Straw Hat throws a sloppy head kick and Willshire moves out of range easily. #TD#
Straw Hat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willshire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Straw Hat is in Willshire's guard.
Willshire wants to stand and escape but Straw Hat is having none of it. #SU#
Straw Hat decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Willshire, up you get!
Straw Hat wants to clinch up but Willshire keeps it at a distance.
Straw Hat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Willshire swats away the attempt to clinch by Straw Hat.
The fighters circle, before Straw Hat throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Willshire's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Straw Hat lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Monkey Straw Hat!

Event: NJMMA #44: Boss v Pickledoo
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Soro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jam slips a jab and a cross from Soro.
A combination from Soro does no damage.
Soro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Soro.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Soro does no damage.
Soro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Jam was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soro misses with the combination.
Soro on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Soro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jam avoids the head kick by Soro.
Soro tries to bum rush Jam with a series of wild strikes but Jam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam lands with a shot to the body.
Jam blocks a head kick by Soro.
Roronoa Soro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam lands with a straight right. Soro didn't see that one coming.
Soro misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Jam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Soro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soro is breathing heavily.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Soro.
Jam is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Soro with a body shot.
Jam has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Soro throws a head kick but Jam moves out of range.
Jam misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Jam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Jam.
Soro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Soro is rocked!
Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Soro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soro is aggressively charging in as Jam backs up avoiding any damage. Jam tosses out a jab and Soro runs right into it face first! Soro is out cold! Jam dropped down on all fours and is barking in Soro's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamaican Jam!
An out of breath Jamaican Jam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1#
Darrow scores with a hook.
Defensor misses with an uppercut. Darrow saw that one coming.
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Darrow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darrow lands a head kick. Defensor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defensor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Defensor tries to clinch up but Darrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Darrow lands a jab to Defensor's midsection.
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Defensor is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
Defensor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Darrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Darrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darrow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defensor under the eye.
Defensor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finlay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Darrow.
Defensor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darrow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Darrow takes a swing at Defensor's ribcage but misses.
Defensor thinks about the counter body kick.
Defensor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow is looking to counter punch.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Darrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Defensor.
Defensor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Darrow jabs at Defensor's body.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Defensor off balance momentarily.
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch but Darrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defensor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darrow is fending him off so far but Defensor persists. Nope, Darrow circles away and we're back to standing.
Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Darrow lands a nice hook to Defensor's body. Defensor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Darrow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defensor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow thumps Defensor with a low kick.
Finlay Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Defensor down.
Defensor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darrow tests Defensor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Darrow drives through and clinches with Defensor against the cage.
Defensor trying to stall but Darrow improves his position.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Darrow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Darrow.
Darrow stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Defensor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Defensor looking to throw knees to the head but Darrow is blocking nicely. #BC#
Darrow manages to break the clinch.
Darrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darrow lands a glancing blow to the side of Defensor's head.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Defensor tries to clinch up.
Defensor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Darrow.#CL#
Darrow rushes Defensor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Darrow.
Darrow works on Defensor's body with a couple of short punches.
Defensor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow is working Defensor over against the cage.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Darrow lands a body shot.
Defensor looks winded!
A short uppercut from Darrow. #BC#
Darrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defensor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darrow lands with a shot to the body.
Darrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defensor.#CL#
Darrow pushes Defensor up against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Defensor is rocked!#T4#
Darrow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Defensor with a big uppercut! Defensor tries to clinch up but Darrow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Defensor to the mat! Defensor covers up and Darrow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Finlay Darrow!

Event: EFA 31 Turner vs Hicks
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Straw Hat throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Fatiman counters by clinching up.
Straw Hat throws a head punch that misses.
Fatiman goes for a takedown attempt but Straw Hat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Straw Hat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Straw Hat looking to throw knees to the head but Fatiman is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Straw Hat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fatiman wants a takedown but no success here.
Straw Hat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Straw Hat working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat tries a body shot but Fatiman blocks it. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch.
Straw Hat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Wilner Fatiman has been cut.#TD2#
Fatiman gets a double leg takedown into Straw Hat's guard.
Fatiman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Fatiman prevents Straw Hat from getting back to his feet.
Straw Hat is pulling down on Fatiman's head. It's preventing any offense from Fatiman, at least for the moment.
Fatiman postures up.
Fatiman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fatiman prevents Straw Hat from getting back to his feet.
Fatiman working some strikes from top position.
Fatiman is in close to Straw Hat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatiman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fatiman postures up and lands a big shot to Straw Hat's brow.
Straw Hat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fatiman on the ground.
Fatiman pushes down on Straw Hat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Straw Hat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Fatiman slows the pace down in half guard.
Fatiman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Fatiman 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. Straw Hat tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fatiman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilner Fatiman!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilner Fatiman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018

#R1#
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defensor on the side of the head.
Defensor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Defensor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Defensor wants to clinch.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Defensors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams clobbers Defensor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Defensor's leg but Defensor calmly moves out of range.
Defensor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Defensor's defenses. #ROC2#
Defensor is rocked!
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Defensor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Defensor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Defensor moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams steps in with a hook that catches Defensor right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Williams follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Defensor looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D'Wayne Williams!
After the big win, D'Wayne Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors RAGS of a RONIN and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: EFA 21 Kraag vs Colbane
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Skywalker gets caught napping as Straw Hat dives in and scores a takedown. Skywalker manages to retain guard.#ES#
Skywalker wriggles free and stands up.
Monkey Straw Hat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Skywalker clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker fails to pull guard.
Straw Hat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skywalker blocks it with crossed arms.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Straw Hat is defending well for now.
Skywalker misses with a punch to the body.
Straw Hat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skywalker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Straw Hat is defending well.
Skywalker is trying to break the clinch but Straw Hat is controlling him.
Skywalker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Straw Hat misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Straw Hat with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Skywalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown.
Straw Hat lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Skywalker is rocked!
Skywalker jumps guard but Straw Hat stands there with Skywalker around his waist. Skywalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Skywalker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Straw Hat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Skywalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker tries to pull guard but Straw Hat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Straw Hat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Straw Hat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skywalker seems to have got his legs back now.
Skywalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Skywalker fails to pull guard.
Straw Hat misses with a knee to the head.
Skywalker takes an elbow to the temple.
Straw Hat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Straw Hat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Straw Hat.
Straw Hat tries to land a knee to the head but Skywalker blocks with his arms.
Straw Hat pushes Skywalker against the cage. Straw Hat is working some dirty boxing. Straw Hat pushes off with a quick right hook! Skywalker goes down! Skywalker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Straw Hat moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monkey Straw Hat!

Event: TBD#21 BULVER vs. DEE
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Saint Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Soro closes the distance and clinches.
Saint Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soro stops a takedown attempt from Saint Pierre.
Soro stops a takedown attempt from Saint Pierre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Saint Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Soro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saint Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soro prevents the takedown attempt.
Soro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soro is pressed up against the cage. Saint Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soro down to the mat. Soro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soro throws a hook but Saint Pierre blocks it.
Saint Pierre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Soro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saint Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saint Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Saint Pierre wants a takedown.
Saint Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Saint Pierre prevents Soro from breaking the clinch.
Saint Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soro prevents it.
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saint Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saint Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roronoa Soro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
Soro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Soro instigates a clinch. #T2#
Soro gets underhooks to prevent Saint Pierre's takedown attempt.
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soro prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Soro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saint Pierre has Soro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint Pierre can't get the takedown.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saint Pierre has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Las Vegas, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Soro.#BC2#
Soro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soro avoids the body shot from Saint Pierre. #CL2#
Soro clinches up against the cage.
Saint Pierre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soro after a bit of a struggle.
Soro has had enough of the clinch but Saint Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
Saint Pierre is trying to drag Soro to the mat but Soro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Saint Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Soro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saint Pierre attempts a counter takedown but Soro avoids it well and moves away.
Soro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Soro swinging wildly here.
Saint Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Soro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Soro duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Demetrious Saint Pierre has been cut.
Soro lands a slapping body shot.
Saint Pierre misses with a hook. Soro ducked under it nicely.
Soro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some wild striking there from Soro. #CL2#
Soro darts in and clinches Saint Pierre up against the cage.#T4#
Saint Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soro prevents it.
Saint Pierre prevents Soro from breaking the clinch.
Saint Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soro is trying to break the clinch but Saint Pierre is controlling him.
Saint Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Soro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrious Saint Pierre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Soro.
Saint Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Soro is looking for the big counter here.
Saint Pierre with a poor takedown
and Saint Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Soro misses.
Saint Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roronoa Soro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soro.
Sloppy strikes from Soro. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Saint Pierre. Those never looked like landing.
Soro throws a counter combo.
Soro blocks a jab.
Soro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Soro clinches up against the cage.
Saint Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soro prevents it.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Soro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soro gets underhooks to prevent Saint Pierre's takedown attempt.
Soro is trying to break the clinch but Saint Pierre has him pressed against the cage.
Soro is trying to break free.#BC2#
Soro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saint Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saint Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soro was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint Pierre.
Soro is looking for the big counter here.
Soro blocks a jab.
Soro moves away from the strike by Saint Pierre.
Roronoa Soro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saint Pierre throws out a loose jab but Soro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Soro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Soro slips under a jab from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soro counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Soro forces Saint Pierre back against the cage and clinches.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Roronoa Soro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Soro tries to circle away but Saint Pierre has him pinned against the cage.
Saint Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soro has had enough of the clinch but Saint Pierre keeps him there for the moment.
Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soro is trying to push Saint Pierre away but Saint Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Soro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soro tries to bum rush Saint Pierre with a series of wild strikes but Saint Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saint Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soro.
Saint Pierre misses with a shot to the body
and Soro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soro looks to land a combination but Saint Pierre avoids it well.
Soro misses with a series of wild punches.
Soro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saint Pierre blocks a head kick by Soro.
Soro throws a leg kick but Saint Pierre moved away.
Saint Pierre tries to counter with a takedown but Soro is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Saint Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Soro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Soro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saint Pierre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soro after a bit of a struggle.
Soro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soro can't break the clinch.
Saint Pierre wants a takedown.
Saint Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soro is trying to break the clinch but Saint Pierre is controlling him.
Saint Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soro is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Soro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrious Saint Pierre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soro looks to land a combination but Saint Pierre avoids it well.
Soro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saint Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saint Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soro staying out of range there.
Soro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saint Pierre misses with a looping left.
Soro throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Pierre moves out of range easily.
Saint Pierre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soro sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Pierre misses with an uppercut.
Roronoa Soro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Pierre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint Pierre is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Soro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Soro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soro throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Pierre moves out of range easily. #T1#
Saint Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Soro scores with a four punch combination!
Soro throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Soro moves into the clinch successfully.
Saint Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Soro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saint Pierre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soro's efforts to push away.
Saint Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Soro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Soro.
Soro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint Pierre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soro misses with a series of wild punches.
Saint Pierre drops down looking for a counter takedown but Soro sprawls and moves away.
Saint Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
No joy there for Soro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saint Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saint Pierre.
Soro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Soro does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Pierre misses the target.
Soro avoids the body shot from Saint Pierre.
Soro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre attempts a counter takedown but Soro avoids it well and moves away.
Soro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soro throws a right and a left that Saint Pierre avoids nicely.
Soro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soro defends it nicely.#T3#
Soro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Pierre.
Some wild striking there from Soro. #CL#
Soro tries to keep at a distance but Saint Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Saint Pierre is trying to drag Soro to the mat but Soro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saint Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Soro is trying to force a seperation but Saint Pierre has the dominant position.
Soro is pressed up against the cage. Saint Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soro down to the mat. Soro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Soro has closed the distance and engaged Saint Pierre in a clinch.
Roronoa Soro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saint Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Saint Pierre wants to take the fight to the mat but Soro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saint Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demetrious Saint Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soro is trying to force a seperation but Saint Pierre has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Soro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Soro!
Roronoa Soro gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Demetrious Saint Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight, buddy. Good fight! Gotta train harder! '.

Event: TBD#18 ANDERSON vs. ROMERO
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Soro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soro.#TD#
Tyme shoots in and gets a takedown into Soro's guard.#SUB#
Tyme drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Soro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Tyme has his foot on Soro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soro works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyme is trying to keep Soro in close. #SUB#
Tyme working for a triangle but Soro defends it easily. #SU2#
Soro gets to his feet. Tyme looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Soro blocks a low kick nicely.
Roronoa Soro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyme is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soro.#TD#
Tyme shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyme showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Tyme is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tyme is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soro has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tyme is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soro is just riding it out for now. Tyme eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Tyme wants to work for an arm triangle but Soro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyme passes to side control.
Soro told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyme advances to mount.
Tyme won't let Soro get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T3#
Tyme controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Soro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tyme . #SUB#
Tyme working for a guillotine from mount but Soro is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Tyme is working for a guillotine from mount but Soro frees his head quite easily.
Tyme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Tyme working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Soro turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tyme off and cradles Soro's limp body as Tyme celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mark Tyme !
Mark Tyme gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Ultimate Fighting Friday 3
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Vovchanchyn throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Straw Hat counters by clinching up.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.#KD#
Straw Hat connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Vovchanchyn goes down! Straw Hat jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#
Vovchanchyn is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Taras Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn tries to buck Straw Hat off but he can't manage it.
Vovchanchyn is still in real trouble! Can Straw Hat finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Straw Hat postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Vovchanchyn in real trouble here! The ref calls for Vovchanchyn to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monkey Straw Hat!

Event: TBD#14 BULVER vs. PAREDES
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Soro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Soro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Demetrious Saint Pierre has been cut.
Soro misses with a double jab
letting Saint Pierre counter with a right hand.
Saint Pierre dodges the punch combination from Soro.
It looked like Saint Pierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soro defending well as Saint Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
Soro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saint Pierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saint Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soro.
Soro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Saint Pierre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soro throws a series of punches but Saint Pierre avoids them all with ease.
Saint Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint Pierre counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Soro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roronoa Soro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soro throws a hook to the side of Saint Pierre's head but Saint Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soro stalks Saint Pierre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saint Pierre's face. Saint Pierre staggers backwards, shaken.
Soro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Pierre.
Soro misses the jab.
Soro throws an overhand right that lands on Saint Pierre's shoulder, as Saint Pierre tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Soro moves into range and clinches up with Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soro is defending well.
Saint Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soro is pressed up against the cage. Saint Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soro down to the mat. Soro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Soro misses with a hook to the body
and Saint Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soro ducks under a wild hook from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre lands a jab to Soro's midsection.
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!
Soro throws an off balance right hand
and Saint Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Saint Pierre moves into the clinch.
Saint Pierre jumps guard but Soro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saint Pierre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soro after a bit of a struggle.
Soro prevents the takedown attempt.
Soro tries to break free but Saint Pierre pushes him back against the cage.
Soro tries to circle away but Saint Pierre has him pinned against the cage.
Soro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saint Pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soro to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Saint Pierre is looking for a takedown.
Soro gets underhooks to prevent Saint Pierre's takedown attempt.
Saint Pierre tries to pull guard but Soro won't allow it.
Soro tries to break free but Saint Pierre pushes him back against the cage.
Saint Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Soro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Saint Pierre fails to pull guard.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Saint Pierre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.
Soro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Soro has managed to clinch. #T4#
Soro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre fails to pull guard.
Saint Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soro gets underhooks to prevent Saint Pierre's takedown attempt.
Saint Pierre can't get the takedown.
Soro prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Soro breaks the clinch.
Saint Pierre scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Soro. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint Pierre misses the target.
Soro throws a right and a left that Saint Pierre avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Soro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrious Saint Pierre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soro throws a right and a left that Saint Pierre avoids nicely.
Soro misses with a combination
and Saint Pierre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Soro clinches up against the cage.
Saint Pierre is trying to pull guard but Soro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Saint Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soro smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrious Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saint Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saint Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Soro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint Pierre wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Soro is pressed up against the cage. Saint Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soro down to the mat. Soro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soro moves out of range of the strikes.
Soro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soro tests Saint Pierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soro throws a nice looking combination but Saint Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roronoa Soro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soro misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Soro moves into range and clinches up with Saint Pierre.
Soro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saint Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soro smiles and moves away. #T2#
Soro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saint Pierre eats them both and turns towards Soro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roronoa Soro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soro.
Saint Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soro jabs Saint Pierre right on the nose. Saint Pierre blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roronoa Soro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Soro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saint Pierre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soro manages to circle out of the way.
Soro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saint Pierre counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Soro. Those never looked like landing.
Saint Pierre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Soro.
Saint Pierre misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Soro has closed the distance and engaged Saint Pierre in a clinch.
Saint Pierre can't get the takedown.
Soro is pressed up against the cage. Saint Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soro down to the mat. Soro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soro 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 Saint Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soro.
Soro misses with a body shot.
It looked like Saint Pierre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Saint Pierre misses with a right hand
and Soro counters with a left and a right that stings Saint Pierre.
Soro keeps the fight on the outside.
Soro throws a nice looking combination but Saint Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soro throws a right and a left that Saint Pierre avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soro swinging wildly here.
Soro is breathing heavily.
Saint Pierre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Soro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soro misses the jab.
Saint Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Soro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre defending well as Soro loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Soro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrious Saint Pierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soro throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint Pierre counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Soro clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Saint Pierre wants the takedown. Soro is fighting it off but Saint Pierre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soro's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Soro kicks Saint Pierre off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Soro moves into range and clinches up with Saint Pierre.
Soro is trying to force a seperation but Saint Pierre has the dominant position.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saint Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Saint Pierre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Soro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soro wants to get back to his feet.
Saint Pierre thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
Saint Pierre throws strikes from the back but Soro rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Soro.
Saint Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Soro blocks nicely.
Saint Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Soro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Soro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saint Pierre's guard.
Saint Pierre looking to control. #T2#
Soro is looking to stand up but Saint Pierre won't let him. #SUB#
Saint Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soro is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Soro working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Saint Pierre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saint Pierre is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Saint Pierre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soro escapes and throws Saint Pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Saint Pierre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saint Pierre tries to get out of the position.
Saint Pierre looks to move to half guard but instead Soro has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Soro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saint Pierre wants to hold on but Soro pushes him away.
Soro controlling his opponent.
Saint Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saint Pierre tries to hold on but Soro postures up.
Saint Pierre 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saint Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Soro stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saint Pierre to get to his feet.
Roronoa Soro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Pierre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint Pierre.
Demetrious Saint Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint Pierre checks a leg kick.
Saint Pierre tries to counter by clinching up but Soro breaks away and moves out of range.
Soro throws a sloppy head kick and Saint Pierre moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Soro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Soro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roronoa Soro waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Demetrious Saint Pierre had this to say: 'Good fight, buddy. Good fight!'.

Event: TBD#9 CARTER vs. FRY
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Paulo gets tackled into the cage by Soro. Soro maintains the clinch.
Paulo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Soro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paulo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Soro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Soro.
Soro swinging wildly here.
Paulo slips a jab and a cross from Soro.
Paulo misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Paulo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Soro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paulo throws a counter combo.
Soro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soro scores with a jab.
Soro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Soro moves into the clinch successfully.
Paulo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soro's efforts to push away.#BC#
Soro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soro misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Soro does no damage.
Paulo looks to land a right hand but Soro moved out of range.
Soro throws a right hand that Paulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulo also avoids with ease.#T2#
Soro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paulo.
Soro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Paulo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Paulo! Soro dives in looking to finish! Paulo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roronoa Soro!

Event: DSOF 12
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Straw Hat dives in for a single leg takedown but Franklin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Straw Hat did well to prevent Franklin getting side control.
Straw Hat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Franklin.
Franklin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Franklin lands with a punch from half guard.
Franklin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Straw Hat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Straw Hat is looking to control Franklin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Straw Hat avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is nestled in close to Straw Hat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Franklin working Straw Hat over with strikes.
Straw Hat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Franklin is working away from the top position though.
Franklin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Straw Hat wants to control but Franklin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin uses his free foot to push down on Straw Hat's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Straw Hat.
Straw Hat wants to control but Franklin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Straw Hat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin lands a big elbow.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Franklin with shots to the head and body - Straw Hat looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Straw Hat is rocked!
Franklin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Straw Hat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Straw Hat tries to hold on but Franklin postures up.
Straw Hat seems to have got his legs back now.
Straw Hat is breathing heavily.#T2#
Straw Hat taking shots to the head.
Straw Hat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Franklin landing strikes from the mount and Straw Hat is in trouble!
Franklin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of 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!
Franklin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Franklin avoids the attempt from Straw Hat to control.
Franklin with a couple of short strikes.
Franklin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Straw Hat tries to hold on but Franklin pushes him away.
Straw Hat is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Franklin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franklin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Franklin breaks from Straw Hat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Franklin.#T3#
Straw Hat can't escape the position.
Franklin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Franklin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Franklin breaks from Straw Hat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Straw Hat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Franklin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin prevents Straw Hat from getting the reversal.
Franklin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin with good strikes from the mount here!
Franklin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Franklin landing strikes from the mount and Straw Hat is in trouble!
BOOM! Franklin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Franklin landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin working the ground and pound effectively.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin landing punches.
Franklin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Franklin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Straw Hat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Straw Hat taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Franklin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Straw Hat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin landing strikes from the mount and Straw Hat is in trouble!
Franklin with shots to the head and body - Straw Hat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Franklin lands a big shot there that rocks Straw Hat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Franklin raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Franklin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Franklin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franklin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franklin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Straw Hat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Straw Hat gets a clinch.
Franklin wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Straw Hat sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Straw Hat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin blocks an elbow strike.
Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Straw Hat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monkey Straw Hat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Franklin.
Straw Hat lands an elbow that stopped Franklin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Will Franklin has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straw Hat scores with a shoulder strike.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
Straw Hat scores with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Straw Hat. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks from the clinch.
Monkey Straw Hat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Straw Hat moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.#T1#
Franklin throws a body punch but Straw Hat moves out of range. #CL#
Straw Hat forces Franklin back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Straw Hat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin lands with a straight right. Straw Hat didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Straw Hat forces Franklin back against the cage and clinches.
Straw Hat lands a knee to the head.
Straw Hat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Franklin takes an elbow to the temple.
Straw Hat lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Straw Hat scores with a knee to the head.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Straw Hat won't allow it.
Franklin takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Straw Hat looking to throw knees to the head but Franklin is blocking nicely.
Straw Hat lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Straw Hat wants to stall.
Straw Hat lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Franklin is rocked!
Straw Hat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Franklin is still on wobbly legs! Can Straw Hat finish him?
Straw Hat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Straw Hat tries a knee to the head but Franklin blocks it.
Straw Hat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Straw Hat pushes off an throws an elbow but Franklin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franklin tries to score a body lock takedown but Straw Hat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Straw Hat.
Straw Hat lands a damaging elbow.
Franklin takes an elbow to the temple.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Straw Hat lands a shoulder strike.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Straw Hat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Straw Hat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Straw Hat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Straw Hat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Straw Hat tries a knee to the head but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Straw Hat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Straw Hat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Straw Hat lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Straw Hat.
Franklin blocks an elbow strike.
Straw Hat has Franklin pressed against the cage, preventing Franklin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Straw Hat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franklin's efforts to push away.
Straw Hat misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Straw Hat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monkey Straw Hat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franklin blocks an elbow strike.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Straw Hat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franklin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Straw Hat throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch.
Jab by Franklin.
Franklin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franklin seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##CL#
Straw Hat rushes Franklin and presses him up against the cage.
Straw Hat scores with a knee to the head.
Straw Hat misses with a knee to the head.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Straw Hat after a bit of a struggle.
Franklin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Straw Hat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Straw Hat scores with a jab to the head.
Straw Hat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franklin.
Straw Hat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin misses with a body shot.
Straw Hat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franklin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straw Hat was well out of range. Poor timing from Franklin.#TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Straw Hat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Straw Hat punching from the bottom.
Franklin slips a nice elbow through Straw Hat's hands, connecting with Straw Hat's forehead.
Franklin wants to pass to mount but Straw Hat is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franklin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Straw Hat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Franklin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Straw Hat is keeping the position.
Franklin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monkey Straw Hat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Franklin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Straw Hat tries to clinch up.
Franklin dives in for a single leg takedown but Straw Hat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Franklin.
Straw Hat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin throws an overhand right that lands on Straw Hat's shoulder, as Straw Hat tries to avoid the shot.
Straw Hat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franklin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Straw Hat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Straw Hat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Franklin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Straw Hat moves away and avoids it.
Straw Hat shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Straw Hat wants to clinch.#T1#
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin lands with a shot to the body.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Straw Hat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franklin looking for a takedown.
Straw Hat tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Straw Hat back against the cage.
Straw Hat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Franklin up against the cage.
Straw Hat tries a knee to the head but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin blocks a body shot from Straw Hat. #T2#
Straw Hat taking a breather.
Straw Hat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Straw Hat connects with a knee to the head.
Straw Hat pushes off an throws an elbow but Franklin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Franklin jumps guard but Straw Hat stands there with Franklin around his waist. Franklin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monkey Straw Hat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Franklin.
Straw Hat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franklin blocks it with crossed arms.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Straw Hat is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Straw Hat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Straw Hat just leaning against Franklin, taking a breather.
Straw Hat has a couple of punches blocked by Franklin.
Straw Hat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Franklin tries to pull guard but Straw Hat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Straw Hat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Straw Hat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Straw Hat is pressed up against the cage. Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Straw Hat down to the mat. Straw Hat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Straw Hat lands with a kick to the temple. Franklin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Franklin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Franklin lands in his opponent's guard.
Franklin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franklin postures up.
Franklin stops Straw Hat from standing up.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franklin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Straw Hat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin postures up and lands a big shot to Straw Hat's brow.
Straw Hat trying to control the position.
Franklin distracts Straw Hat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Franklin scoring with some ground and pound.
Franklin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin throws a strike but Straw Hat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Straw Hat from controlling successfully.

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 Monkey Straw Hat.
I think Straw Hat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2017

#R1#
Soro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Prince Sweet has been cut.#CL2#
Soro closes the distance and pushes Sweet back into the cage.
Soro blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sweet.
Soro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Soro is trying to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling him.
Soro tries to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling the position.
Soro is trying to force a seperation but Sweet has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet leaning against his opponent.
Sweet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Sweet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Sweet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sweet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soro can't break the clinch.
Soro tries to circle away but Sweet has him pinned against the cage.
Sweet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sweet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sweet keeps control of Soro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sweet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Soro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sweet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Soro scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sweet or perhaps it was just good defense by Soro, which made it look bad.
Soro lands with a nice combination. Sweet backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Sweet is rocked!
Soro grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Sweet takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Soro cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roronoa Soro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Straw Hat.
Perkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Straw Hat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Straw Hat jabs at Perkins's body.
No joy there for Straw Hat, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Straw Hat tries to keep at a distance but Perkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perkins taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perkins tries to break free but Straw Hat pushes him back against the cage.
Straw Hat is trying to drag Perkins to the mat but Perkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Perkins is trying to break the clinch but Straw Hat has him pressed against the cage.
Perkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Straw Hat won't allow it. #BC2#
Straw Hat breaks the clinch.
Straw Hat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hector Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monkey Straw Hat.
Straw Hat fails with a takedown attempt.
Straw Hat avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Perkins tries for a takedown but Straw Hat circles away easily#CL2#
and Straw Hat counters by clinching up.
Perkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Straw Hat up against the cage.
Perkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Straw Hat gets an underhook and turns Perkins into the cage.#T2##BC2#
Straw Hat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkins with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Straw Hat counters with a crisp one two that drops Perkins! Straw Hat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Perkins to his feet! Perkins is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Perkins is rocked!
Perkins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Straw Hat shoots in for a takedown but Perkins shows good takedown defense.
Oh Perkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Straw Hat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Perkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Straw Hat pushes Perkins against the cage. Straw Hat is working some dirty boxing. Straw Hat pushes off with a quick right hook! Perkins goes down! Perkins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Straw Hat moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monkey Straw Hat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Soro lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Soro pushes Baker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Soro throws a series of strikes that have Baker backpedaling. #CL2#
Soro gets a clinch.
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baker jumps guard but Soro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soro is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
Soro is looking to break free of the clinch but Baker has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soro after a bit of a struggle.
Baker has Soro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soro throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.#T1##CL2#
Soro instigates a clinch.
Baker misses with the head strike.
Baker keeps control of Soro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Baker wants to take the fight to the mat but Soro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soro can't break the clinch.
Soro tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baker prevents Soro from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Soro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soro scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Soro closes the distance and clinches.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Soro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD#
Baker wants the takedown. Soro is fighting it off but Baker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soro's guard against the cage.
Soro wants to stand up but Baker is controlling him. #ES2#
Soro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Baker has Soro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker has Soro pressed against the cage, preventing Soro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Soro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4##CL2#
Soro drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage.
Soro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soro gets underhooks to prevent Baker's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Soro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roronoa Soro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Soro as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Soro closes the distance and clinches.
Baker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soro is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Soro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soro scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Soro. Soro maintains the clinch.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baker has Soro pressed against the cage, preventing Soro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A frustrated look appears on Soro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baker in his tracks. #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.
Soro misses with a few strikes there.
Roronoa Soro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Soro gets a clinch. #TD#
Baker has picked Soro up - he's going for a ride! Baker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Soro kicks off Baker and gets to his feet.
Baker checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Soro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soro is trying to force a seperation but Baker has the dominant position.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soro working hard to break the clinch.
Soro is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Baker misses with some punches.
Soro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
Soro has had enough of the clinch but Baker keeps him there for the moment.
Baker tries for a takedown but Soro manages to get underhooks.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soro stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
Soro wants to break free but Baker has control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soro tries to break free but Baker pushes him back against the cage.
Soro wants to break free but Baker has control.
Soro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soro is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Soro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
No joy there for Soro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Soro.
Nice uppercut lands for Soro. That snapped Baker's head back. #ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Soro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baker drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Soro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baker's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roronoa Soro!

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