Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Lupe 9 Girls
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Stoichkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoichkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pottah moves away.
Pottah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoichkov.
Pottah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.
Dimitar Stoichkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov misses with a right hand
and Pottah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Stoichkov does no damage.
Stoichkov throws a right hand that Pottah ducks under and follows up with a left that Pottah also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pottah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoichkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pottah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pottah throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pottah misses with a hook. Stoichkov ducked under it nicely.
Pottah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.#CL#
Stoichkov moves into the clinch.
Pottah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pottah struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoichkov controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stoichkov.
Pottah tries to break free but Stoichkov pushes him back against the cage.
Stoichkov blocking some punches.
Pottah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoichkov backwards.
Stoichkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoichkov avoiding damage. #BC2#
Pottah breaks the clinch.
Stoichkov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Stoichkov lands with a right hand.
Pottah looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoichkov is just out of range.
Pottah misses with a looping right.
Pottah throws a body punch but Stoichkov moves out of range.
Stoichkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pottah.
Stoichkov throws an off balance right hand
and Pottah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoichkov thinking.
A big right from Stoichkov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pottah! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoichkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pottah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stoichkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Pottah lands an overhand right.#T3#
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot
and Stoichkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Pottah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoichkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pottah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoichkov.
Pottah throws out a counter right but Stoichkov avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Pottah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stoichkov lands a damaging elbow.
Pottah working aggressively here.
Stoichkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pottah lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Pottah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stoichkov clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Pottah manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoichkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pottah counters with a nice uppercut.
Stoichkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stoichkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pottah's hands.
Pottah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pottah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoichkov.
Pottah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoichkov loads up on a big right hand but Pottah slips the punch.
Stoichkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pottah is just out of range.
Stoichkov connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitar Stoichkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pottah backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Hairy Pottah has been cut.
Pottah scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Stoichkov misses its intended target.
Pottah moves in looking to clinch but Stoichkov pushes him off.
Stoichkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pottah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pottah throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Pottah.#T1#
Pottah tries to bum rush Stoichkov with a series of wild strikes but Stoichkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Stoichkov misses
and Pottah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Pottah.
Stoichkov throws a jab when Pottah was well out of range.
Pottah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pottah slips under a jab from Stoichkov.
Jab by Stoichkov.
Pottah moves away from the strike by Stoichkov.
Pottah throws a jab when Stoichkov was well out of range.
Stoichkov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pottah scores with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pottah in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoichkov misses the target.
Pottah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Stoichkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pottah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoichkov looks to land a right hand but Pottah moved out of range.
Pottah throws out a counter right but Stoichkov avoids it with no problem.
Stoichkov lands a jab to the head.
Dimitar Stoichkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Pottah misses with a shot to the body
letting Stoichkov counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoichkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pottah.
Stoichkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pottah can do to turn this around?
Stoichkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Pottah.
Pottah misses with a body shot
and Stoichkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Pottah misses.
Stoichkov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Stoichkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoichkov misses with a straight right.
Pottah defending well as Stoichkov loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stoichkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoichkov.
Stoichkov throws a hook but Pottah blocks it.
Pottah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Stoichkov misses
and Pottah counters with a left to the body.
Pottah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoichkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pottah is just out of range.
Pottah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Stoichkov jabs Pottah right on the nose. Pottah blinks but takes it well.
Stoichkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Stoichkov. Those never looked like landing.
Stoichkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoichkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pottah counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pottah slips a straight right by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pottah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Pottah. Beautiful body shot.
Stoichkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoichkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dimitar Stoichkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hairy Pottah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Pottah moves into range and clinches up with Stoichkov.
Hairy Pottah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pottah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pottah misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pottah breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov takes a swing at Pottah's ribcage but misses.
Pottah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pottah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stoichkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov scores with the left hand. Pottah knows he should have avoided that one.
Stoichkov throws an overhand right that lands on Pottah's shoulder, as Pottah tries to avoid the shot.
Stoichkov misses with a hook.#T1#
Pottah defending well as Stoichkov loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoichkov. Pottah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoichkov throws a lazy right hand but Pottah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pottah looks to land a left hand but Stoichkov moved out of range nicely.
Stoichkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pottah misses with a body shot.
Pottah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stoichkov throws a nice looking combination but Pottah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Pottah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoichkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pottah.
Stoichkov takes one on the button.#T2#
Stoichkov looks to throw the jab but Pottah is out of range.
Stoichkov connects with a body shot that sends Pottah's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Pottah.
Stoichkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoichkov throws a body punch but Pottah moves out of range.
Stoichkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pottah.
Pottah throws an overhand right that lands on Stoichkov's shoulder, as Stoichkov tries to avoid the shot.
Stoichkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pottah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut. Pottah saw that one coming.
Pottah looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Pottah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut
and Pottah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoichkov thinking.
Stoichkov misses with a right hand
letting Pottah counter with a right hand.
Pottah cracks Stoichkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pottah throws the left hand but Stoichkov avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoichkov. Pottah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoichkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pottah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut
and Pottah counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Pottah moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot.
Stoichkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stoichkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoichkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pottah counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoichkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Pottah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoichkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pottah counters with a nice body shot.
Stoichkov fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hairy Pottah.
I think Stoichkov 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitar Stoichkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018

#R1#
Kostonopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz dives in and grabs Kostonopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kostonopoulos pushes down on Diaz's head and hops out.
Pedro Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kostonopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Kostonopoulos lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz wants a takedown. #BC#
Kostonopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kostonopoulos.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostonopoulos.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kostonopoulos counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz. #T1#
Kostonopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kostonopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kostonopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kostonopoulos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostonopoulos.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Kostonopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diaz avoids it.
Kostonopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Kostonopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostonopoulos counters with a big head kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kostonopoulos is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Kostonopoulos circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kostonopoulos counters with a head kick. #T2#
Kostonopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kostonopoulos tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kostonopoulos to the ground. Kostonopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick
and Kostonopoulos counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kostonopoulos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kostonopoulos breaks from the clinch.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kostonopoulos connects with a high kick. #CL#
Kostonopoulos instigates a clinch.
Kostonopoulos slows down the pace here. #T3#
Kostonopoulos stalling the fight.
Kostonopoulos gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Come on Kostonopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kostonopoulos landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elias Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Kostonopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kostonopoulos.
Elias Kostonopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kostonopoulos works the jab nicely.
Kostonopoulos connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kostonopoulos digs a good hook to Diaz's body. #CL#
Kostonopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostonopoulos avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Kostonopoulos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kostonopoulos moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Kostonopoulos won't allow it.
Diaz jumps guard but Kostonopoulos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to break free but Kostonopoulos pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostonopoulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Diaz.
Stalling in the clinch from Kostonopoulos.
Diaz taking a breather.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Kostonopoulos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Kostonopoulos landing knees to the body.
Kostonopoulos has Diaz pushed against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Kostonopoulos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostonopoulos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diaz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Kostonopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kostonopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kostonopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kostonopoulos scores with a head kick.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kostonopoulos counters with a head kick.
Kostonopoulos cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Kostonopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kostonopoulos lands a high kick! #T3#
Kostonopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Kostonopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Kostonopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Diaz backs away, Kostonopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kostonopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kostonopoulos scores with a kick to the body.
Kostonopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kostonopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Kostonopoulos moves into the clinch.
Kostonopoulos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostonopoulos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kostonopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Kostonopoulos connects with a knee to the head.
Kostonopoulos is struggling to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostonopoulos stalling the fight.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kostonopoulos to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kostonopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kostonopoulos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kostonopoulos stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Kostonopoulos dominated that second round.
That's time! Kostonopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kostonopoulos can pounce on him.
Diaz tries to clinch but Kostonopoulos is having none of it.
Kostonopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kostonopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostonopoulos circles away.
Kostonopoulos scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kostonopoulos pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
Kostonopoulos effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kostonopoulos for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elias Kostonopoulos.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Kostonopoulos.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kostonopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostonopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Kostonopoulos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kostonopoulos, right into the meat.
Diaz tries to clinch but Kostonopoulos is having none of it. #T2#
Diaz is looking to clinch.
It appears Kostonopoulos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kostonopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostonopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kostonopoulos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kostonopoulos, right into the meat.
Diaz is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kostonopoulos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Diaz.
Kostonopoulos lands a front kick.
Kostonopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz thinks about the counter body kick.
Kostonopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostonopoulos.
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!
Kostonopoulos throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Kostonopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostonopoulos. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kostonopoulos.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kostonopoulos, which made it look bad.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Diaz.
Kostonopoulos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kostonopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick by Diaz misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kostonopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Kostonopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Kostonopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kostonopoulos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kostonopoulos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kostonopoulos gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Kostonopoulos.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kostonopoulos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Kostonopoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Kostonopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kostonopoulos 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Kostonopoulos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Stoichkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoichkov scores with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Golden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Golden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dimitar Stoichkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoichkov throws a hook but Golden blocks it.
Golden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoichkov.
Golden is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stoichkov misses.
Stoichkov lands a nice hook to Golden's body. Golden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Stoichkov works Golden's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Golden is defended easily by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov looks to land a left hand but Golden moved out of range nicely.
Golden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoichkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoichkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Golden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoichkov.
Golden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Golden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Golden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoichkov counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Stoichkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Golden. #T3#
Stoichkov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Golden like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Golden from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Steve Jr misses with a straight right.
Kostonopoulos feints a counter leg kick.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Kostonopoulos avoids it easily.
Kostonopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr takes a swing at Kostonopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kostonopoulos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kostonopoulos misses with a body kick.
Steve Jr checks a leg kick.
Steve Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kostonopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Kostonopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kostonopoulos is looking to chop away at Steve Jr's legs.
Kostonopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steve Jr checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve Jr misses its target.
Steve Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kostonopoulos.
Steve Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Steve Jr connects with a body shot that sends Kostonopoulos's belly button to the back.
Steve Jr scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Steve Jr looks to land a right hand but Kostonopoulos moved out of range.
Steve Jr tries to clinch but Kostonopoulos is having none of it.
Kostonopoulos tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve Jr is wise to it.#CL2#
Kostonopoulos has closed the distance and engaged Steve Jr in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Steve Jr.
Kostonopoulos tries a knee to the head but Steve Jr blocks it.
Steve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostonopoulos.
Steve Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kostonopoulos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kostonopoulos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostonopoulos controlling the action here for a moment.
Steve Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Steve Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Steve Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kostonopoulos controls the action.
Steve Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kostonopoulos controls the action.
Kostonopoulos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostonopoulos prevents a body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostonopoulos backwards.
Steve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kostonopoulos avoids it by throwing Steve Jr back against the cage.
Kostonopoulos taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Steve Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Kostonopoulos effectively controlling the action here.
Kostonopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostonopoulos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steve Jr pushes Kostonopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostonopoulos blocking some punches.
Steve Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Kostonopoulos.
Steve Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Steve Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostonopoulos stalling.
Steve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve Jr misses with the head strike.
Steve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Kostonopoulos.
Steve Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostonopoulos backwards.
Kostonopoulos missing with knees to the body.
Steve Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Steve Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Steve Jr.
Kostonopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tests Steve Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kostonopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kostonopoulos misses with a low kick as Steve Jr jumps back.
Steve Jr takes a swing at Kostonopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kostonopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve Jr is out of range and Kostonopoulos settles back down.
Steve Jr misses with a straight right.
Steve Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kostonopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Kostonopoulos is rocked!
Steve Jr lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kostonopoulos off his feet! Kostonopoulos tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tests Steve Jr!
Tests Steve Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: QFC Tournament 847 Round 4
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1#
A low kick from Clark misses
and Stoichkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark looks to clinch
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Stoichkov lands.
Clark tries to move into range but Stoichkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoichkov throws a one two combo. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Stoichkov drops Clark with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Clark! Stoichkov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!

Event: QFC Tournament 847 Round 3
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Koulibaly misses with a straight left.
Koulibaly tries to clinch but Stoichkov moves out of range.
Stoichkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koulibaly misses with an uppercut
and Stoichkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koulibaly thinking.
Stoichkov loads up on a big right hand but Koulibaly slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koulibaly. Stoichkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoichkov throws out a counter right but Koulibaly avoids it with no problem.
Koulibaly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koulibaly throwing a counter right hand but Stoichkov manages to avoid it.
Koulibaly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koulibaly clobbers Stoichkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoichkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koulibaly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stoichkov throws an off balance right hand
and Koulibaly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Koulibaly misses its intended target. #T1#
Koulibaly tests Stoichkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoichkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Stoichkov misses.
Koulibaly throws a sloppy body shot
and Stoichkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koulibaly slips a straight right by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov misses with an uppercut.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Koulibaly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoichkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Koulibaly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koulibaly cracks Stoichkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koulibaly cracks a nice hook into Stoichkov's ribs.
Stoichkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koulibaly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Koulibaly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoichkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koulibaly slips a straight right by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoichkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koulibaly looks to land a left hand but Stoichkov moved out of range nicely.
Stoichkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koulibaly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koulibaly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koulibaly doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoichkov circles away.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koulibaly.
Koulibaly throws a big counter combination but Stoichkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stoichkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koulibaly.
Stoichkov is looking to clinch but Koulibaly is avoiding it. #T3#
A punch combination from Koulibaly misses.
A jab lands there for Koulibaly.
Stoichkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koulibaly.
A jab from Stoichkov misses.
Koulibaly misses with a double jab
and Stoichkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Koulibaly counters with a nice body shot.
Koulibaly misses with a looping right.
Koulibaly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koulibaly misses with a body shot
and Stoichkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Koulibaly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoichkov.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Koulibaly.
Stoichkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koulibaly falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stoichkov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoichkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koulibaly throws a poor cross that misses
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Koulibaly throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly misses with a combination
and Koulibaly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoichkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koulibaly lands a glancing blow to the side of Stoichkov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ahmed Koulibaly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stoichkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoichkov throws a lazy right hand but Koulibaly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Koulibaly clinches with his opponent.
Koulibaly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoichkov backwards.
Stoichkov misses with a punch to the body.
Stoichkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Koulibaly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stoichkov rushes Koulibaly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koulibaly working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stoichkov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Koulibaly stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly looking to slow down the pace here.
Stoichkov blocks an uppercut.
Koulibaly blocks the elbow strike.
Koulibaly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stoichkov blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koulibaly misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoichkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Koulibaly has a couple of punches blocked by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koulibaly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoichkov blocks an elbow strike from Koulibaly.
Stoichkov can't find room to land a body shot as Koulibaly controls the action.
Stoichkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koulibaly backwards.
Koulibaly misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoichkov effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Stoichkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koulibaly.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Stoichkov.
Dimitar Stoichkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoichkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Stoichkov avoiding damage.
Koulibaly has a couple of punches blocked by Stoichkov.
Koulibaly wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koulibaly has a couple of punches blocked by Stoichkov.
Come on Stoichkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koulibaly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koulibaly working aggressively here.
Koulibaly swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoichkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoichkov pushes Koulibaly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koulibaly tries to throw a body punch but Stoichkov avoids it by throwing Koulibaly back against the cage. #T4#
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koulibaly taking a breather.
Stoichkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stoichkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koulibaly's brow.
Stoichkov blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stoichkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koulibaly trying to stall but Stoichkov improves his position.
Stoichkov stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoichkov tries a body shot but Koulibaly blocks it.
The referee calls for Stoichkov to work.
Stoichkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitar Stoichkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Koulibaly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoichkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoichkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koulibaly.
Stoichkov throws a lazy right hand but Koulibaly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koulibaly is looking to counter punch.
Stoichkov scores with a jab.
Stoichkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Stoichkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koulibaly takes one to the side of the head.
Stoichkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koulibaly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koulibaly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoichkov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoichkov throws out a loose jab but Koulibaly uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Koulibaly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoichkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koulibaly counters with a straight right hand.
Stoichkov scores with a hook.
Koulibaly lands the left hand.
Koulibaly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stoichkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koulibaly lands with a straight right. Stoichkov didn't see that one coming.
Koulibaly lands a jab to Stoichkov's midsection.
Stoichkov scores with a hook.
Koulibaly throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Koulibaly is looking to clinch but Stoichkov is avoiding it.
Stoichkov misses with a body shot.
Koulibaly throwing a counter right hand but Stoichkov manages to avoid it.
Stoichkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Koulibaly is looking for a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koulibaly throws a nice looking combination but Stoichkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koulibaly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoichkov.
Stoichkov ducks under a wild hook from Koulibaly.
Stoichkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koulibaly misses with an uppercut. Stoichkov saw that one coming.
Koulibaly's corner calls for a 1-2. Koulibaly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stoichkov misses with a hook. Koulibaly ducked under it nicely.
Koulibaly scores with a nice head shot.
Stoichkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Stoichkov connects with a single shot there.
Koulibaly misses with a straight right.
Stoichkov staying out of range there.
Stoichkov misses with a left hand
and Stoichkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Stoichkov.
Koulibaly working aggressively here.
Koulibaly throws a head punch that misses.
Koulibaly misses with the head strike.
Stoichkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoichkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koulibaly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stoichkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koulibaly tries to work over Stoichkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoichkov blocks an uppercut.
Koulibaly lands with a right to the head.
Stoichkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoichkov keeps control of Koulibaly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stoichkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

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 Ahmed Koulibaly.
I think Koulibaly 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Dimitar Stoichkov!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Ahmed Koulibaly!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Dimitar Stoichkov!

Dimitar Stoichkov wins by split decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Lawson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kostonopoulos on his heels. He'll look to pass Kostonopoulos's guard now, I'm sure.
Kostonopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kostonopoulos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Kostonopoulos keeps moving.
Lawson is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Lawson stands up and waves to Kostonopoulos to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson fails to land the takedown.
Kostonopoulos tries a low kick but Lawson avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Lawson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kostonopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Kostonopoulos.#TD2#
Lawson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kostonopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lawson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kostonopoulos is trying to keep Lawson in close. #T2#
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kostonopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lawson 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kostonopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson moves in looking to clinch but Kostonopoulos pushes him off.
Kostonopoulos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Kostonopoulos.
Lawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Lawson .#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Kostonopoulos gets a clinch.
Lawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Kostonopoulos won't allow it.
Kostonopoulos stalling.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Kostonopoulos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kostonopoulos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kostonopoulos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawson has Kostonopoulos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kostonopoulos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kostonopoulos to keep the fight standing.
Kostonopoulos avoiding damage.
Lawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elias Kostonopoulos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lawson fails with the takedown.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostonopoulos.
Kostonopoulos throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Kostonopoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kostonopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Lawson .
Lawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kostonopoulos tries to avoid it but Lawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kostonopoulos to the ground. Kostonopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kostonopoulos swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Kostonopoulos.
Lawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kostonopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostonopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lawson avoids it.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Lawson blocks the low kick.
Kostonopoulos throws a leg kick but Lawson moved away.
Lawson shoots in but Kostonopoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Kostonopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It appears Kostonopoulos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kostonopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Lawson checks a low kick from Kostonopoulos.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kostonopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson looks for a takedown but Kostonopoulos sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Kostonopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Lawson dives in and grabs Kostonopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kostonopoulos pushes down on Lawson 's head and hops out.#TD2#
Lawson gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Kostonopoulos tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson winds up and cracks Kostonopoulos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kostonopoulos trying to hold on to Lawson 's head to control him but Lawson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawson in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Kostonopoulos tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lawson is working for a kimura but Kostonopoulos is defending it quite comfortably.
Kostonopoulos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kostonopoulos tries to get out of the position.
Lawson is controlling the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Kostonopoulos is defending well.
Lawson is nestled in close to Kostonopoulos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostonopoulos is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Kostonopoulos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kostonopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kostonopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kostonopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lawson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kostonopoulos.
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson avoids a kick to the body.
Lawson is looking to land body kicks.
Lawson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kostonopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Randall Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Lawson with a poor takedown
and Kostonopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elias Kostonopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Lawson .
Kostonopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kostonopoulos pinned against the cage. Kostonopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kostonopoulos as he jumps to the side.
Kostonopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Kostonopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Kostonopoulos throws a leg kick but Lawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kostonopoulos looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Lawson shoots in but Kostonopoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostonopoulos appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kostonopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elias Kostonopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Kostonopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kostonopoulos tries to avoid it but Lawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kostonopoulos to the ground. Kostonopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kostonopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostonopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostonopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kostonopoulos throws a leg kick but Lawson checks it.
Lawson tries to clinch there but Kostonopoulos circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kostonopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostonopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kostonopoulos stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson . Lawson gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Kostonopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
Kostonopoulos throws a leg kick but Lawson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lawson cracks Kostonopoulos with a good jab.
Lawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kostonopoulos avoids it really well and circles away.
Kostonopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kostonopoulos defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Kostonopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Kostonopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostonopoulos looks to land a body kick but Lawson moved away.
Lawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4##CL#
Kostonopoulos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kostonopoulos is defending well.#BC#
Kostonopoulos breaks the clinch.
Kostonopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kostonopoulos looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Lawson dives in and grabs Kostonopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kostonopoulos pushes down on Lawson 's head and hops out.
Kostonopoulos misses with a low kick.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kostonopoulos circles away.
Randall Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostonopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randall Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostonopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawson unleashes a big counter combination but Kostonopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Kostonopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kostonopoulos, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Kostonopoulos!

Event: QFC Tournament 847 Round 2
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1#
Stoichkov lands with an overhand left.
Stoichkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoichkov connects with a looping right hand.
Stoichkov lands with a nice body punch.
Nigeria misses with a takedown
and Stoichkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nigeria with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stoichkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nigeria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agu Nigeria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoichkov jabs Nigeria right on the nose. Nigeria blinks but takes it well.
Nigeria walks into a straight right hand from Stoichkov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigeria shoots and misses
and Stoichkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoichkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stoichkov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nigeria had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoichkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Nigeria is rocked!
Nigeria shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoichkov scores with a counter punch that sends Nigeria to the canvas! Stoichkov smells blood - he's punishing Nigeria with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nigeria has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!

Event: QFC Tournament 847 Round 1
Date: May 21, 2018

#R1#
Nice cross by Freites.
Freites scores with a kick to the body.
Freites punishes Nigeria's body with a nice straight punch.
Freites avoids the head kick by Nigeria.
Nigeria takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Freites lands the left hand.
Freites scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nigeria tries a head kick but it misses.
Freites throws out a counter right but Nigeria avoids it with no problem.
Nigeria takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freites throws a quick inside leg kick.
Freites connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nigeria. Nigeria circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Freites fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nigeria walks into a stiff left hand from Freites.
Freites lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nigeria has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Freites.
An inside leg kick lands from Freites. #TD#
Nigeria closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Freites's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Freites's face as Nigeria controls the position. #T1#
Nigeria working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Freites is looking for a sweep.
Nigeria controls the position.
Freites takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nigeria cracks Freites with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nigeria takes a little break here. Freites wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Freites tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nigeria presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nigeria controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Nigeria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Freites for as long as he can get away with.
Freites keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nigeria controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Freites can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nigeria is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nigeria extends the arm and Freites is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Agu Nigeria!

Event: QFC Tournament 847 Round 1
Date: May 21, 2018

#R1#
Stoichkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leiton takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Stoichkov does no damage.
Stoichkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leiton is defended easily by Stoichkov.
Stoichkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Stoichkov - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoichkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leiton under the eye.
Stoichkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoichkov lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoichkov with a hook.#T1#
Leiton wants to clinch
and Stoichkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stoichkov cracks Leiton with a good jab.#ROC#
Leiton is rocked!
A cross from Stoichkov lands.
Leiton is still on wobbly legs! Can Stoichkov finish him?
Stoichkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leiton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoichkov counters with a crisp right that sends Leiton to the canvas! Stoichkov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitar Stoichkov!

Event: QFC Tournament 846 Round 3
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Dhawan throws a body shot but no joy.
DeMarco throws a low kick but Dhawan avoids it.
Dhawan misses with a double jab
and DeMarco counters with a good low kick that Dhawan was not able to check.
DeMarco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dhawan throws out the jab.
DeMarco throws a head kick that Dhawan semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Shikhar Dhawan has been cut.
A head kick from DeMarco lands but Dhawan takes it in his stride.
Dhawan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dhawan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeMarco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarco looks to land a body kick but Dhawan moved away.
Dhawan lands with a nice body punch.
Dhawan checks a low kick from DeMarco.
Dhawan throws a big counter combination but DeMarco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL#
Dhawan clinches with his opponent.
Dhawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhawan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DeMarco.
DeMarco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeMarco scores a nice knee to the body.
Dhawan pushes DeMarco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeMarco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dhawan fails to land.
DeMarco has a couple of punches blocked by Dhawan.
Dhawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMarco. #T2#
DeMarco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dhawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
DeMarco breaks from the clinch.
Dhawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeMarco. That's going to slow Dhawan down. #CL2#
DeMarco instigates a clinch.
Dhawan managing to block the knees to the body from DeMarco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMarco taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dhawan.
DeMarco wants to stall.
Dhawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Dhawan managing to block the knees to the body from DeMarco.
A knee to the head by DeMarco.
Dhawan lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeMarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dhawan pushes DeMarco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dhawan.
DeMarco looks winded!
DeMarco throws a punch but it's blocked by Dhawan.
Dhawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeMarco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dhawan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhawan misses with the head strike.
DeMarco looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from DeMarco fails to land. #T4#
Dhawan lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Dhawan.
DeMarco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Dhawan as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dhawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dhawan lands a hook that snaps the head of DeMarco backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Dhawan.
A short left from Dhawan.
A shot in the inside from Dhawan.
A short left from Dhawan.
Still in the clinch, Dhawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Dhawan as the two fighters clinch.
Dhawan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMarco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shikhar Dhawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shikhar Dhawan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Dhawan rushes DeMarco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dhawan lands an uppercut.
Dhawan avoiding damage as DeMarco throws knees to the body.
Dhawan misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeMarco misses with a knee to the head.
Dhawan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dhawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dhawan lands a right hand.
DeMarco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dhawan is defending well for now.
Dhawan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhawan lands a left hand.
Dhawan misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dhawan on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Dhawan. #T1#
Dhawan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks DeMarco with a big uppercut! DeMarco tries to clinch up but Dhawan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples DeMarco to the mat! DeMarco covers up and Dhawan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shikhar Dhawan!

Event: QFC Tournament 846 Round 2
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
DeMarco throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeMarco throws out a leg kick but Ramirez moves out of range and DeMarco only half commits.
DeMarco ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
DeMarco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramirez checks a leg kick.
DeMarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeMarco counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by DeMarco.
DeMarco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
DeMarco is looking to chop away at Ramirez's legs. #T1#
DeMarco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. DeMarco saw that one coming.
DeMarco is trying to counter with his kicks.
DeMarco tried to score with a low kick but Ramirez checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ramirez misses its target.
Ramirez jabs at DeMarco's body.
DeMarco misses with a low kick.
DeMarco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeMarco throws a solid leg kick but Ramirez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeMarco.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
DeMarco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
DeMarco throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Hector Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez connects with the punch.#T2#
DeMarco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramirez counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeMarco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMarco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMarco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from DeMarco. #CL#
Ramirez has closed the distance and engaged DeMarco in a clinch.
DeMarco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramirez up against the cage.
DeMarco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
DeMarco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeMarco has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Ramirez stalls.
DeMarco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A shot to the liver by Ramirez. Beautiful body shot.
DeMarco misses with a low kick.#CL2#
DeMarco instigates a clinch.
Ramirez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DeMarco has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as DeMarco controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antoine DeMarco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Ramirez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ramirez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by DeMarco.
A shot to the body from Ramirez misses
and DeMarco counters with a head kick. That will keep Ramirez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ramirez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeMarco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramirez lands with a cross.
DeMarco lands a head kick. Ramirez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
DeMarco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
DeMarco throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeMarco. That one must have hurt.
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!
Ramirez misses with an uppercut
and DeMarco counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ramirez swings for the body but DeMarco moves out of range.
Ramirez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramirez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
DeMarco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeMarco defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
DeMarco avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
DeMarco scores with a kick to the body.
Ramirez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeMarco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramirez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from DeMarco.
Antoine DeMarco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeMarco scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeMarco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeMarco moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.#T2##CL2#
DeMarco pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
DeMarco stalling.
The referee calls for DeMarco to work. #BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Ramirez catches DeMarco right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeMarco tries to clinch but Ramirez is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMarco. #T3#
DeMarco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez connects with a looping right hand.
DeMarco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeMarco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeMarco misses with a head kick.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez swats away the attempt to clinch by DeMarco.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeMarco.
DeMarco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeMarco connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMarco. DeMarco obviously looking to wear him down.
DeMarco darts in trying to clinch
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws a hook to the side of DeMarco's head but DeMarco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine DeMarco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Ramirez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeMarco looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
DeMarco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeMarco in his tracks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeMarco.
DeMarco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Ramirez lands a jab.
Ramirez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeMarco throws a low kick, looking for Ramirez's leg but Ramirez calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a glancing blow to the side of DeMarco's head.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMarco misses with a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
DeMarco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeMarco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but DeMarco keeps it at a distance.
DeMarco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeMarco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeMarco avoids the body shot from Ramirez.
A low kick from DeMarco misses
and DeMarco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by DeMarco. #T2#
DeMarco cracks the inside of Ramirez's front leg.
DeMarco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeMarco doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramirez checks the leg kick.
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!
A combination from Ramirez does no damage.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramirez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
DeMarco has managed to clinch.
Ramirez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramirez pushes DeMarco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Ramirez to work.
DeMarco stalling.
DeMarco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeMarco leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeMarco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeMarco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from DeMarco misses
and Ramirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.

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 Hector Ramirez.
Well DeMarco 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Antoine DeMarco!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Antoine DeMarco!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Antoine DeMarco!

Antoine DeMarco wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 846 Round 1
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Johnson shoots and misses
and Ramirez counters with a left to the body.
Ramirez closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Paul Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Hector Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Johnson.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramirez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Ramirez lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Ramirez jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #T1#
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Paul Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hector Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Ramirez darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramirez content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Ramirez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramirez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson moves forwards but Ramirez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
That has opened up Paul Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson walks into a jab.#T3#
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez, which made it look bad.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramirez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramirez!
Johnson misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirez scores with a counter punch that sends Johnson to the canvas! Ramirez smells blood - he's punishing Johnson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Johnson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Ramirez!

Event: QFC Tournament 846 Round 1
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Arteta is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeMarco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arteta tries for a takedown but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
DeMarco clinches.
DeMarco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Arteta.
DeMarco gets underhooks to prevent Arteta's takedown attempt.
Antoine DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Arteta.
Arteta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeMarco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arteta wants to take the fight to the mat but DeMarco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeMarco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Arteta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco leaves Arteta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arteta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeMarco, right into the meat. #T1#
DeMarco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeMarco feints and then cracks Arteta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arteta down.
Antoine DeMarco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeMarco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Arteta backs away, DeMarco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arteta's corner calls for a 1-2. Arteta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arteta throws a series of punches but DeMarco avoids them all with ease.
DeMarco stuffs the takedown.
Arteta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeMarco counters with a head kick.
DeMarco misses with a kick to the body.
DeMarco connects with an inside leg kick.
Arteta shoots for a double leg takedown but DeMarco sprawls well. He's pushed Arteta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arteta shoots in but DeMarco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arteta looks winded!#CL#
DeMarco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Arteta is trying to break the clinch but DeMarco has him pressed against the cage.
DeMarco has Arteta pushed against the cage.
DeMarco just leaning against Arteta, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeMarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeMarco with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco with a knee to the head.
DeMarco stalling.
DeMarco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Arteta fails to pull guard.
DeMarco avoiding damage.
DeMarco effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Antoine DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a head kick that half lands.
Arteta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMarco. DeMarco obviously looking to wear him down.
Arteta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
DeMarco drives through and clinches with Arteta against the cage.
Arteta tries to pull guard but DeMarco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arteta is trying to push DeMarco away but DeMarco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##TD2#
Arteta jumps into guard, dragging DeMarco to the mat.
DeMarco 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.
DeMarco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arteta trying to control the position.
Arteta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoine DeMarco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeMarco moves out of range of the body kick.
Arteta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but DeMarco defends well and Arteta ends up having to push DeMarco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeMarco throws a leg kick but Arteta checks it.
DeMarco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
Angel Arteta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeMarco is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from DeMarco lands but Arteta takes it in his stride.
DeMarco tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarco avoids the head kick by Arteta.
DeMarco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Arteta just manages to avoid it.
Arteta moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco scores with a nice body kick.
DeMarco thumps Arteta with a low kick.#T1##CL#
DeMarco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arteta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Arteta wants to break free but DeMarco has control.
Arteta goes for a takedown attempt but DeMarco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antoine DeMarco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Arteta.
Good exchange - Arteta coming out on top.
DeMarco slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arteta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Arteta tries to clinch up.
DeMarco scores with a nice body kick.
Arteta is breathing heavily.
DeMarco avoids the head kick by Arteta.
DeMarco looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Arteta misses with a double jab
and DeMarco counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
DeMarco rushes Arteta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeMarco lands a good knee to the midsection. Arteta won't want to take too many of those.
DeMarco landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Angel Arteta has been cut.
DeMarco swings wildly with an uppercut but Arteta uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeMarco slowing the pace effectively.
DeMarco misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arteta trying to control the position but instead, DeMarco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arteta into the cage.
Arteta can't break the clinch. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from DeMarco. #KD#
DeMarco drops Arteta with a big knee straight up the middle! Arteta is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
DeMarco circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Arteta drops to the canvas, hurt badly! DeMarco follows Arteta to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine DeMarco!

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