Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: JBL 4 Takashi vs Sireika
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Jones lands with a cross.
Viriato has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Victor Viriato has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Viriato's head back.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Viriato fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Donk. Jones catches Viriato right on the button with a cross.
Viriato throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick.
Viriato 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.
Viriato misses with a head kick.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viriato's coach down at JAG Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Viriato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Viriato misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viriato thinking.
Bubba Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viriato looks winded!#T1#
Viriato is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Viriato is rocked!
Jones flashes Viriato a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Viriato's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Viriato crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jones punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Jones!
An out of breath Bubba Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladius #13
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Capitao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crisp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Capitao wants to clinch.
Capitao throws a nice looking combination but Crisp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crisp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Capitao.
Capitao misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#SUB2#
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Capitao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crisp is one step ahead there.
Capitao being controlled here, momentarily.
Crisp chips away with some ground and pound.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crisp.
Crisp looking to sit in guard and control but Capitao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Capitao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Crisp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capitao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Crisp wants to control from the top but Capitao keeps moving. #T2#
Crisp sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Capitao working for a triangle but Crisp defends it easily.
Crisp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crisp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crisp throwing strikes but missing.
Crisp controlling from the top position.
Capitao has control of Crisp's left arm, preventing Crisp from doing any damage. #T3#
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crisp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Capitao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crisp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capitao looking to control but Crisp passes into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Crisp wants to work for an arm triangle but Capitao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crisp wants to take a breather but Capitao is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crisp stalling away here and it's allowed Capitao to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Capitao looking to control.
Crisp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capitao is keeping the position for now.
Capitao throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Capitao wants to control but Crisp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is trying to control the action in half guard but Capitao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crisp prevents Capitao from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Crisp 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#
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crisp.
Crisp tries to free his leg and advance position but Capitao is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capitao is trying to control the position but Crisp postures up.
Crisp stops Capitao from standing up.
Crisp content to stall in guard here.
Crisp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Capitao keeping moving, preventing Crisp from controlling successfully. #T1#
Capitao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Capitao. No joy for Crisp on that attempt.
Crisp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capitao can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Capitao scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working.
Crisp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capitao.
Crisp has his hands clasped together around Capitao's back. He's all about the action.
Crisp is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Capitao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crisp keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capitao misses with the combination.
Crisp feinted with a counter takedown.
Capitao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Capitao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Crisp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.
Capitao is breathing heavily.
Capitao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crisp trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capitao trying to control the position.
Crisp pushes down on Capitao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Capitao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crisp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB#
Crisp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crisp is controlling the pace.
Capitao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crisp.
Capitao is refusing to be controlled, as Crisp sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crisp is stalling here. Capitao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crisp seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Capitao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Crisp manages to get back to 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 Robbie Crisp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crisp misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Capitao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Capitao looking to score a takedown here. Crisp is defending well but Capitao drives through and ends up in Crisp's guard.
Capitao postures up. #SUB#
Crisp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capitao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capitao trying to control the position from guard on top but Crisp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao pushes down on Crisp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crisp trying to control here. #T1#
Crisp is trying to get back to full guard.
Capitao tries to stand and escape but Crisp is controlling the position.
Capitao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Capitao working over Crisp with some ground and pound. Crisp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Capitao tries to pass to full mount but Crisp defends it.
Robbie Crisp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crisp is refusing to be controlled, as Capitao sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Crisp as Capitao shoots in.
Capitao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capitao wants it to stay on the feet.
Capitao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crisp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Capitao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Crisp decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capitao's guard.
Robbie Crisp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Capitao.#SUB2#
Capitao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Capitao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crisp 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. #T3#
Crisp's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crisp slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Capitao is looking to regain half guard here but Crisp keeps moving and retains side control.
Crisp controlling from side mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capitao stops Crisp from passing to mount.
Capitao is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Crisp stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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 Robbie Crisp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crisp, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Crisp!

Event: Gladius MWCT Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Capitao moves out of range of the body kick from Bo.
Bo 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.
Bo takes a swing at Capitao's ribcage but misses.
Bo cracks Capitao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bo closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Bo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Capitao's guard.
Capitao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Capitao is looking for a kimura but Bo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capitao to get the leverage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capitao connects with a nice short shot to Bo's temple.
Bo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Capitao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bo trying to control from the bottom.
Capitao is trying to control. Bo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Bo taking some punishment here, with Capitao in his half guard.
Capitao working Bo over with strikes.
Capitao wants to pass the guard but Bo is defending well.
Capitao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Bo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Capitao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capitao throws a low kick, looking for Bo's leg but Bo calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Bo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCapitao.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bo has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Capitao moves into range and clinches up with Bo.
Bo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Capitao avoids it.#BC2#
Bo breaks the clinch. #CL#
Capitao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bo jumps into guard, dragging Capitao to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capitao prevents Bo from getting back to his feet.
Bo looks winded!
Capitao controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Bo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Capitao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capitao scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bo to see if he's OK.#T3#
Capitao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Capitao decides to stand back up. Capitao steps back and let's Bo get back to his feet.
Bo moves to clinch but Capitao breaks away #TD#
and Capitao counters with a shoot takedown. Bo fights it but they end up in guard.
Capitao is standing up over Bo. Bo looks to escape but Capitao dives into side control. #T4##REVB#
Capitao tries to advance to mount but can't.
Capitao controlling the position from side mount.
Bo tries to improve position but can't.
Capitao in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kal Bo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Capitao has managed to clinch.
Bo looking to throw knees to the head but Capitao is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Bo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kal Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capitao avoids a kick to the body.
Capitao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bo as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Capitao forces Bo back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Capitao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bo tries to stand but Capitao is controlling from the bottom.
Bo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bo lands a couple of digs.
Bo trying to control but Capitao is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bo throwing strikes but missing.
Capitao keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Bo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Capitao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Capitao is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bo tries to clinch but Capitao moves out of range. #TD2#
Bo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Capitao tries to get to full guard but Bo has control of the leg.
We've been informed that Bo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Capitao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bo is working away from the top position though.
Capitao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Capitao is trying to stand back up but Bo is controlling him
Capitao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Bo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capitao gets back to full guard. #T3#
Bo stops Capitao from standing up.
Bo trying to control but Capitao is working from the bottom.
Bo throwing strikes from guard but Capitao blocks nicely.
Capitao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Capitao's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bo scores with a decent looking hook.
Bo throws a combination that misses
and Capitao counters with a one-two to the body.
Bo lands with a slapping head kick.
Bo throws a right and a left that Capitao avoids nicely.
Capitao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Capitaos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Capitao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Capitao moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Capitao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bo misses the shot to the body.
Capitao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bo's waist but Bo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Capitao off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kal Bo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capitao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bo.
Bo fails with the takedown
and Capitao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bo thinking. #TD#
Capitao drives through with a takedown into Bo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bo being controlled here, momentarily.
Capitao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capitao wants to control from the top but Bo keeps moving. #T1##SU#
Capitao stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Bo clinches up with Capitao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Bo misses.
Capitao throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Bo counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Capitao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Capitao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bo postures up in Capitao's guard and throws a big left but Capitao blocks it.
Bo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capitao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Capitao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Capitao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bo stands up over Capitao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bo preventing the sweep.
Bo trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joao Capitao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bo is looking to stand up but Capitao won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kal Bo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capitao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Capitao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Capitao somewhat.
No luck for Bo with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Bo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Capitao did well to prevent Bo getting side control.
Bo trying to control the pace.
Bo prevents Capitao from standing back up.
Bo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Capitao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joao Capitao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Capitao tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kal Bo!
Kal Bo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Gladius #3
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Capitao tries to keep at a distance but Liefde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Capitao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capitao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liefde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liefde.
Capitao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liefde lands a body punch.
Liefde lands a left hand.
Liefde avoiding damage.
Capitao has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Las Vegas, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Liefde.
Liefde lands an uppercut.
A short right from Liefde on the inside.
Liefde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Capitao fails to pull guard.
Capitao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liefde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Capitao is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liefde lands a hook that snaps the head of Capitao backwards.
Liefde lands a left hand.
Capitao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Liefde lands an elbow inside.
Liefde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capitao backwards.
Liefde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liefde lands a nice uppercut.
Liefde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liefde scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Capitao is rocked!
Liefde throws a big uppercut that drops Capitao! More strikes from Liefde and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Capitao lies dazed against the cage as Liefde celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sekfed Liefde!
A very excited looking Sekfed Liefde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2018

#R1#
Capitao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Santoro to score with a decent uppercut.
Capitao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santoro.
Santoro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Capitao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santoro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Capitao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capitao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Capitao has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Capitao throws a big right hand that misses.
Capitao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santoro is proving hard to escape from.
Capitao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Santoro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santoro is looking to chop away at Capitao's legs.
Capitao drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santoro sprawls and moves away.
Capitao lands a jab to Santoro's midsection.
Santoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capitao manages to avoid it.
Capitao seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santoro throws a sloppy head kick and Capitao moves out of range easily. #T2##TD#
Santoro gets caught napping as Capitao dives in and scores a takedown. Santoro manages to retain guard.
Capitao is stalling in the full guard.
Santoro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capitao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capitao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Capitao throwing strikes from guard but Santoro blocks nicely. #T3#
Capitao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santoro 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Capitao pushes Santoro up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Capitao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Santoro, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Santoro has Capitao up against the cage in a clinch.
Capitao tries to pull guard but Santoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santoro jumps guard but Capitao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Capitao gets control of Santoro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Capitao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santoro wants to control from the top but Capitao keeps moving.
Capitao wants to get back to his feet but Santoro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Capitao dominated that round.
That's time! Capitao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Santoro lands with a nice combination. Capitao backs away looking to recover.
Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capitao circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Capitao has closed the distance and engaged Santoro in a clinch. #TD#
Capitao pulls guard.
Capitao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capitao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santoro can do to turn this around?
Capitao is pulling down on Santoro's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Santoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Capitao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Capitao has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capitao. #T1#
Capitao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Capitao is pushing down on Santoro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santoro is fighting to maintain full guard but Capitao has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Capitao seems to be looking for submissions.
Santoro wants to control but Capitao is keeping busy.
Capitao controlling the action here.
Santoro tries to roll over but Capitao keeps him under control.#T2#
Capitao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Capitao wants to stand but Santoro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Capitao escapes and gets back to his feet.
Capitao with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Capitao fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Capitao moves into range and clinches up with Santoro.
Santoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Capitao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Capitao throws a head kick that misses
and Santoro counters with a body kick that stops Capitao in his tracks momentarily.
Capitao tries to clinch up.
Capitao closes the distance and clinches up with Santoro, looking for a takedown. Capitao pushes Santoro against the cage but Santoro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Capitao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santoro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Capitao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capitao lands with a nice combination. Santoro backs away looking to recover.
Santoro misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Capitao counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Santoro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capitao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matthew Santoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Capitao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santoro stops a takedown attempt from Capitao. #TD#
Capitao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Capitao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Santoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capitao has his hands on Santoro's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capitao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Capitao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Santoro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Capitao checks a low kick from Santoro.
Capitao slips a jab and a cross from Santoro.
Capitao closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Matthew Santoro has been cut.
Joao Capitao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Capitao circles away quickly and effectively.
Capitao fails with the takedown.
Santoro is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Capitao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santoro did well to prevent Capitao getting side control.
Capitao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Capitao punching from mount but Santoro doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
Capitao content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Santoro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Capitao controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Capitao lands a couple of good shots and Santoro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Capitao is riding his opponent, not letting Santoro buck him off.
Capitao avoiding Santoro 's attempts to control his hands. #T3##SUB#
Santoro fending off the submission attempt from Capitao. #SUB#
Capitao is cranking Santoro's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Santoro! He's tightened the choke and Santoro is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Capitao!

Event: Trials By Fire IV
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Shaidar Haram has been cut.
Haram throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Haram looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Haram changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Haram manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Jones misses its target.
Jones circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Haram tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Jones wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Jones!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jake Jones made sure he mentioned Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Maverick has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maverick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Maverick pushes Liko up against the cage in a clinch.
Liko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.#BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Liko with that takedown attempt.
Liko shoots in and drives through. Maverick sprawls well.#CL#
Liko closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liko cracks a nice hook into Maverick's ribs.#TD2#
Maverick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Liko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick working the head with strikes.
Liko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maverick on the ground.#T1#
Maverick working the ground and pound from side control.
Liko is looking to regain half guard here but Maverick keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Maverick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Maverick in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maverick working the ground and pound.
Liko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Maverick connects with a decent elbow.
Maverick scoring with punches and elbows.
Maverick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Liko to see if he's OK.
Maverick in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Liko gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Maverick content just to control the position here.
It looks like Maverick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Liko tries to hold on but Maverick postures up.#T2#
Maverick lands a big shot there that rocks Liko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maverick cracks Liko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Maverick lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick unloading with bombs!
Liko is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Maverick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Maverick lands a big elbow.
Maverick is landing with some decent strikes but Liko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maverick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maverick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Liko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maverick with shots to the head and body - Liko looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maverick dominating with strikes here.
Maverick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Maverick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Liko is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Maverick lands a big shot there that rocks Liko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Liko is bucking up trying to escape but Maverick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maverick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maverick landing punches.
Maverick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maverick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick lands with some strikes.
Maverick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maverick looking to finish Liko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liko!
Maverick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maverick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Liko?
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!
Maverick scoring with strikes but Liko is staying in there.
Maverick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maverick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maverick controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Liko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maverick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maverick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Maverick looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maverick landing strikes from the mount and Liko is in trouble!
Maverick with the ground and pound from mount.
Maverick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maverick looking to finish Liko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Liko!
Maverick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maverick is landing with some decent strikes but Liko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Liko is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maverick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maverick is landing with some decent strikes but Liko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Liko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been informed that Maverick has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee warns Liko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maverick drops a big elbow. That's hurt Liko! More shots from Maverick and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Maverick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
Lukaku misses with a takedown #CL#
and Maverick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lukaku is trying to pull guard but Maverick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maverick has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Maverick breaks the clinch. #CL#
Maverick has closed the distance and engaged Lukaku in a clinch. #TD#
Maverick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maverick prevents Lukaku from standing back up.
Maverick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maverick lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maverick connects with a nice short shot to Lukaku's temple.
Maverick stalling.
Maverick working Lukaku over with strikes.
Lukaku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maverick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lukaku missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Maverick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maverick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maverick controlling the pace.
Maverick working Lukaku over with strikes.
Maverick working the head and body with strikes.
Lukaku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maverick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maverick is taking a breather. Lukaku says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maverick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maverick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maverick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lukaku has hold of Maverick's hands but Maverick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maverick connects with a nice short shot to Lukaku's temple.
Maverick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maverick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maverick prevents Lukaku from improving his position.
Maverick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Maverick there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maverick lands a nice short elbow.
Maverick slips a nice elbow through Lukaku's hands, connecting with Lukaku's forehead.
Nice strikes from Maverick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukaku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maverick controlling the action here.
Maverick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maverick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Maverick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Maverick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lukaku pushes Maverick off looking to stand but Maverick dives back in and keeps control.
Maverick passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lukaku!
Maverick punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maverick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maverick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lukaku can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maverick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lukaku looks a forlorn figure.
Lukaku looks winded!
Maverick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lukaku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maverick lands a big shot there that rocks Lukaku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
The referee warns Lukaku that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Lukaku is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick working the ground and pound effectively.
Lukaku is still in real trouble! Can Maverick finish him?
Lukaku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maverick cracks Lukaku with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seth Maverick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Pierce closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miguel quickly recovers to half guard.
Pierce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miguel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pierce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierce prevents Miguel from improving his position.
Pierce stops Miguel from getting back to his feet.
Miguel gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miguel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierce won't allow Miguel to sweep him here. #T1#
Pierce makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miguel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierce manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miguel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miguel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miguel passes into half guard.
Miguel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Miguel there. #SUB2#
Miguel is looking for a kimura here.
Miguel working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Miguel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miguel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pierce!
Miguel with the ground and pound from mount.
Miguel breaks from Pierce's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miguel raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#
Pierce is rocked!
Miguel landing shots from mount.
Oh Pierce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot lands for Miguel! Pierce is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angelo Miguel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018

#R1#
Maverick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox takes a swing at Maverick's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Maverick pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.
Maverick moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Nice defenses there by Maverick.
Knox avoids the head kick by Maverick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maverick checks a leg kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Maverick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Maverick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maverick or perhaps it was just good defense by Knox, which made it look bad.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Maverick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.#T1#
Maverick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick is looking to clinch.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riley Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Maverick.
Knox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Maverick tries to clinch up.
Knox throws the left hand but Maverick avoids the punch easily.
Maverick wants to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Knox lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maverick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maverick looks winded!
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox lands a knee to the body.
Knox avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Maverick avoids the damage to the body.
Knox just leaning against Maverick, taking a breather.
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Knox leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maverick letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maverick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Knox.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Maverick won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Knox working Maverick over with knees to the body.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maverick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maverick has had enough of the clinch but Knox keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maverick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Maverick moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Maverick shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Maverick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maverick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maverick ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Maverick tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Maverick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maverick is breathing heavily.#CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Maverick trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maverick taking a breather.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maverick avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Maverick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maverick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Knox trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Knox throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maverick blocks it with crossed arms.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Knox slows down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Knox.
Knox tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maverick avoids it.
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knox crunches a lovely knee into Maverick's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox. #CUT#
It looks like Seth Maverick has been cut.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maverick wants to break free but Knox has control.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Knox working aggressively here.
Maverick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox controlling the action here for a moment.
Knox working Maverick over with knees to the body.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Knox throws an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Maverick controls his hands.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.
Maverick is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maverick has his back to the cage.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Maverick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Knox misses with a hook. Maverick ducked under it nicely.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maverick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Maverick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Maverick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a straight right.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Maverick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Knox.#T1#
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maverick tries to clinch up.#CL#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox missing with knees to the body.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Maverick letting Knox take a breather here.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Knox working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maverick.
Maverick is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knox obliges.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maverick is defending well for now.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maverick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maverick avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Riley Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knox lands a good knee to the midsection. Maverick won't want to take too many of those.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maverick takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Maverick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maverick jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knox landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Knox connects with a knee to the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox lands a nice knee to the body.
Maverick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Seth Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Maverick.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Maverick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knox 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Knox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1#
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Liddell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddell moves away.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Maverick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maverick stalling.
Liddell wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Maverick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maverick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Maverick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liddell is trying to push Maverick away but Maverick has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Liddell prevents the takedown attempt.
Liddell letting Maverick take a breather here.
Liddell can't break the clinch.
Maverick struggles to land a body shot inside as Liddell controls his hands.
Maverick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liddell. #TD2#
Maverick pulls Liddell into guard.
Maverick controls Liddell momentarily but Liddell frees himself.
Liddell wanted to stand there but Maverick had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maverick looking for a sweep. Not yet Maverick, not yet.
Maverick pulls Liddell in close to prevent any damage.
Maverick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mark Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddell.
Maverick shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Liddell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liddell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mark Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maverick circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Maverick clinches up against the cage.
Maverick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Maverick.
Come on Maverick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maverick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liddell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Maverick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!#CL2#
Maverick moves into range and clinches up with Liddell.
Maverick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liddell to keep the fight standing.
Liddell letting Maverick take a breather here.#BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Liddell tries to keep at a distance but Maverick has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell throws a body kick that misses.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Liddell throws a series of punches but Maverick moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Liddell. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Maverick closes the distance and pushes Liddell back into the cage.#BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Maverick clinches.
Liddell tries to break the clinch but Maverick is controlling the position.
Maverick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liddell walks away with a smile on his face. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liddell catches Maverick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Liddell scores with a jab.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell lands with a cross. #CL2#
Maverick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liddell, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Maverick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Liddell up against the cage.
Maverick'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.
Maverick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liddell gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liddell throws a leg kick but Maverick sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Liddell.
Liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maverick.
An attempted straight right counter from Liddell misses the target.
Mark Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Maverick.
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Seth Maverick has been cut.
Mark Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell stalks Maverick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maverick's face. Maverick staggers backwards, shaken.
Maverick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Liddell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liddell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Maverick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3##TD2#
Maverick dives in and scores a takedown into Liddell's guard.
Maverick throwing strikes from guard but Liddell blocks nicely.
Maverick works over Liddell with some ground and pound from guard.
Maverick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maverick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maverick stopping the sweep attempt from Liddell.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
Maverick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Liddell keeping full guard, as Maverick tries to pass.
Maverick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maverick wants to control from the top but Liddell keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Liddell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Maverick moves into range and clinches up with Liddell.
Seth Maverick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Maverick pulls guard.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up. #SUB2#
Maverick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Liddell defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Maverick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Maverick has managed to clinch. #BC#
Liddell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maverick wants to clinch up but Liddell keeps it at a distance.
Liddell throws a right hand that Maverick ducks under and follows up with a left that Maverick also avoids with ease.
Liddell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liddell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maverick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Maverick pushes Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick has Liddell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liddell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liddell working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Maverick manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Maverick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Maverick.
Liddell swats away the attempt to clinch by Maverick.
Liddell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liddell sizes up Maverick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maverick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Liddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Liddell lands a head shot.
Liddell motions for Maverick to come forward. Liddell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Maverick avoids them all with ease.
Liddell throws a combination. Maverick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Maverick avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell misses with a wild combination.
Maverick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Liddell.#CL2#
Maverick clinches up with Liddell and pushes him back against the cage.
Maverick digs a right hand into Liddell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liddell's gas tank. #BC#
Liddell manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Liddell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maverick is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Maverick clinches with his opponent.
Liddell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maverick throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Maverick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Liddell stumbling back into the cage.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Maverick backs away looking to recover.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Maverick.
Maverick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Liddell tries to avoid it but Maverick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Liddell to the ground. Liddell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maverick is looking to clinch but Liddell is avoiding it.
Liddell misses with the combination. #T4#
Liddell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liddell scores with a jab. Maverick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mark Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maverick tries to clinch but Liddell moves out of range.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Maverick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liddell is trying to defend but Maverick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Liddell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Maverick keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Maverick manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Liddell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018

#R1#
Bowen tries for a takedown but Viriato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Viriato clinches with his opponent.
Bowen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viriato smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Viriato drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Viriato drops back looking for a leg! Bowen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bowen manages to kick Viriato off! Viriato jumps back into Bowen's guard.
Bowen keeping moving, preventing Viriato from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viriato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SU2#
Viriato stands up and waves to Bowen to follow him.
Victor Viriato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viriato throws a push kick but Bowen slaps the foot to one side.
Bowen really is a fat lump.
Bowen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viriato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowen goes for a double leg but Viriato avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Viriato continues to drive forward.#TD#
Bowen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viriato is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Viriato wants to control but Bowen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Viriato has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bowen is on him like a limpet, forcing Viriato back against the cage.
Bowen swings wildly with an uppercut but Viriato uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Viriato breaks the clinch. #CL#
Bowen clinches up with Viriato and pushes him back against the cage.
Bowen'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.
Bowen lands an elbow just above Viriato 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Viriato has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Viriato pulls Bowen into guard.
Viriato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viriato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Viriato trying to pass the guard but Bowen defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowen is not content to let Viriato control the position.
Viriato is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bowen reverses the position - he's now on top in Viriato's guard.
Bowen tries to stand but Viriato is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viriato trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bowen being controlled here momentarily.
Bowen is looking to stand up but Viriato won't let him.
Viriato is pulling down on Bowen's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viriato is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bowen is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Viriato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Viriato'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#
Viriato throws a leg kick but Bowen sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Viriato has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Bowen pulls guard successfully.
Viriato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viriato is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowen has wrist control.#SU2#
Viriato stands up and waves to Bowen to follow him. #CL2#
Viriato clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen is looking to break free of the clinch but Viriato has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Bowen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bowen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viriato jumps guard but Bowen stands there with Viriato around his waist. Viriato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1##BC#
Bowen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Viriato moves into the clinch successfully.
Bowen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viriato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bowen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bowen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Viriato is predictable there #TD#
and Bowen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bowen is fighting to break Viriato's control of his arms but Viriato is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Viriato has a closed guard, preventing Bowen from standing up.
Viriato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##ES2#
Viriato manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Bowen lands a good knee to the midsection. Viriato won't want to take too many of those.
Viriato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bowen walks away with a smile on his face. Viriato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viriato is breathing heavily.#TD#
Bowen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Viriato napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A control attempt from Viriato but he's now mounted!
Viriato tries to hold on but Bowen postures up.#T3##SUB#
Bowen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Viriato is now in Bowen's guard. A big mistake from Bowen there, giving up the dominant position!
Viriato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen looking for a sweep. Not yet Bowen, not yet.
Bowen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viriato stands up over Bowen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Viriato lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viriato stops Bowen from standing up.
Viriato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Viriato seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Viriato trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viriato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viriato is pushing down on Bowen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bowen is fighting to maintain full guard but Viriato has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viriato lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Viriato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Viriato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Viriato misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bowen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bowen. #ES2#
Viriato has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bowen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bowen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viriato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bowen is defending well.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Bowen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Bowen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Viriato throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viriato stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowen. Bowen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Viriato bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SU2#
Viriato stands up and beckons Bowen to his feet.
Bowen misses with a takedown attempt - Viriato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fletcher Bowen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Viriato shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bowen is trying to defend but Viriato finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bowen is trying to maintain the position but Viriato is very close to passing his half guard.
Viriato is trying to control the action in half guard but Bowen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Viriato seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bowen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Victor Viriato!

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