Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF WNF 22: Sanders vs Makino
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
OBrien stalling. #BC2#
OBrien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
OBrien shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Orr is trying to stand.
OBrien takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr wants to get back to his feet.
Orr blocking the ground and pound attempt from OBrien.
Orr is trying to stand back up but OBrien is controlling him #T1#
OBrien works his foot free and advances to mount.
OBrien punching from mount but Orr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
OBrien looking to control but Orr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
OBrien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orr is bucking up trying to escape but OBrien cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ES#
Orr bucks up and throws OBrien to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
OBrien lands a really nice looking cross but Orr seems unphased. #CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
OBrien drops Orr with a big knee straight up the middle! Orr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT2#It looks like Samuel Orr has been cut.
OBrien thumps Orr with a low kick.#CL2#
OBrien closes the distance and pushes Orr back into the cage.#TD2#
OBrien lands a takedown into guard. #T3#
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Orr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien throws a strike but Orr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
OBrien has his foot on Orr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orr works his way back into a safe position though.
Orr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orr postures up.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Orr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
OBrien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orr won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
Orr lands a couple of elbows.
Orr is looking to work some ground and pound but OBrien has wrist control.
Orr wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien trying to control the position.
Orr is working OBrien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OBrien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Orr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
OBrien has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Orr 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 OBrien.
OBrien tries to buck Orr off but Orr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy OBrien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Orr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Orr on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
OBrien instigates a clinch.
OBrien pressing his opponent against the cage.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
OBrien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OBrien lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
OBrien rushes Orr and presses him up against the cage.
OBrien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien prevents a takedown attempt there.
OBrien has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Orr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if OBrien can turn it around.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Orr to keep the fight standing.#T1#
OBrien gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orr.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OBrien takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
OBrien tightens his grip and picks Orr up, before dumping him to the ground. Orr manages to land in guard.
Orr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst OBrien is controlling him.
OBrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Orr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Orr wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position. #ES#
Orr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes OBrien off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
OBrien throws a nice looking combination but Orr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orr shoots in for a double leg but OBrien sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orr as he avoids it easily.
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Orr tries to keep at a distance but OBrien has taken the fight into the clinch.
OBrien is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orr is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OBrien takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
OBrien is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orr is defending well for now.
Orr dodges an elbow strike from OBrien.
OBrien gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orr.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from OBrien.
OBrien is pressed up against the cage. Orr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OBrien down to the mat. OBrien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #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.
OBrien lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Orr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Orr grinds an elbow into OBrien's temple.
OBrien parries the strikes from Orr easily there. Orr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OBrien to escape.
Orr moves into full mount!
Orr with good strikes from the mount here!
OBrien can't escape the position.
Samuel Orr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OBrien is still trying to improve position.
OBrien is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Orr lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orr raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Orr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
OBrien rushes Orr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien holding his opponent close, against the cage.
OBrien taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
OBrien lands a shoulder strike.
OBrien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
OBrien gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OBrien tries a knee to the head but Orr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien stops a takedown attempt from Orr.
OBrien gets underhooks to prevent Orr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orr looking for a takedown. #T1#
OBrien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
OBrien lands with a left to the head.
Orr is trying to drag OBrien to the mat but OBrien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
OBrien jumps into guard, dragging Orr to the mat.
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
OBrien working for a triangle but Orr defends it easily.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
OBrien is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orr defends well.
OBrien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Orr throwing strikes from guard but OBrien blocks nicely.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orr 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.
Orr with a flurry of punches that miss.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet. #T3#
Orr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orr throws a big elbow that misses.
Orr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orr stops OBrien from standing up.
Orr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OBrien tries to roll over but Orr keeps him under control.
Orr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OBrien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OBrien wants to control but Orr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
OBrien taking some punishment here, with Orr in his half guard.
Orr is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.
Orr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Orr drops an elbow to the side of OBrien's head.
Orr thows a huge punch but OBrien dodges it nicely.
OBrien wants to improve his position but Orr is controlling well.
Orr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orr controlling the action here.
Orr wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paddy OBrien.
I've got OBrien 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy OBrien!
As Paddy OBrien got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you everyone . I need to his w'.

Event: Byzantium 7
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaire looks to land a combination. Fazier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Fazier has been cut.
Fazier lands with a hook. Donaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Fazier lands a left and a right that send Donaire crashing to the mat, dazed. Fazier thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Donaire is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Nonito Donaire has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fazier plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Donaire swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Donaire face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Derrick Fazier!
Derrick Fazier very nearly forgot to thank Shadow-Battle Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Nonito Donaire stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thankyou for supporting i will recover to you all and i will win the next fight'.

Event: WCF WNF 17: Mulder vs Levesque
Date: Sep 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann thuds his right hand into Orr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orr shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl out of it but Orr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orr slips a jab and a cross from Hartmann.
Hartmann connects with a jab.
Hartmann scores with a nice strike.
Hartmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hartmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hartmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hartmann scores with the left hand. Orr knows he should have avoided that one.
Hartmann is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hartmann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#Orr is rocked!
Orr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hartmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orr somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Hartmann clinches. #BC2#
Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartmann but Hartmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hartmann is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Hartmann misses.
Hartmann has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Orr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Orr dives in for a single leg takedown but Hartmann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hartmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Orr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orr manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hartmann misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Hartmann drives through and clinches with Orr against the cage. #BC2#
Hartmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Hartmann moves into the clinch.
Orr tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann jabs Orr right on the nose. Orr blinks but takes it well.
Orr with a poor takedown
and Hartmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hartmann. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hartmann. Those never looked like landing.
Orr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hartmann defends well and Orr ends up having to push Hartmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hartmann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hartmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hartmann misses with a few strikes there.
Orr has his takedown stuffed
and Orr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartmann lands a jab to Orr's midsection.
Hartmann misses with a low kick.
Hartmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orr moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hartmann.#T4#
Orr blocks a jab.
Orr has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Orr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hartmann.
Hartmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hartmann tries to avoid it but Orr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hartmann to the ground. Hartmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rammsie Hartmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hartmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Orr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Orr throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hartmann trying to control the position here.
Orr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hartmann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hartmann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hartmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Orr isn't so interested in that idea.
Orr throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Orr isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hartmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hartmann has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Orr attempts a counter takedown but Hartmann avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Orr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hartmann!
Orr cracks Hartmann with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hartmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartmann sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartmann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orr.
Orr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Orr throws a big right hand that misses.
Orr is working Hartmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Orr won't allow Hartmann to get back to his feet.
Hartmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hartmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hartmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orr wants to stand but Hartmann is controlling the position.
Hartmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Hartmann works over Orr with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Hartmann lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartmann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hartmann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hartmann is working Orr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hartmann is looking to pass into half guard but Orr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Orr is in guard.#REVR#
Hartmann controlling the position.
Hartmann is looking to stand up but Orr isn't so interested in that idea.
Orr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartmann's head.
Orr stopping the sweep attempt from Hartmann.
Orr connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Hartmann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Orr is controlling him.
Orr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hartmann's head.
Orr stops Hartmann from standing up.
Hartmann has Orr pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hartmann is fending him off so far but Orr persists. Nope, Hartmann circles away and we're back to standing.
Orr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rammsie Hartmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hartmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samuel Orr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orr drops his hands momentarily and Hartmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orr tries for a takedown but Hartmann circles away easily
letting Hartmann counter with a right hand.
Hartmann misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartmann's waist but Hartmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orr off to one side.
Hartmann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Orr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orr goes for a double leg but Hartmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartmann continues to drive forward.
Hartmann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Hartmann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Orr quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Hartmann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orr has hold of Hartmann's hands but Hartmann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hartmann lands a nice short elbow.
Hartmann lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Orr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orr 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.
Hartmann wants to free his trapped foot but Orr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hartmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orr is trying to stand up here but Hartmann is controlling him well.
Hartmann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Hartmann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hartmann slips a nice elbow through Orr's hands, connecting with Orr's forehead.
Hartmann creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Orr is out cold and this one is all over! Hartmann climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rammsie Hartmann!
Rammsie Hartmann really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Byzantium 4
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaire tries to bum rush Tsmfimsfnd with a series of wild strikes but Tsmfimsfnd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donaire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donaire wants it to stay on the feet.
Donaire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donaire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A combination from Donaire does no damage.
Donaire pushes Tsmfimsfnd away with a front kick.
Tsmfimsfnd avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tsmfimsfnd drives through and clinches with Donaire against the cage. #TD2#
Tsmfimsfnd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tsmfimsfnd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Donaire is trying to control the position but Tsmfimsfnd postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donaire is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tsmfimsfnd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donaire.
Donaire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tsmfimsfnd is looking to cinch up a triangle. Donaire throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tsmfimsfnd's body to avoid the submission. Tsmfimsfnd has instead reached around Donaire's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tsmfimsfnd arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
Nonito Donaire spoke after the fight, saying 'Thankyou for supporting i will recover to you all and i will win the next fight'.

Event: Byzantium 1
Date: Aug 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Donaire stuffs the takedown.
Donaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Donaire lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Bon Scott has been cut.
Donaire fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nonito Donaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Scott gets a takedown into half guard.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Donaire gets back to full guard.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Donaire keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Donaire working a defensive guard here.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donaire. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Donaire controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott won't allow Donaire to sweep him here. #ES#
Donaire is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Scott presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donaire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Donaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott is in close to Donaire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott throws an elbow that misses. Donaire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scott's guard. Nice move by Donaire!#REVR#
Scott trying to control the position here.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Donaire landing with the ground and pound.
Donaire trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Donaire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Scott trying to control the position here.
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 Nonito Donaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bon Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Donaire misses its intended target.
Donaire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donaire off to one side.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scott blocks a head kick by Donaire.
Nonito Donaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Donaire gets caught napping as Scott dives in and scores a takedown. Donaire manages to retain guard.
Scott with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott postures up.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Donaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donaire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donaire's head.#T1#
Scott works over Donaire with some ground and pound from guard.
Donaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bon Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donaire trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Donaire stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Donaire wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Scott throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Donaire stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Donaire trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Donaire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Donaire trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Donaire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Scott pulls Donaire in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Donaire trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott avoids the head kick by Donaire. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Scott gets tackled into the cage by Donaire. Donaire maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Scott pulls guard effortlessly.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Donaire from controlling successfully.
Donaire postures up and lands a big shot to Scott's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott has his hands on Donaire's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to strike from the bottom.
Donaire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 Nonito Donaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bon Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Scott just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Donaire coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donaire looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.#TD2#
Scott dives in and scores a takedown into Donaire's guard.
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Scott scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donaire will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donaire's head.
Donaire doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Scott stands up over Donaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Donaire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Donaire throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Scott is pulling down on Donaire's head. It's preventing any offense from Donaire, at least for the moment.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Donaire from controlling successfully.
Donaire won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Donaire has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scott shoots and misses
and Donaire counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Donaire to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donaire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Donaire's guard.
Donaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard. #REVR##T3#
Donaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donaire being controlled here momentarily.
Donaire stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Donaire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott is pulling down on Donaire's head. It's preventing any offense from Donaire, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Donaire landing with the ground and pound.
Scott is pulling down on Donaire's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donaire napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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 Nonito Donaire.
Well Donaire 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nonito Donaire!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Nonito Donaire!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nonito Donaire!

Nonito Donaire wins by unanimous decision!
Nonito Donaire managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Dudley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
Dudley tries to stand but Fernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Dudley landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Fernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dudley defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dudley stands up and waves to Fernandez to follow him. #T1##KD2#
Fernandez drops Dudley with a left right combo! Fernandez follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Dudley has been cut.#SU2#
Fernandez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dudley to his feet.
Fernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Dudley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Dudley avoids them all with ease.
Dudley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernandez looks winded!
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernandez. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Dudley rushes Fernandez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC2#
Fernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dudley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dudley tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Dudley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dudley avoids the head kick by Fernandez.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Fernandez breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernandez throws a right hand that Dudley ducks under and follows up with a left that Dudley also avoids with ease.
Dudley tries to counter with a takedown but Fernandez is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Dudley clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Dudley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dudley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch successfully.
Fernandez prevents Dudley from breaking the clinch.
Fernandez blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dudley.
Dudley tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez throws a head kick that Dudley semi-blocks. #ROC2#
Dudley is rocked!#T4#
Dudley tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Oh Dudley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dudley.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandez manages to circle out of the way.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
Dudley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fernandez lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Fernandez ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Dudley tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Dudley avoids the head kick by Fernandez.
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dudley sprawls well. Dudley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Fernandez.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley seems to have got his legs back now.
Fernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Dudley.
Fernandez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernandez leaves Dudley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Dudley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fernandez lands with a nice combination. Dudley backs away looking to recover.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
Fernandez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDudley.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dudley circles away quickly and effectively.
Dudley leaves Fernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dudley tries to clinch up.#CL#
Dudley clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Dudley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fernandez throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Dudley counters by clinching up.
Dudley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Fernandez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Dudley sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dudley throws a big counter combination but Fernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anthony Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Fernandez.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luke Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
It seemed like Fernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fernandez lands a head kick. Dudley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dudley wants to clinch.
Dudley shoots in looking for a takedown. Fernandez tries to sprawl out of it but Dudley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fernandez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Fernandez throws a series of punches but Dudley avoids them all with ease.
Fernandez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Dudley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dudley manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez is trying to stand.
Dudley tries to stand and escape but Fernandez is controlling the position.
Dudley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dudley working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Dudley slows the pace down in half guard.
Dudley wants to stand up but Fernandez is controlling the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dudley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fernandez for as long as he can get away with.
Fernandez is trying to stand back up but Dudley is controlling him #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dudley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dudley slows the pace down 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.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dudley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Fernandez.
Dudley tries to counter with a takedown but Fernandez is quick to defend against it.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Luke Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Dudley moves out of range.
And Dudley counters with a quick kick to the body but Fernandez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Dudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dudley is looking to clinch.
Fernandez shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dudley 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.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dudley jumps guard and drags Fernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez wants to stand but Dudley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dudley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Dudley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandez tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fernandez manages to circle out of the way.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dudley as he jumps to the side.
Anthony Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Fernandez.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Dudley persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez lands with a kick to the temple. Dudley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dudley tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez keeps Dudley at a distance using the push kick.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez misses with a wild combination.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Dudley tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Fernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Dudley gets double underhooks and turns Fernandez into the cage.
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it.
As Fernandez tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Fernandez manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Dudley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dudley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dudley jumps guard but Fernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dudley closes the distance and clinches.
Dudley working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez tries to pull guard but Dudley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Fernandez misses.
Dudley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dudley clinches. #BC#
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dudley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Dudley tries to clinch up.
Anthony Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Dudley tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Fernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dudley is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Dudley avoids nicely.
Dudley tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anthony Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Fernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dudley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fernandez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Fernandez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Fernandez works Trevino's body with a nice hook.
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Trevino, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes Trevino against the cage but Trevino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernandez looks to land a body kick but Trevino moved away.
Trevino slips a jab from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Trevino moves out of range.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Trevino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trevino wants it to stay on the feet.
Trevino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trevino blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Michal Trevino has been cut.
Trevino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fernandez leaves Trevino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Fernandez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trevino goes for a double leg but Fernandez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernandez continues to drive forward.
Trevino dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Trevino's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Trevino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandez.
Trevino shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trevino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trevino wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez looks winded!
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Trevino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trevino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fernandez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Trevino asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fernandez is looking for a sweep.
Trevino working away.
Fernandez tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Fernandez can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Trevino decides to stand back up.
Trevino blocks a head kick by Fernandez.
Trevino tries to counter with a takedown but Fernandez is quick to defend against it.
Fernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trevino looks for a takedown but Fernandez sprawls well.
Fernandez throws a fast counter high kick but Trevino manages to duck under it in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trevino under the eye.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trevino tries to counter with a takedown but Fernandez is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Trevino clinches.
Trevino has had enough of the clinch but Fernandez keeps him there for the moment.#T3##BC2#
Fernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trevino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Trevino persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trevino or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernandez, which made it look bad.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fernandez or perhaps it was just good defense by Trevino, which made it look bad.
Trevino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Fernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Trevino shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Fernandez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trevino.
Trevino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernandez tries to avoid it but Trevino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernandez to the ground. Fernandez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernandez throws a big counter head kick but Trevino avoids it with no problem.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Trevino moves out of range easily.
Trevino shoots in for a double leg but Fernandez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trevino takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Trevino tries for a takedown but Fernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Trevino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trevino throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fernandez is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Trevino's cut.
That's time! Trevino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Michal Trevino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trevino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernandez's waist but Fernandez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trevino off to one side.
Luke Fernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fernandez enables Trevino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fernandez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Fernandez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Trevino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fernandez breaks the clinch.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Trevino moves out of range easily.
Fernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trevino swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Trevino moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trevino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trevino avoids the head kick by Fernandez.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Trevino throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernandez was covering up waiting for the punch and Trevino finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Trevino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Trevino dives in and grabs Fernandez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes down on Trevino's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Trevino moves out of range easily.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Trevino moves out of range.
As Fernandez tries to get set, Trevino tries to push him back and clinch up but Fernandez manages to avoid the attempt.
Fernandez slaps away a takedown attempt from Trevino, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Trevino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trevino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Trevino is looking to counter the offense by Fernandez and move into the clinch.#T2#
A head kick misses from Fernandez.
Trevino tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Trevino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
Fernandez misses with a head kick.
Trevino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernandez misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Trevino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SU2#
Fernandez stands up.
Nice takedown defense from Trevino. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt.
Trevino fails to land the takedown.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Trevino moves out of range.
Trevino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a takedown but Trevino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fernandez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Trevino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trevino somewhat.
Fernandez misses with a double jab.
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trevino.
Trevino dodges the punch combination from Fernandez. #TD#
Trevino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernandez's guard.#ES2#
Fernandez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Trevino presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Trevino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trevino circles away quickly and effectively.
Trevino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fernandez swivels and escapes.
Fernandez throws a counter combo.#TD#
Trevino looking to score a takedown here. Fernandez is defending well but Trevino drives through and ends up in Fernandez's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fernandez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Trevino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Trevino decides to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Trevino is working an open guard so Fernandez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Trevino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trevino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD2#
Fernandez connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Trevino to the floor! Fernandez dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#
Trevino is rocked!#SU2#
Fernandez decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh Trevino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fernandez connects with a combination that backs up Trevino into the cage. Fernandez lands a flurry of punches that gets past Trevino's guard. Trevino is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Fernandez bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Fernandez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Ayers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Ayers working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Ayers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ayers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Ayers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Ayers has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ayers closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ayers has him pinned against the cage.
Ayers missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayers.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Ayers is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ayers uses from the top position.
Ayers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ayers really is a fat lump.#T2#
Ayers throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Ayers chips away with some ground and pound.
Ayers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ayers throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Ayers isn't so interested in that idea.
Ayers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ayers.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ayers 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.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Ayers from standing up.
Ayers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Ayers throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Ayers throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ayers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ayers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ayers scoring with some ground and pound.
Ayers scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Ayers gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ayers is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Ayers circles away and we're back to standing.
Jeff Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pale Johnson.#CL#
Ayers instigates a clinch.
Ayers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson. #TD#
Ayers drags the fight down to the ground.
Ayers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson trying to control but Ayers is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ayers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Ayers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Ayers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the cage.
Ayers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Ayers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ayers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ayers circles away easily
and Ayers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ayers forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Ayers jumps guard.
Ayers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ayers managing to control the position.
Ayers is trying to keep Johnson in close. #SUB#
Ayers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ayers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Ayers has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ayers wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jeff Ayers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayers moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#TD#
Ayers gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Ayers has control of the leg. #T3#
Ayers winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ayers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ayers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Ayers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ayers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson is pressing down on Ayers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ayers.
Ayers is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jeff Ayers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ayers is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ayers stops Johnson from standing up.
Ayers chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Ayers throws a big right hand that misses.
Ayers postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Ayers throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #SU#
Ayers gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ayers's waist but Ayers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Jeff Ayers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pale Johnson.
Ayers fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ayers moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ayers as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Ayers tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ayers clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Ayers dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ayers.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Ayers lands a nice elbow.
Ayers tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Ayers tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Ayers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Ayers jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Ayers around his waist. Ayers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ayers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ayers tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Ayers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Ayers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ayers moves into the clinch.#T1#
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Jeff Ayers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ayers has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Ayers landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ayers.
Ayers landing some decent shots from guard.
Ayers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ayers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Ayers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayers stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ayers scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ayers is controlling him.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ayers is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Ayers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Ayers slips an elbow through the middle.
Ayers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ayers throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ayers's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVB#
Ayers pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Ayers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ayers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Ayers pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ayers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ayers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ayers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ayers is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Ayers lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Johnson is working an open guard so Ayers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##TD#
Ayers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Ayers is now in Johnson's guard.
Ayers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Ayers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ayers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Ayers any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ayers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ayers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ayers distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ayers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ayers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ayers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayers cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Ayers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pale Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Ayers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ayers is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Ayers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ayers 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Ayers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1#
Strong avoids the head kick by Dan. #TD#
Dan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Dan pushes Strong off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Strong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Strong pushes Dan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong darts in looking for a takedown but Dan gets double underhooks and turns Strong into the cage. #TD2#
Dan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strong's guard.#SUB#
Dan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Strong to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Strong pulls down on the head and he's put Dan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hayden Strong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Dan throws a head kick that misses.
Dan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riggs.
Dan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dan.
Dan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riggs is fending him off so far but Dan persists. Nope, Riggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan misses with the combination.
Dan swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control.
Dan bucks up and tries to throw Riggs off but instead Riggs has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs is riding his opponent, not letting Dan buck him off.
Dan tries to escape the position. #T1#
Riggs trying to control momentarily.
Dan breaks Riggs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dan trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Dan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dan postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it. #SUB#
Dan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dan has managed to get both his arms back between Riggs's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Riggs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Dan throws a big elbow that misses.
Dan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dan.
Dan misses with a head shot. Riggs uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Dan throwing strikes but missing.
Dan trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Dan stands up and waves to Riggs to follow him.
Dan misses with a head kick.
Michael Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggs.
Despite the aggression on Dan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riggs is breathing heavily.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Dan.
Riggs attempts a counter takedown but Dan avoids it well and moves away.
Dan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dan misses with a double jab #TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dan! #ES2#
Dan 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!
Dan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benton Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Dan.
Dan is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Dan moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.
Riggs tries to pull guard but Dan won't allow it.
Riggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Dan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dan misses with a head kick.
Dan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riggs's waist but Riggs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dan off to one side.
Riggs tries to counter with a takedown but Dan is quick to defend against it.
Michael Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown but Dan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Dan tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Dan manages to avoid the attempt.
Dan tries to land a front kick but Riggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michael Dan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan looks for the body kick but Riggs saw that one coming.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Dan misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Dan darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benton Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dan to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Dan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Michael Dan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dan keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Riggs dives into side control.
Riggs blocks the strikes from Dan. #T2#
Riggs throws a strike aimed at the side of Dan's head but Dan avoids it well.
Riggs trying to control the position but Dan is working away.
Dan is trying to buck Riggs off.
Riggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dan keeps working. #SU#
Riggs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Dan lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Benton Riggs has been cut.#CL2#
Dan moves into range and clinches up with Riggs.
Riggs tries to circle away but Dan has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Riggs manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Riggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Dan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dan throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily.
Dan throws a wild body kick that Riggs sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Dan throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Riggs counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Dan sneaks out the side door and pushes Riggs away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riggs as he jumps to the side.
Riggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dan.
As Dan tries to get set, Riggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Dan manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Riggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riggs managing to block the knees to the body from Dan.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but Dan has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Dan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benton Riggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dan duly obliges. #ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!
Dan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Riggs's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dan dives in looking to finish as Riggs flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dan's strikes! Dan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Riggs's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Riggs was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Fernandez misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Fernandez gets a clinch.
Macdonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fernandez smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Macdonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Macdonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Fernandez stands and steps away. Macdonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fernandez moves into the clinch.
Macdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Macdonald gets control of Fernandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macdonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fernandez wanted to stand there but Macdonald had control of the position.
Macdonald wants to sweep here but Fernandez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Macdonald is looking to stand up but Fernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Macdonald looking for subs off his back but Fernandez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Macdonald wants to get back to full guard.
Fernandez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Macdonald.
Macdonald wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Fernandez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Macdonald to stand up. #TD2#
Fernandez shoots in and gets a takedown into Macdonald's guard.#T2##SU2#
Fernandez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macdonald, up you get!
Fernandez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macdonald is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick by Fernandez misses #TD#
and Macdonald counters with a shoot takedown. Fernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
Macdonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macdonald postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow.
Macdonald 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.
Macdonald scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Fernandez is working an open guard so Macdonald takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fernandez has hold of one of Macdonald's legs. Macdonald is fighting the takedown attempt but Fernandez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Macdonald has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fernandez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Macdonald has tightened it up now! Fernandez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cesar Macdonald!

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