Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RapidFC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Alpha swinging wildly here. #CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Alpha up against the cage.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alpha smiles and moves away.
Schmidt misses with a takedown
and Alpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Alpha scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alpha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt darts in looking for a takedown but Alpha gets double underhooks and turns Schmidt into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Alpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Schmidt throws a lazy head kick
and Alpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alpha blocks a head kick by Schmidt .
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alpha's half guard.
Schmidt prevents Alpha from improving his position.
Alpha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt .
Alpha is trying to control but can't.
Schmidt wants to pass to mount but Alpha is defending the position.
Alpha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alpha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Alpha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schmidt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schmidt tries to control but Alpha wriggling away.
Alpha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schmidt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha gets full guard.
Alpha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmidt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alpha keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Alpha trying to control the position here.
Alpha looking for a sweep. Not yet Alpha, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alpha's head.
Alpha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alpha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt won't allow Alpha to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schmidt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmidt trying to control the action but Alpha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alpha is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Alpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Alpha misses.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alpha throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Alpha back into the cage.
Alpha tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
Schmidt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alpha tries to stall but Schmidt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alpha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling him.#TD#
Schmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Schmidt wants to control the position but Alpha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alpha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alpha stops Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt taking some punishment here, with Alpha in his half guard.
Schmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfred Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alpha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Schmidt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alpha doesn't defend quickly enough and Schmidt has managed to lock this one up! Can Alpha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schmidt on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manfred Schmidt !
In his post fight interview, Manfred Schmidt gave a big smile as he said 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.

Event: RapidFC 40
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Hjung throws a sloppy head kick and Werthers moves out of range easily.
Werthers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been hearing reports that Hjung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hjung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Werthers counters with a nice uppercut.
Hjung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Werthers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Hjung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Werthers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Hjung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hjung get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hjung stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Werthers runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Werthers!
A victorious Del Werthers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Stringfellow lands a front kick.
Nice shot by Stringfellow.#CL2#
Hjung clinches.
Stringfellow lands a right hand. #ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Stringfellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can Stringfellow finish him?
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hjung taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stringfellow has a couple of punches blocked by Hjung.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Stringfellow avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hjung blocks an uppercut.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hjung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stringfellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjung uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
Stringfellow cracks Hjung with a nice body shot.
Hjung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stringfellow prevents a body shot from Hjung.
A shot in the inside from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
Hjung has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stringfellow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hjung can turn it around.
Hjung wants to stall. #T1#
Hjung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stringfellow is defending well for now.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
Stringfellow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hjung with a big uppercut! Hjung tries to clinch up but Stringfellow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hjung to the mat! Hjung covers up and Stringfellow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Stringfellow!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lesnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Patterson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson defending well as Lesnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
Lesnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good work by Patterson as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnarsson lands a head kick. Patterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Lesnarsson misses.
Lesnarsson throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Patrick Patterson 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!
Patterson throws a body punch but Lesnarsson moves out of range.
Lesnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Borg Lesnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnarsson pushes Patterson away with a front kick.
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Borg Lesnarsson has been cut.
Lesnarsson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Patterson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Lesnarsson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Patterson is left battered and dazed whilst Lesnarsson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borg Lesnarsson!
In his post fight interview, Borg Lesnarsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Von Rubenkraut has closed the distance and engaged Behar in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Behar.
Behar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Rubenkraut up against the cage.
Von Rubenkraut drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Von Rubenkraut breaks the clinch.
Von Rubenkraut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Behar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Behar scores with a body shot.
Von Rubenkraut lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behar lands a nice hook to Von Rubenkraut's body. Von Rubenkraut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Behar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Behar there.
Behar with a nice cross.#T1#
Behar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Behar.
Behar looks to land a combination but Von Rubenkraut avoids it well.
Behar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Rubenkraut's head.
Behar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Behar misses with a wild body shot.
Von Rubenkraut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Behar is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herrman Von Rubenkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Rubenkraut with a poor takedown
and Behar counters with a two punch combo.
Behar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Von Rubenkraut rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Rubenkraut doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Behar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Von Rubenkraut with a poor takedown
and Behar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behar scores with a shot to the body.
Von Rubenkraut is breathing heavily.
Behar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Behar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Rubenkraut walks into a jab.
Herrman Von Rubenkraut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Behar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Von Rubenkraut is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Rubenkraut.
Behar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Behar lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Von Rubenkraut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Behar, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Behar lands a nice uppercut.
Behar is struggling to control the position.
Behar lands a shoulder strike.
Von Rubenkraut jumps guard but Behar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Behar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Rubenkraut ducks right into an uppercut from Behar.
Von Rubenkraut throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Behar counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Behar lands a really nice looking cross but Von Rubenkraut seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Behar - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Behar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Behar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Behar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Behar.#CL#
Von Rubenkraut clinches up against the cage.
Von Rubenkraut tries to pull guard but Behar holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Rubenkraut drops back down to his feet.
Behar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Behar has had enough of the clinch but Von Rubenkraut keeps him there for the moment.
Behar effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Behar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Rubenkraut misses with a takedown
and Behar counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Rubenkraut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Behar lands a nice shot to the body.
Behar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Rubenkraut on the side of the head.
Jason Behar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Behar stalks Von Rubenkraut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Von Rubenkraut's face. Von Rubenkraut staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Von Rubenkraut gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Behar working hard to break the clinch.
Von Rubenkraut dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Behar lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Behar lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Behar tries to break the clinch but Von Rubenkraut is controlling the position.
Behar digs a right hand underneath Von Rubenkraut's ribcage. Von Rubenkraut let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Behar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Behar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Behar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Rubenkraut or not.
Behar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Behar avoiding damage.
Behar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Behar is leaning against Von Rubenkraut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Behar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Behar scores with a shot to the side of Von Rubenkraut's head.
Von Rubenkraut tries for a takedown but Behar manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Behar to work.
Behar wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Behar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Behar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Behar - that landed with a thud.
Behar lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Behar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Rubenkrauts head.
Von Rubenkraut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herrman Von Rubenkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Rubenkraut has Behar pressed against the cage, preventing Behar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Behar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Behar.
A right hook to the body lands for Behar.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Behar working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Behar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Von Rubenkraut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Behar lands with a hook. Von Rubenkraut tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Behar - just one landing. #TD#
Von Rubenkraut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Behar sprawls well initially but Von Rubenkraut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Behar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Rubenkraut is working away from the top position though.
Behar tries to roll over but Von Rubenkraut keeps him under control.#T4#
Von Rubenkraut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Behar is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Rubenkraut is trying to control. Behar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Von Rubenkraut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Behar is just riding it out for now. Von Rubenkraut eventually gives up the hold.
Behar is trying to stand back up but Von Rubenkraut is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Behar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Rubenkraut takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Behar clinches with his opponent.
Behar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Behar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Von Rubenkraut prevents Behar from breaking the clinch.
Behar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Behar tries to break free but Von Rubenkraut pushes him back against the cage.
Jason Behar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Behar misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Behar - that landed with a thud.
Von Rubenkraut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Behar breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Behar. No joy for Von Rubenkraut on that attempt.
Von Rubenkraut tries for a takedown but Behar circles away easily
and Behar counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Von Rubenkraut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Rubenkraut closes the distance and clinches up with Behar, looking for a takedown. Von Rubenkraut pushes Behar against the cage but Behar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herrman Von Rubenkraut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Behar lands the left hand.
Von Rubenkraut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Behar circles away.
Behar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Behar lands an overhand right.
Von Rubenkraut walks into a left hand.
Oh Von Rubenkraut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Behar lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Rubenkraut seems to have got his legs back now.
Behar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Rubenkrauts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Behar slips a straight right by Von Rubenkraut.
Von Rubenkraut has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Rubenkraut there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Rubenkraut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Behar. No joy for Von Rubenkraut on that attempt.
Behar lands a body shot.
Behar digs a good hook to Von Rubenkraut's body.
Behar throws a series of strikes that have Von Rubenkraut backpedaling.
Behar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice jab there from Behar.
Jason Behar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Behar scores with a jab. Von Rubenkraut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Behar lands a head shot.#T3#
Von Rubenkraut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Behar.
Behar lands a nice hook to Von Rubenkraut's body. Von Rubenkraut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Rubenkraut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Rubenkraut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Behar jabs at Von Rubenkraut's body.
Nice jab there from Behar.
Nice jab there from Behar.
Behar lands a head shot.
Herrman Von Rubenkraut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Behar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Behar.#T4#
Jab, jab by Behar - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Behar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Rubenkraut doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Rubenkraut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Behar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Behar lands with a right hand.
Behar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Behar scores with a one two! Von Rubenkraut had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Behar lands a slapping body shot.
Herrman Von Rubenkraut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Behar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Rubenkraut takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Behar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Behar 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Behar!

Event: RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Hjung moves into range and clinches up with Wu Cao.#BC#
Hjung manages to break the clinch.
Hjung goes for a double leg but Wu Cao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wu Cao continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Wu Cao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Wu Cao clinches with his opponent.
Wu Cao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wu Cao wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Hjung has Wu Cao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hjung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wu Cao tumbling to the mat - Hjung dives into Wu Cao's guard.
Hjung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hjung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu Cao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung.
Wu Cao wants to stand but Hjung is controlling the position.
Hjung advances position into side control!#T1#
Wu Cao is not content to let Hjung control the position.
Wu Cao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hjung. #SUB#
Hjung tries for a kimura but Wu Cao is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hjung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu Cao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Wu Cao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu Cao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hjung tries to roll over but Wu Cao keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hjung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hjung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hjung wants to improve his position but Wu Cao is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung is trying to maintain the position but Wu Cao is very close to passing his half guard.
Hjung 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.
Hjung is staying active underneath Wu Cao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wu Cao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjung's head. #T3##SUB#
Hjung actively working from the bottom here.
Wu Cao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wu Cao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hjung is looking for a sweep. Wu Cao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wu Cao lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wu Cao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu Cao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hjung actively working from the bottom here.
Wu Cao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wu Cao lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hjung! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wu Cao jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ru Shi Wu Cao!
After the big win, Ru Shi Wu Cao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shade Tree Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Schmidt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt tries to clinch
and Nekrasov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nekrasov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schmidt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Nekrasov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmidt doesn't seem phased though.
Nekrasov misses with a straight right. #TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nekrasov's half guard.
Nekrasov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Schmidt manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nekrasov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Schmidt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nekrasov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Schmidt . #T1#
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
Schmidt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nekrasov for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Schmidt looking to secure an arm triangle but Nekrasov defends it well.
Schmidt looking to control but Nekrasov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmidt won't let Nekrasov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB#
Schmidt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Schmidt throws some wild stikes that Nekrasov manages to avoid easily.
Nekrasov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nekrasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidt in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Schmidt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schmidt controlling his opponent.
Schmidt 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schmidt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Schmidt tries to control but Nekrasov wriggling away. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine from mount but Nekrasov is having none of it. #SUB#
Schmidt goes for an armbar but Nekrasov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nekrasov.
Schmidt controlling Nekrasov's posture. #SUB#
Schmidt has his foot on Nekrasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nekrasov works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Nekrasov defends easily.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Schmidt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nekrasov stops Schmidt from standing up.
Schmidt pulls Nekrasov in to control the position.
Nekrasov throws a strike but Schmidt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SU#
Schmidt stands and steps away. Nekrasov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Schmidt shoots and misses
enabling Nekrasov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekrasov misses with a two punch combination.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nekrasov.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekrasov can do to turn this around?
Nekrasov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schmidt .
Nekrasov throws out a counter right but Schmidt avoids it with no problem.
Nekrasov throws a head kick that misses.
Nekrasov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Nekrasov gets caught flat footed, as Schmidt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nekrasov keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##ES2#
Nekrasov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nekrasov misses the target.
Schmidt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Schmidt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nekrasov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekrasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekrasov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Nekrasov counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schmidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekrasov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Schmidt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt tries to advance to mount but Nekrasov denies him. #SUB#
Schmidt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nekrasov stops Schmidt from passing to mount. #SUB#
Schmidt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schmidt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Schmidt taking a breather here. #SUB#
Schmidt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmidt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nekrasov seems a little lost for a moment, as Schmidt dominates the positioning.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nekrasov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Schmidt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nekrasov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schmidt 's guard! Nice work there by Nekrasov!
Schmidt is trying to keep Nekrasov in close.
Schmidt pulls Nekrasov in close to prevent any damage.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing Nekrasov from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitaliy Nekrasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmidt throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nekrasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmidt somewhat.
Nekrasov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nekrasov as he jumps to the side.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Nekrasov circles away easily
and Nekrasov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt
and Nekrasov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vitaliy Nekrasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nekrasov connects with a jab.
Nekrasov lands with a cross.
Nekrasov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Nekrasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Nekrasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmidt misses with a takedown
and Nekrasov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nekrasov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekrasov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Nekrasov pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Nekrasov.
Schmidt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Schmidt defending well as Nekrasov loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmidt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Nekrasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt looks to clinch
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nekrasov tries to keep at a distance but Schmidt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nekrasov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schmidt .
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Nekrasov holds him up against the cage and eventually Schmidt drops back down to his feet.
Nekrasov working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Schmidt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nekrasov to keep the fight standing.
Nekrasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schmidt prevents Nekrasov from breaking the clinch.
Nekrasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nekrasov is trying to push Schmidt away but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch. #CL#
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt misses with a knee to the head.
Schmidt tries to land knees in the clinch but Nekrasov avoids the damage to the body.
Nekrasov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Schmidt wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch. #CL#
Schmidt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekrasov. #BC2#
Nekrasov breaks the clinch. #TD#
Schmidt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nekrasov quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Nekrasov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Schmidt is on him like a limpet, forcing Nekrasov back against the cage.
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!
Schmidt wants a takedown.
Schmidt jumps guard but Nekrasov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nekrasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Nekrasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Nekrasov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schmidt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNekrasov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaliy Nekrasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nekrasov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaliy Nekrasov!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Hjung rushes Diktas and presses him up against the cage.
Hjung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hjung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hjung lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hjung.
Hjung will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diktas up against the cage.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diktas avoids it.
Hjung misses with a body punch.
Diktas takes an elbow to the temple.
Hjung stalling the fight.
Hjung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diktas or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hjung.
Diktas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung slows down the pace here.
Hjung has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diktas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hjung can turn it around.
Diktas looking for a takedown. #T1#
Hjung slowing the pace effectively.
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Diktas avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hjung - that landed with a thud.
Diktas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hjung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hjung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Hjung.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hjung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diktas backwards.
Nice body punch from Hjung - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Hjung on the inside.
Hjung tries a body shot but Diktas blocks it.
Diktas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hjung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anil Diktas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hjung misses with a body punch.
Hjung misses with a knee to the head.
Hjung lands a hook that snaps the head of Diktas backwards.
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Diktas avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Diktas controls the action.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diktas's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hjung gets underhooks to prevent Diktas's takedown attempt.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diktas avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Hjung scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Diktas is rocked!
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Oh Diktas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Hjung.
Hjung has Diktas pressed against the cage. He pushes Diktas back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Hjung throws a beautiful elbow that sends Diktas crashing to the floor! Hjung piles on the pressure with more strikes! Diktas is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Soo Hjung!
An out of breath Man Soo Hjung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Anselmo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesnarsson sprawls well initially but Anselmo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anselmo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anselmo trying to mount his opponent but Lesnarsson defends it.
Anselmo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anselmo throwing shots but Lesnarsson is blocking nicely.
Anselmo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Anselmo is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Anselmo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Anselmo!
The defeated Borg Lesnarsson had this to say: 'Borg will return!'.

Event: RapidFC 31
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Hjung has his takedown stuffed
and Hjung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hjung misses with a double jab
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Crunch! Hjung slams his shin into Hill's torso.#CL2#
Hjung clinches with his opponent.
Hjung tries to pull guard but Hill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjung backwards. #TD#
Hill pulls Hjung into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hjung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hjung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hill has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hjung 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 Hill.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hjung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hjung trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hjung.
Hill won't allow Hjung to pass to mount.
Hjung trying to control from half guard but Hill is working away. #T1#
Hill tries to roll over but Hjung keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hjung pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
Hjung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hjung works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Hjung's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hjung jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hill manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Hill is trying to control Hjung's posture but Hjung avoids it.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Hjung keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hjung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hjung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill wants to control but Hjung postures up.
Hjung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hill wants to control but Hjung postures up.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hjung trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Hjung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hill on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hjung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Hjung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill wants to control but Hjung postures up.
Hill looks to move to half guard but instead Hjung has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Hjung is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hill is surviving well by controlling Hjung's body position as best he can.
Hill gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hjung pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sul Duk Hjung will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Hill.
Hjung has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hjung tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a crisp right that sends Hjung to the canvas! Hill follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrel Hill!
Darrel Hill decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Hjung lands with a nice combination. MpJuice backs away looking to recover.
Hjung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MpJuice scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hjung
letting MpJuice counter with a right hand.
Hjung dodges the punch combination from MpJuice.
Hjung wants to counter the offense by MpJuice and move into the clinch position.
MpJuice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Hjung lands but MpJuice takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Hjung darts in and clinches MpJuice up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from MpJuice.
A bit of stalling here from Hjung.
Hjung trying to control the position but instead, MpJuice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hjung into the cage.
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Hjung tries to stall but MpJuice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MpJuice. #T1#
A knee to the head by Hjung.
MpJuice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
Hjung lands a left hand.
Good body shot from MpJuice.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MpJuice avoids it.
Still in the clinch, MpJuice scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for MpJuice to work.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can MpJuice finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjung.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MpJuice.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice is stalling here.
MpJuice misses with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice digs a right hand into Hjung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hjung's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MpJuice swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjung uses good head movement to avoid it.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
MpJuice misses with some punches.
MpJuice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hjung looking to slow down the pace here.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice blocks an uppercut.
MpJuice has a couple of punches blocked by Hjung.
A hook to the body from MpJuice.
Hjung blocking some punches.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
Hjung tries a body shot but MpJuice blocks it.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hjung blocking some punches.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MpJuice throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
MpJuice misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MpJuice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MpJuice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
MpJuice pushes Hjung against the cage. MpJuice is working some dirty boxing. MpJuice pushes off with a quick right hook! Hjung goes down! Hjung tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MpJuice moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MpJuice MpJuice!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Alcantara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alcantara throws a hook but Schmidt avoids it easily.
Schmidt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schmidt tries to bum rush Alcantara with a series of wild strikes but Alcantara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alcantara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schmidt at a distance.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Schmidt clinches.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Alcantara.
Schmidt blocking some punches.
Alcantara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schmidt jumps guard but Alcantara stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alcantara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Alcantara lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alcantara has double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Schmidt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Schmidt jumps guard but Alcantara stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alcantara working aggressively here.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcantara just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
Schmidt managing to block the knees to the body from Alcantara.
Alcantara lands with a light punch inside.
Alcantara throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Schmidt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Schmidt drives through with a takedown into Alcantara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alcantara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Alcantara looking for a sweep. Not yet Alcantara, not yet.
Alcantara wants to hit a switch here but Schmidt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alcantara there!
Schmidt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alcantara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Schmidt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schmidt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alcantara wants to control but Schmidt is having none of it.#T3#
Schmidt tries to control but Alcantara wriggling away.
Alcantara wants to hold on but Schmidt pushes him away.
Alcantara can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmidt content just to control the position here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alcantara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmidt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schmidt trying to control but Alcantara is having none of it.
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Alcantara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Alcantara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alcantara missing with knees to the body.
Schmidt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alcantara throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Schmidt 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Schmidt rushes Alcantara and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alcantara to keep the fight standing.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alcantara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schmidt wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcantara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Alcantara.
Alcantara looks to land a combination. Schmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Alcantara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schmidt 's sensitive parts.
Schmidt with a poor takedown
and Alcantara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alcantara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alcantara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alcantara defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alcantara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alcantara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmidt goes for a double leg but Alcantara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alcantara continues to drive forward.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Alcantara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abraham Alcantara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alcantara defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alcantara into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Alcantara clinches up against the cage.
Alcantara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alcantara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcantara lands an elbow just above Schmidt 's eye.
Alcantara lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Schmidt takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Alcantara.
Alcantara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schmidt is trying to maintain a safe position but Alcantara gets an underhook and turns Schmidt into the cage.
A short left from Alcantara. #ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Alcantara lands an elbow that stopped Schmidt in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alcantara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Schmidt is pressed against the cage. Alcantara pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Schmidt ! Two more big strikes from Alcantara and Schmidt crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abraham Alcantara!

Event: RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Hjung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Speights circles away.
Speights feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Speights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hjung being controlled here momentarily.
Hjung wants to control from the top but Speights keeps moving.
Speights being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Speights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speights not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Hjung content to stall in guard here.
Hjung trying to control but Speights is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Speights wants to sweep here but Hjung controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speights takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Speights gets caught flat footed, as Hjung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Speights keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully.
Speights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hjung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Speights has his foot on Hjung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hjung works his way back into a safe position though.
Hjung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hjung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Speights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Speights looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Speights tries to sprawl but Hjung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hjung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hjung is pressing down on Speights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Speights is holding on for now.
Hjung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hjung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Hjung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hjung is keen to just control but Speights is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hjung is trying to work for a kimura but Speights is defending well.
Hjung not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hjung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hjung is working for a kimura but Speights is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hjung in particular looking to stall.
Speights keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hjung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Speights defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sul Duk Hjung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Hjung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Speights is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Speights can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hjung controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speights is pulling down on Hjung's head. It's preventing any offense from Hjung, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speights is trying to control the position but Hjung postures up. #T1#
Hjung wants to control from the top but Speights keeps moving.
Hjung is really struggling to control Speights but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Speights wants to stand but Hjung is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Speights tries to sprawl but Hjung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hjung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Speights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hjung controlling the action here.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hjung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Speights does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Speights is defending against the submission attempts here by Hjung.
Hjung is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Hjung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hjung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Speights taking some punishment here, with Hjung in his half guard.
Hjung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speights can do to turn this around?
Speights is trying to control but can't.
Hjung trying to control the action but Speights is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hjung in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Speights actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Speights manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Speights keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully.
Hjung is looking to work some ground and pound but Speights has wrist control.
Hjung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjung goes for a double leg but Speights avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Speights continues to drive forward.
Speights with the counter takedown but Hjung avoids it easily.
Hjung shoots and misses #TD2#
and Speights counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hjung!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sul Duk Hjung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hjung controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sul Duk Hjung dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hjung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hjung somewhat.
Speights tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hjung dives in for a single leg takedown but Speights sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Speights tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Hjung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Speights quickly recovers to half guard.
Hjung is thwarting Speights's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung prevents Speights from improving his position.
Speights is trying to maintain the position but Hjung is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Hjung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hjung trying to pass the guard but Speights defending well.
Hjung trying to control the pace.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Speights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hjung looking for a submission but Speights manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hjung wants to pass the guard but Speights is keeping the position.
Hjung preventing the sweep.
Hjung looking to sit in guard and control but Speights gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Speights looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hjung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hjung pulls Speights in close to prevent any damage.
Hjung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speights trying to control but Hjung is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speights stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Speights wants it to stay on the feet.
Speights with the counter takedown but Hjung avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sul Duk Hjung. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Hjung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hjung lands in his opponent's guard.
Hjung wants to control from the top but Speights keeps moving. #SUB#
Hjung drops back looking for a leg! Speights is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speights manages to kick Hjung off! Hjung jumps back into Speights's guard.
Hjung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jay Speights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sul Duk Hjung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hjung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Speights has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hjung has managed to get both his arms back between Speights's legs - danger averted.

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 Sul Duk Hjung.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hjung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sul Duk Hjung!
Sul Duk Hjung thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC 25
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Dillinger.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger is struggling to control the position.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Schmidt has Dillinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
Dillinger looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt .#T1#
Dillinger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmidt .
Dillinger throws a hook but Schmidt blocks it.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Dillinger.
Schmidt digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillinger as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger tries to counter by closing the distance.
A low kick from Schmidt misses
and Dillinger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillinger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dillinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dillinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt fails with the takedown.#CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dillinger digs a right hand into Schmidt 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schmidt 's gas tank.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Dillinger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillinger effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Dillinger lands a body punch.
Dillinger is working Schmidt over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dillinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schmidt looking to stall.
Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Dillinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Dillinger.
A short right from Dillinger on the inside.
Dillinger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dillinger lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dillinger taking a breather.
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Dillinger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dillinger continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage.
Schmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt is trying to drag Dillinger to the mat but Dillinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillinger has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.#CL#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillinger, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Dillinger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick by Schmidt misses #CL2#
and Dillinger counters by clinching up.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillinger works on Schmidt 's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown.
Dillinger is leaning against Schmidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schmidt s head.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dillinger.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger lands a shot to the body.
Dillinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillinger gets underhooks to prevent Schmidt 's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger digs a right hand underneath Schmidt 's ribcage. Schmidt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillinger.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Schmidt goes for a takedown attempt but Dillinger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL#
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.
Dillinger lands an uppercut.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt misses with the combination.
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Schmidt seems unphased. #T2#
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillinger is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Dillinger circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Schmidt instigates a clinch.
Dillinger has Schmidt pressed against the cage, preventing Schmidt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dillinger lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger slows down the pace here.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Dillinger manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Schmidt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Come on Dillinger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dillinger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Schmidt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schmidt needs to keep his hands up - Dillinger had a free shot at his head there.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Schmidt clinches with his opponent.
Dillinger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schmidt up against the cage.
Dillinger is pushing Schmidt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillinger receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T4#
Dillinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nate Dillinger.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Dillinger shows good takedown defense.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Schmidt shakes him off and moves away.
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Dillinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The referee calls for Dillinger to work.
Dillinger leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Dillinger's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dillinger holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dillinger.
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!
Schmidt letting Dillinger take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dillinger throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt .
Nate Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Schmidt darts in and clinches Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Dillinger cracks Schmidt with a nice body shot.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillinger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body.
Dillinger is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Dillinger as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillinger presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dillinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillinger pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Dillinger stalling in the clinch.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillinger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Dillinger cracks Schmidt on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Schmidt falls backwards against the cage. Dillinger follows up with more strikes that drop Schmidt to his knees. Dillinger keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Schmidt ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Dillinger!
Nate Dillinger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Lesnarsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jones. #CUT#
It looks like Borg Lesnarsson has been cut.
Lesnarsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Lesnarsson tries to tie him up.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnarsson fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Lesnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnarsson can't break the clinch.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jeff Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borg Lesnarsson.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnarsson's face.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnarsson blocks with his arms.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Lesnarsson can't break the clinch.
Lesnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Lesnarsson is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Lesnarsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnarsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lesnarsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lesnarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnarsson's legs - danger averted.#T2##SU#
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Jones has Lesnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lesnarsson tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnarsson blocks with his arms.
Lesnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnarsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lesnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Lesnarsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnarsson jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jeff Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Lesnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Lesnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Lesnarsson blocks it.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Lesnarsson gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lesnarsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones postures up. #T4##SUB2#
Lesnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnarsson looking to control. #SUB2#
Lesnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesnarsson looking to control. #SU#
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borg Lesnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lesnarsson misses with a double jab. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Lesnarsson back into the cage.
Lesnarsson is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lesnarsson is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Lesnarsson wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Lesnarsson.
Jeff Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borg Lesnarsson.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Lesnarsson wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Lesnarsson is blocking nicely.
Jeff Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones working Lesnarsson over with knees to the body.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Borg Lesnarsson's cut even more.
Lesnarsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lesnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Lesnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lesnarsson can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnarsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnarsson can do to turn this around?
Lesnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lesnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Lesnarsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Jones wanted to stand there but Lesnarsson had control of the position.
Lesnarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Lesnarsson stops Jones from standing up. #SU2#
Lesnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lesnarsson throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Lesnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnarsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnarsson's face.
Lesnarsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnarsson blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Lesnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Lesnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lesnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesnarsson throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Lesnarsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Lesnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones has Lesnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lesnarsson working hard to break the clinch.
Lesnarsson can't get the takedown.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T4#
Lesnarsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lesnarsson fails to pull guard.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnarsson is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Lesnarsson is blocking nicely.
Lesnarsson is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnarsson tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Lesnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnarsson is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Borg Lesnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jones forces Lesnarsson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Lesnarsson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lesnarsson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Jones stands up from Lesnarsson's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Lesnarsson. #CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lesnarsson is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnarsson's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones prevents Lesnarsson from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones keeps control of Lesnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lesnarsson can't break the clinch.
Jones has Lesnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Jones has Lesnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Lesnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnarsson's face.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Lesnarsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones moves out of range as Lesnarsson strikes.
Lesnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnarsson is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Lesnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Lesnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones slips under a jab from Lesnarsson.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnarsson's face.
Lesnarsson wants a takedown.
Jeff Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borg Lesnarsson.
Lesnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Jones prevents Lesnarsson from breaking the clinch.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnarsson's efforts to push away.
Lesnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnarsson is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnarsson jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnarsson tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lesnarsson tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it. #T3#
Jones tries a knee to the head but Lesnarsson blocks it.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Lesnarsson wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnarsson blocks with his arms.
Lesnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Lesnarsson decides to pull guard.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnarsson.#SU#
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lesnarsson, up you get!
Lesnarsson misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lesnarsson. That's going to slow Jones down.
Lesnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Lesnarsson blocks it. #T4#
Lesnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch up but Lesnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Lesnarsson throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnarsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Lesnarsson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Lesnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Borg Lesnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lesnarsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnarsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borg Lesnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Jones!
After winning the bout, Jeff Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Borg Lesnarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Borg will return!'.

Event: RapidFC 24
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hjung blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Hjung has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hjung.
Hjung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hjung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hjung with a knee to the head.
Hjung stalling.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Hjung scores with a knee to the head.
Hjung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonnen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hjung pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hjung obliges.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Hjung.
Hjung stalls.
Hjung is struggling to control the position.
Hjung misses with a body punch.
Hjung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sonnen is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Hjung. #T2#
Hjung crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Hjung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hjung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hjung misses with an elbow strike.
Hjung misses with a knee strike.
Hjung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
Hjung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.#T3#
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Hjung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hjung misses with a knee to the head.
Hjung scores a nice knee to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.#TD#
Sonnen pulls guard.
Hjung postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Hjung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hjung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Hjung gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Hjung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hjung is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Hjung blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Hjung throws a big counter head kick but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL2#
Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Hjung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hjung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen wants to break free but Hjung has control.
Hjung lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Hjung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hjung lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Soo Hjung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Hjung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hjung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hjung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hjung taking a breather.
Hjung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hjung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung just leaning against Sonnen, taking a breather.
Sonnen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hjung tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Hjung misses with a knee strike.
Hjung lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Hjung lands a nice knee to the body.
Hjung landing knees to the body.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Hjung keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Hjung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hjung lands a nice elbow.
Hjung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjung lands an elbow that stopped Sonnen in his tracks for a moment.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
Hjung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hjung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow. #T2#
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hjung effectively controlling the action here.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hjung has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Hjung to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hjung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Hjung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Hjung to work.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body. #T3#
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hjung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Hjung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hjung prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.
Hjung throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Hjung trying to land knees to the body.
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hjung lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Hjung on the inside.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Hjung has him pressed against the cage.
Hjung lands a knee to the body.
Hjung lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Hjung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Soo Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hjung wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Hjung moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Hjung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hjung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hjung rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Hjung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hjung prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung misses with a punch on the inside.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Hjung lands an elbow inside.
Hjung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Hjung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hjung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hjung avoiding damage.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Sonnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hjung obliges.
Good body shot from Hjung.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sonnen is trying to push Hjung away but Hjung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Hjung. #T3#
Hjung stalls.
Hjung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung lands with a left to the head.
Hjung throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Hjung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hjung misses with the head strike.
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
Hjung leaning against his opponent.
Hjung misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Hjung is stalling here.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Hjung is controlling him.
Hjung slowing the pace effectively.
Hjung lands a knee to the body.
Hjung leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Man Soo Hjung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hjung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen tries to work over Hjung's front leg with a kick but Hjung checks it.
Anderson Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Hjung.
Sonnen is looking to slow Hjung down with leg kicks.
Man Soo Hjung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hjung throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hjung 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Soo Hjung!
Man Soo Hjung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Hjung digs a good body shot into Yates's ribs.#TD#
Hjung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hjung will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hjung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hjung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hjung is tightening it up a little... Yates has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yates reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yates taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hjung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sul Duk Hjung!
A relieved looking Sul Duk Hjung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Hjung misses with the combination.
Hjung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Olli moves away from the strike by Hjung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjung.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Hjung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Olli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is trying to ground and pound but Olli uses the momentary lack of control by Hjung to regain half guard.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up. #T1#
Hjung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hjung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hjung performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hjung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hjung passes to side control.
Hjung is trying to ground and pound but Olli uses the momentary lack of control by Hjung to regain half guard. #T2#
Hjung is taking a breather. Olli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Olli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hjung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Olli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hjung.
Hjung wants to advance to full mount but Olli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Olli is looking to stand up but Hjung isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Hjung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hjung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Olli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hjung throws a sloppy head kick and Olli moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Hjung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been informed that Hjung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hjung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
Hjung is keen to just control but Olli is a slippery customer.#T4#
Olli tries to kick Hjung off but Hjung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hjung is looking to advance position but Olli won't allow it.
Olli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hjung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjung shoots in but no luck this time.
Olli changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Hjung shoots in and gets a takedown into Olli's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung.
Hjung is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Olli manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Hjung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hjung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Hjung does no damage.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung takes a swing at Olli's ribcage but misses.
Olli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Hjung.
Olli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Hjung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olli feinted with a counter takedown.
Hjung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjung tries to clinch but Olli is having none of it.
Hjung misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olli pinned against the cage. Olli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Olli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Joonas Olli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hjung.
The ground and pound from Hjung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hjung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hjung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Hjung goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Olli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hjung's guard! Nice work there by Olli! #SUB2#
Hjung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olli defends well.#T2##SU#
Olli stands and steps away. Hjung gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Olli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Olli attempts a counter takedown but Hjung avoids it well and moves away.
Hjung fails to land the takedown.
Hjung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Olli defends it nicely.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Hjung.#T3#
Hjung fails to land the takedown.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung shoots in and drives through. Olli sprawls well.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung dives in for a single leg takedown but Olli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Hjung tries for a takedown but Olli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Olli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olli as he jumps to the side.
Olli tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olli as he jumps to the side. #T4##TD2#
Hjung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Olli is trying to stand up here but Hjung is controlling him well.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Olli is trying to stand back up but Hjung is controlling him
Hjung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hjung throwing shots but Olli is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjung prevents Olli from standing back up.
Hjung trying to control the action but Olli 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.
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 Joonas Olli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hjung tries to clinch but Olli is having none of it.
Olli half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Hjung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Olli to the mat! Olli manages to get full guard.
Hjung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olli is keeping the position for now.
Hjung trying to control but Olli is working from the bottom.
Olli wants to stand and escape but Hjung is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung throws an elbow that misses. Olli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hjung's guard. Nice move by Olli!#REVR#
Olli won't allow Hjung to sweep him here.
Hjung wants to improve his position but instead Olli has moved into half guard. #T1#
Hjung is looking for a sweep. Olli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU#
Olli escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hjung misses with a combination #TD#
and Olli counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hjung trying to get back to full guard but Olli takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hjung tries to hold on but Olli pushes him away. #T2##SU#
Olli get's back to his feet.
Hjung fails with a takedown attempt.
Olli feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Hjung misses.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olli pinned against the cage. Olli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
Hjung with a poor takedown #TD#
and Olli decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hjung's guard.
Hjung is wriggling around but Olli manages to pass to half guard.
Joonas Olli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Hjung wants to control but Olli is keeping busy. #T3#
It looks like Olli is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olli prevents Hjung from improving his position.
Hjung trying to control here. #SUB2#
Hjung with the active half guard here but Olli passes nicely into side control.#SU#
Olli stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjung misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Olli counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joonas Olli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Olli 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joonas Olli!
A relieved looking Joonas Olli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 4
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Hjung has taken the fight to the clinch.
MpJuice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hjung scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from MpJuice as the two fighters clinch.
MpJuice lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hjung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MpJuice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MpJuice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from MpJuice.
MpJuice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Hjung is rocked!
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Hjung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MpJuice throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
Our sources have told us that Hjung has been working on his elbows in the gym.
MpJuice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
Hjung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hjung seems to have got his legs back now.
MpJuice pushes Hjung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MpJuice throws a big uppercut that drops Hjung! More strikes from MpJuice and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hjung lies dazed against the cage as MpJuice celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MpJuice MpJuice!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alpha was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alpha has control of Schmidt 's left arm, preventing Schmidt from doing any damage.
Schmidt stands and throws Alpha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schmidt wants to control but Alpha is keeping him busy.
Alpha looks to move to half guard but instead Schmidt has passed into mount! Damn!
Alpha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidt . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alpha is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha is bucking up trying to escape but Schmidt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Schmidt wants to control the pace but Alpha is squirming around nicely.
Alpha tries to hold on but Schmidt postures up.
Alpha is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Schmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alpha is looking to escape.
Schmidt punching from mount but Alpha doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Alpha is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Alpha felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schmidt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schmidt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schmidt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schmidt trying to control but Alpha is having none of it. #T2#
Schmidt landing shots from mount.
Alpha is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Alpha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Alpha!
Alpha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Alpha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alpha has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt 's legs - danger averted.
Alpha trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Alpha stands and steps away. Schmidt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt - Alpha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Schmidt backs off Alpha throws a huge counter combo but Schmidt manages to avoid it all.
Schmidt dives in and grabs Alpha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alpha pushes down on Schmidt 's head and hops out.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt
and Alpha counters with a left and a right that stings Schmidt .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alpha stuffs the takedown.
Alpha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Alpha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alpha down. #CL#
Schmidt gets a clinch.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but Alpha has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt can't get the takedown.
Alpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alpha gets underhooks to prevent Schmidt 's takedown attempt.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt has Alpha pressed against the cage, preventing Alpha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Alpha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schmidt fails to pull guard.
Alpha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alpha lands with a short shot to the head.
Schmidt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alpha walks away with a smile on his face. Schmidt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schmidt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alpha.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Alpha circles away easily
and Alpha counters with a left and a right that stings Schmidt .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alpha loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Schmidt fails to land the takedown.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alpha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schmidt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt 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.
Alpha pulls Schmidt in close to his closed guard and prevents Schmidt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schmidt wants to pass the guard but Alpha is keeping the position.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Alpha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alpha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alpha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schmidt has passed into side control.
Schmidt looks up at the clock and then as Alpha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Schmidt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmidt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Alpha is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt controls the position.
Alpha taking a bit of punishment here - Schmidt scoring with strikes.
Alpha tries to buck Schmidt off but Schmidt is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Alpha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Manfred Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alpha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2##SUB#
Schmidt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alpha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alpha wants to control but Schmidt postures up.
Alpha is looking to regain half guard here but Schmidt keeps moving and retains side control.
Alpha is not content to let Schmidt control the position.
Schmidt slows the pace down. #SUB#
Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alpha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Alpha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alpha stops Schmidt from passing to mount.
Alpha struggling a bit here.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Alpha is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alpha stops Schmidt from passing to mount.
Alpha is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alpha is pushing Schmidt 's head away, looking to escape. Schmidt manages to hold on to the position though.
Alpha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schmidt landing a few strikes.
Alpha tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Schmidt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Schmidt landing punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt content just to control the position here.
Schmidt trying to control but Alpha is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manfred Schmidt dominated that second round.
That's time! Schmidt 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but Alpha shows good takedown defense.
Schmidt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Manfred Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmidt with a poor takedown
and Alpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alpha's half guard.#ES2#
Alpha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Schmidt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Alpha tries to circle away but Schmidt has him pinned against the cage.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alpha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alpha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Alpha as Schmidt shoots in.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Schmidt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alpha was covering up waiting for the punch and Schmidt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alpha wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schmidt manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##REVB#
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Alpha's hands, connecting with Alpha's forehead.
Schmidt trying to control from half guard but Alpha is working away.
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Alpha keeps trying to improve his position.
Alpha won't allow Schmidt to pass to mount.
Alpha is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alpha wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Schmidt is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Schmidt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alpha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alpha trying to control from the bottom.
Alpha is doing well to control the position and prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Schmidt wants to take a breather but Alpha is having none of it.
Alpha is looking for a sweep. Schmidt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Alpha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmidt is one step ahead there.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alpha trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alpha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidt shoots and misses
letting Alpha counter with a right hand.
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alpha counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Schmidt 's head coaches at IFA: Performance Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Schmidt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alpha defends well and Schmidt ends up having to push Alpha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alpha avoids it really well and circles away.
Alpha is looking for the big counter here.
Schmidt shoots for a double leg takedown but Alpha sprawls well. He's pushed Schmidt 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schmidt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Alpha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Schmidt 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Alpha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alpha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Alpha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alpha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Alpha!

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Figis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hjung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figis won't be happy with that.
Figis bucks up and tries to throw Hjung off but instead Hjung has got his back!#SUB2#
Hjung has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Figis is in real trouble here. Hjung gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Figis is tapping out! Hjung wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sul Duk Hjung!
After winning the bout, Sul Duk Hjung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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