Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Long shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nakamura tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Long manages to move to mount!
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.#SU#
Long is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nakamura throws a one two combo.
Nakamura looks winded!
Long showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura. #CL2#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Long in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Long counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Long controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Nakamura avoids a kick to the body.
Long throws a head kick that Nakamura semi-blocks. #T2##TD#
Long feints and as Nakamura raises his hands in defense, Long changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long is stalling in the full guard.
Long wants to stand but Nakamura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Long will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nakamura has momentary wrist control but Long slips an elbow through the middle.
Long controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SU#
Long gets to his feet. Nakamura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Long shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
As Long backs off Nakamura throws a huge counter combo but Long manages to avoid it all.
Hiro Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Long tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakamura manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Long changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nakamura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Long wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Long decides to stand back up. #TD#
Long looking to score a takedown here. Nakamura is defending well but Long drives through and ends up in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up but Long counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nakamura. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Nakamura is trying to stand. #SU#
Long decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Long moves out of range of the body kick.
Long is looking to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch.#CL#
Long closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Long manages to break the clinch.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Long is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it. #CL2#
Nakamura rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Long displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nakamura up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Long dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Nakamura has Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Long with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Long effectively controlling the action here.
Nakamura is looking to break free of the clinch but Long has double underhooks.
Long has Nakamura pushed against the cage.
Long really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with a punch on the inside.
Long tries to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nakamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Long checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hiro Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Long shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Long is looking for a kimura here.
Long prevents Nakamura from improving his position.
Nakamura keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Long tries to stand and escape but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Long looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Augustus Long overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Long stands up out of the half guard.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Long tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakamura manages to circle out of the way.
Long shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura but Nakamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Long gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Nakamura misses with a body kick.#TD#
Long shoots in and bounces Nakamura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakamura is looking to stand back up but Long counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nakamura. #REVB#
Nakamura trying to control here.
Long tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nakamura controls his leg. #SUB#
Long seems to be looking for submissions. #T4#
Long is taking a breather. Nakamura 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.#SUB#
Long seems to be looking for submissions. #SU#
Long decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long misses with a body kick. #TD#
Long shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Long dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Long, pushing him back against the cage.
Long is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
Nakamura has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Long is controlling him.
Nakamura has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamura is looking to break free of the clinch but Long has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Long to work.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Long creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Long pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakamura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakamura blocks the elbow strike.
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakamura up against the cage.
Long misses with an elbow strike.
Long tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakamura avoids it.
Long misses with an elbow strike.
Nakamura has Long pressed against the cage, preventing Long from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Long prevents Nakamura from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamura is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Nakamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Long fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Long working aggressively here. #T3#
Nakamura blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Long breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Nakamura misses
and Long counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Nakamura rushes Long and presses him up against the cage.
Augustus Long has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Long.
Long seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Long breaks from the clinch.
Long shoots in and drives through. Nakamura sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##CL2#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Long moves out of range. #TD#
Long fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. Long is now in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Long manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Nakamura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Long wants to work for an arm triangle but Nakamura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hiro Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura throws a strike from the bottom but Long passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Long showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Long, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Long!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Temptation closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Temptation looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but Temptation passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
Sanchez tries to hold on but Temptation postures up.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Temptation has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sanchez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is looking to control Temptation's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?#T1#
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Temptation has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temptation is working away from the top position though.
Temptation should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Temptation is controlling the pace.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez trying to control here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Temptation is going to stand back up.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Temptation is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Temptation gets a clinch. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL#
Sanchez clinches. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temptation manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Temptation is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temptation swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanchez enables Temptation to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanchez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Temptation defends easily.
Temptation postures up.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Temptation on the ground.#T4#
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temptation is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Temptation is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Temptation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Temptation dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Temptation circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Temptation was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big Temptation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sanchez clinches up with Temptation and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Temptation tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sanchez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Temptation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temptation gets back to full guard.
Temptation is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Temptation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Temptation preventing the sweep.
Temptation is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez pulls Temptation in close to prevent any damage.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Temptation manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Temptation blocks nicely.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Temptation had control of the position.
Sanchez scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanchez postures up. #T3#
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Temptation tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Temptation avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Temptation changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanchez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanchez is trying to control Temptation's posture but Temptation avoids it.
Temptation tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling his head.
Temptation is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Temptation wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sanchez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Temptation is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sanchez trying to control the position. #SUB#
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Temptation tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Temptation from controlling successfully.
Temptation is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Temptation postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sanchez drives through and clinches with Temptation against the cage. #T2#
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Sanchez decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Temptation defends easily.
Temptation trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Temptation won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Temptation trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Temptation postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Big Temptation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Temptation circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temptation swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is trying to keep Temptation in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sanchez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Iversen doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson lands a front kick.#CL#
Anderson pushes Iversen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson cracks Iversen with a solid left hand.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson throws a strike but Iversen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anderson pulls Iversen in close to his closed guard and prevents Iversen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Iversen looks winded!#T1#
Iversen postures up.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Iversen any problems.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson continues to stall.
Iversen stops Anderson from standing up. #ES#
Anderson pushes Iversen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses. #T2##CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Iversen against the cage. #TD#
Anderson jumps guard.
Anderson managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson wants to stand but Iversen is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Anderson gets to his feet - Iversen follows without any prompting. #T3#
Iversen avoids the head kick by Anderson. #CL#
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Iversen, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iversen is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Iversen tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Iversen drops back down to his feet.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iversen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iversen after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Iversen is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Iversen is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Iversen being controlled against the cage.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iversen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iversen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Iversen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Anderson 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.
Anderson cracks Iversen with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Iversen throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Iversen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tristan Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Anderson pushes Iversen up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Iversen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Iversen fails to pull guard. #TD#
Anderson has Iversen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Iversen tumbling to the mat - Anderson dives into Iversen's guard.
Anderson is in close to Iversen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Iversen keeps moving.
Iversen is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iversen is proving hard to escape from.
Iversen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iversen keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Iversen being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson is working Iversen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Anderson gets to his feet - Iversen follows without any prompting. #CL#
Anderson forces Iversen back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Anderson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson just leaning against Iversen, taking a breather.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iversen up against the cage.
Iversen is trying to stall. #TD#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson lands a couple of elbows.
Iversen being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB2#
Iversen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Anderson stands up from Iversen's guard - Anderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Iversen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson throws a head kick but Iversen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iversen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tristan Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iversen moves away.
Iversen with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iversen is keeping busy.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
Anderson stalls.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iversen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iversen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a leg kick.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Iversen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Anderson to work. #T1#
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Iversen is keeping busy.#TD#
Anderson is trying to trip Iversen. He has hold of a leg but Iversen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Iversen pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Anderson forces Iversen back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Iversen can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action. #T2#
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iversen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iversen up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tristan Anderson.
Iversen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ralf Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iversen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Iversen.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Iversen saw that one coming.
Iversen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Iversen pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iversen shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here.
Iversen wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson avoiding damage.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iversen avoids it.
Iversen letting Anderson take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tristan Anderson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iversen.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Iversen's head but Iversen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Iversen circles away.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iversen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Iversen moves out of range.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Ralf Iversen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tristan Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Iversen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Anderson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Walters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walters. #SU#
Walters gets to his feet. Mann looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Finn Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mann scores with a takedown into Walters's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walters is on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann looks winded!
Mann looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Walters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Walters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Walters lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mann wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
Walters looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mann is avoiding damage well.
Walters is putting a hurting on Mann here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Walters stands up.
Walters shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walters's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mann raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Walters tries to counter by clinching up but Mann breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Walters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mann's guard.#SU#
Walters stands and steps away. Mann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Walters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Walters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters really is a fat lump.
Mann is looking to escape.
Walters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walters seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mann is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mann 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.
Walters tries to stand and escape but Mann is controlling the position.
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Walters decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Walters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walters off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mann tries to sprawl but Walters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Walters winds up and cracks Mann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Walters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Walters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Walters tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mann controls his leg.
Walters winds up and cracks Mann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mann is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Walters 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walters connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Walters is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Walters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mann defending well though.
Walters tries to stand and escape but Mann is controlling the position.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters is stalling here. Mann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Walters seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Mann trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters keeping control of the position.
Mann prevents Walters from improving his position.
Mann blocks the strikes from Walters.
Walters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Walters dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Walters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mann sprawls well initially but Walters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walters looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walters winds up and cracks Mann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walters.
Walters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Walters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walters is working Mann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mann is proving hard to escape from.
Mann working a defensive guard here.
Walters working some strikes from top position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Mann moves into the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Walters is trying to trip Mann. He has hold of a leg but Mann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walters persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Darrel Walters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mann is proving hard to escape from.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walters's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walters works over Mann with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walters's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Walters works over Mann with some ground and pound from guard.
Walters lands a couple of digs.
Walters wants to stand but Mann is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Walters decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mann, up you get! #T3#
Walters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mann wants it to stay on the feet.
Mann lands a right hook to the body.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mann sprawls well. Mann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walters gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walters or perhaps it was just good defense by Mann, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Mann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Walters is trying to defend but Mann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Walters moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mann's guard. #REVR#
Walters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walters wants to get up but he can't break Mann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Mann is working an open guard so Walters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Walters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Walters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walters.#TD2#
Mann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walters wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters wanted to stand there but Mann had control of the position.
Walters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mann's head.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Walters lands a couple of elbows.
Walters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Walters controlling from the top position.
Walters distracts Mann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walters is working Mann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Walters stands up from Mann's guard - Walters perhaps looking for a knockout.
Walters has a takedown stuffed.
Walters looks for a takedown but Mann sprawls well.
Mann wants to counter with a clinch but Walters pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrel Walters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD2#
Mann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mann is in Walters's guard.#ES#
Walters scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Walters shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mann defends it nicely.#TD#
Walters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mann on his heels. He'll look to pass Mann's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Mann keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters wants to stand and escape but instead Mann has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Walters looking to control.
Walters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mann is controlling him.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Mann wants to control from the top but Walters keeps moving.
Walters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mann is controlling him. #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.
Walters lands an upkick as Mann stands over him.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Mann lands a couple of digs.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Walters gets a takedown into half guard.
Finn Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrel Walters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Walters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walters, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Walters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Temptation tries to clinch but Manel is having none of it. #TD2#
Manel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Manel there.
Manel prevents Temptation from improving his position.
Manel is looking to advance position but Temptation won't allow it.
Temptation is looking for a sweep. Manel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Manel is trying to work for a kimura but Temptation is defending well.
Temptation won't allow Manel to pass to mount.
Temptation definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Manel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temptation wants to get back to his feet.
Temptation is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Manel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manel controlling the action here.
Temptation taking some punishment here, with Manel in his half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manel drops an elbow to the side of Temptation's head.
Manel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manel is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Manel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Temptation is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Manel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Manel dives in and scores a takedown into Temptation's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Temptation is trying to keep Manel in close.
Temptation could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Manel stays in close to Temptation's body and controls the position. #T4#
Temptation has momentary wrist control but Manel slips an elbow through the middle.
Manel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Temptation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Temptation with that takedown attempt.
Manel sizes up Temptation with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
It looks like Big Temptation has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Manel. #TD2#
Manel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Temptation quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Manel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Temptation's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Manel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Manel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Manel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Manel working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Temptation is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Temptation is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Manel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Manel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temptation. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temptation is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Temptation seems a little lost for a moment, as Manel dominates the positioning.
Temptation takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ze Manel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Manel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Temptation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Manel just content to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Manel wants to stand but Temptation has his arm trapped.
Temptation is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Manel dives in and scores a takedown into Temptation's guard.
Temptation wants to sweep here but Manel controlling him for the moment.
Manel postures up and lands a big shot to Temptation's brow. #T3#
Manel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Manel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Temptation is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manel works over Temptation with some ground and pound from guard.
Manel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Temptation is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Manel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Temptation's guard.#T4#
Manel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Temptation looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Temptation wants to get back to full guard.
Manel controlling the action here.
Manel wants to pass the guard but Temptation is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manel in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ze Manel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Temptation's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Manel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temptation did well to prevent Manel getting side control.
Manel content to control rather than advance.
Manel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Temptation.
Manel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manel is thwarting Temptation's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Manel is looking to advance position but Temptation won't allow it.
Manel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manel wants to pass to mount but Temptation is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Temptation gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Manel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manel is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Temptation has his foot on Manel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manel works his way back into a safe position though.
Manel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temptation is keeping the position for now.
Manel is still trying to improve position.
Manel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manel 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Manel is controlling the pace.
Manel wants to stand but Temptation has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Manel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Temptation defend it? Manel steps over the head and cranks it - Temptation is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Manel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Manel!
An out of breath Ze Manel 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: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Nakamura connects with a high kick.
Moody could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nakamura looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Nakamura clinches.
Moody is trying to pull guard but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nakamura clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Moody in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is pressed up against the cage. Moody has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakamura down to the mat. Nakamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moody looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moody avoids the head kick by Nakamura. #T1#
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
Moody tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakamura manages to circle out of the way.
Moody looks to land a combination but Nakamura avoids it well.
Moody misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Nakamura clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Moody.
Nakamura throws a combination that misses
and Moody counters with a three punch combo that has Nakamura backing up. Nakamura nods at Moody to acknowledge the strikes.
Moody dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Moody's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivory Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moody is defended easily by Nakamura.#T2##CL2#
Nakamura darts in and clinches Moody up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Moody.
Moody misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Moody taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moody slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nakamura rushes Moody and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moody working aggressively here. #T3#
Moody tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakamura avoids the damage to the body.
Moody tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nakamura avoids it.
Moody can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Moody throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike from Moody.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch but Moody keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
As Nakamura tries to get set, Moody tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamura manages to avoid the attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moody lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakamura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Moody counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moody. #T4#
Moody wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moody drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Moody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakamura can't break the clinch.
Moody goes for a takedown attempt but Nakamura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Nakamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moody, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moody stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Nakamura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Moody avoids it well.
Moody wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Nakamura.
Moody doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakamura circles away. #CL2#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moody just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakamura's brow.
Moody tries to land a knee to the head but Nakamura blocks with his arms. #BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Moody counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Moody tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moody struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands. #BC2#
Nakamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Moody is looking to clinch but Nakamura is avoiding it. #CL#
Moody rushes Nakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moody tries to pull guard but Nakamura won't allow it.
Moody with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moody pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakamura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nakamura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moody tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakamura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivory Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moody misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
Moody tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moody 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. #T2##BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Moody swinging wildly here.
Moody blocks the body kick.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura misses with a kick to the body.
Moody wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Moody cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Moody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moody is looking to counter the offense by Nakamura and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moody is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Moody.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Hiro Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Moody gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Nakamura avoiding damage as Moody throws knees to the body.
Moody throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moody tries to pull guard but Nakamura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moody is trying to drag Nakamura to the mat but Nakamura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moody with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moody tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Moody back against the cage.
Ivory Moody has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moody tries to stall but Nakamura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiro Nakamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
Moody is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Moody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moody wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nakamura tries to keep at a distance but Moody has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moody drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakamura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Moody checks it #CL#
and Moody counters by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura prevents a body shot from Moody.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Moody has him pressed against the cage.
Moody misses with a body punch.
Moody can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Moody is trying to push Nakamura away but Nakamura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moody missing with knees to the body.
Moody using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moody counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2##CL2#
Nakamura clinches with his opponent.
Moody stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moody tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Moody tries to pull guard but Nakamura won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivory Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Moody is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hiro Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura swings for the body but Moody moves out of range.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Moody.
Moody fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moody counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
As Nakamura tries to get set, Moody tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakamura manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Nakamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Moody stalling against the cage.
Nakamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moody really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Nakamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moody looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Moody counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moody.
Moody scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head. #T4#
Moody slowing the pace effectively.
Moody creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moody is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nakamura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moody using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moody is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Moody avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moody misses with a body shot.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivory Moody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiro Nakamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

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 Ivory Moody.
I think Nakamura 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Iversen misses.
Robbins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Iversen counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Iversen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iversen but Iversen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iversen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robbins defends it well.
Robbins throws a hook to the side of Iversen's head but Iversen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Robbins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbins sprawls well. Robbins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iversen gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Robbins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iversen.#T1#
Robbins misses with a takedown attempt - Iversen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Iversen.
Ralf Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iversen.
Iversen looks winded!#CL2#
Iversen moves into range and clinches up with Robbins.
Iversen fails to pull guard.
Robbins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iversen smiles and moves away.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbins sprawls well. Robbins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iversen gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Iversen closes the distance and pushes Robbins back into the cage.
Iversen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robbins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Robbins pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins striking off his back but it's not causing Iversen any problems.
Robbins striking off his back but it's not causing Iversen any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins pulls Iversen in to control the position.
Robbins is trying to keep Iversen in close.
Robbins has his hands on Iversen's head, controlling the position.
Robbins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Robbins trying to control the position.
Robbins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Robbins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Iversen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Robbins jumps into guard, dragging Iversen to the mat.
Robbins working a defensive guard here.
Robbins is controlling Iversen's posture.#T4#
Robbins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robbins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iversen's guard. #REVR#
Robbins throwing strikes from guard but Iversen blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robbins wants to control from the top but Iversen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rory Robbins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Iversen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robbins pinned against the cage. Robbins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Iversen drives through and clinches with Robbins against the cage.
Iversen throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it. #TD#
Robbins jumps guard and drags Iversen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Iversen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iversen is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robbins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Iversen tries to stand but Robbins is controlling from the bottom.
Iversen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robbins looking to control.
Iversen throwing strikes but missing.
Robbins trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robbins. Iversen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iversen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Iversen closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robbins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iversen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen holds him up against the cage and eventually Robbins drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robbins fails to pull guard.
Iversen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robbins jumps guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen holds him up against the cage and eventually Robbins drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
Iversen has had enough of the clinch but Robbins keeps him there for the moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Iversen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robbins's brow.
Robbins is trying to pull guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iversen.#BC2#
Iversen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Iversen shoots in.
A jab from Robbins misses.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robbins but Robbins pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Robbins or perhaps it was just good defense by Iversen, which made it look bad.
Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Iversen slips the punch.
Ralf Iversen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Iversen rushes Robbins and presses him up against the cage.
Iversen wants to take the fight to the mat but Robbins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robbins jumps guard but Iversen stands there with Robbins around his waist. Robbins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Robbins pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iversen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralf Iversen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Robbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Robbins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robbins lands a decent elbow from side control.
Robbins cracks Iversen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Iversen is not content to let Robbins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Robbins laying and praying for a moment but Iversen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Iversen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robbins is trying to control the action in half guard but Iversen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robbins controlling the pace.
Robbins wants to take a breather but Iversen is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Iversen. No joy for Robbins on that attempt.
Iversen shoots for a takedown but Robbins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Iversen takes the fight into the clinch.
Robbins slows down the pace here.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Iversen won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Iversen as Robbins tries to tie him up. #T3#
Robbins stalling in the clinch but Iversen improves position.
Robbins seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Iversen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Iversen effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Iversen breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robbins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iversen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iversen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iversen.
Robbins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robbins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iversen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Robbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iversen ducks under a wild hook from Robbins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robbins is defended easily by Iversen.
Iversen stuffs the takedown attempt from Robbins. Robbins gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Robbins tries to keep at a distance but Iversen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Robbins pulls guard successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralf Iversen.
I think Iversen 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 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rory Robbins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Juarez wants to clinch but Mann slips to the side#TD2#
and Mann counters with a single leg into guard. Juarez didn't expect that. #SUB#
Juarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mann passes into half guard.
Juarez tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juarez is trying to keep Mann in close.
Juarez trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann postures up.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Mann postures up.
Mann controlling from the top position.
Juarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Juarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##ES#
Juarez wriggles free and stands up.
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Mann moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Juarez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mann is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juarez to the mat. Juarez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juarez trying to control the position.
Mann would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Juarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there. #T2#
Juarez is trying to control the position but Mann postures up.
Juarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Juarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juarez wants to get back to his feet but Mann drags him back down.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
Mann is chipping away with strikes.
Juarez tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.
Mann controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
Juarez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juarez bucks up and tries to throw Mann off but instead Mann has got his back!
Mann biding his time, looking for the opening.
Let's hope that Mann has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Juarez tries to roll but Mann sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Mann is looking for the choke from the back position but Juarez is controlling his hands well.
Juarez trying to get back to his feet but Mann is in full control for now.
Mann lands with a hammerfist to the side of Juarez's head.#SUB2#
Mann sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Juarez taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Finn Mann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1##CL#
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koiru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nakamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Koiru shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Koiru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koiru dives in and grabs Nakamura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes down on Koiru's head and hops out.
Hiro Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hebi Koiru.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
Koiru shoots in looking for a takedown but Nakamura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koiru's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Koiru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koiru avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koiru is defended easily by Nakamura.
Koiru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koiru moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Koiru shoots in for a double leg but Nakamura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koiru tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. Koiru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Koiru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side.
Koiru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Koiru is having none of it.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koiru shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hiro Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koiru looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakamura is fending him off so far but Koiru persists. Nope, Nakamura circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koiru manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Koiru moves out of range.
Nakamura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koiru is out of range and Nakamura settles back down.
Hebi Koiru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nakamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Koiru has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakamura.#CL#
Nakamura rushes Koiru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura gets underhooks to prevent Koiru's takedown attempt.
Koiru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koiru tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nakamura smiles and moves away.
Koiru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nakamura lands a head kick. Koiru smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koiru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakamura.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koiru closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Koiru pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Koiru circles away.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koiru shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Nakamura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koiru.
Koiru fails to land the takedown.
As Koiru looks to move away, Nakamura throws a big counter combo but Koiru just gets out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakamura.
Koiru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koiru somewhat.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Koiru moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Koiru fails to land the takedown.
Koiru shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense.
Koiru tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koiru looks winded!
Koiru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakamura as he jumps to the side.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Koiru doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakamura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koiru really felt that one!#T4#
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Koiru avoids nicely.
Koiru slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koiru shoots in and drives through. Nakamura sprawls well.
Nakamura jabs Koiru to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koiru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koiru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koiru fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Koiru gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
Nakamura is trying to force a seperation but Koiru has the dominant position.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Koiru is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Nakamura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koiru looks for a takedown but Nakamura sprawls well.
Koiru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Koiru closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Koiru avoids them all with ease.
Hiro Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Koiru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koiru somewhat.
Hiro Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hebi Koiru.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Koiru goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koiru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
Nakamura misses with a head kick.
Koiru closes the distance and clinches up with Nakamura, looking for a takedown. Koiru pushes Nakamura against the cage but Nakamura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koiru closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.
Koiru is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koiru circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koiru or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakamura, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Nakamura misses its target.
Donk. Nakamura catches Koiru right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura lands with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koiru is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
Nakamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koiru can do to turn this around?
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Koiru misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Koiru will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koiru blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Koiru shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura scores with a head kick.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Koiru avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Koiru tries to land a leg kick but Nakamura saw it coming and moves away.
Koiru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Koiru scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hiro Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Koiru saw that one coming.#CL2#
Nakamura gets tackled into the cage by Koiru. Koiru maintains the clinch.
Koiru fails to pull guard.
Koiru drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakamura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koiru tries to pull guard but Nakamura holds him up against the cage and eventually Koiru drops back down to his feet. #T3##BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Koiru moves out of range easily.
Koiru is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nakamura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Koiru.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koiru circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koiru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakamura checks it well.
Koiru tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nakamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koiru somewhat.#CL2#
Koiru closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Koiru keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakamura's efforts to push away.#BC#
Nakamura breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koiru is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koiru. That did some damage!
Koiru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Koiru on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koiru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Koiru's head but Koiru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Nakamura dominated that second round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koiru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakamura.
Koiru shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Koiru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Koiru is just out of range.
Koiru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
Koiru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakamura tries to avoid it but Koiru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakamura to the ground. Nakamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiro Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hebi Koiru.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Koiru keeps it at a distance.
Koiru shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Koiru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koiru shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakamura sprawls well. He's pushed Koiru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koiru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakamura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koiru keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Koiru moves out of range.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koiru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakamura.#CL2#
Koiru clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Nakamura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koiru looks for a takedown but Nakamura sprawls well.
Koiru fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Koiru shoots for a takedown but Nakamura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koiru fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nakamura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koiru shoots and misses
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Koiru backing up. Koiru nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
Koiru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koiru off to one side. #CL#
Koiru tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koiru has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakamura.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch.
Koiru blocks a head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koiru closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakamura circles away.
Nakamura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koiru circles away quickly and effectively.
Koiru shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakamura tries to sprawl out of it but Koiru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakamura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##CL#
Nakamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koiru is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamura blocks an uppercut.
Koiru tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Koiru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakamura throws a head kick that half lands.
Koiru goes for a double leg but Nakamura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakamura continues to drive forward.
Nakamura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koiru throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakamura's waist but Nakamura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koiru off to one side.
Koiru avoids the head kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura cracks Koiru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koiru checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hebi Koiru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiro Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koiru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Nakamura!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Temptation to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Temptation trying to control but Bino is working from the bottom.
Temptation stopping the sweep attempt from Bino.
Temptation's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temptation wants to control from the top but Bino keeps moving. #T1#
Bino trying to strike off his back.
Bino controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Temptation misses with a straight left.
Bino shoots and misses #CL#
and Temptation counters by clinching up. #TD#
Bino is fighting off a takedown attempt but Temptation is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bino to the mat. Bino regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bino looking to control.
Temptation passes Bino's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bino is staying active underneath Temptation, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Temptation.
Bino trying to control but Temptation postures up. #T2#
Bino is looking to improve his position.
Temptation looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Temptation not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temptation thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Temptation missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
It looks like Temptation is going to stand back up.
Bino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temptation. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Temptation misses with a head shot. Bino uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bino has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Temptation has passed into side control.
Temptation wants to control but Bino is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Temptation wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Temptation trying to control the position but Bino is working away.
Temptation could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Temptation content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Temptation tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Bino with that takedown attempt.
Temptation swings for the body but Bino moves out of range.
Bino is looking for the big counter here.
Temptation tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Temptation gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bino manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Temptation decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bino kicks Temptation off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Temptation dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Temptation shoots in looking for a takedown but Bino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Temptation's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bino unleashes a big counter combination but Temptation bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Temptation shoots in but Bino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Temptation misses with a hook #CL2#
and Bino counters by clinching up.
Bino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Bino pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Temptation drops back looking for a leg! Bino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bino manages to kick Temptation off! Temptation jumps back into Bino's guard.
Bino trying to control the position. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bino is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Bino looking for a guillotine here but Temptation defends easily.
Temptation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bino being controlled here, momentarily.
Temptation wants to control from the top but Bino keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bino wants to sweep here but Temptation controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Temptation moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temptation drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bino sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Bino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Temptation's guard.
Bino pushing down on Temptation's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Temptation actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Temptation slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Temptation has his foot on Bino's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bino works his way back into a safe position though.
Temptation pulls Bino in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Temptation working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bino avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Temptation manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bino manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Temptation is fighting to break Bino's control of his arms but Bino is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Temptation trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bino's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temptation stands and throws Bino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bino is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ze Bino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bino dives in and grabs Temptation's left leg, looking for a takedown. Temptation pushes down on Bino's head and hops out.
Temptation displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bino. #TD#
Temptation looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bino wants to sweep but no luck.
Temptation is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bino keeping moving, preventing Temptation from controlling successfully.
Temptation looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Temptation controls the pace.
Bino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Temptation.
Temptation working some strikes from top position.
Bino has Temptation pulled in close to control his posture.
Temptation is working Bino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Temptation trying to control the position from guard on top but Bino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Temptation looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Bino moves into the clinch.
Temptation taking a breather.
Bino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Temptation gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Big Temptation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ze Bino.
Temptation tries to stall but Bino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Temptation.
Bino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Temptation blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Temptation content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Bino manages to break the clinch.
Big Temptation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temptation is looking to clinch but Bino is avoiding it.
Temptation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Bino counters with a shoot takedown. Temptation fights it but they end up in guard.
Temptation is pulling down on Bino's head. It's preventing any offense from Bino, at least for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temptation looking for a sweep. Not yet Temptation, not yet.
Bino looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Temptation manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bino manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Big Temptation overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bino is wriggling around but Temptation manages to pass to half guard.
Temptation controlling the action here.
Temptation has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Temptation showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Temptation has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Temptation!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Gonya tests Mann's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Gonya gets tackled into the cage by Mann. Mann maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mann gets control of Gonya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mann is looking for a triangle but Gonya pushes his legs off easily.
Gonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mann haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann seems keen to control Gonya's posture.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mann throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Mann looking for a guillotine here but Gonya defends easily.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Gonya from controlling successfully.
Gonya looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gonya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonya has his hands on Mann's head, controlling the position.
Gonya trying to control the position.
Mann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gonya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Good exchange - Gonya coming out on top.#TD#
Mann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonya has momentary wrist control but Mann slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonya being controlled here, momentarily.
Mann chips away with some ground and pound.
Mann forces his way into half guard.
Mann scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonya is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Mann controlling the action here.
Gonya is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonya tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann passes into side control, despite Gonya's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Mann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonya, which made it look bad. #CL#
Gonya tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mann has clasped his hands together around Gonya's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gonya seems a little lost for a moment, as Mann dominates the positioning.
Mann wants to stand but Gonya has his arm trapped.
Gonya tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya can't do much from the bottom here.
Gonya is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonya has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Gonya is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Mann remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gonya is looking for a sweep.
Mann lands an elbow.
Mann tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #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.
Mann controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonya is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mann scoring with punches from side control.
Mann working the head with strikes.
Gonya is looking to reverse the position.
Mann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonya can do to turn this around?
Mann controls the position.
Gonya trying his best to control but Mann has mounted him.
Mann lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Gonya is rocked!#T3#
Mann looking to finish Gonya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonya!
Gonya is still in real trouble! Can Mann finish him?
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Mann.
Gonya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonya wants to control but Mann is having none of it.
Mann lands a nice shot to the head.
Gonya wants to hold on but Mann pushes him away.#SUB#
Mann wants to finish this one by submission but Gonya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mann.
Gonya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Mann looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonya defends it well.
Gonya seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonya is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mann looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonya defends it well.
Gonya is looking to get to half guard.
Mann 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn Mann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mann shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gonya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonya controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonya is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gonya looking to control. #T1#
Mann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonya is trying to control but can't.
Gonya wants to improve his position but Mann is controlling well.
Mann is nestled in close to Gonya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gonya trying to control from the bottom.
Mann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mann is thwarting Gonya's attempts to control the position.
Gonya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Finn Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Gonya tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Mann is taking a breather. Gonya 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.
Gonya wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sivile Gonya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonya misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Mann looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mann content to control rather than advance.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Gonya is defending well.
Mann controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gonya looking for submissions off his back.
Mann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann'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.
Finn Mann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Mann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mann, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Mann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Iversen tries for a takedown but Beck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iversen manages to circle out of the way.
Beck stuffs the takedown.
Iversen throws a body shot but no joy.
Beck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iversen throws a head kick but Beck moves out of range.
Beck appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Iversen darts in and clinches Beck up against the cage.
Beck prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeromy Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Iversen.
Iversen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iversen has Beck pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Beck jumps into guard, dragging Iversen to the mat.
Iversen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Iversen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Iversen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beck pinned against the cage. Beck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ralf Iversen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iversen closes the distance and clinches up with Beck, looking for a takedown. Iversen pushes Beck against the cage but Beck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Iversen rushes Beck and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Iversen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Iversen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Iversen wants to control the position but Beck says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SU#
Beck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Iversen to stand up.
Iversen wants to slow Beck down by chopping away at his legs.
As Iversen tries to get set, Beck tries to push him back and clinch up but Iversen manages to avoid the attempt.
Iversen misses with a takedown #CL#
and Beck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Beck. #T2#
Beck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iversen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Beck manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Beck gets tackled into the cage by Iversen. Iversen maintains the clinch.
Iversen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beck gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iversen.
Iversen tries to pull guard but Beck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Iversen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iversen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beck wants to get back to striking at distance but Iversen won't allow it.
Iversen is trying to break the clinch but Beck has him pressed against the cage.
Beck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iversen walks away with a smile on his face. Beck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Iversen misses with a takedown attempt
and Beck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beck slaps away a takedown attempt from Iversen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Iversen with that takedown attempt.
Iversen looks winded!#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.#CL2#
Iversen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Beck pulls guard successfully.
Iversen postures up.
Beck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iversen controls the pace.#SU2#
Beck is working an open guard so Iversen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beck but Beck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeromy Beck will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Iversen shoots in and drives through. Beck sprawls well.
Iversen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beck swivels and escapes.
Beck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Iversen closes the distance and clinches.
Beck tries to pull guard but Iversen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Beck decides to pull guard.
Beck trying to control the position.
Iversen wants to pass the guard but Beck is keeping the position.#T1#
Iversen postures up.
Iversen is stalling in the full guard.
Beck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Beck pushes Iversen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Beck tries to keep at a distance but Iversen has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Iversen stalling.
Iversen working hard to break the clinch.
Iversen is trying to break the clinch but Beck has him pressed against the cage.
Iversen has Beck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeromy Beck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralf Iversen.#BC2#
Iversen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Iversen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Beck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beck drops his hands momentarily and Iversen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Iversen as Beck shoots in.#T3#
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beck as he avoids it easily.
Iversen tries a head kick but it misses.
Beck tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iversen manages to circle out of the way.
Iversen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beck defends well and Iversen ends up having to push Beck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Iversen is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beck or perhaps it was just good defense by Iversen, which made it look bad.
Iversen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iversen. #T4#
Iversen misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Beck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iversen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iversen looking for a sweep. Not yet Iversen, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Iversen is proving hard to escape from.
Iversen striking off his back but it's not causing Beck any problems.
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 Jeromy Beck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Beck tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iversen swivels and escapes.
Iversen dives in and grabs Beck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beck pushes down on Iversen's head and hops out.
Beck is looking to counter the offense by Iversen and move into the clinch.
Beck avoids the head kick by Iversen.
Beck tries to counter by clinching up but Iversen breaks away and moves out of range.
Beck shoots for a double leg takedown but Iversen sprawls well. He's pushed Beck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iversen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeromy Beck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Iversen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beck is trying to pull guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Iversen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beck smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Iversen closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Iversen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Iversen. #BC#
Beck breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Iversen instigates a clinch.
Iversen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beck is trying to pull guard but Iversen has him pressed against the cage.
Beck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Iversen tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Iversen is looking for a takedown.
Iversen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iversen has Beck pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beck manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beck jumps guard but Iversen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Iversen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beck tries to pull guard but Iversen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iversen smiles and moves away.
Iversen throws a right hand that Beck ducks under and follows up with a left that Beck also avoids with ease.
Iversen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Beck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Iversen is stalling here.
Iversen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beck gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T3#
Iversen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iversen walks away with a smile on his face. Beck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iversen is fending him off so far but Beck persists. Nope, Iversen circles away and we're back to standing.
Iversen dives in and grabs Beck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beck pushes down on Iversen's head and hops out.
Beck shoots for a double leg takedown but Iversen sprawls well. He's pushed Beck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Iversen moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Iversen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iversen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beck backwards.
Iversen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beck just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Iversen drags the fight down to the ground.
Iversen has control of Beck's left arm, preventing Beck from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Beck drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iversen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beck has Iversen in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beck is trying to keep Iversen in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Iversen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beck has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Travolta. Travolta gets slowly back to his feet.
Emelianenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Travolta swivels and escapes.
Some bone on bone action there as Travolta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Travolta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Travolta has his takedown stuffed
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Travolta.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Travolta.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Travolta's waist but Travolta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Emelianenko darts in looking for a takedown but Travolta gets double underhooks and turns Emelianenko into the cage.
Emelianenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Travolta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Travolta with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Travolta can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Travolta is trying to force a seperation but Emelianenko has the dominant position.
Travolta has Emelianenko pressed against the cage, preventing Emelianenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Travolta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Emelianenko is keeping busy.
Travolta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Emelianenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Travolta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Emelianenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko is trying to break the clinch but Travolta has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Emelianenko successfully pulls guard. #ES#
Emelianenko scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Travolta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Emelianenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Travolta doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Travolta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Emelianenko's waist but Emelianenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Travolta off to one side.
Travolta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Horrible takedown attempt by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Travolta, which made it look bad.
Travolta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Travolta throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Emelianenko clinches up with Travolta and pushes him back against the cage.
Travolta jumps guard but Emelianenko stands there with Travolta around his waist. Travolta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Travolta looks winded!#BC2#
Travolta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Travolta has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Emelianenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Travolta drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Emelianenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Travolta avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
Travolta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Travolta tries to keep at a distance but Emelianenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Travolta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Emelianenko prevents it.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emelianenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Travolta has double underhooks. #TD#
Emelianenko gets control of Travolta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Emelianenko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Emelianenko is controlling Travolta's posture.#T4##ES#
Emelianenko pushes Travolta off and scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Emelianenko does it's job there.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travolta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Travolta just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEmelianenko.
Travolta thumps Emelianenko with a low kick.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Travolta. Travolta gets slowly back to his feet.
Travolta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Travolta is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Travolta jumps guard but Emelianenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Travolta has him pressed against the cage.
Emelianenko misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Travolta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Emelianenko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Travolta to the mat. Travolta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Travolta for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Travolta is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea. #SU#
Emelianenko stands and steps away. Travolta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Travolta's body.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Emelianenko throws a head kick but Travolta moves out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Travolta but Travolta pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Emelianenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Travolta is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Travolta is trying to pull guard but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Travolta.
Travolta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Emelianenko after a bit of a struggle.
Travolta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Travolta is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Travolta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Emelianenko is trying to drag Travolta to the mat but Travolta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3##TD#
Emelianenko drags the fight down to the ground.
Emelianenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travolta can do to turn this around?
Emelianenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Travolta wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Travolta trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Emelianenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Travolta wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Travolta throws a strike but Emelianenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Travolta trying to keep a closed guard but Emelianenko is proving a slippery customer.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Emelianenko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko 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#
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Travolta.
Travolta dives in for a single leg takedown but Emelianenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Emelianenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Travolta shoots for a takedown but Emelianenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Travolta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Travolta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travolta fails with the takedown
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Travolta's half guard.
Travolta is looking to get back to is feet but Emelianenko passes into side control.
Travolta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Emelianenko tries for a kimura but Travolta is defending well.
An elbow from Emelianenko crashes against the mat. #SU#
Emelianenko decides to stand back up. Emelianenko steps back and let's Travolta get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Emelianenko misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Emelianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Travolta tries to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling the position.
Travolta is trying to drag Emelianenko to the mat but Emelianenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emelianenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Travolta manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Travolta as he avoids it easily.
Travolta tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Travolta is defended easily by Emelianenko.#T3#
Emelianenko throws a sloppy head kick and Travolta moves out of range easily.
Travolta doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away. #CL#
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Emelianenko jumps into guard, dragging Travolta to the mat.
Travolta stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Travolta.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko managing to control the position. #ES#
Emelianenko scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T4##CL#
Emelianenko drives through and clinches with Travolta against the cage.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Travolta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Travolta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Travolta tries to clinch but Emelianenko is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Travolta fails to pull guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emelianenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emelianenko 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!

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