Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UFC FNF 1
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ebon drives through with a takedown into Kazama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ebon won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.
Ebon trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Ebon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kazama keeping full guard, as Ebon tries to pass.
Ebon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ebon 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.
Ebon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Ebon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ebon has managed to get both his arms back between Kazama's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ebon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ebon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ebon lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Ebon stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD#
Ebon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kazama sprawls well initially but Ebon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kazama has one foot on Ebon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Kazama tries to keep at a distance but Ebon has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kazama manages to pull guard.
Ebon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Ebon is proving a slippery customer.
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 Ragang Ebon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kazama dives in and grabs Ebon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebon pushes down on Kazama's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazama.
Kazama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ebon avoids it really well and circles away.
Ragang Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Sloppy strikes from Ebon. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kazama defends well and Ebon ends up having to push Kazama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Ebon backs off Kazama throws a huge counter combo but Ebon manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Ebon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kazama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Ebon is trying to keep Kazama in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kazama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kazama advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebon is looking for a sweep.
Ebon is not content to let Kazama control the position.
Jin Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazama working the head with strikes.
Ebon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Kazama working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Kazama decides to stand back up.
Ebon leaves Kazama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ebon throws a head kick but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebon stops a takedown attempt from Kazama. #TD#
Ebon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kazama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazama wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Kazama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ebon.
Kazama lands a jab-cross combination.
Ebon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ebon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragang Ebon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebon throws a wild body kick that Kazama sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ebon wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazama fails with the takedown
and Ebon counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ebon misses with a body kick.
Ebon misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Kazama has managed to clinch.
Kazama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kazama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ragang Ebon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Ebon has the dominant position.
Kazama working hard to break the clinch.
Ebon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kazama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ebon prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Ebon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kazama tries to work over Ebon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ebon landing knees to the body.
Ebon jumps guard but Kazama stands there with Ebon around his waist. Ebon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Ebon won't allow it. #BC2#
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kazama tries to avoid it but Ebon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kazama to the ground. Kazama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Kazama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kazama tries to clinch up but Ebon circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazama fails to land the takedown.
Ebon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kazama.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragang Ebon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ebon 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ragang Ebon!
In defeat, Jin Kazama stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will comeback with more power soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Hanma blocks a head kick by Krawinski.
Hanma looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Krawinski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krawinski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krawinski is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawinski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Krawinski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krawinski. #T1#
Krawinski is keen to just control but Hanma is a slippery customer.
Krawinski throwing shots but Hanma is blocking nicely.
Hanma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krawinski not doing much here.
Krawinski passes to full mount! #SU2#
Krawinski stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanma throws a right hand that Krawinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Krawinski also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Krawinski drops Hanma with a beautiful combination! Hanma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krawinski is looking for the KO!#KD2#
Krawinski lands a left and a right that send Hanma crashing to the mat, dazed. Krawinski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Hanma is rocked!
Hanma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanma blocks a head kick by Krawinski.
Krawinski cracks Hanma with a left hook right on the temple and Hanma goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Krawinski lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Hanma is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Krawinski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Park shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanma defends it nicely.
Hanma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Park tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanma defends well and Park ends up having to push Hanma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanma avoids the head kick by Park.
Sloppy strikes from Park. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Park.
Hanma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
Park shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense.
Baki Hanma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lam Park.
Hanma avoids the head kick by Park. #T1#
Park throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Park misses with a takedown attempt - Hanma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jon Lam Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Park moves into range and clinches up with Hanma.
Park is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Park avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Park wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##BC#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Park closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Park won't allow it.
Hanma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Park holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Park wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Hanma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hanma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Park keeping hold of Hanma's head, controlling as best he can. #T3##SUB2#
Park is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanma pulls his head out easily.
Park is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma is thwarting Park's attempts to control the position.
Hanma thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
Hanma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Hanma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Park defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Park is controlling Hanma's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Park moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanma controlling from the top position.
Park pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Park counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lam Park dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Park shoots in and bounces Hanma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hanma manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Park's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses.
Park throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma throws a counter high kick but Park was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hanma misses with a body kick.
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Park counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Hanma seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Park shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hanma is backing up but Park catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hanma covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Park Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Lam Park!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kaoru moves out of range easily.
Kaoru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaoru, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Kaoru manages to duck under it in time.
Brown throws a right hand that Kaoru ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaoru also avoids with ease.
Kaoru thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brown is looking to clinch but Kaoru is avoiding it.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tries to clinch there but Kaoru circles away.
Kaoru closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaoru thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaoru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Hanayama Kaoru has been cut.
Kaoru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaoru seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kaoru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaoru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Kaoru is looking for a counter combo.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaoru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaoru is defended easily by Brown.
Kaoru is breathing heavily.
Brown feints a jab and as Kaoru dips his head, Brown unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Kaoru right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Kaoru falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Brown smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rufus Brown!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1##TD#
Xenox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kazama!#ES2#
Kazama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Xenox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kazama.
Xenox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazama tries to clinch but Xenox moves out of range.
Kazama shoots and misses #CL#
and Xenox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Xenox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazama's calf.#CL#
Xenox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Xenox holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazama drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Kazama pulls guard successfully.
Xenox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazama on the ground.#T1#
Kazama is pulling down on Xenox's head to control his posture.
Xenox wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Kazama has control of Xenox's left arm, preventing Xenox from doing any damage.
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES2#
Kazama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Xenox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2##CL#
Xenox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xenox is trying to push Kazama away but Kazama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama shoots in looking for a takedown but Xenox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xenox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kazama.
Xilef Xenox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.#CL#
Xenox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazama, pushing him back against the cage.
Xenox is working for takedown but Kazama is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazama fails with the takedown#CL#
and Xenox counters by clinching up. #T3#
Kazama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xenox has him pressed against the cage.
Xenox jumps guard but Kazama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kazama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Xenox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kazama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Kazama scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Xenox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Xenox is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xenox's best efforts.
Xenox is keen to just control but Kazama is a slippery customer.#T4#
Kazama wants to control but Xenox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xenox wants to stand but Kazama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kazama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kazama is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xenox wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Xenox with a poor takedown
and Kazama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xilef Xenox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazama throws a nice head kick!
Xenox tries for a takedown but Kazama circles away easily
and Kazama counters with a straight right hand.
Kazama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Kazama clinches up against the cage.
Xenox tries for a takedown but Kazama manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xilef Xenox. 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.
Xenox working hard to break the clinch.
Xenox working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Xenox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Kazama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xenox is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kazama.
Kazama avoiding damage. #TD2#
Kazama successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Kazama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xenox's guard. #REVB#
Kazama passes Xenox's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kazama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Kazama wants to control but Xenox is keeping him busy.
Xenox punching from the bottom.
Kazama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xenox won't allow Kazama to pass to mount.
Kazama works his way into side control.
Kazama working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Kazama cracks Xenox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kazama trying to control the position but Xenox is working away.
Kazama scoring with punches from side control.
Kazama takes a little break here. Xenox wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Kazama decides to stand back up. Kazama steps back and let's Xenox get back to his feet.
Kazama scores with a hook.
Kazama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jin Kazama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kazama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kazama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xenox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kazama.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt - Xenox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Xenox has managed to clinch.
Xenox throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazama. #T1#
Xenox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kazama is pushing Xenox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xenox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kazama has Xenox pressed against the cage, preventing Xenox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Kazama doesn't manage to clinch there - Xenox circles away.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Xenox sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xenox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xenox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Kazama shoots in but Xenox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xilef Xenox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.#CL#
Xenox has Kazama up against the cage in a clinch.
Kazama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xenox tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kazama prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##TD2#
Kazama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazama showed some decent athleticism there.
Kazama content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Kazama there. #SU2#
Kazama stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice takedown defense from Xenox. No joy for Kazama on that attempt. #T4##CL#
Xenox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xenox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kazama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown but Xenox shows good takedown defense.
Xenox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kazama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Xenox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kazama did well to prevent Xenox getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazama regains full guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Kazama is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Xenox presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Kazama successfully pulls guard.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Xenox from controlling successfully.
Xilef Xenox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazama controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kazama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
Jin Kazama looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Nicholson pushes Kazama up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kazama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kazama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Kazama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicholson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kazama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicholson defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicholson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nicholson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kazama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nicholson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazama lands some strikes from the bottom.#T1#
Nicholson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicholson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazama wants to sweep here but Nicholson controlling him for the moment.
Nicholson throwing strikes from guard but Kazama blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Kazama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazama is controlling Nicholson's posture.#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.
Nicholson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nicholson throwing strikes from guard but Kazama blocks nicely.
Nicholson stopping the sweep attempt from Kazama.
Kazama is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Kazama gets tackled into the cage by Nicholson. Nicholson maintains the clinch.
Nicholson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Nicholson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Kazama has one foot on Nicholson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Irving Nicholson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Nicholson tries to sprawl but Kazama drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Nicholson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL#
Nicholson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Nicholson has Kazama pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nicholson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kazama tumbling to the mat - Nicholson dives into Kazama's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nicholson is one step ahead there.
Kazama is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Nicholson postures up and lands a big shot to Kazama's brow.
Nicholson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazama has wrist control.
Nicholson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kazama throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazama is on top in guard. #REVB#
Nicholson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kazama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nicholson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Irving Nicholson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kazama gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazama is keen to just control but Nicholson is a slippery customer.
Nicholson trying to control here.
Nicholson is trying to stand up here but Kazama is controlling him well.
Nicholson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kazama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nicholson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kazama keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Nicholson is trying to maintain the position but Kazama is very close to passing his half guard.
Nicholson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kazama is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Nicholson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Nicholson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kazama regains guard. #ES2#
Kazama manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicholson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazama wants to counter the offense by Nicholson and move into the clinch position.
Kazama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicholson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Kazama does no damage.
Kazama avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Nicholson moves into the clinch.
Nicholson is trying to push Kazama away but Kazama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD2#
Kazama turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kazama manages to end up in side control.
Jin Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kazama working away.
Nicholson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Nicholson is trying to control Kazama's posture but Kazama avoids it.
Nicholson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Nicholson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazama slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Kazama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nicholson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazama is breathing heavily.#T4##SUB2#
Kazama is trying to get an arm triangle but Nicholson is defending well.
Kazama lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicholson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kazama.
Nicholson is trying to control Kazama's posture but Kazama avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nicholson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicholson scores a nice knee to the body.
Kazama is trying to force a seperation but Nicholson has the dominant position.
Nicholson throws an elbow that misses.
Nicholson lands a nice elbow.
Nicholson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kazama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nicholson enables Kazama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nicholson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Nicholson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazama's guard. #REVR#
Kazama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES2#
Kazama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nicholson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nicholson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nicholson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Nicholson. #T2#
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Nicholson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicholson darts in looking for a takedown but Kazama gets double underhooks and turns Nicholson into the cage.
Kazama wants to counter with a clinch but Nicholson pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irving Nicholson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicholson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Nicholson has Kazama up against the cage in a clinch.
Nicholson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nicholson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Kazama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicholson uses from the top position.
Kazama is trying to keep Nicholson in close. #T3#
Kazama wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nicholson is now in half guard.
Kazama gets back to full guard.
Kazama working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Kazama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nicholson has picked Kazama up and slammed him! Kazama can't keep hold of the triangle and Nicholson manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nicholson with the ground and pound but Kazama regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kazama gets full guard.
Kazama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nicholson is working Kazama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazama, not yet. #SUB2#
Nicholson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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 Irving Nicholson.
I think Nicholson 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irving Nicholson!
Jin Kazama spoke after the fight, saying 'I will comeback with more power soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Vasquez gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Vasquez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanma's guard.
Vasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vasquez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vasquez throwing strikes but missing.
Vasquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vasquez 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.
Vasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vasquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Vasquez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hanma is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vasquez, into his guard. #REVB#
Hanma wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Vasquez is looking to stand up but Hanma isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Vasquez pushes Hanma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Vasquez throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Vasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasquez smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Hanma gets a clinch.
Vasquez really is a fat lump.
Vasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Vasquez pulls guard.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasquez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Hanma trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Vasquez controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself. #ES#
Vasquez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Vasquez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hanma regains guard. #T4#
Hanma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vasquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasquez stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Vasquez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasquez throwing strikes from guard but Hanma blocks nicely. #SUB#
Vasquez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanma! #REVB#
Vasquez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleo Vasquez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Vasquez darts in and clinches Hanma up against the cage.#TD#
Vasquez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Vasquez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanma off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hanma lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Cleo Vasquez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasquez lands with a left to the head.
Vasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hanma walks away with a smile on his face. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Vasquez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vasquez showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Vasquez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Vasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasquez. #SUB#
Vasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vasquez is working for a kimura but Hanma is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Vasquez 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. #SUB#
Hanma is defending against the submission attempts here by Vasquez. #T3##SUB#
Vasquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanma is just riding it out for now. Vasquez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanma has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanma defends it well. #SUB#
Vasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vasquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanma sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleo Vasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cleo Vasquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vasquez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Vasquez 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.
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. Vasquez connects with a nice short shot to Hanma's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Vasquez is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Hanma is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Vasquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanma taking some punishment here, with Vasquez in his half guard. #SUB#
Vasquez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanma defends it well.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vasquez.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg.
Vasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Vasquez is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Vasquez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vasquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Vasquez is looking for a kimura but Hanma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vasquez to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vasquez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vasquez.
Cleo Vasquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Vasquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vasquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanma is just riding it out for now. Vasquez eventually gives up the hold.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleo Vasquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1#
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Franks.
Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanma looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Hanma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Franks really is a fat lump.
Franks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanma.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma throws an elbow that misses. Franks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hanma's guard. Nice move by Franks!#REVR#
Franks wants to get up but he can't break Hanma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks is working Hanma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Hanma is working an open guard so Franks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franks manages to avoid it.#TD#
Franks drives through with a takedown into Hanma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but Franks passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Franks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franks winds up and cracks Hanma with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hanma is defending against the submission attempts here by Franks.
Hanma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Franks. #T2##SUB#
Franks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanma sees it coming and defends easily.
Franks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU#
Franks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hanma to get to his feet. #CL#
Hanma gets tackled into the cage by Franks. Franks maintains the clinch. #TD#
Franks gets control of Hanma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Franks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Franks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hanma won't allow Franks to sweep him here.
Franks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Franks gets to his feet - Hanma follows without any prompting.
Franks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanma stuffs the takedown attempt from Franks. Franks gets slowly back to his feet.
Franks shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.#T4##CL#
Franks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hanma after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Franks decides to pull guard.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Franks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Franks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Franks keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judson Franks dominated that round.
That's time! Franks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Franks moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Franks pulls guard successfully.
Franks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanma's guard. #REVR#
Franks wants to get up but he can't break Hanma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Franks throwing strikes but missing.
Franks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Franks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franks throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SU#
Hanma is working an open guard so Franks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Franks tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
Franks darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Franks into the cage.
Hanma doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Franks has managed to clinch.
Franks tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanma is pressed up against the cage. Franks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanma down to the mat. Hanma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Franks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franks moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Jack Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks closes the distance and clinches up with Hanma, looking for a takedown. Franks pushes Hanma against the cage but Hanma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franks did well to prevent Hanma getting side control.#T2#
Franks gets full guard.
Hanma pushing down on Franks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanma is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Franks reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanma's guard.
Hanma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma working a defensive guard here.
Hanma is looking to stand up but Franks isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Franks throws a big elbow that misses.
Franks wants to stand but Hanma is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanma wants to sweep but no luck.
Franks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franks 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.
Franks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franks working some strikes from top position.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Franks postures up.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Franks manages to pass to side control.
Hanma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Franks seems to be working for a kimura but Hanma defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Judson Franks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Franks rushes Hanma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Franks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hanma stops a takedown attempt from Franks.
Franks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Franks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanma is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judson Franks. 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.#TD#
Franks manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Franks is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hanma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Franks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Franks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SU#
Franks stands and steps away. Hanma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Franks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
Franks attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Hanma tries to keep at a distance but Franks has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanma trying to control the position but instead, Franks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hanma into the cage.
Franks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hanma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanma fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franks did well to prevent Hanma getting side control.
Franks wants to get back to full guard.
Franks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franks.#T3#
Franks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanma is one step ahead there.
Hanma wants to stand but Franks is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Franks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Franks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanma wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Franks's closed guard. He's half up but Franks has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Franks pivots and extends the arm, Hanma falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Franks! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judson Franks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Castaneda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kaoru looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Castaneda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaoru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castaneda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Castaneda tries to break free but Kaoru pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaoru.
Castaneda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaoru has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Castaneda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Castaneda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaoru stopping the sweep attempt from Castaneda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castaneda being controlled here, momentarily.
Castaneda trying to keep a closed guard but Kaoru is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Castaneda trying to strike off his back.
Castaneda throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Castaneda looking for a triangle here. Kaoru is fighting it but it looks tight! Castaneda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kaoru is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Martin Castaneda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Hanma misses with a takedown #TD#
and Guthrie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanma's guard.
Hanma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Guthrie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guthrie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanma seems keen to control Guthrie's posture.
Guthrie distracts Hanma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanma trying to control the position here.
Guthrie preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Hanma scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Guthrie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Hanma fails to land the takedown.
As Hanma looks to move away, Guthrie throws a big counter combo but Hanma just gets out of the way.
Hanma looks winded!
Guthrie darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Guthrie into the cage. #TD2#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hanma postures up.
Guthrie 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.
Guthrie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Guthrie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hanma trying to control but Guthrie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Guthrie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Hanma is working an open guard so Guthrie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanma doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Guthrie counters by moving into the clinch.
Teddy Guthrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hanma.#TD#
Guthrie jumps guard.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Guthrie is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up. #T3#
Guthrie wants to sweep here but Hanma controlling him for the moment.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Guthrie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guthrie 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.
Guthrie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Guthrie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanma 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.
Guthrie throwing strikes but missing.
Guthrie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guthrie. #SU#
Guthrie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanma, up you get! #CL#
Guthrie moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guthrie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanma is defending well.#TD#
Guthrie pulls guard.
Hanma is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Guthrie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Guthrie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guthrie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Hanma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanma lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanma looking to pass the guard.
Guthrie is trying to control the position but Hanma postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Guthrie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Guthrie postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.
Hanma is breathing heavily.#T1#
Guthrie cracks Hanma with a solid left hand.
Guthrie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guthrie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Guthrie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guthrie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guthrie landing with the ground and pound.
Guthrie works over Hanma with some ground and pound from guard.
Guthrie is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Guthrie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guthrie throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Guthrie drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Guthrie off! Guthrie jumps back into Hanma's guard. #SU#
Hanma is working an open guard so Guthrie takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Guthrie gets a clinch.
Guthrie tries to land a knee to the head but Hanma blocks with his arms.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanma tries to break free but Guthrie pushes him back against the cage.
Guthrie landing knees to the body.
Guthrie jumps guard but Hanma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guthrie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanma's face.
Guthrie tries to land a knee to the head but Hanma blocks with his arms.
Guthrie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Guthrie jumps guard. #T3#
Guthrie trying to control the position.
Hanma trying to control but Guthrie is working from the bottom. #ES#
Guthrie has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hanma has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Guthrie breaks from the clinch.
Hanma misses with a double jab #CL#
and Guthrie counters by moving into the clinch.
Hanma is pressed up against the cage. Guthrie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanma down to the mat. Hanma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Hanma with a poor takedown
and Guthrie counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Guthrie.
Hanma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guthrie pinned against the cage. Guthrie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanma avoids the head kick by Guthrie.
Teddy Guthrie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Guthrie counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanma defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teddy Guthrie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Guthrie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hanma's guard.#ES2#
Hanma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Guthrie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma dives in for a single leg takedown but Guthrie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guthrie lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Guthrie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanma's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Guthrie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanma, up you get! #TD#
Hanma tries to sprawl but Guthrie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Guthrie is nestled in close to Hanma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Guthrie working over Hanma with some ground and pound. Hanma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guthrie throwing shots but Hanma is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Guthrie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanma is just riding it out for now. Guthrie eventually gives up the hold.
Teddy Guthrie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanma throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Guthrie slips a nice elbow through Hanma's hands, connecting with Hanma's forehead.
Guthrie winds up and cracks Hanma with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Guthrie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Guthrie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanma sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Guthrie thows a huge punch but Hanma dodges it nicely.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guthrie is working away from the top position though.
Hanma is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Guthrie jumps into side control!#SU#
Guthrie stands up.
Guthrie shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guthrie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guthrie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guthrie, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Guthrie tries to work over Hanma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guthrie utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Guthrie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanma gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guthrie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanma just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Guthrie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guthrie goes for a takedown attempt but Hanma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guthrie. That did some damage!
Hanma shoots and misses
and Guthrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Guthrie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanma's waist but Hanma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guthrie off to one side.
Hanma has a takedown stuffed.
Guthrie leaves Hanma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guthrie swivels and escapes.
Guthrie attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Guthrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanma was well out of range. Poor timing from Guthrie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Guthrie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guthrie 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 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... Teddy Guthrie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1##TD#
Griffin scores with a takedown into Hanma's guard.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin postures up.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Hanma blocks nicely.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Griffin pulls Hanma in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griffin'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.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Griffin continues to stall.#SUB#
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin pulls Hanma in to control the position.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Griffin has his hands on Hanma's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Griffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanma controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Hanma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hanma clinches.
Griffin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Hanma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Griffin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mack Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Griffin working Hanma over with strikes.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanma's head.
Hanma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin 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.
Hanma has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Griffin stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Griffin stands and steps away. Hanma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanma to the mat! Hanma manages to get full guard.
Hanma is looking to stand back up but Griffin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hanma. #REVB#
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
Griffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanma's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mack Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffin goes for a double leg but Hanma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanma continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hanma.
Griffin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Griffin is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Griffin lands an elbow.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hanma down.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hanma down.
Griffin is working Hanma over with some ground and pound from side control.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes. #SUB#
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Griffin working the strikes but Hanma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Griffin is taking a breather. Hanma 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.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hanma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin working over Hanma with some ground and pound. Hanma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin. #ES2#
Hanma pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanma's guard.
Griffin stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position. #T4##SU#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanma, up you get! #TD#
Griffin feints and as Hanma raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanma trying to control the position.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Griffin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Mccoy throws a head kick that misses
and Kazama counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kazama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Mccoy.
Kazama tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kazama fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazama misses with the combination.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
Kazama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Mccoy throws a series of punches but Kazama moves out of range.
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mccoy moves into the clinch.
Kazama has Mccoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mccoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazama is trying to push Mccoy away but Mccoy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mccoy has Kazama pressed against the cage, preventing Kazama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kazama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mccoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazama fails with the takedown.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama looks winded!#T2#
Mccoy misses with a body shot.
Kazama tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mccoy misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kazama to counter with a crisp jab.
Mccoy misses with a few strikes there.
Norman Mccoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mccoy misses with a body shot.
Kazama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Mccoy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kazama napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Kazama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazama is defended easily by Mccoy.#T3#
Mccoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch but Mccoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mccoy blocks a head kick by Kazama. #CL#
Mccoy has managed to clinch. #TD#
Mccoy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kazama uses from the top position.
Mccoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mccoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mccoy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kazama escapes and throws Mccoy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Mccoy regains half guard.
Mccoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mccoy is working hard here to advance position.
Kazama throws a strike but Mccoy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Mccoy has an active guard here but Kazama has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mccoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Norman Mccoy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kazama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazama.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Mccoy.
Mccoy avoids the head kick by Kazama.
Mccoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mccoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazama tries to pull guard but Mccoy holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazama drops back down to his feet.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mccoy working Kazama over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Kazama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kazama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Mccoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mccoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kazama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mccoy is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mccoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2##TD#
Mccoy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kazama can't fight it off and eventually Mccoy manages to take the fight to the floor. Kazama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazama keeping moving, preventing Mccoy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kazama working for a triangle but Mccoy defends it easily. #SU#
Mccoy stands up from Kazama's guard - Mccoy perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mccoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazama falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Mccoy counters by clinching up.
Mccoy tries to pull guard but Kazama holds him up against the cage and eventually Mccoy drops back down to his feet.
Kazama managing to block the knees to the body from Mccoy. #T4#
Kazama tries to circle away but Mccoy has him pinned against the cage.
Mccoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kazama avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Kazama is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mccoy can't fight it off and eventually Kazama manages to take the fight to the floor. Mccoy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazama postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Mccoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mccoy lands with a nice combination. Kazama backs away looking to recover.
Mccoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Kazama tries to get set, Mccoy tries to push him back and clinch up but Kazama manages to avoid the attempt.
Mccoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazama.
Mccoy throws a quick counter head kick but Kazama was just out of range.
Kazama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy is looking to wear down Kazama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mccoy as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Mccoy scores with a hook to the body. Kazama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mccoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazama.
Mccoy throws a right hand that Kazama ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazama also avoids with ease.
Kazama slaps away a takedown attempt from Mccoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mccoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mccoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazama manages to avoid it.
Mccoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy sets himself, and Kazama steps forward looking for the clinch! Mccoy avoids it this time.#T2#
Mccoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazama is just out of range.
Mccoy misses with a head kick.
Mccoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazama was well out of range. Poor timing from Mccoy.
Kazama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mccoy with a body shot.
Kazama checks a leg kick. #CL#
Mccoy takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kazama manages to pull guard. #SU#
Mccoy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3##TD#
Mccoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Kazama's guard.#ES2#
Kazama manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Mccoy is trying to drag Kazama to the mat but Kazama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kazama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazama blocks a head kick by Mccoy. #T4#
Kazama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Mccoy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kazama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mccoy swivels and escapes.
Norman Mccoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kazama.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mccoy.
Kazama avoids the body shot from Mccoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jin Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman Mccoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mccoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazama can do to turn this around?
Mccoy throws a wild body kick that Kazama sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Mccoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mccoy, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Mccoy!
Jin Kazama was interviewed post fight and said 'I will comeback with more power soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Rios shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaoru as he avoids it easily.
Kaoru looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Rios gets caught flat footed, as Kaoru shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaoru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rios has his foot on Kaoru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaoru works his way back into a safe position though.
Rios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaoru is looking to stand up but Rios won't let him.
Rios trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaoru working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rios could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rios has his hands on Kaoru's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rios is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaoru controls Rios momentarily but Rios frees himself. #T1#
Rios throwing strikes from guard but Kaoru blocks nicely.
Kaoru is trying to keep Rios in close. #SUB#
Rios drops back looking for a leg! Kaoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaoru manages to kick Rios off! Rios jumps back into Kaoru's guard.
Kaoru trying to keep a closed guard but Rios is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Rios drops back looking for a leg! Kaoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaoru manages to kick Rios off! Rios jumps back into Kaoru's guard. #SUB2#
Kaoru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rios passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kaoru can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Rios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rios thows a huge punch but Kaoru dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB#
Kaoru is defending against the submission attempts here by Rios. #SUB2#
Kaoru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rios is working for a kimura but Kaoru is defending it quite comfortably. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Rios clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Rios pulls Kaoru into guard.
Rios has Kaoru pulled in close to control his posture.
Rios has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendon Rios dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rios takes the fight into the clinch.
Rios blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaoru smiles and moves away.
Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaoru can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios blocks the body kick.
Rios feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Kaoru looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rios!
Kaoru is breathing heavily.
Rios regains half guard.#T1#
Rios is controlling Kaoru's trapped leg to prevent Kaoru from advancing to side control.
Rios manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rios is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rios is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rios lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Rios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rios drops back looking for a leg! Kaoru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaoru manages to kick Rios off! Rios jumps back into Kaoru's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Kaoru utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaoru is pulling down on Rios's head to control his posture.
Rios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rios with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Rios is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaoru slaps away a takedown attempt from Rios, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaoru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Rios drives through with a takedown into Kaoru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Kaoru keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Rios with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaoru trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaoru keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Kaoru working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brendon Rios dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rios shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaoru is trying to defend but Rios finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaoru is trying to escape back to his feet but Rios uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kaoru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios wants to control but Kaoru is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Rios tries for a kimura but Kaoru is defending well.
Kaoru takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rios working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Rios is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaoru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Rios tries for a kimura but Kaoru is defending well.
Kaoru wants to control but Rios postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rios has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kaoru is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rios yanks on the arm and Kaoru is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rios.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brendon Rios!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Specht falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Specht.
Specht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazama but Kazama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Specht throws a head kick that misses.
Specht closes the distance and clinches up with Kazama, looking for a takedown. Specht pushes Kazama against the cage but Kazama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Specht looks winded!#TD#
Kazama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Specht's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kazama distracts Specht with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kazama working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Specht is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Specht has momentary wrist control but Kazama slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazama controlling from the top position.
Kazama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kazama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazama scoring with some ground and pound.
Specht can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazama controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kazama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Specht's head.
Kazama 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Specht throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazama.
Specht throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kazama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Specht's guard.
Kazama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Specht working a defensive guard but Kazama passes into half guard.
Kazama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kazama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Specht has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kazama not doing much here. #T4#
Specht has hold of Kazama's hands but Kazama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Specht is looking for a sweep. Kazama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazama is taking a breather. Specht 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.
Specht is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Specht is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Specht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Specht misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Specht tries for a takedown but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.
Kazama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Specht throws a counter combo.
Specht is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Kazama.#T1##CL#
Specht tries to keep at a distance but Kazama has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Kazama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ken Specht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Specht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Kazama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Specht was covering up waiting for the punch and Kazama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazama is working Specht over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Kazama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kazama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazama postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kazama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Kazama avoiding damage as Specht throws knees to the body. #TD#
Kazama pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Kazama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Specht doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Specht manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Kazama has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Specht off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Specht shoots in but Kazama avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Specht can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kazama jumps guard and drags Specht to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Kazama has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Specht has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kazama turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kazama decides to stand back up. Kazama steps back and let's Specht get back to his feet.
Specht shoots and misses #CL#
and Kazama counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazama shoots in looking for a takedown. Specht tries to sprawl out of it but Kazama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Specht manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Specht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazama's waist but Kazama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Specht off to one side.
Kazama throws a leg kick which misses Specht's front leg but catches the back leg as Specht tries to avoid it.
Specht shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kazama but Kazama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Specht on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kazama misses with a head kick.
Kazama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Specht on the side of the head.
Specht blocks a head kick by Kazama.
Specht unleashes a big counter combination but Kazama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Kazama gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kazama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Specht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazama lands an elbow. #T2#
Specht tries to improve position but can't.
Specht is trying to work for a sweep but Kazama has mounted him!
Kazama with shots to the head and body - Specht looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Specht wants to control but Kazama is having none of it.
Kazama with shots to the head and body - Specht looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kazama raining down shots from the mount!
Specht tries to lock up and control but Kazama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kazama dominating with strikes here.
Specht wants to hold on but Kazama pushes him away.
Kazama controlling from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jin Kazama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Specht slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kazama working Specht over with strikes.
Kazama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Specht with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Specht is trying to stand.
Kazama is nestled in close to Specht, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Specht!
Ken Specht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kazama working Specht over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazama 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
Jin Kazama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Hanma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hanma tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Hanma rushes Vance and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vance goes for a takedown attempt but Hanma pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vance tries to land a leg kick but Hanma saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma shoots in looking for a takedown. Vance tries to sprawl out of it but Hanma keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vance manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vance feinted with a counter takedown.#T1##TD#
Vance shoots in and bounces Hanma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vance engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vance has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SU#
Vance stands up from Hanma's guard - Vance perhaps looking for a knockout.
Vance throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Vance misses with a double jab
and Hanma counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Vance! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Hanma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baki Hanma!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019

#R1#
Hanma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Hanma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanma is trying to push Bullock away but Bullock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Hanma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bullock actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bullock actively working from the bottom here.
Bullock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Bullock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bullock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bullock is pulling down on Hanma's head to control his posture.
Bullock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Bullock stands up from half guard. #T2##TD2#
Hanma gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bullock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanma pulls his head out easily.
Bullock tries to get to full guard but Hanma has control of the leg.
Bullock trying to control here. #T3#
Hanma throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanma wants to free his trapped foot but Bullock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bullock is looking to improve his position.
Bullock wants to control the action here but instead Hanma manages to pass to full mount!
Bullock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SU#
Bullock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A good leg kick by Hanma. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Hanma.#CL2#
Hanma instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bullock pulls guard. #SUB#
Bullock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanma defends it easily.
Hanma throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bullock feints and as Hanma raises his hands in defense, Bullock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bullock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Bullock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanma, up you get! #CL2#
Hanma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bullock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hanma quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Bullock decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Hanma closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Bullock can't break the clinch.
Hanma is trying to break the clinch but Bullock has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Bullock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bullock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bullock is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Bullock is trying to pull guard but Hanma has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Bullock gets control of Hanma's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bullock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hanma trying to control but Bullock is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hanma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanma has managed to get both his arms back between Bullock's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bullock has his foot on Hanma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanma works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hanma wants to control from the top but Bullock keeps moving.
Hanma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bullock working for a triangle but Hanma defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Bullock looking for a triangle here. Hanma is fighting it but it looks tight! Bullock pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hanma is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ronald Bullock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019

#R1#
Yamawanka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanma swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamawanka.#TD#
Hanma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yamawanka is trying to defend but Hanma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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. Hanma connects with a nice short shot to Yamawanka's temple.
Hanma is thwarting Yamawanka's attempts to control the position.
Hanma works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hanma gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Hanma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yamawanka tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamawanka moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Hanma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanma gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Hanma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yamawanka on his heels. He'll look to pass Yamawanka's guard now, I'm sure.
Yamawanka looking to control.
Hanma pushes down on Yamawanka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanma content to control rather than advance.
Yamawanka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamawanka trying to control here.
Hanma stalling.
Yamawanka wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy. #T2#
Yamawanka wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hanma seems content to control.
Hanma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hanma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ground and pound from Hanma.
Yamawanka trying to control but Hanma postures up.
Yamawanka is in trouble now - Hanma has advanced to mount!
Hanma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanma lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamawanka tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Hanma looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hanma.
Hanma dominating with strikes here.
Yamawanka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamawanka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yamawanka tries to hold on but Hanma pushes him away. #SUB#
Hanma has control of Yamawanka's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamawanka regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hanma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanma tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yamawanka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Hanma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yamawanka tries to lock up and control but Hanma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hanma is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Yamawanka is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Yamawanka flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hanma anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Yamawanka and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hanma slips an arm under Yamawanka chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hanma has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hanma is squeezing on Yamawanka like an anaconda would it's prey. Yamawanka fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Hanma!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kaoru instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kaoru gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Little kicks off Kaoru and gets to his feet.
Kaoru throws a sloppy head kick and Little moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Kaoru decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little has his hands clasped together around Kaoru's back. He's all about the action.
Little trying to control from the bottom.
Little tries to roll over but Kaoru keeps him under control.#T1#
Little regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaoru not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaoru must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Little trying to control the position.
Kaoru throwing strikes from guard but Little blocks nicely.
Kaoru content to stall in guard here.
Kaoru would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kaoru looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A combination from Kaoru does no damage.
Hanayama Kaoru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Little closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kaoru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little stopping the sweep attempt from Kaoru.
Kaoru is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Little is looking to stand up but Kaoru won't let him.
Little is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Kaoru escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Little gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaoru looks winded!
Little lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Little tries to stand but Kaoru is controlling from the bottom.
Little with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Kaoru keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
Little stopping the sweep attempt from Kaoru.
Kaoru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Little controls the pace.
Little postures up and lands a big shot to Kaoru's brow.
Little missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Little 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.
Little working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaoru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaoru is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Kaoru.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Little closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kaoru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kaoru darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.#BC2#
Kaoru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bud Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Little tries to clinch but Kaoru moves out of range.
Little doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaoru circles away. #CL2#
Little tries to keep at a distance but Kaoru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Little tries to pull guard but Kaoru won't allow it.
Kaoru is trying to maintain a safe position but Little gets an underhook and turns Kaoru into the cage.#TD2#
Kaoru manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanayama Kaoru dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Little drives through and clinches with Kaoru against the cage.
Little is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Little tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaoru just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Kaoru breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Kaoru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Little manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Little trying to control the position.
Kaoru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaoru trying to control the position from guard on top but Little is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaoru won't allow Little to sweep him here.
Kaoru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Kaoru is looking to advance position but Little has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kaoru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaoru is breathing heavily.
Little working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kaoru is looking to improve his position but Little isn't that keen on the idea.
Little landing strikes from the mount and Kaoru is in trouble!
Little looking to finish with strikes here!
Kaoru 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.
Little trying to control the action but Kaoru is working from the bottom. #T2#
Little throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaoru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaoru.
Little is working Kaoru over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Little wants to stand but Kaoru is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kaoru is trying to control the position but Little postures up. #SU#
Little decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kaoru, up you get!
Kaoru keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaoru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaoru throws a sloppy head kick and Little moves out of range easily.
Little feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Little instigates a clinch. #T3#
Little drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaoru pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Little has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Kaoru manages to break the clinch.
Little fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Little has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Kaoru turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kaoru manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Little throws Kaoru to one side and escapes!#CL#
Little clinches up with Kaoru and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Little has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaoru uses from the top position.
Little trying to control the position. #SUB#
Little working for a triangle but Kaoru defends it easily.
Kaoru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaoru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Little tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Little dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kaoru throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Kaoru closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Little to the mat! Little manages to get full guard.
Little not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaoru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaoru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Little swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Little keeping moving, preventing Kaoru from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Little throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kaoru wants to stand but Little is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Little being controlled here, momentarily.
Little controls Kaoru momentarily but Kaoru frees himself. #SUB#
Kaoru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Little has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaoru has managed to get both his arms back between Little's legs - danger averted.
Kaoru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Little is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Little trying to keep a closed guard but Kaoru is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaoru lands a nice looking kick to the body. Little takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Kaoru darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.#BC2#
Kaoru manages to break the clinch.
Little blocks a head kick by Kaoru.
Kaoru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Kaoru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaoru avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Kaoru shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Little manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaoru trying to move into half guard but instead Little has managed to sweep!#REVR##SU#
Little decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Little takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Little tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaoru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaoru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Little moves away.#T4#
Kaoru keeps the fight on the outside.
Little tries to clinch but Kaoru is having none of it. #TD2#
Kaoru throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Little tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaoru is in Little's guard.
Little looking to control.
Little being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Little striking off his back but it's not causing Kaoru any problems.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hanayama Kaoru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaoru 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanayama Kaoru!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Kazama drives through and clinches with Klein against the cage.
Kazama is trying to break the clinch but Klein has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Kazama gets control of Klein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kazama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
Klein is working Kazama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klein throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazama trying to control the position.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kazama wants to sweep here but Klein controlling him for the moment.
Klein trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Klein stopping the sweep attempt from Kazama.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Klein is proving a slippery customer.
Kazama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kazama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klein. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazama lands a two punch combo.
Kazama throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Klein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klein. #T2##BC#
Klein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazama misses with a jab to the body
and Klein counters with a nice uppercut.
Klein looks for the body kick but Kazama saw that one coming. #CL2#
Kazama has Klein up against the cage in a clinch.
Klein slowing the pace effectively.
Kazama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Klein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2#
Kazama shoots in and bounces Klein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Kazama stands up and waves to Klein to follow him. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Klein enables Kazama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Klein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Klein wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kazama manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR#
Kazama is looking to take a break and control but Klein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klein is trying to maintain the position but Kazama is very close to passing his half guard.
Klein wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that round.
That's time! Klein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kazama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kazama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kazama 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. #SU2#
Kazama stands up and waves to Klein to follow him. #CL#
Klein clinches with his opponent. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kazama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Klein striking from half guard on the bottom.
Kazama is keen to just control but Klein is a slippery customer.
Klein is looking to escape.
Klein is not content to let Kazama control the position.
Klein tries to roll over but Kazama keeps him under control.
Klein is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
Kazama throwing shots but Klein is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Kazama closes the distance and clinches.
Kazama misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Kazama pulls guard effortlessly.
Klein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Klein controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klein works over Kazama with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kazama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Klein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kazama's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klein is in close to Kazama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Klein trying to control but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Klein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kazama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Klein throwing strikes but missing.
Jin Kazama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klein postures up and lands a big shot to Kazama's brow. #SUB2#
Kazama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
Klein wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jin Kazama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kazama avoids the head kick by Klein. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kazama manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kazama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Klein puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kazama is trying to stand back up but Klein is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Klein wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kazama is staying active underneath Klein, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
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. Klein connects with a nice short shot to Kazama's temple.
Kazama is trying to stand back up but Klein is controlling him
Klein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kazama defending well though.
Klein trying to control the action but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Klein thows a huge punch but Kazama dodges it nicely.
Kazama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klein. #SUB#
Klein is working for a kimura but Kazama is defending it quite comfortably.
Klein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kazama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazama missing with punches from the bottom.
Klein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kazama taking some punishment here, with Klein in his half guard.
Kazama trying to hold on to Klein's head to control him but Klein postures up.
Klein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kazama tries to roll over but Klein keeps him under control.
Kazama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Klein drops an elbow to the side of Kazama's head.
Klein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kazama drives through with a takedown into Klein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Klein has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kazama has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kazama throws a punch but it's blocked by Klein. #TD2#
Kazama drags the fight down to the ground.
Klein with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Kazama looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazama, not yet.
Klein is stalling in the full guard.
Klein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Klein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazama on the ground.
Kazama trying to keep a closed guard but Klein is proving a slippery customer.
Klein is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zachery Klein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klein won't allow Kazama to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachery Klein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazama 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
Jin Kazama made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Specht shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazama as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Specht.
Specht with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kazama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.#BC#
Kazama breaks the clinch.
Specht throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kazama's waist but Kazama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Specht off to one side. #CL2#
Specht clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specht pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kazama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Kazama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Specht uses from the top position.
Kazama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kazama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
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. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kazama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Specht tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Specht trying to control here.
Specht wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well.
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. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple.
Kazama not doing much here. #T3#
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. Kazama connects with a nice short shot to Specht's temple.
Kazama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Specht has hold of Kazama's hands but Kazama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kazama 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.
Specht tries to get to full guard but Kazama has control of the leg.
Kazama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kazama working the head and body with strikes.
Kazama controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Kazama escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Kazama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Specht manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kazama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Specht tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Specht somewhat.
Kazama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Specht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kazama somewhat.
Specht throws a counter combo.
Specht tries for a takedown but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazama wants it to stay on the feet.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.#CL2#
Specht moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Kazama successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Kazama uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Specht moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Kazama has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kazama manages to break the clinch.
Kazama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Specht misses with a combination #TD#
and Kazama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Specht is breathing heavily.
Kazama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Kazama is taking a breather. Specht 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#
Kazama is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazama winds up and cracks Specht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Specht wants to improve his position but Kazama is controlling well. #T3#
Kazama working Specht over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kazama there.
Kazama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kazama winds up and cracks Specht with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kazama content to control rather than advance.
Kazama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Specht for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Kazama decides to stand and escape the position. #T4#
Specht fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazama stuffs the takedown.
Jin Kazama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Specht.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Kazama. No joy for Specht on that attempt.
Kazama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Specht defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jin Kazama dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Specht shoots in for a double leg but Kazama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazama throws a right and a left that Specht avoids nicely.
Specht dives in and grabs Kazama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kazama pushes down on Specht's head and hops out.#TD#
Specht gets caught napping as Kazama dives in and scores a takedown. Specht manages to retain guard.
Kazama 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.
Kazama'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazama postures up and lands a big shot to Specht's brow. #T1#
Specht working a defensive guard but Kazama passes into half guard.
Kazama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Specht can do to turn this around?
Specht is looking to get back to full guard here but Kazama has managed to pass to side control instead.
Specht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Specht takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kazama controls the position from side control.
Kazama lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Kazama politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kazama prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Specht is looking to regain half guard here but Kazama keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kazama decides to stand up, so the ref orders Specht to his feet.
Specht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Specht misses with a takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a left and a right that stings Specht.
Jin Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Specht.#CL#
Kazama has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kazama breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Specht with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Specht displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kazama.
Specht let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kazama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Specht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazama avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Kazama shoots in but Specht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Specht looks for a takedown but Kazama sprawls well.
Specht closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kazama circles away.
Specht takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazama or perhaps it was just good defense by Specht, which made it look bad.
Ken Specht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jin Kazama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specht misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kazama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kazama 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 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kazama!
As Jin Kazama got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I would like to thank my Manager Yujiro Hanna for making this win possible and I would like to thank also the fans for coming and supporting me.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 904 Round 1
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Hanma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Penn as he jumps to the side.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Penn drives through and clinches with Hanma against the cage.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Penn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apollo Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Penn lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma is looking to break free of the clinch but Penn has double underhooks.
Penn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Hanma is rocked!
Penn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanma is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hanma! Penn unloads with more strikes and Hanma sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

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

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