Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EF 1: The Beginning
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1##CL#
Gastineau takes the fight into the clinch.
Gastineau lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Gastineau manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Gastineau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones postures up.
Gastineau pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gastineau keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gastineau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones postures up.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Gastineau looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jones 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gastineau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gastineau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gastineau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gastineau! #REVR#
Gastineau throwing strikes but Jones manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gastineau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gastineau rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Gastineau!
Gastineau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gastineau has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Gastineau manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Gastineau decides to stand back up. #TD#
Gastineau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Gastineau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Gastineau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Gastineau from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laurent Gastineau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Gastineau is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Gastineau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Gastineau is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gastineau controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gastineau throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Gastineau pushes his legs off easily.
Gastineau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gastineau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Gastineau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Gastineau wants to get back to his feet.
Gastineau is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Gastineau stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Gastineau rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gastineau manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gastineau is trying to keep Jones in close.
Gastineau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastineau wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Laurent Gastineau will probably get the nod.
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#
Gastineau throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gastineau moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Gastineau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones gets caught napping as Gastineau dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Gastineau has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gastineau is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Gastineau to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Blake Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Gastineau shoots in but no luck this time.
Lastairman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lastairman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lastairman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Lastairman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gastineau defends it well.
Patrick Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but Lastairman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lastairman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lastairman leaves Gastineau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Gastineau with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau looks for a takedown but Lastairman sprawls well.
A nice side step and Lastairman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lastairman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Gastineau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lastairman.#T1##CL#
Gastineau moves into the clinch successfully.
Lastairman crunches a lovely knee into Gastineau's ribcage.
Lastairman effectively controlling the action here.
Gastineau jumps guard but Lastairman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lastairman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gastineau.
Gastineau tries to circle away but Lastairman has him pinned against the cage.
Gastineau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lastairman keeps control of Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gastineau pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Gastineau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lastairman slowing the pace effectively.
Lastairman cracks Gastineau with a nice body shot.
Gastineau has had enough of the clinch but Lastairman keeps him there for the moment.
Gastineau can't break the clinch.
Lastairman prevents the takedown attempt.
Gastineau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lastairman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gastineau avoids it.#T3#
Gastineau is trying to force a seperation but Lastairman has the dominant position.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Lastairman manages to get underhooks.
Gastineau tries a body shot but Lastairman blocks it.
Gastineau lands a body shot.
Gastineau stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Lastairman.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but Lastairman won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Gastineau.
Lastairman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lastairman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gastineau or not.
Gastineau trying to land knees to the body.
Gastineau fails to pull guard.
Gastineau misses with a knee to the head.
Gastineau jumps guard but Lastairman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gastineau is trying to force a seperation but Lastairman has the dominant position.
Lastairman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lastairman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lastairman sprawls well. Lastairman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Lastairman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Codename Lastairman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Lastairman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lastairman with the counter takedown but Gastineau avoids it easily.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Lastairman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lastairman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gastineau sprawls well. He's pushed Lastairman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lastairman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lastairman misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Lastairman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. 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.
Gastineau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Gastineau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gastineau is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lastairman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gastineau tries to clinch up.
Gastineau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lastairman tries to avoid it but Gastineau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lastairman to the ground. Lastairman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lastairman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Lastairman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Gastineau explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice takedown defense from Lastairman. No joy for Gastineau on that attempt.
Lastairman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt
and Lastairman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gastineau thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lastairman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gastineau avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Gastineau throws a head kick that misses.
Lastairman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gastineau tries to avoid it but Lastairman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gastineau to the ground. Gastineau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gastineau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lastairman.
Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lastairman.#TD2#
Lastairman shoots in and gets a takedown into Gastineau's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gastineau manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lastairman is pressed up against the cage. Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lastairman down to the mat. Lastairman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Gastineau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lastairman defends well and Gastineau ends up having to push Lastairman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lastairman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Gastineau is controlling Lastairman's posture.
Gastineau is looking to sweep but instead, Lastairman has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gastineau pushes Lastairman off looking to stand but Lastairman dives back in and keeps control.
Gastineau is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lastairman jumps into side control!#SU2#
Lastairman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Patrick Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##TD2#
Lastairman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gastineau is trying to defend but Lastairman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lastairman stalling.
Gastineau gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Gastineau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lastairman is looking to clinch.
Gastineau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gastineau tries to clinch but Lastairman moves out of range.
Gastineau shoots in and drives through. Lastairman sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastineau.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lastairman as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastineau closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gastineau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lastairman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gastineau defends well and Lastairman ends up having to push Gastineau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Gastineau with that takedown attempt.
Lastairman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lastairman wants it to stay on the feet.
Lastairman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick from Gastineau misses
and Lastairman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lastairman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gastineau rather than just go for the knockout.
Gastineau misses with a shot to the body
and Lastairman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Lastairman circles away easily
and Lastairman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gastineau really felt that one!
Lastairman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gastineau defends well and Lastairman ends up having to push Gastineau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Lastairman takes the fight into the clinch.
Lastairman tries to work over Gastineau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lastairman misses with a body punch.
Gastineau prevents a body shot from Lastairman.
Lastairman scores a nice knee to the body.
Gastineau wants a takedown.
Lastairman landing knees to the body. #T3#
Gastineau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lastairman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lastairman struggles to land a body shot inside as Gastineau controls his hands.
Gastineau wants a takedown but no success here.
Lastairman lands a body punch. #BC2#
Lastairman breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Lastairman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gastineau's guard.
Lastairman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Lastairman gets to his feet. Gastineau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lastairman dives in and grabs Gastineau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gastineau pushes down on Lastairman's head and hops out.
No luck for Gastineau with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Lastairman shoots in but Gastineau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lastairman sprawls well. Lastairman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lastairman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gastineau quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Codename Lastairman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lastairman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Codename Lastairman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Armstrong moves out of range as Gastineau throws a body kick. #CL2#
Gastineau closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Gastineau throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Gastineau shoots in and gets a takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Gastineau looks winded!
Armstrong is wriggling around but Gastineau manages to pass to half guard.
Gastineau prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
Armstrong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armstrong.
Armstrong is pulling down on Gastineau's head to control his posture.
Armstrong is trying to control the position but Gastineau postures up. #T1#
Armstrong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Armstrong gets to his feet - Gastineau follows without any prompting. #CL#
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong has Gastineau pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Gastineau has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Armstrong regains guard immediately.
Armstrong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gastineau's guard. #REVR#
Armstrong content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Gastineau won't let him.
Armstrong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Armstrong wants to stand but Gastineau has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Armstrong controlling from the top position. #SU#
Armstrong stands up and waves to Gastineau to follow him. #TD#
Gastineau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Armstrong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Armstrong wants to get up but he can't break Gastineau's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Gastineau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES2#
Gastineau pushes Armstrong off and gets back to his feet.
Romain Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabian Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Armstrong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Gastineau defends it.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gastineau wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is nestled in close to Gastineau, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Armstrong content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Armstrong is working for a kimura but Gastineau is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong not doing much here.
Gastineau has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fabian Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Armstrong wants to pass to mount but Gastineau is defending the position.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Armstrong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gastineau dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gastineau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4##CL2#
Gastineau forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Armstrong pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Gastineau is sitting in close to Armstrong's body. Armstrong has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gastineau is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gastineau is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Armstrong.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fabian Armstrong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gastineau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Gastineau clinches up against the cage.
Gracie lands an elbow inside that Gastineau shrugs off.
Gastineau takes a shot to the head.
Gastineau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Gastineau backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie. #BC#
Gastineau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gastineau dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Gastineau ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gastineau feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gastineau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gastineau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leo Blanco Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Romain Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gastineau looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gastineau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romain Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gastineau shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Gastineau has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gracie.
Gastineau has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gastineau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie lands an elbow that stopped Gastineau in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gastineau backwards.
Gastineau takes an elbow to the temple.
Gastineau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie tries to break free but Gastineau pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gastineau backwards.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gracie lands an elbow inside.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie lands an elbow inside that Gastineau shrugs off. #TD#
Gastineau successfully pulls guard.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie trying to control but Gastineau is working from the bottom.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gastineau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gastineau.
Gracie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gastineau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gastineau escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
Gastineau remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gastineau works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gastineau controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Blanco Gracie dominated that 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.
#R2#
Gastineau misses with a head kick.
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Gastineau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gastineau throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Gastineau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Gastineau backwards.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gastineau is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romain Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastineau stalls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Gastineau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gastineau misses with a head kick.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Gastineau's head back.
Leo Blanco Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Gastineau seems unphased.
Gracie scores with a head kick. Gastineau tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gastineau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Gastineau manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie is looking to stand back up but Gastineau counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gracie. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gastineau blocks the strikes from Gracie.
Gastineau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Gastineau sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gastineau seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gastineau lands strikes from half guard.
Gastineau works his way into full mount! #T3##SUB#
Gastineau is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Gastineau's body position as best he can.
Gastineau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Romain Gastineau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gastineau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gastineau has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Gastineau has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leo Blanco Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gastineau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gastineau goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Gastineau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gastineau moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gastineau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gastineau just misses with a punch to the body.
Gastineau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romain Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gastineau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Gastineau off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gastineau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gastineau somewhat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Gastineau with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Gastineau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romain Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gastineau on the side of the head.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie cracks Gastineau with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Gracie lands a left and a right that send Gastineau crashing to the mat, dazed. Gracie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Gastineau is rocked!
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gastineau throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
Oh Gastineau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gastineau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Gastineau seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Gastineau looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Gastineau shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Gastineau stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gastineau passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gastineau controlling the action here.
Gastineau moves nicely into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gastineau controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Gastineau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gastineau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Blanco Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Blanco Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Gastineau dives in for a single leg takedown but Stout sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stout throwing a counter right hand but Gastineau manages to avoid it.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Kirby Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gastineau.#CL#
Stout darts in and clinches Gastineau up against the cage.#BC#
Stout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Stout shoots in and gets a takedown into Gastineau's guard.
Stout loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stout 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.
Gastineau is trying to keep Stout in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout won't allow Gastineau to sweep him here. #T1#
Gastineau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gastineau is trying to keep Stout in close.
Stout throwing strikes but missing.
Gastineau controls Stout momentarily but Stout frees himself.
Stout scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Gastineau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stout is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gastineau.
Gastineau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Stout working the ground and pound.
Gastineau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Stout throws an elbow but Gastineau slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stout cracks Gastineau with a big right hand but Gastineau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Stout throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stout working away.
Stout working the head and body with strikes.
Stout lands some shots froms side control.
Gastineau tries to buck Stout off but Stout is having none of it.#T3#
Stout working away.
Gastineau takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gastineau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gastineau looks winded!
Stout scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gastineau to see if he's OK.
Gastineau is not content to let Stout control the position.
Stout works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stout has control of an arm but Gastineau manages to advance to Stout's back!#SUB2#
Gastineau is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stout tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Stout wants to hold on but Gastineau pushes him away.
Stout is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gastineau is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stout flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stout tries to lock up and control but Gastineau gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stout manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stout is trying to get back to full guard.
Gastineau is thwarting Stout's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirby Stout dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gastineau is looking to clinch.
Gastineau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stout counters with a head kick.
Patrick Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stout looks to clinch
and Gastineau counters with a two punch combo.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Stout swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Stout closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Gastineau kicks off Stout and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
Stout slaps away a takedown attempt from Gastineau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirby Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gastineau.
Stout looks to score with a jab to the body but Gastineau is just out of range.
Stout connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stout shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gastineau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stout defends it well.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Stout sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Stout as Gastineau shoots in.#TD#
Stout closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gastineau quickly recovers to half guard.
Stout lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stout is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stout is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirby Stout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gastineau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Stout landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stout scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stout seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stout drops an elbow to the side of Gastineau's head.
Gastineau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gastineau is trying to stand. #T3#
Gastineau has hold of Stout's hands but Stout slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stout lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stout looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gastineau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stout 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.
Gastineau manages to get to full guard.
Stout postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stout is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Stout working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stout is in close to Gastineau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stout postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound.
Gastineau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stout throws a big elbow that misses.
Gastineau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stout.
Stout scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gastineau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirby Stout dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stout defends it nicely.
Gastineau tries a head kick but it misses.
Stout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stout was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gastineau or perhaps it was just good defense by Stout, which made it look bad.
Kirby Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Gastineau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a takedown. Stout tries to sprawl out of it but Gastineau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stout manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gastineau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gastineau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stout moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Stout fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gastineau to the ground. Stout is now in Gastineau's guard.
Stout postures up and lands a big shot to Gastineau's brow.
Stout scoring with some ground and pound.
Stout content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stout landing with the ground and pound.
Stout postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stout landing with the ground and pound.
Stout connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Stout connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Gastineau is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stout presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Stout pulls guard effortlessly.
Stout will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stout is trying to keep Gastineau in close. #SUB#
Gastineau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stout wants to get back to his feet but Gastineau is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Gastineau preventing the sweep.
Gastineau prevents Stout from getting back to his feet.
Stout 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.
Stout throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stout trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Stout shoots and misses
and Gastineau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gastineau blocks a head kick by Stout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stout. #T4#
Stout fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gastineau manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gastineau shoots in for a double leg but Stout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Patrick Gastineau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirby Stout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Stout scores with a takedown into Gastineau's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirby Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stout 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirby Stout!

Event: QFC Tournament 921 Round 3
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Gastineau darts in looking for a takedown but Mirkovich gets double underhooks and turns Gastineau into the cage. #CL2#
Gastineau has Mirkovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirkovich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Mirkovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gastineau throws a head kick but Mirkovich moves out of range.
Gastineau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirkovich tries to avoid it but Gastineau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirkovich to the ground. Mirkovich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirkovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gastineau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gastineau tries to counter with a clinch but Mirkovich shakes him off and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastineau.
Andrei Mirkovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romain Gastineau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mirkovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gastineau somewhat.#CL#
Mirkovich rushes Gastineau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Gastineau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gastineau is trying to pull guard but Mirkovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gastineau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mirkovich is trying to drag Gastineau to the mat but Gastineau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mirkovich is trying to pull guard but Gastineau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gastineau fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Gastineau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gastineau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mirkovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mirkovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Mirkovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Gastineau is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gastineau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mirkovich is aware though and is defending well.
Gastineau keeping moving, preventing Mirkovich from controlling successfully.
Gastineau trying to keep a closed guard but Mirkovich is proving a slippery customer.
Mirkovich stands and throws Gastineau's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gastineau is trying to improve his position.
Mirkovich is staying tight to Gastineau's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Gastineau is looking to reverse the position.
Gastineau wants to control but Mirkovich postures up.
Mirkovich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mirkovich just content to control the position.
Mirkovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gastineau keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mirkovich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gastineau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gastineau dives in for a single leg takedown but Mirkovich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mirkovich feints and as Gastineau raises his hands in defense, Mirkovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gastineau looks winded!#SU#
Mirkovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gastineau, up you get!
Mirkovich misses with a takedown attempt
and Gastineau counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirkovich. Gastineau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gastineau stuffs the takedown.
Gastineau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirkovich's waist but Mirkovich gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gastineau off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirkovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gastineau is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gastineau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mirkovich counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Mirkovich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Mirkovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mirkovich showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Gastineau kicks Mirkovich off and gets back to his feet.
Mirkovich misses with a body shot.
And Gastineau tries to counter it with a takedown but Mirkovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirkovich.
Mirkovich shoots in but Gastineau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mirkovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrei Mirkovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirkovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirkovich sprawls well. Mirkovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Mirkovich shoots in and drives through. Gastineau sprawls well.
Mirkovich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mirkovich wants it to stay on the feet.
Mirkovich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mirkovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gastineau sprawls well. Gastineau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mirkovich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Mirkovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Mirkovich rushes Gastineau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gastineau looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mirkovich tries to pull guard but Gastineau holds him up against the cage and eventually Mirkovich drops back down to his feet.
Gastineau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Gastineau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mirkovich is stalling here. #BC#
Mirkovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Gastineau clinches up with Mirkovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Gastineau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mirkovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mirkovich walks away with a smile on his face. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mirkovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andrei Mirkovich is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Mirkovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mirkovich prevents Gastineau from improving his position.#T3#
Mirkovich wants to advance to full mount but Gastineau doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gastineau will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mirkovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gastineau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gastineau wants to stand but Mirkovich is controlling the position.
Mirkovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrei Mirkovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Gastineau has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mirkovich is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mirkovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gastineau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mirkovich prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Gastineau manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mirkovich moves into range and clinches up with Gastineau.
Mirkovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Gastineau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Mirkovich manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gastineau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mirkovich, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gastineau tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Mirkovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Mirkovich cracks Gastineau with a big right hand but Gastineau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mirkovich working away.
Gastineau is holding Mirkovich down, trying to stall.
Gastineau prevents Mirkovich from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gastineau's face as Mirkovich controls the position.
Gastineau takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gastineau tries to escape but Mirkovich is in control.
Gastineau is not content to let Mirkovich control the position. #T1##SU#
Mirkovich has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mirkovich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gastineau is fending him off so far but Mirkovich persists. Nope, Gastineau circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Mirkovich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gastineau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mirkovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gastineau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mirkovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mirkovich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gastineau knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2##SUB#
Mirkovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gastineau scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mirkovich manages to mount him!
Gastineau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mirkovich with good strikes from the mount here!
Gastineau 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.#T3##SUB2#
Gastineau looking for submissions off his back.
Mirkovich slows the pace down in half guard.
Mirkovich'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.#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.
Gastineau is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mirkovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mirkovich's back!
Mirkovich looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mirkovich looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gastineau.
Mirkovich trying to control the hands but Gastineau breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gastineau doesn't have the hooks in and Mirkovich manages to turn into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Mirkovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mirkovich 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Andrei Mirkovich!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Andrei Mirkovich!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Andrei Mirkovich!

Andrei Mirkovich wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 921 Round 2
Date: Jun 20, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gastineau did well to prevent Ori getting side control.#ES2#
Gastineau manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ori keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ori on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ori looking for a takedown.
Ori wants to take the fight to the mat but Gastineau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ori displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gastineau up against the cage.
Gastineau has Ori pressed against the cage. #BC#
Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gastineau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ori tries to avoid it but Gastineau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ori to the ground. Ori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Ori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gastineau tries to clinch up
and Ori counters with a left and a right that stings Gastineau. #T1#
A punch combination from Ori misses. #CL2#
Gastineau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ori, pushing him back against the cage.
Gastineau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gastineau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ido Ori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ori tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ori is working for takedown but Gastineau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ori wants a takedown but no success here.
Gastineau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ori is pressed up against the cage. Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ori down to the mat. Ori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ori moves in looking to clinch but Gastineau pushes him off.#CL2#
Gastineau clinches. #T2#
Ori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gastineau.
Gastineau wants to break free but Ori has control.
Gastineau takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gastineau blocks the elbow strike.
Gastineau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ori has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gastineau after a bit of a struggle.
Gastineau wants to take the fight to the mat but Ori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gastineau misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Ori fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gastineau tries to break the clinch but Ori is controlling the position.
Ori is struggling to control the position.
Gastineau prevents the takedown attempt.
Ori is breathing heavily.
Gastineau wants to get back to striking at distance but Ori won't allow it.
Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ori walks away with a smile on his face. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gastineau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Ori has closed the distance and engaged Gastineau in a clinch.
Gastineau tries a knee to the head but Ori blocks it.
Gastineau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ori. #TD2#
Gastineau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ori uses from the top position. #T4#
Gastineau keeping moving, preventing Ori from controlling successfully.
Ori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gastineau seems keen to control Ori's posture.
Gastineau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ori looking to sit in guard and control but Gastineau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Gastineau stands up from Ori's guard - Gastineau perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ori throws a head kick but Gastineau moves out of range. #CL2#
Gastineau instigates a clinch.
Gastineau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Gastineau jumps into guard, dragging Ori to the mat.
Gastineau trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gastineau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ori defends it easily.
Gastineau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gastineau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gastineau on the ground.#T1##ES2#
Gastineau is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ori presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ori tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gastineau defends well and Ori ends up having to push Gastineau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Ori closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Gastineau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ori uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ori looking to pass the guard.
Gastineau controlling the position.
Ori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gastineau is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Gastineau manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
Gastineau lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gastineau tries to clinch there but Ori circles away.
Ori is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gastineau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gastineau feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ori blocks a head kick by Gastineau. #CL#
Gastineau gets tackled into the cage by Ori. Ori maintains the clinch.
Ori is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ori manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gastineau stops Ori from standing up.
Gastineau with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ori being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Gastineau working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Gastineau stands up from Ori's guard - Gastineau perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gastineau tries a head kick but it misses.
Ori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gastineau. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Ido Ori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romain Gastineau.
Ori throws a sloppy head kick and Gastineau moves out of range easily.
Ori shoots in looking for a takedown but Gastineau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gastineau is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Ori. No joy for Gastineau on that attempt. #T4#
Gastineau connects with a looping right hand.
Ido Ori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Ori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ori tries a low kick but Gastineau avoids it.
Ori misses the shot to the body.
Gastineau doesn't manage to clinch there - Ori circles away.
Gastineau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Gastineau shoots for a takedown but Ori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Gastineau tries to keep at a distance but Ori has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ori lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romain Gastineau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gastineau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gastineau blocks a head kick by Ori.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ori sprawls well. Ori wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Ido Ori is winning the standup battle so far.
Ori tries to close the distance and clinch but Gastineau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ori as he avoids it easily.
Ori throwing a counter right hand but Gastineau manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ori circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ori pulls Gastineau into guard. #SUB#
Ori looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gastineau passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gastineau is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ori will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Gastineau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gastineau throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Gastineau is looking to take a break and control but Ori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gastineau happy to just control the position for now.
Gastineau connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ori some visible discomfort. #T3##SU2#
Gastineau stands up and beckons Ori to his feet.
Ori misses with a head kick.
Ori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gastineau.
Ido Ori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romain Gastineau.
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Ori stuffs the takedown attempt from Gastineau. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet.
Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Ori misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gastineau holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gastineau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gastineau keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but Ori shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Ori scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ido Ori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gastineau trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Romain Gastineau.
I've got Gastineau 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!

Romain Gastineau wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gastineau has Bahktayn pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn tries a body shot but Gastineau blocks it.
Gastineau wants to get back to striking at distance but Bahktayn won't allow it. #T1#
Bahktayn dodges an elbow strike from Gastineau. #TD#
Gastineau jumps into guard, dragging Bahktayn to the mat.
Gastineau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gastineau is trying to control the position but Bahktayn postures up.
Gastineau wants to control the position but Bahktayn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gastineau wants to improve his position but Bahktayn is controlling well.
Gastineau is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gastineau wants to control but Bahktayn passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bahktayn wants to control but Gastineau is keeping him busy. #T2##SU2#
Bahktayn has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bahktayn but Bahktayn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Bahktayn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Bahktayn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gastineau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastineau throws a head kick that misses.
Gastineau goes for a double leg but Bahktayn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bahktayn continues to drive forward.
Gastineau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gastineau is breathing heavily.#T3#
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bahktayn defends it nicely.
Bahktayn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Bahktayn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bahktayn showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Gastineau makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Patrick Gastineau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gastineau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.#T4##CL#
Gastineau clinches up with Bahktayn and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bahktayn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bahktayn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastineau but Gastineau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gastineau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gastineau fails with the takedown
and Bahktayn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bahktayn fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Datu Bahktayn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Bahktayn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gastineau did well to prevent Bahktayn getting side control.
Gastineau wants to get back to his feet.
Gastineau controlling the position well. #SU2#
Bahktayn stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Bahktayn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Bahktayn misses.
Bahktayn avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Gastineau clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gastineau takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gastineau tries for a takedown but Bahktayn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahktayn prevents Gastineau from breaking the clinch.
Bahktayn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gastineau misses with some punches. #T2#
Bahktayn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bahktayn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gastineau tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bahktayn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gastineau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bahktayn smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bahktayn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
Gastineau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bahktayn avoids it really well and circles away.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.#T3#
Bahktayn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bahktayn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gastineau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bahktayn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bahktayn leaves Gastineau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bahktayn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gastineau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bahktayn's waist but Bahktayn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gastineau off to one side.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.
Gastineau wants to clinch.#T4#
Bahktayn slips under a jab.
Bahktayn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bahktayn is defended easily by Gastineau.
Gastineau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bahktayn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gastineau doesn't manage to clinch there - Bahktayn circles away.
Bahktayn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Gastineau has Bahktayn up against the cage in a clinch.
Bahktayn pushes Gastineau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Datu Bahktayn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A cross from Gastineau lands.
Patrick Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bahktayn swivels and escapes.
Bahktayn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gastineau tries to clinch there but Bahktayn circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bahktayn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gastineau tries to clinch but Bahktayn is having none of it.
Bahktayn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bahktayn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gastineau is fending him off so far but Bahktayn persists. Nope, Gastineau circles away and we're back to standing.
Gastineau tries to close the distance and clinch but Bahktayn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gastineau.
Bahktayn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Bahktayn keeps the fight on the outside.
Gastineau misses with a body shot. #TD#
Gastineau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bahktayn's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bahktayn keeping moving, preventing Gastineau from controlling successfully.
Bahktayn controlling the position.#ES2#
Bahktayn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gastineau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Gastineau's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bahktayn breaks the clinch. #T2#
Gastineau wants to clinch but Bahktayn slips to the side
and Bahktayn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gastineau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bahktayn defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gastineau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bahktayn shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bahktayn darts in looking for a takedown but Gastineau gets double underhooks and turns Bahktayn into the cage. #CL#
Gastineau moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahktayn tries to throw a body punch but Gastineau avoids it by throwing Bahktayn back against the cage.
Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bahktayn walks away with a smile on his face. Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Gastineau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gastineau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bahktayn slips a jab and a cross from Gastineau.
Gastineau shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Gastineau misses the target.
Bahktayn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Bahktayn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gastineau's half guard.#T4#
Bahktayn throwing shots but Gastineau is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Bahktayn gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bahktayn shoots for a takedown but Gastineau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gastineau is looking to chop away at Bahktayn's legs.
Datu Bahktayn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gastineau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bahktayn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gastineau fails with the takedown.
Bahktayn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gastineau with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Datu Bahktayn.
I've got Bahktayn 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Datu Bahktayn!

Event: QFC Tournament 921 Round 1
Date: Jun 19, 2019

#R1#
Laurent Gastineau swats away the attempt to clinch by Romain Gastineau.
Despite the aggression on Laurent Gastineau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laurent Gastineau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Laurent Gastineau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Romain Gastineau but Romain Gastineau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Romain Gastineau slaps away a takedown attempt from Laurent Gastineau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romain Gastineau throws a sloppy head kick and Laurent Gastineau moves out of range easily.
Laurent Gastineau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romain Gastineau appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laurent Gastineau avoids the body shot from Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau throws a body punch but Laurent Gastineau moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Romain Gastineau. #CL2#
Laurent Gastineau has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Laurent Gastineau manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau swings for the body but Laurent Gastineau moves out of range.
Laurent Gastineau shoots for a double leg takedown but Romain Gastineau sprawls well. He's pushed Laurent Gastineau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romain Gastineau swivels and escapes.
Romain Gastineau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laurent Gastineau feints the counter takedown.
Romain Gastineau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romain Gastineau misses the shot to the body.
Laurent Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romain Gastineau.
Laurent Gastineau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laurent Gastineau wants it to stay on the feet.
Laurent Gastineau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Laurent Gastineau has Romain Gastineau up against the cage in a clinch.
Laurent Gastineau can't get the takedown. #T2#
Laurent Gastineau is trying to drag Romain Gastineau to the mat but Romain Gastineau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A bit of stalling here from Laurent Gastineau. #BC2#
Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Laurent Gastineau rushes Romain Gastineau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romain Gastineau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romain Gastineau to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laurent Gastineau doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Romain Gastineau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laurent Gastineau looks winded!#CL#
Romain Gastineau forces Laurent Gastineau back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Laurent Gastineau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romain Gastineau is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau tries to land knees in the clinch but Laurent Gastineau avoids the damage to the body.
Romain Gastineau is working for takedown but Laurent Gastineau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laurent Gastineau keeps control of Romain Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Laurent Gastineau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romain Gastineau just misses with a punch to the body.
Laurent Gastineau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romain Gastineau.
Nice sprawl there from Laurent Gastineau as Romain Gastineau shoots in.
Romain Gastineau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurent Gastineau swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Romain Gastineau. No joy for Laurent Gastineau on that attempt.
Romain Gastineau is looking for a counter combo.
Laurent Gastineau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Romain Gastineau is fending him off so far but Laurent Gastineau persists. Nope, Romain Gastineau circles away and we're back to standing.
Romain Gastineau lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Romain Gastineau or perhaps it was just good defense by Laurent Gastineau, which made it look bad.
Romain Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau tries for a takedown but Romain Gastineau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romain Gastineau tries for a takedown but Laurent Gastineau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Laurent Gastineau dives in for a single leg takedown but Romain Gastineau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Laurent Gastineau.
A head kick misses from Laurent Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laurent Gastineau misses with a head kick.
Romain Gastineau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romain Gastineau misses with a low kick as Laurent Gastineau jumps back.
Laurent Gastineau throws a head kick that half lands.
Romain Gastineau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laurent Gastineau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romain Gastineau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Laurent Gastineau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Laurent Gastineau is trying to pull guard but Romain Gastineau has him pressed against the cage.
Romain Gastineau looking to throw knees to the head but Laurent Gastineau is blocking nicely.
Romain Gastineau blocks the elbow strike.
Romain Gastineau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laurent Gastineau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romain Gastineau's efforts to push away.
Romain Gastineau gets underhooks to prevent Laurent Gastineau's takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau has a couple of punches blocked by Romain Gastineau.
Romain Gastineau avoiding damage as Laurent Gastineau throws knees to the body.
Laurent Gastineau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romain Gastineau walks away with a smile on his face. Laurent Gastineau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.#CL#
Romain Gastineau darts in and clinches Laurent Gastineau up against the cage.#T2#
Romain Gastineau's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Laurent Gastineau pulls guard effortlessly.
Romain Gastineau trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurent Gastineau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laurent Gastineau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Romain Gastineau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laurent Gastineau.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent Gastineau is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Romain Gastineau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laurent Gastineau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Romain Gastineau controls the position. #T3#
Laurent Gastineau is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romain Gastineau advances to full mount.
Laurent Gastineau tries to hold on but Romain Gastineau pushes him away.
Romain Gastineau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #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.
Romain Gastineau wants to control the pace but Laurent Gastineau is squirming around nicely.
Laurent Gastineau wants to control but Romain Gastineau is having none of it.
Laurent Gastineau is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Romain Gastineau content just to control the position here.
Romain Gastineau tries to control but Laurent Gastineau wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romain Gastineau prevents Laurent Gastineau from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Romain Gastineau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Romain Gastineau shoots in looking for a takedown but Laurent Gastineau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Romain Gastineau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Romain Gastineau drives through with a takedown into Laurent Gastineau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laurent Gastineau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romain Gastineau distracts Laurent Gastineau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laurent Gastineau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romain Gastineau is fighting to break Laurent Gastineau's control of his arms but Laurent Gastineau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romain Gastineau postures up. #T1#
Laurent Gastineau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romain Gastineau controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laurent Gastineau thuds a left hand into Romain Gastineau's body.
Laurent Gastineau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Romain Gastineau throws a head kick that misses
and Laurent Gastineau counters with an inside leg kick.
Laurent Gastineau misses with a takedown attempt - Romain Gastineau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laurent Gastineau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laurent Gastineau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laurent Gastineau fails to land the takedown.
Romain Gastineau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurent Gastineau.#T2#
Laurent Gastineau fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Romain Gastineau gets a clinch.
Laurent Gastineau tries to break free but Romain Gastineau pushes him back against the cage.
Laurent Gastineau is looking for a takedown.
Romain Gastineau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romain Gastineau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laurent Gastineau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romain Gastineau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romain Gastineau shoots in and drives through. Laurent Gastineau sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romain Gastineau misses with a knee to the head.
Romain Gastineau is looking to break free of the clinch but Laurent Gastineau has double underhooks. #T3#
Romain Gastineau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romain Gastineau tries to break free but Laurent Gastineau pushes him back against the cage.
Laurent Gastineau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romain Gastineau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laurent Gastineau keeps control of Romain Gastineau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Romain Gastineau jumps guard.
Laurent Gastineau wants to control from the top but Romain Gastineau keeps moving.
Laurent Gastineau won't allow Romain Gastineau to sweep him here.
Romain Gastineau 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##SUB#
Romain Gastineau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laurent Gastineau has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Romain Gastineau is stalling here. Laurent Gastineau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Romain Gastineau seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Laurent Gastineau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Romain Gastineau is working to avoid the ground and pound but Laurent Gastineau connects with a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laurent Gastineau working away.#SU2#
Laurent Gastineau decides to stand back up.
Romain Gastineau has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romain Gastineau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romain Gastineau, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Romain Gastineau!

Romain Gastineau wins by unanimous decision!

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