Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OFoley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OFoley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Reed gets the takedown into side control.

OFoley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown but OFoley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reed misses with a straight left.
OFoley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OFoley somewhat.
OFoley sets himself, and Reed steps forward looking for the clinch! OFoley avoids it this time.
No luck for Reed with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Reed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reed in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB2#
Reed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OFoley, who protects the arm well. #SU2#
Reed decides to stand back up.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arlo OFoley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Reed.
Reed closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#OFoley is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Arlo OFoley has been cut.#T2#
OFoley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh OFoley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OFoley to keep the fight standing.
OFoley tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as OFoley controls the action.
OFoley jumps guard but Reed stands there with OFoley around his waist. OFoley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but OFoley has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OFoley seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Reed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OFoley avoids it.
OFoley wants to get back to striking at distance but Reed won't allow it.
Reed can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on OFoley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed tries to work over OFoley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OFoley blocks an elbow strike from Reed.
Reed is trying to drag OFoley to the mat but OFoley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on OFoley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OFoley just stands there and leans against the cage.
OFoley has had enough of the clinch but Reed keeps him there for the moment.
OFoley lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Reed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OFoley to keep the fight standing.
Reed can't break the clinch.
OFoley looking for a takedown.
Reed tries to stall but OFoley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but OFoley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reed keeps control of OFoley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OFoley just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OFoley's elbow.
Reed tries to pull guard but OFoley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OFoley has Reed pressed against the cage, preventing Reed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rich Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arlo OFoley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OFoley slaps away a takedown attempt from Reed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
OFoley goes for a double leg but Reed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reed continues to drive forward.
Reed can't get the takedown.
OFoley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed can't get the takedown.
Arlo OFoley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Reed.
Reed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OFoley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but OFoley pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OFoley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
OFoley circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Reed looks to move away, OFoley throws a big counter combo but Reed just gets out of the way.
OFoley throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into side control. OFoley won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Reed stands up. #TD2#
Reed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
OFoley taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rich Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed landing a few strikes.
OFoley is letting Reed control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reed controlling the position. #T3#
Reed lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Reed stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD2#
Reed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OFoley to the mat! OFoley manages to get full guard.
OFoley wants to get back to his feet but Reed passes into half guard. #REVR#
Well, if Reed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arlo OFoley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reed moves in looking to clinch but OFoley pushes him off.
OFoley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Reed goes for a double leg but OFoley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OFoley continues to drive forward.
Reed tries to clinch up
and OFoley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OFoley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but OFoley shows good takedown defense.
OFoley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
OFoley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OFoley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up but OFoley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OFoley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Reed looking to score a takedown here. OFoley is defending well but Reed drives through and ends up in OFoley's guard.#SU2#
Reed gets to his feet - OFoley follows without any prompting.
Reed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but OFoley defends well and Reed ends up having to push OFoley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OFoley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arlo OFoley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Reed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Reed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
OFoley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OFoley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reed connects with a decent elbow.
OFoley taking a bit of punishment here - Reed scoring with strikes.
Reed taking a breather here. #T2#
Reed lands some shots froms side control.
OFoley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for OFoley!
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed lands a couple of good shots and OFoley has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Reed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. OFoley is defending well though. Reed let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Reed is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Reed is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Reed has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for OFoley.
OFoley grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
OFoley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reed.
OFoley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arlo OFoley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Reed patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rich Reed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reed controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reed 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Reed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Tate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Tate looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Tate just gets out of the way.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is wriggling around but Tate manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Smith is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tate working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Tate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Smith has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Tate. Oh but Smith has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tate goes limp - he's gone! Smith jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1#
Ewell is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Ewell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adesanya tries to avoid it but Ewell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adesanya to the ground. Adesanya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ewell walks into a left hand.
Ewell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya throws a big shot that misses.
Ewell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya leaves Ewell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Ewell.
Ewell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adesanya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ewell somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewell tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ewell goes for a double leg but Adesanya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adesanya continues to drive forward.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ewell lands the left hand.#T1#
Ewell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adesanya throws a shot from downtown. Ewell moves away and avoids it.
Adesanya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya looks to throw the jab but Ewell is out of range.
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Ewell's belly button to the back.
Jordan Ewell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Ewell's body. Ewell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya throws a good cross that connects.
Ewell looks winded!
Ewell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adesanya.#KD#
Adesanya sends Ewell crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adesanya is motioning to the referee to let Ewell up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ewell is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jordan Ewell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Adesanya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ewell is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by Ewell.
Ewell seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Ewell throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
Ewell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
A jab from Adesanya finds it's way through Ewell's defenses.
A big left from Adesanya misses.
Ewell wants to counter with a clinch but Adesanya pushes him away.
Adesanya throws a looping overhand right but Ewell ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Adesanya lands a big uppercut and Ewell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ewell looks OK. Adesanya waves Ewell back to his feet!
Ewell circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Adesanya. Ewell falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Adesanya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2021

#R1#
Jab by Lobsusbaka.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lobsusbaka looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Lobsusbaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lobsusbaka.
Lobsusbaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lobsusbaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz misses with the body kick
and Lobsusbaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lobsusbaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobsusbaka lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Lobsusbaka scores with a counter punch that sends Diaz to the canvas! Lobsusbaka smells blood - he's punishing Diaz with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diaz has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2021

#R1#
Tyson blocks a head kick by Laokandi.
Laokandi is looking to clinch.
Tyson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laokandi fails with the takedown.
Laokandi wants to clinch.
Laokandi pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Tyson drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Laokandi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laokandi keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass. #SU#
Tyson stands up from Laokandi's guard - Tyson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Laokandi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Tyson forces Laokandi back against the cage and clinches.
Laokandi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson throws a combination. Laokandi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Tyson gets a clinch.
Tyson works on Laokandi's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Laokandi's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laokandi as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tyson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laokandi was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Laokandi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tyson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laokandi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson smiles and moves away.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabin Laokandi.#CL#
Tyson drives through and clinches with Laokandi against the cage. #BC#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laokandi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyson throws a series of strikes that have Laokandi backpedaling. #CL#
Tyson has managed to clinch.
Laokandi wants a takedown but no success here. #T3##BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laokandi shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laokandi looks winded!#CL#
Tyson forces Laokandi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tyson breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Tyson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laokandi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU#
Tyson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laokandi, up you get!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laokandi sprawls well. Laokandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Laokandi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Tyson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Laokandi.
Tyson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Laokandi stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laokandi is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laokandi enables Tyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laokandi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Tyson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Laokandi, up you get!
Laokandi tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily#CL#
and Tyson moves into the clinch.#TD#
Tyson is trying to trip Laokandi. He has hold of a leg but Laokandi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tyson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU#
Tyson stands and steps away. Laokandi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tyson tries to land a front kick but Laokandi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Tyson moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Tyson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tyson pushes Laokandi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Laokandi throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Laokandi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Laokandi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Laokandi gets caught flat footed, as Tyson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Tyson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Tyson shoots in and gets a takedown into Laokandi's guard.#SU#
Tyson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laokandi is looking to clinch.
Tyson dives in and grabs Laokandi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laokandi pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Laokandi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Tyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Laokandi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyson off and has taken his back!
Laokandi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is trying to stand back up. #T2##ES#
Tyson is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Tyson throws a one two combo.
Laokandi tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Laokandi in a clinch. #BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Tyson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyson lands in his opponent's guard.#T3##SU#
Tyson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Laokandi.
Tyson feinted with a counter takedown.
Laokandi tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily#CL#
and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabin Laokandi.#BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laokandi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Laokandi shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Laokandi. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4##TD#
Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Tyson is trying to get an arm triangle but Laokandi is defending well. #SU#
Tyson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laokandi as he jumps to the side.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Tyson rushes Laokandi and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Laokandi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Laokandi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Laokandi. No joy for Tyson on that attempt. #CL#
Tyson has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Laokandi tries to pull guard but Tyson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Laokandi is controlling him.
Laokandi stops a takedown attempt from Tyson. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laokandi can do to turn this around?
Laokandi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson scores with a one two! Laokandi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laokandi wants to clinch.#CL#
Tyson pushes Laokandi up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Laokandi tries to break free but Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
Laokandi is trying to force a seperation but Tyson has the dominant position.#BC#
Tyson breaks from the clinch. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laokandi enables Tyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laokandi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Laokandi throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SU#
Tyson stands and steps away. Laokandi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Laokandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laokandi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laokandi darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot. #T3##CL#
Tyson forces Laokandi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laokandi or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabin Laokandi.
Laokandi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson scores with a one two! Laokandi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2#
Tyson tries to sprawl but Laokandi drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Tyson pushes Laokandi off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laokandi misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson stalling. #T4##BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tyson has managed to clinch. #TD#
Tyson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tyson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU#
Tyson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Tyson moves into the clinch.
Laokandi wants to break free but Tyson has control. #BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Laokandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabin Laokandi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laokandi shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Laokandi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SSSD 32: Neer/Glass
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1##CL#
Couturier clinches up against the cage.
Couturier presses Nagatomo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Couturier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couturier has Nagatomo pressed against the cage.
Couturier scores with a shoulder strike.
Couturier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagatomo can't get the takedown.
Couturier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Nagatomo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nagatomo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couturier keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagatomo stops Couturier from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nagatomo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couturier defends it well. #T1#
Nagatomo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nagatomo prevents Couturier from standing back up. #SUB2#
Nagatomo is trying to work for a kimura but Couturier is defending well.
Nagatomo stalling away here and it's allowed Couturier to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagatomo wants to control from the top but Couturier keeps moving.
Nagatomo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagatomo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nagatomo trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Nagatomo tries to keep at a distance but Couturier has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Couturier. #T3#
Couturier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagatomo tries to pull guard but Couturier won't allow it.
Couturier lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nagatomo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couturier throws a shot to the body.
Nagatomo looks winded!
Couturier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagatomo at a distance.
Couturier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagatomo has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Sho Nagatomo has been cut.
Couturier lands a nice shot to the body.
Couturier scores with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Couturier's head coaches at Simply The Best that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Couturier measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nagatomo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jonathan Couturier!
Jonathan Couturier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TFC Island Finale
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Reliford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laokandi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laokandi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Gabin Laokandi has been cut.
Reliford lands with a nice body punch.
Laokandi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reliford moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Reliford.#CL#
Reliford gets a clinch.
Reliford gets through Laokandi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Laokandi shrugs off.
Reliford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Reliford.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reliford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reliford.
Reliford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reliford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laokandi's defenses.
Reliford unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Laokandi out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Laokandi off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sanderson Reliford!
A very excited looking Sanderson Reliford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ewell moves into range and clinches up with Finito.
Finito looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ewell is trying to push Finito away but Finito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finito scores with a hook to the body.
Ewell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finito prevents Ewell from breaking the clinch.
Finito working hard to break the clinch.
Ewell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finito walks away with a smile on his face. Ewell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ewell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ewell closes the distance and clinches.
Ewell looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finito can't break the clinch.
We've been informed that Finito has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewell.
Finito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ewell tries for a takedown but Finito manages to get underhooks.
Ewell tries to break the clinch but Finito is controlling the position. #T1#
Finito tries to land knees in the clinch but Ewell avoids the damage to the body.
Ewell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finito's efforts to push away.
Ewell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Ewell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ewell.
Finito wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ewell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ewell wants to take the fight to the mat but Finito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ewell working hard to break the clinch.
Ewell tries a body shot but Finito blocks it. #BC#
Ewell manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ewell instigates a clinch.
Finito is trying to break the clinch but Ewell is controlling him.
Finito is trying to force a seperation but Ewell has the dominant position.#BC2#
Finito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ewell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finito swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2##CL#
Ewell closes the distance and clinches.
Ewell trying to stall but Finito improves his position.
Ewell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ewell looking for a takedown.
Finito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finito tries to land knees in the clinch but Ewell avoids the damage to the body.
Ewell misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Finito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finito walks into a straight right hand from Ewell.
Ewell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finito as he avoids it easily.
Ewell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ewell fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Ewell dips to his left and cracks Finito with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ewell.
Ewell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ewell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Finito takes the fight into the clinch.
Ewell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ewell taking a breather. #T4#
Finito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Finito landing knees to the body.
Finito scores with a knee to the head.
Finito wants to get back to striking at distance but Ewell won't allow it.
Ewell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finito lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finito misses with some punches.
Finito tries to circle away but Ewell has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Ewell jumps guard. #SUB#
Finito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ewell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Finito has managed to get both his arms back between Ewell's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ewell trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Illagio Finito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Finito. No joy for Ewell on that attempt.
Finito keeps the fight on the outside.
Ewell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finito defends well and Ewell ends up having to push Finito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ewell.
Finito tries a body shot but Ewell blocks it.
Ewell has Finito pressed against the cage, preventing Finito from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Ewell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ewell misses with a head kick.
Ewell looks for the body kick but Finito saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewell is looking to clinch.
Ewell doesn't manage to clinch there - Finito circles away.
Ewell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Finito defends well and Ewell ends up having to push Finito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Ewell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Finito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ewell avoids it.
Illagio Finito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Finito is trying to push Ewell away but Ewell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finito missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Ewell pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finito wants to stand but Ewell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ewell wants to sweep but no luck.
Finito is fighting to break Ewell's control of his arms but Ewell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finito wanted to stand there but Ewell had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Finito won't allow Ewell to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ewell goes for a double leg but Finito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finito continues to drive forward.
Ewell looking to stall. #BC2#
Finito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Finito as Ewell shoots in.
Illagio Finito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finito throws a head kick that half lands.
Ewell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ewell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ewell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finito is looking for the big counter here.
Ewell goes for a double leg but Finito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Finito continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Finito breaks from the clinch.
Jordan Ewell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ewell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finito sprawls well. Finito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ewell gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Ewell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Finito.
Jordan Ewell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ewell shoots in looking for a takedown. Finito tries to sprawl out of it but Ewell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Finito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ewell wants to clinch.
Finito is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Illagio Finito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ewell misses with a head kick.
Finito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finito wants it to stay on the feet.
As Ewell backs off Finito throws a huge counter combo but Ewell manages to avoid it all.
Finito throws a leg kick but Ewell checks it.
Ewell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ewell shoots in and drives through. Finito sprawls well.
Ewell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ewell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Finito avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Ewell. 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.
Ewell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finito pinned against the cage. Finito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Finito throws a nice head kick!
Ewell blocks a head kick by Finito.
Nice takedown defense from Finito. No joy for Ewell on that attempt.
Finito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ewell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ewell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Finito tries to avoid it but Ewell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Finito to the ground. Finito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finito swats away the attempt to clinch by Ewell.
Ewell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Illagio Finito seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Finito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ewell.
A nice combination there by Finito.
Finito blocks a head kick by Ewell.
Ewell shoots for a takedown but Finito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ewell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ewell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finito sprawls well. Finito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ewell gets slowly back to his feet.
Finito slaps away a takedown attempt from Ewell, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Finito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ewell tries for a takedown but Finito sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finito throws a nice head kick!
Ewell misses with a takedown attempt
and Finito counters with a head kick.
Ewell with a poor takedown
and Finito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ewell shoots for a double leg takedown but Finito sprawls well. He's pushed Ewell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ewell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finito swivels and escapes.
Ewell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Finito swivels and escapes.#T4#
Ewell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Finito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Finito, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Ewell gets a takedown into half guard.

Finito makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Finito takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Ewell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Finito misses with a head kick.
Ewell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finito sprawls well. Finito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ewell gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Illagio Finito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finito 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illagio Finito!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Hisamori thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Diaz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Hisamori counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Hisamori lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Hisamori is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hisamori is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hisamori wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hisamori is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hisamori wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hisamori on the ground.
Hisamori is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Hisamori wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working. #SUB2#
Hisamori is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Hisamori perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hisamori is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz is looking to get back to full guard here but Hisamori has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diaz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hisamori's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Diaz wants to control but Hisamori is keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
Hisamori is trying for a kimura here. Diaz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hisamori wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fujiwara Hisamori!
Fujiwara Hisamori got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Diaz pushes Cut up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cut closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Cut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cut misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Cut gets caught napping as Diaz dives in and scores a takedown. Cut manages to retain guard.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Cut trying to control the position here.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cut has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Cut's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cut keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz wants to control but Cut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is thwarting Cut's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cut regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Cut blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cut bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Cut preventing the sweep.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Cut is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Diaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cut is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cut avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Diaz rushes Cut and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Cut is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Cut jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cut keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Cut avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cut continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Cut is trying to break free.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cut darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Cut into the cage.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Cut pushes his down on his head and steps out.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Diaz stands up. #T1##CL2#
Diaz has Cut up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Diaz has picked Cut up - he's going for a ride! Diaz dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cut is having none of it.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Cut is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Cut dodges it nicely. #T2#
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cut is having none of it.
Diaz prevents Cut from improving his position.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Otto Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cut missing with punches from the bottom.
Cut won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Cut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Cut is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Cut is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Cut is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz winds up and cracks Cut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Cut is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cut is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Diaz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cut tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diaz is in Cut's guard.

Cut manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Cut is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Cut circles away. #CL2#
Cut tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Cut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cut is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Cut avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage. #T1#
Cut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD2#
Diaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cut regains guard.

Cut is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz taking a breather.
Cut stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Dabi Cut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Diaz.
Cut tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it. #T2##TD2#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cut avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz pulls Cut in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Cut wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Diaz.
Cut lands an overhand right.
Cut blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cut paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cut counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at Cut to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Cut shoots in.#TD2#
Diaz gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Diaz trying to control the action but Cut is working from the bottom.
Diaz stalling.
Cut tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otto Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dabi Cut.
Well Diaz 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Diaz!
The defeated Dabi Cut had this to say: 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2021

#R1#
Dickson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dickson cracks Laokandi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laokandi drops his hands momentarily and Dickson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dickson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dickson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laokandi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laokandi moves away.#TD2#
Laokandi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dickson was covering up waiting for the punch and Laokandi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laokandi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Laokandi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laokandi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dickson is striking off his back. Laokandi thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Dickson taking some punishment here, with Laokandi in his half guard. #SUB2#
Dickson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Laokandi has latched onto it... Big trouble! Laokandi pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dickson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Laokandi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabin Laokandi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Uluwehi. No joy for Ewell on that attempt.
Uluwehi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab from Ewell.
Uluwehi throws a series of strikes that have Ewell backpedaling.
Uluwehi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ewell counters with a series of strikes. Uluwehi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ewell is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Uluwehi.
Ewell misses with a takedown
and Uluwehi counters with a left and a right... And another left! Ewell is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kona Uluwehi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2021

#R1#
LoSpecchio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LoSpecchio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LoSpecchio slaps away a takedown attempt from Ewell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LoSpecchio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ewell on the side of the head.
LoSpecchio's corner calls for a 1-2. LoSpecchio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ewell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ewell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LoSpecchio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LoSpecchio jabs at Ewell's body.
Ewell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like LoSpecchio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sonny LoSpecchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Ewell.
A punch lands to the side of Ewell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LoSpecchio thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ewell throws a push kick but LoSpecchio slaps the foot to one side.
Ewell dives in and grabs LoSpecchio's left leg, looking for a takedown. LoSpecchio pushes down on Ewell's head and hops out.
LoSpecchio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
LoSpecchio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ewell sprawling to the canvas! Ewell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can LoSpecchio finish him?! #ROC#Ewell is rocked!
Ewell moves forwards but LoSpecchio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ewell is still on wobbly legs! Can LoSpecchio finish him?
LoSpecchio drops Ewell with a huge uppercut! Ewell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. LoSpecchio is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny LoSpecchio!
An out of breath Sonny LoSpecchio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2021

#R1##CL#
Tate has managed to clinch. #BC#
Tate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hisamori tries to clinch there but Tate circles away.
Hisamori shoots in looking for a takedown. Tate tries to sprawl out of it but Hisamori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hisamori darts in looking for a takedown but Tate gets double underhooks and turns Hisamori into the cage.
Tate tries to counter with a takedown but Hisamori is quick to defend against it.
Tate shoots for a takedown but Hisamori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hisamori tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Tate gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hisamori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is looking to advance position but Hisamori won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Tate is looking for a kimura but Hisamori is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tate to get the leverage.
Tate looks to land a strike but Hisamori avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tate landing with the ground and pound.
Tate throws a big elbow that misses.
Tate distracts Hisamori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tate working some strikes from top position.
Tate wants to pass the guard but Hisamori is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hisamori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hisamori looking for subs off his back but Tate has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hisamori avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tate.
Tate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hisamori defending well though.
Tate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Hisamori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hisamori looks winded!
Tate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tate scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tate is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hisamori regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tate. #T3#
Tate is in close to Hisamori's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tate cracks Hisamori with a solid left hand.
Tate chips away with some ground and pound.
Tate distracts Hisamori with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tate is looking to advance position but Hisamori has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tate 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.
Hisamori is keen to just control but Tate is a slippery customer.
Tate is controlling Hisamori's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Tate'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.
Hisamori stops Tate from getting back to his feet.
Hisamori wants to control but Tate is keeping him busy.
Tate knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hisamori on the ground.
Tate tries to kick Hisamori off but Hisamori keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hisamori seems to be working for a kimura but Tate defends the submission attempt.
Tate is not content to let Hisamori control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Tate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tate tries a head kick but it misses.
Malcolm Tate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tate throws a solid leg kick but Hisamori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tate.#TD#
Tate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hisamori manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hisamori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tate trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisamori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tate landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hisamori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malcolm Tate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tate throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tate with a nice head shot there.
Tate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Hisamori looking for a guillotine here but Tate defends easily.
Hisamori is breathing heavily.
Tate stands and throws Hisamori's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hisamori wants to control but Tate postures up.#SUB#
Tate goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hisamori rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tate's guard! Nice work there by Hisamori! #T2#
Hisamori wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving.
Tate wants to stand and escape but Hisamori is having none of it.
Hisamori wants to control from the top but Tate keeps moving. #SUB#
Tate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hisamori tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate is retaining full guard.
Tate lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Tate controlling Hisamori's posture. #T3#
Tate is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Hisamori from controlling successfully.
Hisamori slips nicely into half guard.
Tate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hisamori can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Hisamori seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tate is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fujiwara Hisamori!
Fujiwara Hisamori opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: TFC 12
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Racicot connects with a leg kick.
Racicot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laokandi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laokandi swinging wildly here.
Laokandi is looking to clinch but Racicot is avoiding it.
Laokandi avoids the body shot from Racicot.
Laokandi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Gabin Laokandi has been cut.
Laokandi tries to land a front kick but Racicot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Racicot finds it's target.
Racicot misses with a wild body shot.
Racicot throws a body punch but Laokandi moves out of range.
Laokandi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Racicot scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laokandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Racicot counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Racicot.
Laokandi looking to throw knees to the head but Racicot is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Racicot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laokandi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Racicot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laokandi's efforts to push away.
Laokandi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laokandi blocks a body shot from Racicot. #BC#
Racicot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Laokandi walks into a big right hand from Racicot and goes down! The referee sends Racicot to a neutral corner as Laokandi gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Laokandi avoids the head kick by Racicot.
Laokandi wants to counter with a clinch but Racicot pushes him away.#KD#
Racicot throws out a head kick that Laokandi doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Laokandi crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Laokandi's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Laokandi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Racicot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laokandi.
Laokandi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Racicot feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Laokandi collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Germaine Racicot!
Our winner, Germaine Racicot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Nagatomo moves to clinch but Ross breaks away #TD#
and Ross counters with a takedown into side control.
Nagatomo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Ross is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nagatomo is defending well though. Ross let's go of the attempt for now.
Ross keeps control of the position as Nagatomo tries to break free.
Nagatomo trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Nagatomo is trying to get back to his feet but Ross has full control of the position and if anything, Nagatomo has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Nagatomo is trying to roll into a better position but Ross has get a rear naked choke and Nagatomo is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Ross!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Crabs tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
Crabs moves to clinch but Tate breaks away #TD#
and Tate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crabs's guard.
Crabs can't keep his opponent in guard - Tate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crabs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tate scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crabs looks winded!
Tate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crabs taking some punishment here, with Tate in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tate lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Crabs is rocked!
Tate is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Crabs is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tate fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Crabs from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tate! Great finish!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Finito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finito looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ewell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ewell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Finito will feel that in the morning.
Ewell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ewell wants to clinch up but Finito keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Ewell lands a big head kick that sends Finito tumbling to the mat! Ewell takes a step backwards and waves Finito back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Finito is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ewell closes the distance looking for a takedown. Ewell picks Finito up and slams him brutally to the floor. Finito is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jordan Ewell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##TD#
Darkness gets caught napping as Reed dives in and scores a takedown. Darkness manages to retain guard.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed passes Darkness's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Darkness tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed trying to control the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Reed.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Darkness's hands, connecting with Darkness's forehead.
Darkness is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Reed decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Darkness enables Reed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darkness manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Reed stands up from Darkness's guard - Reed perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##CL#
Reed pushes Darkness up against the cage in a clinch.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darkness is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed is trying to push Darkness away but Darkness has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Darkness lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reed is pressed up against the cage. Darkness has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reed down to the mat. Reed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darkness looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Darkness persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Darkness has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Darkness lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Darkness lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Darkness. #CUT2#It looks like Rich Reed has been cut.
Reed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reed blocks an elbow strike.
Reed takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darkness smiles and moves away. #TD#
Reed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Darkness tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Reed manages to move to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Reed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Darkness fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed is looking to counter with head kicks.
Darkness is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into Darkness's guard.
Darkness wants to stand up but Reed is controlling him.
Reed works over Darkness with some ground and pound from guard.
Darkness being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed'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.
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reed 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.#T1#
Reed forces his way into half guard.
Reed keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Darkness is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Reed has hold of Darkness's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Darkness tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Reed cranks the arm and Darkness screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Darkness, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rich Reed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Smith fails with the takedown.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Diaz clinches.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Diaz's guard. #T3#
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith'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.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Don Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz tries to clinch #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Diaz wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Diaz tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Smith counters with a big takedown. That's hurt Diaz! Smith smells blood and goes in for the kill. Serveral hard shots later and the ref calls an end to the fight by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Don Smith!
A less than humble Don Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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