Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UFF 11: Martinez vs Soares
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Strydom shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grant napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Strydom.
Strydom working the strikes but Grant uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strydom lands strikes from half guard.
Grant pushes Strydom off looking to stand but Strydom dives back in and keeps control.
Strydom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strydom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strydom misses with a head shot. Grant uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strydom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Grant wants to sweep but no luck.
Strydom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Strydom throws an elbow that misses. Grant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strydom's guard. Nice move by Grant!#REVR#
Strydom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grant landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Strydom wants to sweep but no luck.
Strydom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strydom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strydom wants to sweep but Grant has passed to side control!
Strydom is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control.
Grant wants to control but Strydom is keeping him busy.
Grant lands some shots froms side control.
Grant landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strydom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strydom is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Grant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Grant trying to control the action but Strydom is working from the bottom.
Grant scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Grant politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Grant prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grant lands an elbow.
Strydom is trying to work for a sweep but Grant has mounted him!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strydom is trying desperately to improve position.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
Strydom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Strydom wants to get back to full guard but Grant has mounted him!
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Grant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strydom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grant scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Strydom is working to get back to half guard.
Grant landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Strydom is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grant is working for a guillotine from mount but Strydom frees his head quite easily.
Strydom is still in real trouble! Can Grant finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strydom is looking to get to half guard.
Strydom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Strydom is trying to get back to full guard.
Strydom seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB#
Grant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strydom sees it coming and defends easily.
Grant is looking to take a break and control but Strydom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grant 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.
Strydom punching from the bottom.
Grant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strydom!
Strydom working to try and regain half guard.
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Strydom is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Grant working for a guillotine from mount but Strydom is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Grant dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Strydom leaves Grant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strydom closes the distance and clinches up with Grant, looking for a takedown. Strydom pushes Grant against the cage but Grant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grant or perhaps it was just good defense by Strydom, which made it look bad.
Grant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strydom dives in for a single leg takedown but Grant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strydom with the counter takedown but Grant avoids it easily.
Grant shoots in but Strydom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strydom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown but Strydom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Strydom looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Strydom drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strydom manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Strydom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Strydom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Strydom is still trying to improve position.
Strydom has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
Strydom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strydom wants to improve his position but Grant is controlling well.
Strydom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strydom keeps trying to improve his position.
Grant looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Strydom's temple. #T2#
Grant prevents Strydom from improving his position.
Strydom is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Grant jumps into side control!
Grant tries to stand but Strydom is controlling his head.
Strydom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grant off and has taken his back!
Strydom lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Strydom throws a series of strikes and Grant wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Strydom looking to finish Grant with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grant!
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!
Strydom lands a couple of good shots and Grant has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Strydom scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T3#
Grant trying to control the action but Strydom just sinks the hooks in.
Strydom loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Grant hold on?
Strydom punches the canvas rather than the man.
Grant trying to control the position but Strydom manages to sink in the hooks.
Grant covers up after that shot from Strydom.
Strydom is trying to stick to Grant's back but Grant is turning into Strydom. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strydom's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grant.
Grant stands up over Strydom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strydom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Grant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strydom wants to sweep here but Grant controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strydom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strydom 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.
Grant is in close to Strydom's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Strydom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grant scoring with some ground and pound.
Strydom looking for a sweep. Not yet Strydom, not yet.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Strydom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strydom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grant controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mpho Strydom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant fails with a takedown attempt.
Strydom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strydom.
Strydom working the ground and pound from side control.
Strydom landing strikes.
Grant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strydom with the ground and pound but Grant uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strydom. #SUB#
Strydom has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grant to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Strydom is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grant pulls down on the head and he's put Strydom to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Graham Grant!
Graham Grant made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Im gonna go have a coors light, and thats a coors light because bud light wont pay me nothing and get on top of my wife.'.

Event: UFF 12: Dje vs Artu
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Coetzee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coetzee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Coetzee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coetzee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakuraba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba wants to control but Coetzee postures up.
Coetzee scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coetzee working the ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Coetzee cracks Sakuraba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coetzee scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Sakuraba is rocked!
Coetzee working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coetzee working away.
Coetzee lands a decent elbow from side control.
A big shot lands for Coetzee! That's hurt Sakuraba! Will he recover? Coetzee fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem Coetzee!
A victorious Willem Coetzee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UFF 10: Wolfe vs Severin
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Gigante shoots in for a double leg but Strydom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Gigante feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Strydom looking for a guillotine here but Gigante defends easily.
Strydom wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gigante drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gigante as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Strydom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gigante! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tout Petit Gigante!
Our winner, Tout Petit Gigante, 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: UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Strydom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gadzhiev has his hands on Strydom's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Gadzhiev has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Strydom doesn't defend quickly enough and Gadzhiev has managed to lock this one up! Can Strydom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gadzhiev on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elvin Gadzhiev!

Event: UFF Fight Night 7
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Coetzee blocks a head kick by Sutton.
A lazy left from Sutton finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coetzee or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutton, which made it look bad.
Coetzee shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sutton misses with a hook. Coetzee ducked under it nicely.
Coetzee shoots in for a takedown but Sutton shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willem Coetzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sutton tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Coetzee feints and as Sutton raises his hands in defense, Coetzee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coetzee distracts Sutton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Coetzee won't allow Sutton to get back to his feet.
Sutton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coetzee looking to pass the guard.
Sutton wants to sweep here but Coetzee controlling him for the moment.
Sutton wants to stand up but Coetzee is controlling him.
Coetzee connects with a couple of short punches.
Sutton is looking to stand up but Coetzee isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Sutton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coetzee chips away with some ground and pound.
Coetzee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coetzee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coetzee working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sutton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coetzee is working Sutton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coetzee is working Sutton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coetzee won't allow Sutton to get back to his feet.
Sutton has momentary wrist control but Coetzee slips an elbow through the middle.
Sutton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coetzee is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coetzee is fighting to break Sutton's control of his arms but Sutton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coetzee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coetzee is in close to Sutton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Coetzee works over Sutton with some ground and pound from guard.
Coetzee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coetzee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sutton's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coetzee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sutton is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coetzee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sutton is looking to stand up but Coetzee isn't so interested in that idea.
Coetzee lands a couple of digs.
Coetzee landing with the ground and pound.
Coetzee is in close to Sutton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#Sutton is rocked!
Coetzee lands a couple of elbows.
Coetzee slips nicely into half guard.
Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coetzee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coetzee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sutton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coetzee wants to pass the guard but Sutton is defending well.
Coetzee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Sutton is trying to stand up here but Coetzee is controlling him well.
Sutton has hold of Coetzee's hands but Coetzee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coetzee working the head and body with strikes.
Sutton is trying to maintain the position but Coetzee is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sutton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coetzee 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.
Sutton wants to control but Coetzee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coetzee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coetzee passes to side control.
Sutton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coetzee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sutton wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sutton can't do much from the bottom here.
Sutton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Coetzee lands a few punches from side control.
Sutton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Coetzee connects with a decent elbow.
Sutton is still in real trouble! Can Coetzee finish him?#T4#
Coetzee working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coetzee cracks Sutton with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Coetzee immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sutton is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Coetzee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem Coetzee!
Willem Coetzee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Kriel goes for a double leg but Pear avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pear continues to drive forward.
Kriel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Pear scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kriel tries for a takedown but Pear manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Kriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Pear.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pear creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pear gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kriel.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
Pear presses Kriel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kriel is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Pear.
Pear lands an uppercut.
Pear lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pear lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pear.
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!
Pear creates a bit of distance and cracks Kriel with a massive left hook! Kriel crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Pear stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saint Pear!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1#
Strydom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garza tries to avoid it but Strydom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garza to the ground. Garza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strydom dives in and grabs Garza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garza pushes down on Strydom's head and hops out.
Garza misses with a double jab.
Strydom attempts a counter takedown but Garza avoids it well and moves away.
Strydom shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense.
Garza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mpho Strydom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Garza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strydom quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strydom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strydom looking for a sweep. Not yet Strydom, not yet.
Garza stands up over Strydom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Garza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garza scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#Strydom is rocked!
Garza preventing the sweep.
Oh Strydom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Garza cracks Strydom with a solid left hand.
Garza loads up on a big left hand. Strydom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Garza looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Strydom can't hide his disappointment, as Garza celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Garza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2025

#R1#
Baudelaire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kriel defends it nicely.#TD#
Baudelaire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Baudelaire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kriel, who protects the arm well.
Kriel is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baudelaire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Baudelaire is working to tighten his grip on Kriel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kriel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baudelaire is really squeezing tight and eventually Kriel passes out! Baudelaire breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Claude Baudelaire!
After winning the bout, Claude Baudelaire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
Kriel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kriel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice body kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Kriel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopkins did well to prevent Kriel getting side control.
Kriel drops an elbow to the side of Hopkins's head.
Kriel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kriel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Kriel in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kriel lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kriel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
Hopkins taking some punishment here, with Kriel in his half guard.
Kriel moves nicely into side control.
Hopkins is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kriel lands a nice forearm strike.
Kriel is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hopkins is trying to control Kriel's posture but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel cracks Hopkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kriel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kriel is working Hopkins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kriel lands a few punches from side control.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
Kriel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC2#Hopkins is rocked!
Kriel lands a strong strike to the head of Hopkins. That's dazed him! Kriel looking to finish here. Hopkins is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kriel lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luan Kriel!
Luan Kriel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Toto gets caught flat footed, as Adriaanse shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adriaanse tries to free his leg and advance position but Toto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Adriaanse throws a sloppy strike and Toto has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Adriaanse is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Toto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toot Toto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1#
A head kick misses from Santiago. #TD2#
Strydom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strydom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strydom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santiago's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strydom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strydom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom wants to pass the guard but Santiago is keeping the position.
Santiago seems keen to control Strydom's posture.
Santiago 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#
Santiago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Strydom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strydom is looking for a sweep. Santiago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strydom landing rabbit punches to the side of Santiago's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Santiago throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strydom tries to get to full guard but Santiago has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Strydom looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Strydom tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago thows a huge punch but Strydom dodges it nicely.
Santiago winds up and cracks Strydom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strydom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strydom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Santiago is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Strydom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Santiago reverses the position - he's now on top in Strydom's guard.
Santiago working some strikes from top position.
Strydom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santiago works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Strydom is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Strydom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santiago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santiago's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strydom is not going to allow Santiago to sit and survive in this position.
Strydom lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Santiago is really stuck here.
Strydom lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Santiago. #ROC2#Santiago is rocked!
Strydom lands shots to the head and Santiago turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
During a confident post fight interview, Mpho Strydom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Coetzee feints and as Endo raises his hands in defense, Coetzee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coetzee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coetzee preventing the sweep.
Coetzee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Endo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coetzee looking to pass the guard.
Coetzee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Endo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coetzee throwing strikes but missing.
Coetzee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coetzee preventing the sweep.
Coetzee lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Endo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coetzee.
Coetzee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coetzee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Endo's head.
Coetzee landing some decent shots from guard.
Endo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Coetzee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coetzee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coetzee postures up in Endo's guard and throws a big left but Endo blocks it.
Endo wants to sweep here but Coetzee controlling him for the moment.
Coetzee scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Endo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Endo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coetzee is keeping the position for now.
Coetzee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Endo is one step ahead there.
Endo landing some decent shots from guard.
Endo distracts Coetzee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Endo stopping the sweep attempt from Coetzee.
Endo with a nice head shot there.
Coetzee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Endo is one step ahead there. #T2#
Coetzee is still trying to improve position.
Endo cracks Coetzee with a solid left hand.
Endo stopping the sweep attempt from Coetzee.
Endo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coetzee's guard.
Ground and pound from Endo.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Endo lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Endo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coetzee!
Coetzee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coetzee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coetzee looks winded!
Endo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Coetzee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Endo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coetzee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Endo drops an elbow to the side of Coetzee's head.
Coetzee is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Coetzee won't allow Endo to pass to mount.
Coetzee wants to get back to full guard.
Coetzee has hold of Endo's hands but Endo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coetzee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coetzee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Endo scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Coetzee is rocked!
Coetzee is looking for a sweep. Endo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coetzee is still in real trouble! Can Endo finish him?
Endo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Endo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coetzee takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Endo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sota Endo!
During a confident post fight interview, Sota Endo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marjanovic enables Adriaanse to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marjanovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adriaanse with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marjanovic controlling the position.
Marjanovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adriaanse trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marjanovic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Adriaanse working for submissions but it's allowed Marjanovic to get to half guard.
Adriaanse tries to roll over but Marjanovic keeps him under control.
Adriaanse moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adriaanse wants to hit a sweep here but Marjanovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adriaanse there!
Adriaanse is looking to get to half guard.
Marjanovic controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Adriaanse is working to get back to half guard.
Marjanovic controlling from the full mount.
Adriaanse is looking to get to half guard.
Adriaanse is working hard here to advance position.
Adriaanse could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Adriaanse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adriaanse is trying to get back to full guard.
Marjanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adriaanse wants to get back to full guard but Marjanovic has passed into side control.
Adriaanse tries to bench press Marjanovic off him but Marjanovic keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Adriaanse's face as Marjanovic controls the position.
Adriaanse looks to move to half guard but instead Marjanovic has passed into mount! Damn!
Adriaanse keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Marjanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adriaanse bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marjanovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Marjanovic is continuing to stall.
Adriaanse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marjanovic keeping full guard, as Adriaanse tries to pass. #T4#
Adriaanse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adriaanse throws a big elbow that misses.
Marjanovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adriaanse.
Adriaanse wants to pass the guard but Marjanovic is keeping the position.
Marjanovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adriaanse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adriaanse throws an elbow that misses. Marjanovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adriaanse's guard. Nice move by Marjanovic!#REVB#
Marjanovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adriaanse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Johannes Adriaanse will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marjanovic jabs Adriaanse right on the nose. Adriaanse blinks but takes it well.
Adriaanse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marjanovic but Marjanovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Marjanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Adriaanse drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adriaanse working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adriaanse working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adriaanse working the head and body with strikes.
Adriaanse throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Marjanovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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Adriaanse landing strikes. #T1#
Adriaanse lands a strong strike to the head of Marjanovic. That's dazed him! Adriaanse looking to finish here. Marjanovic is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Adriaanse lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Adriaanse!
Johannes Adriaanse thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Kriel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pucic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kriel.
Pucic is trying to control but can't.
Kriel working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Petar Pucic has been cut.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pucic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kriel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pucic's head.
Pucic taking some punishment here, with Kriel in his half guard.
Kriel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pucic tries to hold on but Kriel postures up.
Kriel postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pucic badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kriel around the waist but Kriel pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kriel is the winner by TKO! Kriel jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luan Kriel!
A very excited looking Luan Kriel 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: Apr 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Binculic tries to sprawl but Strydom drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Strydom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strydom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strydom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strydom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strydom uses his free foot to push down on Binculic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Binculic.
Strydom softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Binculic is out cold! Strydom jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mpho Strydom!
During a confident post fight interview, Mpho Strydom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2025

#R1#
Hoffmann misses with a takedown attempt - Coetzee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hoffmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coetzee circles away.#TD#
Hoffmann gets the takedown into side control.
Coetzee is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffmann keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coetzee keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoffmann controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Coetzee is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann controls the position.
Coetzee is looking to regain half guard here but Hoffmann keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coetzee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hoffmann in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Coetzee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoffmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coetzee keeps working.
Coetzee tries to buck Hoffmann off but Hoffmann is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Coetzee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hoffmann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Coetzee throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hoffmann. What's that going to do exactly?
Coetzee is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoffmann has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coetzee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoffmann with good strikes from the mount here!
Hoffmann controlling from the full mount.
Hoffmann with a couple of short strikes.
Coetzee regains half guard.#T3#
Coetzee landing rabbit punches to the side of Hoffmann's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Coetzee is trying to get back to full guard.
Coetzee is still trying to improve position.
Hoffmann takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hoffmann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Coetzee for as long as he can get away with.
Hoffmann'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.
Coetzee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coetzee 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.
Coetzee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoffmann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Hoffmann is controlling the pace.
Coetzee wants to improve his position but Hoffmann is controlling well.
Hoffmann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Coetzee tries to get to full guard but Hoffmann has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffmann trying to control the pace.
Hoffmann is looking to take a break and control but Coetzee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hoffmann 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Coetzee.
Hoffmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hoffmann is looking for a sweep. Coetzee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffmann moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leon Hoffmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coetzee lands a couple of elbows.
Hoffmann wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffmann is working hard here to advance position.
Coetzee is working Hoffmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coetzee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hoffmann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hoffmann won't allow Coetzee to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coetzee wants to hit a sweep here but Hoffmann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coetzee there!
Hoffmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Coetzee working to try and regain half guard.
Hoffmann controlling his opponent.
Coetzee is looking to improve his position but Hoffmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffmann wants to control the pace but Coetzee is squirming around nicely.
Hoffmann content just to control the position here.
Hoffmann wants to control the pace but Coetzee is squirming around nicely.
Coetzee tries to reverse the position but Hoffmann maintains control.#T2#
Hoffmann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Coetzee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coetzee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoffmann sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoffmann prevents Coetzee from getting the reversal.
Hoffmann controlling his opponent.
Coetzee is looking to improve his position but Hoffmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffmann controlling the position easily from mount.
Coetzee is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Hoffmann trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffmann continues to stall.#T4#
Coetzee can't escape the position.
Hoffmann scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Coetzee?
Coetzee is looking to improve his position but Hoffmann isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoffmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coetzee can do to turn this around?
Hoffmann tries to control but Coetzee wriggling away.
Coetzee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoffmann has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Coetzee's face.
Hoffmann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coetzee is trying to escape the mount.
Hoffmann scoring with strikes but Coetzee is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hoffmann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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##TD2#
Coetzee shoots in and bounces Hoffmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coetzee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Coetzee wants to sweep but no luck.
Coetzee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoffmann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coetzee's guard. #REVR#
Coetzee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoffmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoffmann stopping the sweep attempt from Coetzee.
Hoffmann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoffmann wants to control from the top but Coetzee keeps moving. #T1#
Hoffmann controlling from the top position.
Coetzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoffmann stands up over Coetzee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoffmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoffmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Coetzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coetzee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffmann works over Coetzee with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Coetzee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hoffmann has passed into half guard!
Hoffmann not doing much here. #T2#
Coetzee is looking to improve his position.
Hoffmann is controlling the pace.
Hoffmann prevents Coetzee from improving his position.
Hoffmann working Coetzee over with strikes.
Coetzee wants to improve his position but Hoffmann is controlling well.
Hoffmann is nestled in close to Coetzee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coetzee is refusing to be controlled, as Hoffmann sits in half guard.
Hoffmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Coetzee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coetzee wants to sweep here but Hoffmann controlling him for the moment.
Hoffmann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hoffmann.
Coetzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hoffmann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coetzee wants to sweep but no luck.
Coetzee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffmann controls the pace.
More hug and hope from Hoffmann.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoffmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Coetzee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffmann landing some decent shots from guard.
Coetzee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoffmann's guard. #REVB#
Coetzee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoffmann strikes from his own guard.
Coetzee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Coetzee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coetzee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coetzee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coetzee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coetzee is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffmann has wrist control.
Hoffmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffmann is on top in guard. #REVR#
Willem Coetzee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coetzee wants to sweep here but Hoffmann controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willem Coetzee.
I think Hoffmann has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Hoffmann!
Leon Hoffmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Walsh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Onaona to the mat! Onaona manages to get full guard.
Onaona is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet but Walsh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walsh looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Onaona wriggles free and stands up.
Onaona throws a chopping leg kick but Walsh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Onaona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onaona but Onaona pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Onaona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Onaona throws a leg kick which misses Walsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Walsh tries to avoid it.
Onaona throws a low kick, looking for Walsh's leg but Walsh calmly moves out of range.
Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Onaona circles away.
Manuku Onaona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Walsh.#TD2#
Onaona gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh pushing down on Onaona's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Onaona pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control. #T1##ES#
Onaona has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Walsh is on him like a limpet, forcing Onaona back against the cage.
Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Onaona pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Onaona jumps into guard, dragging Walsh to the mat.
Walsh won't allow Onaona to get back to his feet.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
Walsh throws a big elbow that misses.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walsh connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Onaona some visible discomfort.
Walsh advances to full mount.
Onaona really wants to buck Walsh off and get back to his feet.
Walsh with shots to the head and body - Onaona looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Walsh lands a couple of good shots and Onaona has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Walsh lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Walsh. #CUT2#It looks like Manuku Onaona has been cut.
Walsh lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Onaona.
Walsh lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Onaona hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh scores with punches and elbows.
Onaona grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Walsh is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Onaona. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is getting worse.
Onaona is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Onaona wants to get back to his feet.
Onaona is breathing heavily.
Walsh loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Onaona hold on? #T3#
Onaona is trying to remain composed but Walsh is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Walsh is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Onaona up. #ROC2#Onaona is rocked!#CUT2#Manuku Onaona's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walsh lands punches and elbows.
Oh Onaona is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walsh drops a big shot to the side of Onaona's head! Oh, Onaona is out! He's out cold! Walsh jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Walsh!
During a confident post fight interview, Ian Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Barnard doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting White counter with a right hand.
Sampie Barnard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnard tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
letting White counter with a right hand.
Barnard shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sampie Barnard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnard with a lazy takedown attempt
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Barnard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Barnard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barnard working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Barnard.
Barnard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barnard throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barnard landing shots from mount.
Barnard lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
White regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Barnard is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
White won't allow Barnard to pass to mount.
Barnard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnard lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Barnard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnard looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnard scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White controlling Barnard's posture.
Barnard is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.#T3#
Barnard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnard.
White keeping full guard, as Barnard tries to pass.
Barnard landing with the ground and pound.
Barnard tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Barnard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnard throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Barnard wants to improve his position but instead White has moved into half guard.
Barnard is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Barnard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Barnard wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but White has passed into side control.
Barnard is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sampie Barnard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
White stuffs the takedown.#TD#
White gets caught flat footed, as Barnard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but White manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Barnard wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnard there!
White prevents Barnard from getting the reversal.
Barnard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Barnard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnard tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.
Sampie Barnard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnard is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Barnard wants to get back to full guard but White has mounted him!
Barnard is working to get back to half guard.
Barnard is working hard here to advance position.
Barnard 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.
Barnard is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
White controlling the action here.
Barnard tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnard tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #T3#
Barnard gets full guard.
Barnard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnard wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnard wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnard there!
Barnard tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Barnard 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.
Barnard wants to sweep but White has passed to side control!
Barnard manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
Barnard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnard is looking to get back to full guard here but White has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnard manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnard wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikael White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Barnard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnard is chipping away with strikes.
Barnard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnard is trying to move to mount but White reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnard's guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Barnard.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Barnard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnard throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnard's guard. Nice move by White!#REVB#
Barnard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Barnard 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.#T2#
Barnard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
White prevents Barnard from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnard manages to get to full guard.
Barnard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Barnard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnard tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnard tries to pass to full mount but White defends it. #T4#
White is looking for a sweep. Barnard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnard working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnard wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
Barnard thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Barnard lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnard with the ground and pound but White uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnard connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampie Barnard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Mulder slips a jab and a cross from White.
Mulder with a poor takedown
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White throws a nice looking combination but Mulder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Mulder does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Mulder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mulder goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mulder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hennie Mulder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White'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.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #KD2#
White cracks Mulder with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mulder looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can White finish him? #ROC2#Mulder is rocked!#T1#
White lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mulder off his feet! Mulder tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aro White!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
De Klerk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Klerk.
White lands a really nice looking cross but De Klerk seems unphased. #TD#
De Klerk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White pulls De Klerk in close to prevent any damage.
De Klerk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Klerk throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Klerk throws a strike aimed at the side of White's head but White avoids it well.
De Klerk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
De Klerk scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Klerk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
De Klerk wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
De Klerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Klerk.
De Klerk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Klerk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Klerk is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
De Klerk slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
De Klerk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Klerk lands a nice short elbow.
White trying to hold on to De Klerk's head to control him but De Klerk postures up. #T2#
De Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Klerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White controlling the position for now.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Klerk throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White is trying is best to control the position here.
De Klerk slips a nice elbow through White's hands, connecting with White's forehead.
De Klerk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Klerk lands a nice short elbow.
De Klerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Klerk looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Klerk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Klerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.#T3#
De Klerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Klerk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Klerk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
De Klerk throws a big right hand that misses.
De Klerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Klerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Klerk with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Klerk throws an elbow that misses. White uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Klerk's guard. Nice move by White!#REVB#
De Klerk wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Klerk is looking to sweep but instead, White has passed into half guard.
De Klerk is trying to get back to full guard.
De Klerk wants to sweep but White has passed to side control!#T4#
De Klerk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Klerk wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Klerk regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Klerk looking for a sweep. Not yet De Klerk, not yet.
De Klerk wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for De Klerk there!
De Klerk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Klerk regains half guard.
De Klerk trying to get back to full guard but White takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm De Klerk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
De Klerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a straight right hand.
De Klerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Jab from White.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Klerk is defended easily by White.#TD#
De Klerk scores with a takedown into White's guard.
De Klerk throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Klerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
De Klerk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Klerk throwing strikes but missing.
De Klerk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
De Klerk advances position into side control!
White is trying to control De Klerk's posture but De Klerk avoids it.
De Klerk scoring with punches from side control.
De Klerk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but White is avoiding damage well.
De Klerk has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Klerk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can White hang on?
De Klerk punishing his opponent with strikes.
De Klerk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
De Klerk is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
De Klerk punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Klerk avoids the attempt from White to control.
Wilhelm De Klerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Klerk pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
De Klerk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. White looks a forlorn figure.
De Klerk lands a big elbow.
De Klerk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
De Klerk scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, De Klerk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! De Klerk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
White is breathing heavily.
De Klerk working the ground and pound effectively.
White taking shots to the head. #T3#
De Klerk working the ground and pound effectively.
De Klerk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#White is rocked!
De Klerk lands a nice shot to the head.
White is still in real trouble! Can De Klerk finish him?
De Klerk loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have White scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from De Klerk land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. De Klerk stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm De Klerk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Hussein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Auret.
It seemed like Hussein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Hussein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Auret napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Auret is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Hussein working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Auret is looking for a sweep.
Hussein controls the position from side control.
Auret taking a bit of punishment here - Hussein scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein scores with punches from side control.
Hussein staying calm.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hussein has eaten all the pies!
Auret is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Auret is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Auret knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussein on the ground.
Hussein is trying to control. Auret wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hussein is nestled in close to Auret, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Auret is looking to get back to full guard here but Hussein has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hussein landing a few strikes.
Auret on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein trying to control the position but Auret is working away.
Hussein creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Hussein politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hussein prefers to stall for the moment though.
Auret is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Auret on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Auret is trying to improve his position.
Auret is working hard here to advance position.
Auret is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hussein connects with a decent elbow.
Hussein controlling the position.
Hussein looks up at the clock and then as Auret takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hussein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Auret throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hussein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Auret tries to buck Hussein off but Hussein is having none of it.
Auret on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Auret tries to get out of the position.
Hussein lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Auret is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Auret is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hussein 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.
Hussein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Auret gets full guard.
Auret will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussein won't allow Auret to sweep him here.
Hussein trying to control the position from guard on top but Auret is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Auret looking for a sweep. Not yet Auret, not yet.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Auret has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hussein has passed into side control.
Auret is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Hussein cracks Auret with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hussein is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hussein lands a few punches from side control.
Hussein taking a breather here.
Auret taking a bit of punishment here - Hussein scoring with strikes.
Auret is looking to reverse the position.
Hussein working the body and head with strikes.
Hussein lands a few punches from side control.
Hussein working the ground and pound from side control.
Auret is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hussein Hussein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Auret bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussein regains half guard.
Auret trying to pass the guard but Hussein defending well.
Hussein is pressing down on Auret's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hussein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussein has momentary wrist control but Auret slips an elbow through the middle.
Hussein Hussein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussein controls Auret momentarily but Auret frees himself.
Auret is working Hussein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hussein is on top in guard. #REVB#
Auret wants to sweep here but Hussein controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Auret is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Auret is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
Hussein is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Hussein 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.
Auret is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hussein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Auret wants to improve his position but Hussein is controlling well.
Hussein performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Auret is looking for a sweep. Hussein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Auret is refusing to be controlled, as Hussein sits in half guard.
Auret regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Auret escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Auret looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Auret is striking off his back. Hussein thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Auret is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hussein jumps into side control!
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein is putting a hurting on Auret here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hussein controls the position.
Auret takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Auret is trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein cracks Auret with a big elbow.
Hussein is working Auret over with some ground and pound from side control.
Auret tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein lands a nice forearm strike.
Auret is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hussein scores with punches from side control.
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein landing strikes.
Auret is looking to reverse the position.
Hussein is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Auret tries to improve position but can't.
Auret manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hussein controlling the action here.
Auret wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Auret works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hussein works over Auret with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hussein Hussein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Auret drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hussein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Auret's guard. #REVB#
Hussein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Auret looking for a sweep. Not yet Auret, not yet.
Hussein distracts Auret with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hussein stopping the sweep attempt from Auret.
Hussein cracks Auret with a solid left hand.
Hussein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auret wants to sweep but no luck.
Hussein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Auret's head.
Auret bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussein's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hussein has his foot on Auret's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Auret works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Auret lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB2#
Auret sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hussein doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Auret paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hussein - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hussein Hussein!

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