Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ruan.
Chao fails to land the takedown.
As Chao backs off Ruan throws a huge counter combo but Chao manages to avoid it all.
Ruan dodges the punch combination from Chao. #TD#
Chao gets a takedown into half guard.
Chao is nestled in close to Ruan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chao with the ground and pound but Ruan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Chao stopping the sweep attempt from Ruan.
Ruan has momentary wrist control but Chao slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruan is trying to keep Chao in close.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chao landing with the ground and pound.
Chao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chao'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.#T2#
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chao postures up and lands a big shot to Ruan's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Chao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chao works over Ruan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chao connects with a couple of short punches.
Chao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chao stands up over Ruan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Chao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruan's head.
Chao makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Ruan is rocked!
Ruan looks winded!
Chao working some strikes from top position.
Ruan is still in real trouble! Can Chao finish him?
Chao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chao scoring with some ground and pound.
Chao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chao distracts Ruan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chao postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ruan covers up, he's hurt! Chao keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chao and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chao can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gao Chao!
In his post fight interview, Gao Chao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Jicheng Ruan had this to say: 'Where my cream pie at?'.

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Mourinho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jui Jui has time to react.#CL2#
Jui Jui gets tackled into the cage by Mourinho. Mourinho maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mourinho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD#
Jui Jui jumps guard. #SUB#
Jui Jui working for a triangle but Mourinho defends it easily. #SUB#
Jui Jui looking for a triangle here. Mourinho is fighting it but it looks tight! Jui Jui pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mourinho is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jui Jui Jui Jui!
Jui Jui Jui Jui 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 11, 2024

#R1#
Laime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laime throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Kiniiiiii Kong has been cut.
Laime closes the distance and lands a one-two.#KD#
Laime lands a big head kick that sends Kong tumbling to the mat! Laime takes a step backwards and waves Kong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kong is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laime misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Laime bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laime dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Laime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laime looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laime throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Kong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laime throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laime turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laime throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
As Laime backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Laime manages to avoid it all.
Laime lands with a nice body kick.
Laime throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kong.
Laime lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laime is breathing heavily.
Laime misses with a body shot.
Kong throws out a counter right but Laime avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Laime misses #KD2#
and Kong counters with a right hand that sends Laime tumbling to the canvas! Can Kong finish him? He dives into Laime's guard looking to do just that!#CUT2#It looks like Cruz Laime has been cut.#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!
Laime trying to control the position.
Laime 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.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kong 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.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kong is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Laime.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong avoids the head kick by Laime.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laime misses with a head kick.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Laime bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laime will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cruz Laime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laime throws a head kick that misses.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Laime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Kong counters with a big uppercut that knocks Laime off his feet! Kong dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#Laime is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Oh Laime is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Laime seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Kong stands up.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong throws a counter combo.
Laime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laime throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Laime backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Laime manages to avoid it all.
Laime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Laime bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laime tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Laime dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Laime throws a sloppy head kick
and Kong counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiniiiiii Kong!
A relieved looking Kiniiiiii Kong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cruz Laime spoke after the fight, saying 'This ain't over yet...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patrick.
Laime connects with a leg kick.
Laime throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Patrick rushes Laime and presses him up against the cage.
Patrick tries to pull guard but Laime forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Laime blocks a body shot from Patrick. #BC#
Patrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laime avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laime misses with the combination.
Laime throws a right hand that Patrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Patrick also avoids with ease.
Laime throws a series of punches but Patrick moves out of range. #T1#
Laime swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Patrick moves into the clinch.
Patrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Patrick jumps guard.
Patrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laime is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrick pulls Laime in close to prevent any damage.
Laime is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Patrick has Laime pulled in close to control his posture.
Patrick keeping moving, preventing Laime from controlling successfully.
Laime must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Laime with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patrick pulls Laime in close to prevent any damage.
Patrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patrick pulls Laime in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Laime is sitting in close to Patrick's body. Patrick has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Laime is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Laime is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Patrick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Patrick!
Daniel Patrick looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to give a shout out to myself for the long and hard hours I've spent training. I'd like to thank these steroid shots for bringing these guns to the fight in the first place and I would like to say to that chick that works the corner at 11th & Franklin, "Thank You!" for tha'.
Cruz Laime was interviewed post fight and said 'This ain't over yet...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024

#R1#
Francis wants to clinch.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francis misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Abner coming out on top.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
Abner lands with a big left! Francis is wobbled badly! Abner comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Francis to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brayden Abner!
During a confident post fight interview, Brayden Abner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jonny Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever. And I'll come for you motherfucker.'.

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Edwards lands with a hook. Mourinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Wishon Mourinho has been cut.
Mourinho throws out a leg kick but Edwards moves out of range and Mourinho only half commits.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Mourinho.
Jab from Edwards.
Edwards cracks Mourinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick from Mourinho.
Mourinho misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Edwards darts in and clinches Mourinho up against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Edwards gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards lands with an uppercut that bounces Mourinho off the cage and back into range.
Edwards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Mourinho is rocked!
Edwards lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mourinho tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Edwards!
Charlie Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Nuno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
TJ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from TJ there as he acknowledges the shot.
TJ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Tio Nuno has been cut.
TJ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TJ tries to clinch but Nuno is having none of it.
TJ shoots in looking for a takedown but Nuno manages to keep the fight standing, pushing TJ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
TJ misses with a hook.
TJ is looking to clinch but Nuno is avoiding it.
TJ closes the distance and clinches up with Nuno, looking for a takedown. TJ pushes Nuno against the cage but Nuno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Nuno clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
TJ is working for takedown but Nuno is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tio Nuno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis TJ.#BC2#
TJ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nuno moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Nuno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
TJ is trying to push Nuno away but Nuno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Nuno - that landed with a thud.
TJ looks winded!
TJ wants a takedown. #T1#
Nuno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Nuno.
Nuno cracks TJ with a nice body shot.
Nuno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of TJs head.
Nuno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nuno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Nuno as the two fighters clinch.
Nuno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nuno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
TJ takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nuno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuno pushes TJ back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Nuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt TJ or not.
Nuno scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuno. #ROC#TJ is rocked!
Nuno creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends TJ's eyes rolling into the back of his head! TJ drops to his knees and Nuno pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tio Nuno!
Our winner, Tio Nuno, 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: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
De Moncey has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
De Moncey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De Moncey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working.
Still in half guard, De Moncey seems content to control.
Francis wants to control but De Moncey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Moncey trying to mount his opponent but Francis defends it.
De Moncey moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Moncey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Francis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Moncey but great work by Francis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Moncey wants to control but Francis postures up.
De Moncey is not content to let Francis control the position. #T1#
Francis with the ground and pound but De Moncey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Francis is just content to waste time from the top position. De Moncey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Francis throws a strike but De Moncey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
De Moncey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Moncey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Francis working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
De Moncey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
De Moncey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SU2#
De Moncey stands and steps away. Francis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Moncey or perhaps it was just good defense by Francis, which made it look bad.
Francis throws a big counter combination but De Moncey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
De Moncey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Francis's guard.
De Moncey postures up.
De Moncey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
De Moncey stands and steps away. Francis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Francis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Moncey circles away quickly and effectively.
Francis falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and De Moncey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Francis's guard.
De Moncey content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
De Moncey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Moncey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
De Moncey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Moncey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Moncey 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Adrien De Moncey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Moncey shoots for a double leg takedown but Francis sprawls well. He's pushed De Moncey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Francis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Francis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francis throws a series of punches but De Moncey moves out of range.
De Moncey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Francis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Moncey.
Jonny Francis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Adrien De Moncey.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Moncey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Moncey is breathing heavily.
De Moncey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Francis tries to avoid it but De Moncey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Francis to the ground. Francis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Francis throws a series of punches but De Moncey avoids them all with ease.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Moncey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. De Moncey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but De Moncey is just out of range.
De Moncey dives in and grabs Francis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Francis pushes down on De Moncey's head and hops out.
De Moncey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Francis defends well and De Moncey ends up having to push Francis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Francis does no damage.
Francis throws a wild body kick that De Moncey sees coming a mile off.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but De Moncey is just out of range.#TD2#
De Moncey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Moncey showed some decent athleticism there.
De Moncey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Francis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Francis is looking to improve his position. #T2#
De Moncey wants to pass to mount but Francis is defending the position. #SUB2#
Francis is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and De Moncey has latched onto it... Big trouble! De Moncey pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Francis is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from De Moncey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A relieved looking Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jonny Francis had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever. And I'll come for you motherfucker.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Chen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laime swinging wildly here.
Chen really is a fat lump.#TD#
Chen scores with a takedown into Laime's guard.
Chen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laime swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chen stays in close to Laime's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Chen drops back looking for a leg! Laime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Laime manages to kick Chen off! Chen jumps back into Laime's guard.
Laime trying to keep a closed guard but Chen is proving a slippery customer.
Laime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laime is keeping the position for now.
Chen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Chen gets to his feet. Laime looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laime lands with a kick to the ribs.
Laime throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Laime throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chen.#CUT2#It looks like Lamont Chen has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Laime.
Chen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laime but Laime pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laime shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chen eats them both and turns towards Laime to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laime swinging wildly here.
A combination from Laime does no damage.
Laime looks winded!#T3#
Laime throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz Laime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laime is keeping the position for now.
Chen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chen throwing strikes but missing.
Chen 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. #T4##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laime scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laime fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Laime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamont Chen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Chen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Laime's guard.
Chen throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chen postures up in Laime's guard and throws a big left but Laime blocks it.
Chen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Chen gets to his feet. Laime looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Laime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Chen as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laime tries a head kick but it misses.
Laime scores with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Laime. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chen.
Laime is breathing heavily.#T1#
Chen just content to control the position.
Laime is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Chen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Laime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chen back to the cage. Laime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Chen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chen seems content to control.#T2#
Chen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chen punching from mount but Laime doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Chen looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Chen working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Laime looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Chen! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lamont Chen!
Cruz Laime spoke after the fight, saying 'This ain't over yet...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024

#R1#
Good feints a jab promting Darren to slip. Good then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Darren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Good falls off balance throwing a combination
and Darren counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darren scores with a head kick. Good tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Keegan Good has been cut.
Darren lands with a kick to the temple. Good shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle, before Darren throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Good's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Darren lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rafael Darren!
After the fight, Rafael Darren was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Darren lands a two punch combo.
Kebede blocks a head kick by Darren.
Darren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kebede throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kebede shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Darren.
Kebede went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kebede throws out a loose jab but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darren with the inside leg kick.
Darren throws a sloppy head kick and Kebede moves out of range easily.
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darren throws a head kick but Kebede moves out of range.
Kebede appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Kebede rushes Darren and presses him up against the cage.
Kebede slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Kebede breaks the clinch.
Kebede changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darren tries to avoid it but Kebede manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darren to the ground. Darren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kebede fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Darren throws a right and a left that Kebede avoids nicely.
Kebede is looking for a counter combo.
Darren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Kebede moves into the clinch.
Kebede blocks an elbow strike.
Darren taking a breather.
Darren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darren gets underhooks to prevent Kebede's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makkonen Kebede. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darren throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Kebede as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Darren wants a takedown but no success here.
Darren is trying to break the clinch but Kebede is controlling him.#BC#
Kebede breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Darren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darren looks winded!
Kebede ducks under a wild hook from Darren.
Kebede is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Darren.
Kebede shoots in for a takedown but Darren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darren throws a head kick but Kebede moves out of range. #CL#
Kebede moves into range and clinches up with Darren.
Darren misses with a knee strike.
Darren missing with knees to the body.
Kebede is trying to drag Darren to the mat but Darren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Kebede gets control of Darren's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kebede will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kebede is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darren defends well.#T3#
Darren looking to pass the guard.
Kebede seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kebede is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Kebede is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Kebede escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Kebede with that takedown attempt.
Kebede shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darren but Darren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darren misses with a two punch combination.
Kebede fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darren avoids it really well and circles away.
Darren stuffs the takedown attempt from Kebede. Kebede gets slowly back to his feet.
Darren dips to his left and cracks Kebede with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Darren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kebede avoids the head kick by Darren.
Kebede dives in for a single leg takedown but Darren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Kebede breaks from the clinch.
Kebede has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darren.
No joy there for Kebede, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darren stuns Kebede with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Kebede throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kebede on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Darren wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebede tries to clinch up but Darren circles away and keeps his distance.
Darren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kebede.
Rafael Darren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kebede with a lazy takedown attempt
and Darren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makkonen Kebede. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Darren does no damage.
Kebede appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Kebede wants to clinch but Darren slips to the side
and Darren counters with a nice uppercut.
Kebede tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Darren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Kebede rushes Darren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kebede decides to pull guard.
Kebede is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Darren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Darren trying to control the position from guard on top but Kebede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kebede pulls Darren in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Darren won't allow Kebede to get back to his feet.
Kebede has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Darren has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Darren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darren scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kebede wants to control but Darren postures up.#T3#
Darren trying to control the position but Kebede is working away.
Kebede is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Darren asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kebede can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kebede fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kebede. Kebede circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kebede looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kebede lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Darren stuffs the takedown attempt from Kebede. Kebede gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darren lands with a kick to the temple. Kebede shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Darren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Darren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kebede shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darren sprawls well. Darren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kebede gets slowly back to his feet.
Darren wants to counter with a clinch but Kebede pushes him away.
Darren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makkonen Kebede is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kebede has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darren.
Darren lands with a kick to the temple. Kebede shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Darren.
Darren stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebede darts in looking for a takedown but Darren gets double underhooks and turns Kebede into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makkonen Kebede. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kebede breaks the clinch.
Kebede looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
No joy there for Darren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Darren throws a head kick but Kebede moves out of range.
Darren thumps Kebede with a low kick.
Kebede is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kebede shoots in but no luck this time.
Darren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kebede looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darren is fending him off so far but Kebede persists. Nope, Darren circles away and we're back to standing.
Darren throws a head kick but Kebede moves out of range.
Darren throws a sloppy head kick and Kebede moves out of range easily.
Kebede changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darren tries to avoid it but Kebede manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darren to the ground. Darren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darren throws a right and a left that Kebede avoids nicely.
Rafael Darren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kebede misses with a takedown attempt - Darren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rafael Darren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Kebede shoots in for a takedown but Darren shows good takedown defense.
Darren connects with a high kick.
Darren feints and then cracks Kebede's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kebede down.
Kebede throws a right and a left that Darren avoids nicely.
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!
Darren throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kebede is defended easily by Darren.
Kebede throws a right and a left that both miss.
Darren thumps Kebede with a low kick.
Kebede misses with a takedown attempt - Darren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kebede 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.#T3#
Darren throws a sloppy head kick and Kebede moves out of range easily.
Kebede throws a big counter combination but Darren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kebede tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darren defends well and Kebede ends up having to push Darren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Kebede jumps guard and drags Darren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Darren looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kebede is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kebede will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Darren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kebede sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Kebede seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Darren for as long as he can get away with.
Darren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kebede engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kebede loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Darren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darren 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Darren!
Rafael Darren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Hatton 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.
Hatton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hatton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hatton trying to control the action but Laime is working from the bottom.
Laime is looking to control Hatton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laime avoid being mounted?
Laime is looking for a sweep. Hatton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton wants to free his trapped foot but Laime is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hatton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laime tries to get to full guard but Hatton has control of the leg. #T1#
Hatton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hatton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laime trying to control from the bottom.
Hatton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laime is trying to control but can't.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laime is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laime trying to hold on to Hatton's head to control him but Hatton postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laime.
Laime throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laime pinned against the cage. Laime gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laime steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hatton.
Laime rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hatton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hatton throwing a counter right hand but Laime manages to avoid it.
Hatton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Laime dodges the punch combination from Hatton.
Laime tries to clinch but Hatton moves out of range. #T3#
Hatton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hatton takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Hatton clinches with his opponent.
Laime is trying to force a seperation but Hatton has the dominant position.#TD#
Hatton manages to pull guard.
Laime is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatton has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laime is looking to work some ground and pound but Hatton has wrist control.
Laime really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laime has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hatton is proving hard to escape from.
Hatton striking from his own guard. #T4#
Laime wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet but Laime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Laime won't allow Hatton to sweep him here.
Laime trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Laime lands a right hook to the body.
Laime looks winded!
Hatton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laime circles away quickly and effectively.
Laime let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hatton clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Laime jumps guard.
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 Kino Hatton will probably get the nod.
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#
Laime misses with a series of wild punches.
Laime throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatton misses with a two punch combination.
Laime lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Laime.
Laime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Cruz Laime has been cut.
Laime scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton avoids the head kick by Laime.
Hatton moves out of range as Laime throws a body kick.
Laime is breathing heavily.
Hatton lands a two punch combo.
Kino Hatton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laime fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cruz Laime seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Laime throws a jab when Hatton was well out of range.
Hatton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Hatton clinches with his opponent.
Laime is pressed up against the cage. Hatton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laime down to the mat. Laime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hatton misses with a wild combination.
Hatton misses with a series of wild punches.
Laime misses with a head kick.
Laime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laime on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hatton fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Laime was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Laime steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatton.#T2#
Hatton lands a two punch combo.
Laime avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hatton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton throws a right and a left that Laime avoids nicely. #CL#
Hatton rushes Laime and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hatton tightens his grip and picks Laime up, before dumping him to the ground. Laime manages to land in guard.
Hatton scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Laime has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hatton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laime is trying to hold Hatton in close to prevent damage but Hatton has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Hatton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hatton content just to control the position here.
Laime takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kino Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton controlling from mount. #T4##SUB#
Hatton looking for a guillotine from mount but Laime is having none of it.
Laime can't escape the position.
Hatton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laime hang on?
Hatton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Hatton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cruz Laime's cut.
That's time! Hatton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hatton misses with a wild combination.
Cruz Laime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laime misses with the combination.
Laime throws a looping overhand right but Hatton ducks down to avoid it.
Laime misses with a few strikes there.
Hatton misses with a few strikes there.
Hatton scores with a jab.
Laime misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laime misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Hatton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hatton passes Laime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laime is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Laime wants to get back to full guard but Hatton has mounted him!
Hatton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laime gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Hatton trying to pass the guard but Laime defending well.
Hatton controlling the action here.
Hatton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laime for as long as he can get away with.
Hatton'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.
Cruz Laime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hatton continues to stall.
Hatton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laime can do to turn this around?
Laime slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laime is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laime is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laime misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatton throws a nice looking combination but Laime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laime unleashes a big counter combination but Hatton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laime throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hatton throws a nice looking combination but Laime bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laime misses with a hook.
Hatton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laime throws a series of punches but Hatton avoids them all with ease.
Hatton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton looks to land a combination but Laime avoids it well.
Laime throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kino Hatton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Hatton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hatton lands in his opponent's guard.
Laime is wriggling around but Hatton manages to pass to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Laime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hatton 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Hatton!
Cruz Laime spoke after the fight, saying 'This ain't over yet...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024

#R1#
Darren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rowland tries to counter by clinching up but Darren breaks away and moves out of range.
Rafael Darren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darren lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rowland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Rafael Darren has been cut.#CL#
Rowland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darren, pushing him back against the cage.
Darren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rowland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rowland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
Rowland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darren.
Rowland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darren tries to work over Rowland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rowland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rowland - that landed with a thud.
Rowland digs a right hand into Darren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darren's gas tank.
Darren looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Rowland.
Rowland lands a body shot.
Darren tries to pull guard but Rowland won't allow it.
Rowland gets through Darren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rowland scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rowland.
Rowland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
A short uppercut from Rowland. #ROC#Darren is rocked!
Rowland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rowland lands a left hand.
Rowland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darren is still on wobbly legs! Can Rowland finish him?
Rowland is leaning against Darren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rowland.
Rowland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rowland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rowland.#BC#
Rowland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowland lands with a big right hook that stumbles Darren - he's out on his feet here! Rowland follows up with another monster hook that separates Darren from consciousness! Darren falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rowland stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

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

Event: CCC 15 : Moxley vs Romero
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
White tries to clinch there but Ruan circles away.
Ruan unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Ruan takes the fight into the clinch.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Dana White has been cut.
Ruan misses with a double jab.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Ruan breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from White.
Ruan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruan connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride. #T1#
Ruan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Ruan forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White jumps guard but Ruan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ruan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ruan digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank. #TD2#
Ruan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics White uses from the top position.
Ruan has his hands on White's head, controlling the position.
Ruan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Ruan controlling the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruan lands a high kick!
Ruan lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Ruan moves into the clinch.
Ruan controlling the action here for a moment.
Ruan lands an elbow just above White 's eye. #T4#
Ruan leaning against his opponent.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ruan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruan landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
Ruan decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jicheng Ruan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dana White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
Ruan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Ruan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruan circles away.#CL2#
Ruan moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ruan. #BC2#
Ruan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Ruan. #T1#
Ruan lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruan lands with a slapping head kick.
Ruan throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruan fails to land the takedown.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Ruan drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Ruan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Ruan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ruan lands a head kick!
Ruan throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruan tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Ruan pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Ruan manages to break the clinch.
White takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.#CL2#
Ruan darts in and clinches White up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Ruan manages to pull guard.
White being controlled here momentarily.
Ruan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruan is adopting a defensive guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruan has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ruan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jicheng Ruan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dana White's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ruan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of White's head.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruan lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Dana White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Ruan dodges the punch combination from White.
Ruan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruan counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Ruan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick from Ruan lands but White takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Ruan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
White walks into a straight right hand from Ruan.
Ruan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
Ruan throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Ruan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ruan throws a nice head kick!
Ruan lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from White.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruan is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Ruan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dana White. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ruan drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Ruan connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruan smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
White throws a combination that misses
and Ruan counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Ruan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ruan misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruan lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruan misses with a few strikes there.
Ruan throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White throws a counter high kick but Ruan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ruan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by White.
Ruan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruan wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruan tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
White shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruan thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Ruan circles away.
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Ruan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Ruan lands a head kick!
White fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dana White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jicheng Ruan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jicheng Ruan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruan 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jicheng Ruan!
Jicheng Ruan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Darren bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jeffries moves in looking to clinch but Darren pushes him off.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Darren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Jeffries darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeffries looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Jeffries connects with a nice short shot to Darren's temple.
Darren trying to control here.
Jeffries throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jeffries lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Darren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a couple of digs.
Jeffries with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Darren is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jeffries has his hands clasped together but Darren extends and breaks Jeffries's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Darren.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Darren!
A less than humble Rafael Darren misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Deon Jeffries stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’ll be back better stronger and faster you bastards.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Patrick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laime tries to avoid it but Patrick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laime to the ground. Laime escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patrick swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Patrick.
Laime feinted with a counter takedown.
Patrick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laime. Laime obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Patrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laime, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Patrick pulls guard successfully.
Laime trying to control but Patrick is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick pulls Laime in close to his closed guard and prevents Laime from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Patrick is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Laime has his hands clasped together but Patrick extends and breaks Laime's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Patrick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Patrick!
In defeat, Cruz Laime stepped up to the mic, saying 'This ain't over yet...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Darren throws a sloppy head kick and Jeffries moves out of range easily.
Darren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeffries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darren somewhat.
Darren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Jeffries bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Darren can't do much from the bottom here.
Jeffries scores with punches from side control.
An elbow from Jeffries crashes against the mat.
Jeffries landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Darren can't do much from the bottom here.
Darren taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jeffries lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jeffries wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Jeffries's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Darren gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeffries lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeffries takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jeffries scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jeffries winds up and cracks Darren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries is nestled in close to Darren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darren looks winded!
Jeffries landing with the ground and pound.
Jeffries postures up and lands a big shot to Darren's brow. #ROC#Darren is rocked!
Jeffries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffries lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Darren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffries postures up in Darren's guard and throws a big left but Darren blocks it.
Jeffries content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeffries is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jeffries lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darren can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Jeffries gets to his feet. Darren looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rafael Darren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jeffries moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Jeffries wants the takedown. Darren is fighting it off but Jeffries persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Darren's guard against the cage.
Jeffries scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeffries is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jeffries makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jeffries stands up over Darren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jeffries working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Jeffries lands a couple of digs.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Darren keeps moving.
Jeffries distracts Darren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jeffries 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. #SU#
Jeffries stands and steps away. Darren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Darren. No joy for Jeffries on that attempt.
Jeffries fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Jeffries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Jeffries shoots for a double leg takedown but Darren sprawls well. He's pushed Jeffries's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darren throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Darren throws the left hand but Jeffries avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Jeffries shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Darren's guard.

Darren is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeffries's elbow. #TD#
Jeffries tightens his grip and picks Darren up, before dumping him to the ground. Darren manages to land in guard.

Darren has his feet on Jeffries's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jeffries dives in for a single leg takedown but Darren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Jeffries.
Jeffries tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Jeffries gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Darren makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deon Jeffries dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Darren lands with a kick to the temple. Jeffries shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Darren looks for the body kick but Jeffries saw that one coming.
Jeffries fails with a takedown attempt.
Darren throws a head kick that misses.
Jeffries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Jeffries has managed to clinch. #BC#
Jeffries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jeffries backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Darren. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Jeffries gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeffries throws a strike aimed at the side of Darren's head but Darren avoids it well.
Jeffries scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darren is trying to control Jeffries's posture but Jeffries avoids it. #T1#
Jeffries cracks Darren with a big elbow.
Darren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jeffries wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darren keeps working.
Darren tries to buck Jeffries off but Jeffries is having none of it.
Jeffries cracks Darren with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jeffries is working Darren over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jeffries works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jeffries working away.
Darren takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2##SU#
Jeffries has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jeffries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darren can do to turn this around?
Jeffries is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeffries tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Jeffries backs off Darren throws a huge counter combo but Jeffries manages to avoid it all.
Darren throws a sloppy head kick and Jeffries moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeffries misses the target.
Darren dives in for a single leg takedown but Jeffries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jeffries throws a head kick that misses.
Darren throws a head kick but Jeffries moves out of range.
Darren fakes the leg kick and cracks Jeffries in the body. #CL#
Jeffries clinches. #TD#
Jeffries has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Darren is trying to keep an underhook but Jeffries manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Darren makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jeffries is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darren.#T3#
Jeffries misses with a double jab.
Jeffries shoots in looking for a takedown but Darren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jeffries's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Jeffries. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Jeffries moves into the clinch.
Jeffries controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeffries has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Jeffries has Darren pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jeffries pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Darren tumbling to the mat - Jeffries dives into Darren's guard.#SUB2#
Darren escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jeffries gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jeffries working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darren's head.
Darren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeffries with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jeffries content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jeffries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Darren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Darren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jeffries doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jeffries manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jeffries sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael Darren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Jeffries closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darren to the mat! Darren manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jeffries's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jeffries stands up over Darren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jeffries with a nice head shot there.
Jeffries has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darren looking to control but Jeffries passes into half guard.
Jeffries is nestled in close to Darren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jeffries thows a huge punch but Darren dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren is trying to maintain the position but Jeffries is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeffries is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Jeffries is nestled in close to Darren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jeffries slips a nice elbow through Darren's hands, connecting with Darren's forehead.
Deon Jeffries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jeffries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Darren taking some punishment here, with Jeffries in his half guard.
Jeffries stops Darren from getting back to his feet.
Darren trying to control from the bottom.
Jeffries is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jeffries is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jeffries takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jeffries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Jeffries slips a nice elbow through Darren's hands, connecting with Darren's forehead.
Jeffries is looking to advance position but Darren won't allow it.
Darren wants to get back to full guard but Jeffries has passed into side control.
Jeffries is working Darren over with some ground and pound from side control.
Darren taking a bit of punishment here - Jeffries scoring with strikes.
Darren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jeffries scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3##SU#
Jeffries decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Jeffries looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Darren!

Darren throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jeffries wants to clinch up but Darren keeps it at a distance.
Jeffries lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Darren.
Jeffries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darren misses with a head kick.
Deon Jeffries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jeffries shoots in looking for a takedown. Darren tries to sprawl out of it but Jeffries keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Darren connects with an inside leg kick.
Jeffries shoots in for a takedown but Darren shows good takedown defense.
Darren scores with a push kick.
Darren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jeffries is trying hard to land a takedown here. Darren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Jeffries. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Jeffries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jeffries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jeffries counters with a straight right hand.
Darren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Darren counters with a three punch combo that has Jeffries backing up. Jeffries nods at Darren to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Jeffries showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jeffries 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deon Jeffries!
Post fight, Deon Jeffries took to the microphone: 'The best is here, death is near.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1##TD#
Booth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laime!
Laime is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booth controlling from side mount.
Laime taking a bit of punishment here - Booth scoring with strikes.
Booth landing strikes.
Laime takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Cruz Laime has been cut.
Booth taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laime tries to bench press Booth off him but Booth keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Booth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laime for as long as he can get away with.
Booth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Check out the look on Booth's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Booth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Booth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Laime down. #ROC#Laime is rocked!
Booth 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.
Booth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Laime is still in real trouble! Can Booth finish him?
Booth in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Laime looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Booth turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Booth!
The defeated Cruz Laime had this to say: 'This ain't over yet...'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2024

#R1#
Darren pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Rowland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darren looking to slow down the pace here.
Rowland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rowland lands a nice shot to the body.
Rowland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rowland scores with a shot to the side of Darren's head. #CUT2#It looks like Rafael Darren has been cut.
Rowland lands with a left to the head.
Darren misses with a knee to the head.
Rowland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rowland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
Rowland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darren.
Darren is breathing heavily.
Darren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rowland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Rowland.
Rowland scores with a hook to the body.
Rowland is leaning against Darren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rowland lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A body shot lands from Rowland.
Rowland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rowland.
Rowland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Darrens head.
Rowland lands a body punch.
Rowland lands a nice uppercut.
Rowland presses Darren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rowland. #ROC2#Darren is rocked!
Rowland is leaning against Darren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Rowland.
Rowland presses Darren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rowland lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Darren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Rowland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rowland instigates a clinch.
Rowland lands a nice shot to the body.
Darren seems to have got his legs back now.
Rowland lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rowland scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rowland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Rowland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rowland lands a right hand.
Rowland scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rowland.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rowland.
Darren letting Rowland take a breather here.
Rowland lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Rowland.
Rowland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Rowland.
Rowland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rowland lands a body shot.
Rowland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Rowland.
Rowland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rowland lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Good body shot from Rowland.
Rowland lands a nice uppercut.
Rowland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rowland lands a body punch.
Rowland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rowland.
Rowland scores with a hook to the body.
Rowland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
Rowland creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Darren's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Darren drops to his knees and Rowland pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Rowland!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Rowland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Mourinho is looking to slow Mabab down with leg kicks.
Mourinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Mourinho.
Mourinho throws a head kick but Mabab moves out of range. #TD#
Mabab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mourinho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mabab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mourinho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mourinho seems keen to control Mabab's posture.
Mabab postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabab 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.
Mourinho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mabab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mabab wants to control from the top but Mourinho keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mourinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Mabab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mabab's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mourinho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mabab is controlling him.
Mourinho keeping moving, preventing Mabab from controlling successfully.
Mabab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mabab scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mabab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mabab landing some decent shots from guard.
Mabab controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mourinho keeping moving, preventing Mabab from controlling successfully.
Mabab looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Mourinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Mourinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mabab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mabab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Mabab decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Mabab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Mabab tightens his grip and picks Mourinho up, before dumping him to the ground. Mourinho manages to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mabab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mourinho wants to stand but Mabab is controlling the position.
Mourinho looks winded!
Mabab looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mabab postures up in Mourinho's guard and throws a big left but Mourinho blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mabab passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mabab tries for a kimura but Mourinho is defending well.
Mabab is putting a hurting on Mourinho here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mabab trying to control the position but Mourinho is working away.
Mabab 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.
Mabab is working Mourinho over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Mabab crashes against the mat.
Mabab prevents Mourinho from escaping the position.
Mabab scores with punches from side control.
Mabab scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mourinho to see if he's OK.#T4#
Mabab working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mabab tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mabab has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mabab is looking to take a break and control but Mourinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabab landing a few strikes.
Mourinho wants to control but Mabab postures up.
Mabab is looking to take a break and control but Mourinho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mabab working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabab is putting a hurting on Mourinho here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Mabab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mourinho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mabab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Mabab dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mabab drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Mourinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mabab trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabab postures up in Mourinho's guard and throws a big left but Mourinho blocks it. #SUB2#
Mourinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mabab gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mabab trying to control but Mourinho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabab throws a big elbow that misses.
Mabab with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mabab throws a big right hand that misses.
Kebab Mabab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mourinho keeping moving, preventing Mabab from controlling successfully.
Mabab working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mabab postures up in Mourinho's guard and throws a big left but Mourinho blocks it.
Mourinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Mourinho wants to get back to his feet but Mabab is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mourinho is breathing heavily.
Mabab controlling from the top position.
Mabab forces his way into half guard.
Mabab missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mourinho is looking to improve his position.
Mabab thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Mabab thows a huge punch but Mourinho dodges it nicely.
Mabab takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mabab scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Mourinho is defending against the submission attempts here by Mabab.
Mabab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mabab prevents Mourinho from standing back up. #SUB2#
Mourinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mabab lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Mourinho is rocked!#T3#
Mabab lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mourinho quite badly. Mourinho pulls Mabab in close trying to recover. Mabab postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mourinho on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mourinho doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kebab Mabab!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Laime #TD2#
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laime is trying to escape back to his feet but Hatton uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Laime's face as Hatton controls the position.
Laime wants to control but Hatton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laime is trying to work for a sweep but Hatton has mounted him!
Laime tries to hold on but Hatton pushes him away.
Laime is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Laime tries to lock up and control but Hatton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laime is looking to improve his position but Hatton isn't that keen on the idea.
Laime is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hatton landing strikes from the mount.
Hatton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laime is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hatton controlling his opponent.
Laime really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hatton working the ground and pound effectively.
Laime is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hatton lands a heavy elbow.
Laime just holding on.
Laime trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hatton controlling from mount.
Laime manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Hatton trying to control the pace.
Laime trying to control here.
Laime is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatton works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Hatton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hatton lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Cruz Laime has been cut.
Hatton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatton takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Kino Hatton has been cut.
Cruz Laime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Hatton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laime. Hatton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laime misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laime closes the distance but Hatton moves to the side #TD2#
and Hatton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laime won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laime is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatton slows the pace down. #T1#
Hatton works to advance to full mount. Laime defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hatton controlling from mount.
Hatton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hatton controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatton tries to control but Laime wriggling away.
Hatton content just to control the position here.
Hatton blocks Laime's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Laime tries to hold on but Hatton pushes him away.
Laime working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Laime tries to improve his position but Hatton has taken his back! Hatton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Laime tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hatton pushes Laime away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kino Hatton!
Cruz Laime spoke after the fight, saying 'This ain't over yet...'.

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