Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: PSE 6
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Punch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Eric Smith has been cut.
Punch throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Punch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith avoids the body shot from Punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Punch misses the target.
Punch throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Punch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Punch manages to circle out of the way.#KD2#
Nice combo by Punch! Oh, that's hurt him - Smith falls to the canvas and Punch follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is looking to advance position but Punch won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Punch pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Smith trying to control from half guard but Punch is working away.
Punch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith stops Punch from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura here. #ES2#
Punch has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Punch looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Punch lands a nice shot to the body.
Punch tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Punch was just out of range.
Punch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punch throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith staying out of range there.
Punch stuffs the takedown.
Punch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Punch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith avoids the body shot from Punch.
Punch throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #T3#
Punch works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Punch sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punch avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punch throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith slips under a jab from Punch.#T4#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punch.
Smith shoots in but Punch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Punch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
One Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Punch counters with a left right combination that sends Smith crashing to the mat - Punch wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Smith out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Punch!
One Punch very nearly forgot to thank Woodshins' Ship amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1A
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Panda working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Panda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Panda remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Panda happy to just control the position for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!
It looks like Panda might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson wants to control but Panda postures up.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Panda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Panda working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Panda is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Panda controlling the position from side mount.
Panda working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Panda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Panda scoring with strikes.
Panda cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
A big shot lands for Panda! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? Panda fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018

#R1#
Xyddddddddddddd stuffs the takedown.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Xyddddddddddddd sees coming a mile off.
Xyddddddddddddd tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zyd Xyddddddddddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xyddddddddddddd's waist but Xyddddddddddddd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Zyd Xyddddddddddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Scotty Taylor has been cut.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xyddddddddddddd lands with a slapping head kick.
Xyddddddddddddd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Xyddddddddddddd had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Xyddddddddddddd misses the target.
Xyddddddddddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Xyddddddddddddd moves out of range easily.
Zyd Xyddddddddddddd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor moves forwards but Xyddddddddddddd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Xyddddddddddddd.
Xyddddddddddddd connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Xyddddddddddddd punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Xyddddddddddddd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Xyddddddddddddd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor looks winded!
Xyddddddddddddd lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
That has opened up Scotty Taylor's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xyddddddddddddd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Xyddddddddddddd keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Xyddddddddddddd throws a nice head kick!
Xyddddddddddddd lands a body shot.
Xyddddddddddddd lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xyddddddddddddd tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xyddddddddddddd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xyddddddddddddd.#T3#
Xyddddddddddddd lands a right hook to the body.
Xyddddddddddddd checks a low kick from Taylor.
A shot to the liver by Xyddddddddddddd. Beautiful body shot.
Xyddddddddddddd connects with a body shot.
Taylor tries to bum rush Xyddddddddddddd with a series of wild strikes but Xyddddddddddddd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xyddddddddddddd is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xyddddddddddddd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
The cut above Scotty Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head kick misses from Xyddddddddddddd.
Xyddddddddddddd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Xyddddddddddddd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xyddddddddddddd.
Xyddddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xyddddddddddddd lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xyddddddddddddd is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Xyddddddddddddd circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Xyddddddddddddd.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Xyddddddddddddd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xyddddddddddddd misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and Xyddddddddddddd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xyddddddddddddd cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Xyddddddddddddd is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xyddddddddddddd jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xyddddddddddddd.
Xyddddddddddddd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Xyddddddddddddd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Xyddddddddddddd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xyddddddddddddd sprawls well. Xyddddddddddddd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zyd Xyddddddddddddd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scotty Taylor's cut.
That's time! Xyddddddddddddd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Xyddddddddddddd.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Xyddddddddddddd avoids it well.
Xyddddddddddddd slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Xyddddddddddddd did well to prevent Taylor getting side control.#SU2#
Taylor stands up out of the half guard.
Xyddddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xyddddddddddddd blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xyddddddddddddd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Xyddddddddddddd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xyddddddddddddd throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xyddddddddddddd misses with a head kick.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xyddddddddddddd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xyddddddddddddd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Xyddddddddddddd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zyd Xyddddddddddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.
Xyddddddddddddd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zyd Xyddddddddddddd is winning the standup battle so far.
Xyddddddddddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xyddddddddddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xyddddddddddddd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xyddddddddddddd sprawls well. Xyddddddddddddd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Scotty Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Xyddddddddddddd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xyddddddddddddd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Nice sprawl there from Xyddddddddddddd as Taylor shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Xyddddddddddddd. #T3#
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xyddddddddddddd catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xyddddddddddddd checks a low kick from Taylor.
Xyddddddddddddd digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xyddddddddddddd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Xyddddddddddddd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xyddddddddddddd avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a shot to the body. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Xyddddddddddddd is looking to counter with head kicks.
Xyddddddddddddd lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a shot to the body.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xyddddddddddddd thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Xyddddddddddddd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor wants to land a leg kick but Xyddddddddddddd is out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xyddddddddddddd but Xyddddddddddddd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zyd Xyddddddddddddd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scotty Taylor's cut.
That's time! Xyddddddddddddd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xyddddddddddddd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Xyddddddddddddd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Xyddddddddddddd counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taylor tries to clinch but Xyddddddddddddd is having none of it.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Xyddddddddddddd lands with a shot to the body.
Xyddddddddddddd lands with a slapping head kick.
Xyddddddddddddd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Xyddddddddddddd sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xyddddddddddddd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Xyddddddddddddd, which made it look bad.
Zyd Xyddddddddddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.
Xyddddddddddddd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Xyddddddddddddd. Beautiful body shot.
Xyddddddddddddd lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Xyddddddddddddd.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor wants to clinch
and Xyddddddddddddd counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xyddddddddddddd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xyddddddddddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Xyddddddddddddd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
A head kick misses from Xyddddddddddddd.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xyddddddddddddd defends well and Taylor ends up having to push Xyddddddddddddd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Xyddddddddddddd lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xyddddddddddddd connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Xyddddddddddddd.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Xyddddddddddddd shakes him off and moves away.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xyddddddddddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Xyddddddddddddd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.#T3#
Xyddddddddddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Xyddddddddddddd misses with a head kick.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Xyddddddddddddd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xyddddddddddddd throws a head kick that misses.
Xyddddddddddddd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xyddddddddddddd as he avoids it easily.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Xyddddddddddddd sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Xyddddddddddddd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xyddddddddddddd cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.#T4#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xyddddddddddddd lands with an overhand left.
Taylor throws a leg kick
and Xyddddddddddddd counters with a low kick, right behind Taylor 's knee.
Xyddddddddddddd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xyddddddddddddd connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zyd Xyddddddddddddd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xyddddddddddddd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyd Xyddddddddddddd!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ironside uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ironside connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ironside's corner calls for a 1-2. Ironside obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Scotty Taylor has been cut.
Bjorn Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside lands with a right hand.
Ironside tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironside connects with a single shot there.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Ironside.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ironside's corner calls for a 1-2. Ironside obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Ironside was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Ironside is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ironside lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Ironside keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ironside.
Ironside lands a jab.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Ironside circles away and keeps his distance.
Ironside fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ironside scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Ironside tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Taylor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ironside's guard.
Taylor stays in close to Ironside's body and controls the position.
Ironside keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass. #SU#
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ironside, up you get!
Ironside throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Ironside sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ironside is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Ironside clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Ironside - just one landing.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Ironside counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ironside with a hook.
Ironside lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ironside fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ironside lands with a good body shot.
Ironside jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Taylor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor not doing much here. #T4#
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ironside dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scotty Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ironside 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.
Ironside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scotty Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor moves nicely into side control.
Taylor misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Taylor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ironside is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ironside's face as Taylor controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Ironside's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here as Taylor stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Taylor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Taylor 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Ironside's face as Taylor controls the position. #SU#
Taylor decides to stand back up.
Ironside fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Ironside does it's job there.
Ironside connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Ironside finds it's target.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Ironside swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ironside has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Taylor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taylor misses with a head shot.
Ironside is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Taylor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ironside really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ironside really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ironside has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Taylor dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Taylor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ironside was covering up waiting for the punch and Taylor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ironside wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taylor manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironside wants to control but Taylor passes into side. #T1##SUB#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ironside, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Taylor has hold of Ironside's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ironside seems comfortable defending it but Taylor has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ironside is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ironside is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Taylor couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scotty Taylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018

#R1#
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Scotty Taylor has been cut.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Folino moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Folino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Folino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Taylor has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Folino doesn't defend quickly enough and Taylor has managed to lock this one up! Can Folino escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Taylor on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scotty Taylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Marchand shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Marchand connects with a couple of short punches.
Marchand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Marchand is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Marchand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marchand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marchand is controlling him.
Marchand scoring with punches to the head and body.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchand wants to stand but Hunt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marchand 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.
Marchand is working Hunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Marchand chips away with some ground and pound.
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Marchand is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Marchand is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Marchand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marchand is pushing down on Hunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Marchand has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Marchand is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Marchand seems content to control.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hunt tries to roll over but Marchand keeps him under control.
Marchand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Marchand wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt trying to control but Marchand postures up. #SUB2#
Marchand is working for a submission of some sort.
Marchand wants to stand up but Hunt is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Marchand has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Marchand is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Marchand.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Marchand is controlling well.
Marchand looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunt wants to control but Marchand is keeping busy.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marchand thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchand stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Marchand dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hunt 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.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Marchand won't let him. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
Marchand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Marchand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marchand keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Marchand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Marchand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Marchand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marchand is trying to keep Hunt in close. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marchand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marchand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Marchand has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Marchand controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #SUB2#
Marchand has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Marchand has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hunt should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marchand has tightened it up now! Hunt should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rod Marchand!
Rod Marchand gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 2
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Asquith shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asquith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Asquith circles away.
Asquith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asquith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asquith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
Hunt tries to clinch but Asquith moves out of range.
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Asquith counters by clinching up.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asquith to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Asquith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Asquith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stops Asquith from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asquith is keeping the position for now.
Asquith is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Asquith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Hunt wants to stand but Asquith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Asquith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Asquith has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Asquith decides to pull guard.
Hunt being controlled here momentarily.
Asquith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Asquith.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Asquith has wrist control.
Asquith has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage. #T3#
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Hunt passes to side control.
Hunt looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Asquith is avoiding damage well.
Asquith tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt working away.
Hunt trying to control the action but Asquith is working from the bottom.
Hunt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asquith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Hunt works to advance to full mount. Asquith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Asquith tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asquith is looking to escape.
Asquith tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt throwing strikes here but Asquith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asquith really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SU#
Hunt stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Hunt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Asquith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asquith.#CL2#
Asquith moves into the clinch.
Asquith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Greg Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sophia Asquith.#BC2#
Asquith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Asquith moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Hunt wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asquith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Asquith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Asquith leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Asquith counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Asquith to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Asquith rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asquith is working for takedown but Hunt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asquith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asquith is breathing heavily.
Asquith is trying to pull guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asquith can't get the takedown.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Asquith has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Hunt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asquith smiles and moves away.
Greg Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Asquith circles away.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asquith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asquith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asquith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asquith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asquith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Asquith keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Asquith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asquith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Asquith off to one side.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Asquith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Asquith clinches with his opponent.
Hunt can't get the takedown.
Asquith is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3##BC2#
Asquith breaks from the clinch.
Asquith connects with a high kick.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Asquith moves out of range easily.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asquith as he avoids it easily.
Asquith wants to counter with a clinch but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asquith moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Asquith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt attempts a counter takedown but Asquith avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Asquith. Asquith gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Asquith moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Asquith takes the fight into the clinch.
Asquith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Asquith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asquith obliges.
Asquith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt is trying to maintain a safe position but Asquith gets an underhook and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt is trying to drag Asquith to the mat but Asquith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asquith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sophia Asquith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Asquith gets a clinch.
Asquith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asquith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Asquith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asquith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Asquith as Hunt shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asquith lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hunt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Asquith counters by moving into the clinch.
Asquith is looking for a takedown.
Asquith is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asquith down to the mat. Asquith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Asquith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greg Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asquith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Asquith seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asquith pulls his head out easily.
Asquith trying to control the pace.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Asquith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB#
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Asquith controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Asquith is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Asquith checks it.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asquith tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asquith to the ground. Asquith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Asquith tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt dives in and grabs Asquith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asquith pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Asquith fails with the takedown.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Asquith moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.#TD2#
Asquith pulls guard effortlessly.
Asquith working a defensive guard but Hunt passes into half guard.
Asquith is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asquith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asquith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunt trying to control but Asquith is working from the bottom. #T4#
Asquith working a defensive guard here.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Asquith controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt wants to stand but Asquith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sophia Asquith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asquith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Sophia Asquith!

Sophia Asquith wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 2
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masuta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
As Taylor backs away, Masuta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masuta defends it nicely.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta counters with a two punch combo.
Masuta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.#T1#
Masuta slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masuta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Masuta circles away.
A quick step to the side and Masuta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Masuta is avoiding it.
It looked like Masuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Masuta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masuta sprawls well. Masuta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Masuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
KarateO Masuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masuta slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Masuta thinks about countering with a body kick.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masuta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Masuta throws a counter high kick but Taylor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Masuta stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Taylor tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masuta 's waist but Masuta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Masuta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taylor closes the distance but Masuta moves to the side
and Masuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scotty Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Masuta , which made it look bad.
Masuta throws a counter high kick but Taylor was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Taylor tries to clinch but Masuta moves away
and Masuta counters with a head kick.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor tries to bum rush Masuta with a series of wild strikes but Masuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Masuta counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Masuta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Taylor tries to clinch
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Masuta is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Masuta shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Masuta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masuta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KarateO Masuta dominated that second round.
That's time! Masuta 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Masuta to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Masuta , which made it look bad.
As Taylor looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Masuta circles away and keeps his distance.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Masuta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masuta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
KarateO Masuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scotty Taylor.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Masuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masuta swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masuta counters with a body kick.
KarateO Masuta is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor moves to clinch but Masuta breaks away
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masuta is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masuta swivels and escapes.
Masuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
KarateO Masuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masuta swivels and escapes.
Masuta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor tries for a takedown but Masuta circles away easily
and Masuta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masuta circles away.
As Taylor looks to move away, Masuta throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Taylor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Masuta has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Taylor throws a lazy body kick
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Taylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Taylor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor thows a leg kick but Masuta checks it
and Masuta counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Masuta counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Taylor tries to clinch
and Masuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a big head kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masuta 's waist but Masuta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Masuta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor tries to clinch but Masuta moves out of range.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masuta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Scotty Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KarateO Masuta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMasuta .

And that's the end of the fight!
KarateO Masuta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masuta 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for KarateO Masuta !

KarateO Masuta wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Miles moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.#TD2#
Miles pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hunt trying to control the position but Miles is working away.
Hunt working away.
Miles is trying to work for a sweep but Hunt has mounted him!
Miles is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hunt is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miles has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T1#
Miles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hunt trying to control but Miles is having none of it.
Miles is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hunt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miles to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miles shrugs it off.
Miles tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Miles can't escape the position.
Miles has given up his back here. #SUB#
Hunt is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Miles has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hunt has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Miles taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hunt doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Hunt!

Event: QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karatzas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taylor won't allow Karatzas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Karatzas is retaining full guard.
Karatzas is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karatzas keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karatzas has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up. #T1#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Karatzas keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Karatzas closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Karatzas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Karatzas instigates a clinch. #TD#
Karatzas lands a takedown into guard.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Karatzas controlling from the top position.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Karatzas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karatzas stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Karatzas from controlling successfully. #T3#
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karatzas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karatzas is adopting a defensive guard.
Karatzas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karatzas keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karatzas is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Karatzas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karatzas wants to hit a switch here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Karatzas there!
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karatzas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor tries to clinch but Karatzas moves out of range. #TD#
Karatzas shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karatzas postures up.
Scotty Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor is controlling Karatzas 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karatzas postures up.
Karatzas tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Karatzas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1##SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karatzas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karatzas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karatzas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Karatzas pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Taylor tries to stand and escape but Karatzas is controlling the position.
Karatzas is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karatzas ! #T3#
Taylor lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karatzas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taylor throwing strikes here but Karatzas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Karatzas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karatzas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karatzas !
Taylor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karatzas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor wants to improve his position but instead Karatzas has moved into half guard.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor tries to kick Karatzas off but Karatzas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scotty Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Karatzas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Karatzas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Karatzas closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Karatzas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Karatzas misses #TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Karatzas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taylor looking to slow down the pace here.
Karatzas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makis Karatzas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Karatzas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karatzas keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Karatzas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Karatzas ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Karatzas has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Karatzas lands a right hand.
Taylor looking to stall. #BC#
Karatzas 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karatzas throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Karatzas on that attempt.
Taylor shapes to counter with a head kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karatzas but Karatzas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makis Karatzas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Karatzas .
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karatzas defends it well.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karatzas is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Karatzas circles away and we're back to standing.
Karatzas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Karatzas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karatzas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karatzas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karatzas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Karatzas misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor tries a quick counter leg kick but Karatzas is wise to it.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karatzas to the mat! Karatzas manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karatzas keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T3#
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karatzas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Karatzas is keeping the position.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Taylor shoots in but Karatzas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Karatzas looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Karatzas swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makis Karatzas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Scotty Taylor!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Scotty Taylor!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Scotty Taylor!

Scotty Taylor wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Sanchez finds it's target.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
A low kick from Dunc misses
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Dunc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Dunc pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunc has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dunc changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Dunc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunc misses with a double jab.
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunc misses with a leg kick.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunc misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to clinch #TD#
and Dunc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dunc.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunc stands up over Sanchez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunc is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Dunc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dunc.
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunc postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Dunc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dunc trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Sanchez looking to control.
Dunc distracts Sanchez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dunc lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dunc scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Dunc scoring with strikes. #T3#
Sanchez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dunc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Dunc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanchez down.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dunc scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Sanchez is rocked!
Dunc works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez is still in real trouble! Can Dunc finish him?
Dunc is working Sanchez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez looks winded!
Dunc in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sanchez looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dunc turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Dunc!
Kyle Dunc really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Phantom Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 3
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Pena Milani dips to his left and cracks Neely with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Neely has been cut.
Pena Milani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neely misses with a hook. Pena Milani ducked under it nicely.
Neely avoids a kick to the body.
Neely takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pena Milani takes a swing at Neely's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Neely finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Pena Milani finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Neely looks winded!
Pena Milani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena Milani misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Pena Milani rushes Neely and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pena Milani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neely walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neely pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pena Milani connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Neely.
Neely throws a hook to the side of Pena Milani's head but Pena Milani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pena Milani, right into the meat.
Pena Milani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neely.#CUT#
That has opened up Jack Neely's cut even more.#T1#
A solid body kick from Neely.
Pena Milani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena Milani connects with a crisp jab.
Neely blocks a head kick by Pena Milani.
Pena Milani scores with a head kick. Neely tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
The cut above Jack Neely's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Neely lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pena Milani at a distance.
Pena Milani throws a quick head kick that knocks Neely silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Pena Milani is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayrton Pena Milani!
Ayrton Pena Milani gave a mention to Titan Nutrition Technology - Q160/$150 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jack Neely stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shame my mug's looking like Gerry Cheevers face mask, have to start considering sparring duties before calling it a day.'.

Event: Carnage 23
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Smith Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
King Of Fists is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
King Of Fists punishes Smith Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
King Of Fists throws a right hand that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
King Of Fists is rocked!
King Of Fists gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Smith Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! King Of Fists is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Smith Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mikey Smith Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Carnage 22 New Year!
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Rotten closes the distance and clinches.
Rotten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rotten throws an elbow but misses.
Rotten tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Phillips lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rotten. #CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Phillips has been cut.
Rotten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rotten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phillips creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rotten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rotten's brow.
Rotten misses with a knee to the head.
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Rotten is blocking nicely.
Rotten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rotten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phillips's brow.
Phillips using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rotten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phillips pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rotten blocks a body shot from Phillips.
Phillips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotten is defending well for now.
Rotten tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Rotten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rotten with a knee to the head.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Rotten.
Rotten misses with an elbow over the top.
Phillips takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rotten scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Rotten.
Rotten lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#
Phillips is rocked!
Rotten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phillips is pressed against the cage. Rotten pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Phillips! Two more big strikes from Rotten and Phillips crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eddy Rotten!
In his post fight interview, Eddy Rotten started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness MMA 3: Deviance
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pena Milani connects with a nice cross there... Tucker is looking wobbly and Pena Milani recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tucker to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Pena Milani jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ayrton Pena Milani!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ayrton Pena Milani waved his t-shirt featuring Titan Nutrition Technology - Q160/$150's logo in front of the cameras.
Todd Tucker was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.

Event: DFC LV MAYHEM 22
Date: Dec 23, 2016

#R1##TD#
Smith Jr shoots in and bounces Omeruo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Smith Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Smith Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith Jr pushing down on Omeruo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Smith Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Omeruo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Smith Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Smith Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith Jr thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Carnage 21
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
A big right from King misses.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Smith Jr. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King misses with a hook.
Smith Jr throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Smith Jr staying out of range there.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throwing a counter right hand but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
King throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Smith Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith Jr tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
Smith Jr takes a shot to the head.
Smith Jr is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
Smith Jr is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith Jr is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Smith Jr manages to break the clinch.
King slips a jab and a cross from Smith Jr. #KD#
King cracks Smith Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith Jr to stand back up!#ROC#
Smith Jr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Smith Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King. #T2#
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
King is looking to counter punch.
Smith Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
King throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
King looks to land a left hand but Smith Jr moved out of range nicely.
Smith Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
No joy there for Smith Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King is looking to counter punch.
Mikey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
King instigates a clinch.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith Jr backwards.
King keeps control of Smith Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Golden King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Smith Jr.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from King.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smith Jrs head.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr jumps guard but King turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
A right hand to the body from King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Smith Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Smith Jr tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King pushes Smith Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Golden King dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Smith Jr cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith Jr controls his hands.
Smith Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Smith Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Smith Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from King.
A body shot lands from King.
A short right from King. #T1#
King has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
King lands a big right hand that drops Smith Jr! The killer instinct kicks in and King finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Golden King!
Golden King retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Golden King, 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: DFC LV MAYHEM 21
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Valens scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Valens instigates a clinch.
Valens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dunc is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valens.
I was talking to Valens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Valens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Dunc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valens cracks Dunc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunc. That did some damage!
Valens connects with a body shot.
Dunc tries to work over Valens's front leg with a kick but Valens checks it.
Dunc throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dunc tries a low kick but Valens avoids it.
Valens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunc. Dunc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunc tries to clinch up but Valens circles away and keeps his distance.
Valens jabs Dunc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Valens catches Dunc right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Dunc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunc misses with a low kick.
Valens is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dunc misses with a double jab. #CL#
Valens drives through and clinches with Dunc against the cage.
Valens has Dunc pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Valens.
Dunc wants a takedown but no success here.
Dunc goes for a takedown attempt but Valens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Nice jab there from Valens.
Dunc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valens.
Dunc misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Dunc backs away, Valens returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dunc wants to clinch.#T2#
Valens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valens lands with a hook. Dunc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valens slips a jab from Dunc.
Valens lands a glancing blow to the side of Dunc's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunc tries to clinch
enabling Valens to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunc throws a solid leg kick but Valens takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dunc.
Valens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dunc darts in trying to clinch
and Valens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dunc wants to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunc thinking.
Dunc tries to score with a low kick but Valens moves his leg out of the way.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Dunc does no damage. #T3#
Valens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunc wants to clinch.
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunc wants to clinch.
Valens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunc if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dunc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunc wants to clinch but Valens slips to the side
and Valens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valens lands a nice shot that snaps Dunc's head back.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens keeps the fight on the outside.
Valens thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunc if he has to take too many more of those.
Valens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunc's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valens.
Valens thuds a left hand into Dunc's body.
Dunc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valens keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dunc misses with a double jab.
Valens lands with a straight right. Dunc didn't see that one coming.
Valens scores with a push kick.
Dunc takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Valens gets a clinch.
Valens stops a takedown attempt from Dunc.
Knees to the body from Valens.
Dunc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dunc being controlled against the cage.
Dunc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Valens breaks the clinch. #T1#
Dunc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valens counters with a three punch combo that has Dunc backing up. Dunc nods at Valens to acknowledge the strikes.
Dunc motions for Valens to come forward. Dunc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dunc is breathing heavily.
Dunc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valens scores with a leg kick.
Valens blocks a leg kick.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens counters with an outside leg kick.
Valens delivers a nice body kick.
Valens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Valens blocks the leg kick.
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Valens pushes him off.
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Valens pushes him off.
Valens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Valens.
Dunc throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jan Paul Valens is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Valens lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Valens.
Valens feints and then cracks Dunc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dunc down.
Valens works Dunc's body with a nice hook.
Dunc swinging wildly here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dunc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valens - the referee stops the clock and Dunc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valens. Dunc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Dunc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dunc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunc's knee momentarily.
Dunc moves to clinch but Valens breaks away
and Valens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dunc thinking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valens.
Both fighters circling a little - Valens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dunc takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunc misses with a double jab
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Valens lands a nice hook to Dunc's body. Dunc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valens lands with an overhand left.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunc.
Dunc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valens cracks a nice hook into Dunc's ribs.
Dunc misses with a left hand
and Valens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valens digs a good hook to Dunc's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valens lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Dunc.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Paul Valens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valens - that will leave a mark!
Valens scores with a hook to the body. Dunc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valens lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Dunc misses
and Valens counters with a straight right hand.
Valens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunc can do to turn this around?
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valens fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valens thows a body kick. Dunc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunc's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunc misses the body punch
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valens is looking to slow Dunc down with leg kicks.
Valens lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Valens lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunc throws a leg kick
letting Valens counter with a right hand.
Valens throws a leg kick which misses Dunc's front leg but catches the back leg as Dunc tries to avoid it.
Valens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dunc steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Valens. That one must have hurt.
Valens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunc. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Valens!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
Kyle Dunc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Valens.
Valens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunc tries to clinch but Valens moves away
and Valens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Valens takes the fight into the clinch.
Valens is pressed up against the cage. Dunc has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valens down to the mat. Valens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jan Paul Valens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Valens.
Dunc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunc is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nice straight punches there by Valens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valens.
Valens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valens scores with a kick to the body.
Dunc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valens scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Dunc is predictable there
and Valens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dunc's knee momentarily.
Dunc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valens lands a really nice looking cross but Dunc seems unphased.
A right-left combo lands from Valens. #CL#
Valens moves into the clinch.#T3#
Dunc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Valens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunc wants to clinch
and Valens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dunc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valens to score with a decent uppercut.
Valens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dunc has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valens.#CL#
Valens rushes Dunc and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Valens breaks from the clinch.
Valens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valens swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.#T4#
Valens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dunc will feel that in the morning.
Dunc misses with a right hand
and Valens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunc misses with a few strikes there.
Valens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valens lands a body shot.
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!#CL#
Valens closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Valens manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Valens does it's job there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valens. Dunc shrugs it off though. #CL#
Valens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunc drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jan Paul Valens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Dunc.
Dunc wants to clinch but Valens slips to the side
and Valens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyle Dunc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Valens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dunc tries to throw a body punch but Valens avoids it by throwing Dunc back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Paul Valens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valens 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 George Francis scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jan Paul Valens!

Jan Paul Valens wins by unanimous decision!
Jan Paul Valens took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##TD#
Glenclose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Glenclose seems to be working for a kimura but Smith Jr defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Smith Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenclose. #SUB#
Glenclose seems to be working for a kimura but Smith Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glenclose pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Glenclose is working for a kimura but Smith Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Glenclose seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Glenclose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Glenclose is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Glenclose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenclose. #T2#
Smith Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB#
Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Glenclose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith Jr working for a triangle but Glenclose defends it easily. #SUB#
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB#
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glenclose tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Smith Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glenclose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Smith Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glenclose is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Glenclose slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Glenclose is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Glenclose is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Smith Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenclose. #SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Glenclose dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glenclose tries to avoid it but Smith Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glenclose to the ground. Glenclose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Glenclose gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Smith Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Glenclose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Glenclose has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Glenclose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Glenclose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Max Glenclose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Glenclose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenclose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Glenclose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Smith Jr working for a triangle but Glenclose defends it easily. #SUB2#
Smith Jr has his foot on Glenclose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenclose works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Smith Jr has his foot on Glenclose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenclose works his way back into a safe position though.
Glenclose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jr can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Smith Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB#
Glenclose drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Glenclose off! Glenclose jumps back into Smith Jr's guard. #SUB2#
Glenclose avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Smith Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glenclose pushes down on Smith Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Glenclose wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Glenclose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB#
Glenclose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Glenclose seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Glenclose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Glenclose. #SUB2#
Smith Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Glenclose is working for a kimura but Smith Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but Smith Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glenclose to get the leverage. #SUB#
Glenclose is looking for a kimura but Smith Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Glenclose to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Smith Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Glenclose trying to mount his opponent but Smith Jr defends it.
Smith Jr is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Smith Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Glenclose is tapping! Great win for Smith Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Smith Jr!
Joe Smith Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DFC Mayhem 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Dunc moves in looking to clinch but Denolo pushes him off.
Denolo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunc sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denolo somewhat.
Dunc swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Denolo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunc.
Dunc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunc is looking to score with low kicks.
Denolo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick by Denolo misses #TD#
and Dunc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Denolo wants to improve his position but Dunc is controlling well.
Dunc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Denolo defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denolo manages to get to full guard.
Dunc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dunc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denolo trying to keep a closed guard but Dunc is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Dunc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Denolo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunc haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dunc working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denolo's head.
Dunc with a nice head shot there.
Dunc throws a strike but Denolo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dunc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dunc 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.
Denolo with a nice head shot there.
Dunc is adopting a defensive guard.
Denolo advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Denolo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Denolo.
Dunc wants to improve his position but Denolo is controlling well. #T2#
Dunc trying to hold on to Denolo's head to control him but Denolo postures up.
Dunc holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Denolo prevents Dunc from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunc is refusing to be controlled, as Denolo sits in half guard.
Denolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Denolo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Denolo is trying to control. Dunc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Dunc tries to roll over but Denolo keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Denolo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunc is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denolo is nestled in close to Dunc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Denolo thows a huge punch but Dunc dodges it nicely.
Dunc manages to get to full guard.
Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunc is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dunc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dunc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denolo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dunc has managed to get both his arms back between Denolo's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Dunc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Denolo looking for a guillotine here but Dunc defends easily.
Denolo has momentary wrist control but Dunc slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Denolo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dunc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Denolo has tightened it up now! Dunc should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Denolo!
Marco Denolo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Carnage 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Smith Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Smith Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith Jr.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Smith Jr. #T1#
Smith Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith Jr lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Fitzsimmons.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Smith Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith Jr connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Fitzsimmons! He's out on his feet! Smith Jr rushes in and drops Fitzsimmons with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikey Smith Jr!
Mikey Smith Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195 in his post fight interview.

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