Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Ascension 0304
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Kuchar's head but Kuchar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tucker misses with a hook. Kuchar ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tucker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuchar.
Kuchar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuchar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tucker's head.#CUT#
It looks like JJ Tucker has been cut.
Kuchar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Kuchar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tucker lands with a nice body punch.
Tucker throws a shot from downtown. Kuchar moves away and avoids it.
Tucker sizes up Kuchar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Kuchar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker tries to clinch there but Kuchar circles away.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Kuchar avoids it well.
Tucker swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Tucker takes one to the side of the head.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker misses with a low kick.
Kuchar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#T1#
Tucker avoids the head kick by Kuchar.
Tucker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuchar finish him?
Kuchar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuchar drops Tucker with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tucker! Kuchar dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kuchar!
Matt Kuchar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EPL 11 Finale
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Tucker misses.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Tucker moves out of range.
Ballinger throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Ballinger ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tucker takes one to the chin there.
Ballinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tucker drives through and clinches with Ballinger against the cage.
Tucker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tucker.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger is trying to force a seperation but Tucker has the dominant position.#T1#
Ballinger looking to stall.
Ballinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ballinger fails to land.
Ballinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tucker.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ballinger is trying to maintain a safe position but Tucker gets an underhook and turns Ballinger into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ballinger.
Tucker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Tucker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Ballinger throws a head punch that misses.
Tucker lands an uppercut.
Ballinger tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Tucker pushes Ballinger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye.
Tucker landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger throws a push kick but Tucker slaps the foot to one side.
Tucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ballinger tries to land a front kick but Tucker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ballinger lands a head shot.
Ballinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Ballinger.
Tucker's coach down at Snake Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tucker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ballinger goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Jo Ballinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Tucker moves into range and clinches up with Ballinger.
Tucker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Ballinger jumps guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Tucker. #BC2#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ballinger.
Tucker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballinger's hands.
Ballinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Ballinger.
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Tucker instigates a clinch.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballinger misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ballinger misses with a body shot.
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ballinger's head backwards.
Ballinger swings widly with a right hand
and Tucker counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballinger swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Tucker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ballinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tucker wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballinger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ballinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with a punch to the body.
Ballinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballinger is looking to control Tucker's arms but Tucker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ballinger has his back to the cage.
Ballinger misses with some punches.
A short right from Tucker on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker working Ballinger over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tucker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballinger wants to stall.
Ballinger jumps guard but Tucker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Tucker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
JJ Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Tucker.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Ballinger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballinger tries to avoid it.
Ballinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ballinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Ballinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tucker or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballinger, which made it look bad.
Ballinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballinger is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ballinger throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Ballinger throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!#CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Tucker lands an elbow just above Ballinger 's eye. #T1#
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tucker lands a hook that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Tucker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Tucker scores with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands an elbow inside that Ballinger shrugs off.
Ballinger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tucker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tucker is working Ballinger over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballinger tries to break the clinch but Tucker is controlling the position.
Ballinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Ballinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tucker lands a right hand. #T2#
Ballinger tries a body shot but Tucker blocks it.
Ballinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker lands a knee to the head.
Tucker working Ballinger over with knees to the body.
Ballinger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tucker presses Ballinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger working aggressively here.
Tucker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tucker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger can't get the takedown.
Ballinger can't break the clinch.
Tucker scores with a shoulder strike.
Tucker with a knee to the head.
Ballinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tucker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tucker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Tucker.
Ballinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballinger has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Ballinger trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker scores a nice knee to the body.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballinger has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
Tucker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tucker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballinger backwards.
Ballinger wants to get back to striking at distance but Tucker won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Tucker.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tucker. #T4#
Tucker lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tucker manages to break the clinch.
Ballinger misses with a head kick.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Ballinger moves out of range.
Tucker lands the left hand.
Tucker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tucker.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker scores with a head kick.
Ballinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Tucker.
Tucker connects with a crisp jab.
Tucker moves out of range as Ballinger strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballinger misses with a combination
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Ballinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tucker lands a nice looking body shot.
Tucker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tucker scores with a leg kick.
Tucker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tucker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tucker.
Ballinger misses with a left hand
and Ballinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Ballinger is rocked!
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Ballinger's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballinger tries to avoid it.
Ballinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Ballinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tucker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballinger scores with a nice right hand.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballinger.
Ballinger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ballinger misses the jab.#CL2#
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Ballinger in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Tucker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tucker is trying to drag Ballinger to the mat but Ballinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tucker lands a body punch.
Tucker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ballinger.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
JJ Tucker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tucker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ballinger shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ballinger looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Ballinger looks to land a combination but Tucker avoids it well.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballinger.
Ballinger misses with a takedown
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker connects with a solid leg kick.
Jo Ballinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker cracks Ballinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Tucker.#CL2#
Tucker clinches up against the cage.
Tucker gets through Ballinger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tucker darts in and clinches Ballinger up against the cage.
Tucker lands a left hand.
Tucker connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Ballinger closes the distance and clinches up with Tucker, looking for a takedown. Ballinger pushes Tucker against the cage but Tucker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Ballinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballinger throws a head kick that misses
letting Tucker counter with a right hand.
Ballinger throws a leg kick but Tucker moved away.
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Tucker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Tucker throwing strikes but missing.
Tucker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballinger seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tucker throws a big right hand that misses.
Ballinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tucker is looking to advance position but Ballinger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Tucker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Tucker throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tucker tries to hold on but Ballinger postures up.
Ballinger throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Ballinger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Ballinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Tucker is having none of it.
JJ Tucker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tucker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ballinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tucker moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Tucker!
An out of breath JJ Tucker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jo Ballinger was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Shahriari dives in and scores a takedown into Flin's guard.
Shahriari stays in close to Flin's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Shahriari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flin checks a leg kick nicely.
Flin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Shahriari has clasped his hands together around Flin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Shahriari has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shahriari is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Don Flin has been cut.
Flin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shahriari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flin is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shahriari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Shahriari working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shahriari working the ground and pound effectively.
Shahriari controlling the position easily from mount.
Shahriari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #SUB2#
Shahriari is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Flin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Flin reaches up to try and control the position but Shahriari seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Flin rolls and tries to escape and now Shahriari has his back! #T3##SUB2#
Shahriari looking to break Flin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Flin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shahriari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shahriari is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Shahriari is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shahriari avoiding Flin 's attempts to control his hands.
Shahriari is working the ground and pound. Can Flin escape?#T4#
Flin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shahriari.
Shahriari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Shahriari looking for the RNC.
Shahriari is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Shahriari is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shahriari gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shahriari gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shahriari apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Flin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shahriari darts in and clinches Flin up against the cage.
Shahriari tries to break free but Flin pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abbas Shahriari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Flin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Flin shoots in for a takedown but Shahriari shows good takedown defense.
Flin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shahriari sprawls well. Shahriari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flin gets slowly back to his feet.
Shahriari tries to land a front kick but Flin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shahriari.
Flin is looking to regain half guard here but Shahriari keeps moving and retains side control.
Shahriari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Shahriari 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. #SUB2#
Shahriari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2#
Shahriari stands up and beckons Flin to his feet. #CL2#
Shahriari takes the fight into the clinch.
Shahriari is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD2#
Shahriari successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Shahriari is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #ES2#
Shahriari manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Shahriari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Flin regains guard immediately.
Flin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Shahriari decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Shahriari shoots in and gets a takedown into Flin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shahriari won't allow Flin to get back to his feet. #T3##SU2#
Shahriari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Flin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Flin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flin or perhaps it was just good defense by Shahriari, which made it look bad.
Flin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shahriari's waist but Shahriari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flin off to one side.
And Shahriari tries to counter it with a takedown but Flin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shahriari lands in his opponent's guard.
Flin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shahriari manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Flin wants to improve his position but Shahriari is controlling well. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shahriari connects with a nice short shot to Flin's temple.
Shahriari content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Shahriari decides to stand and escape the position.
Shahriari fails with a takedown attempt.
Flin with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Shahriari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abbas Shahriari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Flin's cut.
That's time! Flin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shahriari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Shahriari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Flin misses with a takedown attempt - Shahriari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Shahriari clinches with his opponent.
Shahriari keeps control of Flin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Shahriari jumps into guard, dragging Flin to the mat.
Shahriari is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Shahriari pushes Flin off and gets back to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Shahriari shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flin's guard.
Shahriari scoring with some ground and pound.
Flin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flin can't keep his opponent in guard - Shahriari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU2#
Shahriari stands up from half guard.
Flin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shahriari throws a hook but Flin blocks it.#T2#
Shahriari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flin.
Shahriari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flin lands a front kick.
Flin tries to close the distance and clinch but Shahriari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Shahriari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shahriari working the head and body with strikes.
Shahriari gets to mount! Flin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shahriari is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Flin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Shahriari content just to control the position here.
Shahriari putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Flin is rocked!#CUT2#
Don Flin's cut is getting worse.#SU2#
Shahriari stands up from mount. Strange move.
Oh Flin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Shahriari was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Shahriari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shahriari is standing up over Flin. Flin looks to escape but Shahriari dives into side control.
Shahriari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##REVR#
Flin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Flin is being controlled here.
Flin seems to have got his legs back now.
Shahriari creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flin is trying to work for a sweep but Shahriari has mounted him!
Shahriari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shahriari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shahriari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flin looks a forlorn figure.
Don Flin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abbas Shahriari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shahriari with the ground and pound from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abbas Shahriari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shahriari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbas Shahriari!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smarks is defended easily by Murphy.#CL2#
Murphy rushes Smarks and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Smarks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smarks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smarks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Smarks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Murphy doesn't defend quickly enough and Smarks has managed to lock this one up! Can Murphy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smarks on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alvin Smarks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Big Bob has been cut.
Bob needs to keep his hands up - Kennedy had a free shot at his head there.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Kennedy counters with a nice right hand that sends Bob toppling to the canvas! Bob scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kennedy finish him?!#ROC#
Bob is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob is aggressively charging in as Kennedy backs up avoiding any damage. Kennedy tosses out a jab and Bob runs right into it face first! Bob is out cold! Kennedy dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bob's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Kennedy!
A victorious Liam Kennedy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2017

#R1#
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Browne tries to counter it with a takedown but Sanchez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Browne has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Browne closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.#BC2#
Browne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Browne down.
Sanchez chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Browne has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Browne has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanchez regains guard immediately.
Browne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Browne throws a big elbow that misses.
Browne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Browne 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browne sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Browne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Browne controls the pace.
Browne with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Browne 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.
Browne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Browne scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Browne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Browne controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Browne.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Browne has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#BC2#
Browne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Browne misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Browne strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A leg kick checked by Browne.#CL2#
Browne clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range. #CL2#
Browne instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Browne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez slips a jab from Browne.
Browne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Browne instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Browne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Browne is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Browne lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Browne moves into the clinch.
Browne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fernando Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Browne.
Browne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanchez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Browne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.
Browne misses with a body shot.
As Browne looks to move away, Sanchez throws a big counter combo but Browne just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez working aggressively here. #BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanchez. Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Browne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.#CL2#
Browne moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC2#
Browne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Browne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Browne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Browne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanchez presses Browne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Browne. Browne maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Browne has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Browne is working for takedown but Sanchez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Browne lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Browne.
Sanchez tried to counter with a leg kick but Browne avoided it.#CL2#
Browne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Browne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Browne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Browne has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Browne circles away. #CL2#
Browne rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Browne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Sanchez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Browne clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Browne breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Browne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Browne counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Browne throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Browne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Browne misses with a body shot
and Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Browne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Browne moves into the clinch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Browne. Browne maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Browne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanchez.#T1##CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Browne has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Browne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Browne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Browne has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Browne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanchez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Browne moves into the clinch successfully.
Browne lands a nice uppercut.
Browne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernando Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Browne.
Sanchez is pressed up against the cage. Browne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanchez down to the mat. Sanchez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Browne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanchez rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Sanchez misses. #CL2#
Browne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Browne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Browne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Browne working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Browne rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Browne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Browne moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sanchez manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Browne closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Browne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Browne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanchez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernando Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sanchez throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range. #CL2#
Browne clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Browne drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanchez. #CL2#
Browne moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Browne clinches up against the cage.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Browne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon Browne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Simon Browne.
I've got Browne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Browne!
Simon Browne was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1#
Campbell throws the left hand but Abueva avoids the punch easily.
Abueva loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abueva throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Abueva moves out of range as Campbell strikes.
Abueva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell swings for the body but Abueva moves out of range.
Abueva defending well as Campbell loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Abueva.
Abueva lands a jab to the head.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Abueva.
Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Abueva steps away.
A big right from Abueva misses.
Abueva misses with a right hand
and Campbell counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Abueva lands a big right hand that sends Campbell crashing to the mat! Abueva stays standing though and waves Campbell back to his feet!#ROC#
Campbell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Abueva misses.
Abueva misses with a left hand
and Campbell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abueva throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abueva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abueva throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell. #T1#
Campbell tests Abueva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abueva misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell counters with a nice uppercut.
Campbell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abueva.
Abueva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Abueva lands a big right hand that sends Campbell crashing to the mat! Abueva stays standing though and waves Campbell back to his feet!
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Abueva finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Clarence Campbell has been cut.
Abueva throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Campbell thuds his right hand into Abueva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Campbell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Campbell misses with a double jab.
Abueva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Abueva walks into a straight right hand from Campbell.
A telegraphed right hand from Abueva misses the target.
Campbell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Campbell.
Abueva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abueva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abueva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Abueva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abueva was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Abueva.
A swing and a miss from Abueva.#T2#
Abueva misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming.
Campbell misses with an uppercut. Abueva saw that one coming.
Campbell wants to slow Abueva down by chopping away at his legs.
Abueva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Campbell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abueva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1-2. Campbell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abueva.
Campbell slips under a jab from Abueva.#CL#
Abueva forces Campbell back against the cage and clinches.
Abueva pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abueva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abueva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abueva lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Nice body punch from Abueva - that landed with a thud.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Abueva scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Abueva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abueva lands with a left to the head.
Abueva lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Abueva pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell looks winded!
Abueva throws a big uppercut that drops Campbell! More strikes from Abueva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Campbell lies dazed against the cage as Abueva celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Dubois. That snapped Murillo's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murillo.
Pierre Dubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubois fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
A big left from Dubois misses. #CL#
Dubois has closed the distance and engaged Murillo in a clinch.
Dubois lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dubois.
Still in the clinch, Dubois scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dubois dips a shoulder and cracks Murillo with a mighty uppercut! Murillo falls back against the cage and Dubois unloads with a barrage of strikes! Murillo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dubois screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Dubois!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2017

#R1#
Parrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Duncan misses with a leg kick.
Parrell connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Duncan! He's out on his feet! Parrell rushes in and drops Duncan with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nathan Parrell!

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