Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 9: Down in a Hole
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Cup's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cup fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Cup clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cup gets control of Fiaschi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cup will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fiaschi wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.
Fiaschi wants to stand but Cup has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Cup has his feet on Fiaschi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cup misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Fiaschi tries to keep at a distance but Cup has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fiaschi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Cup drives through and clinches with Fiaschi against the cage. #T1#
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiaschi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Cup gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Cup shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fiaschi's guard.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiaschi is keeping the position for now.
Cup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cup pushing down on Fiaschi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiaschi is trying to stand back up but Cup is controlling him
Cup works his way into full mount! #T2#
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiaschi is looking to improve his position but Cup isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiaschi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cup has taken his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cup's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cup slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fiaschi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cup off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Cup is persistently looking for the submission but Fiaschi is defending it well. #SUB#
Fiaschi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cup gets his way!
I really don't envy Fiaschi right now.
Cup has good solid back control here.
Fiaschi is trying to get back to his feet but Cup has full control of the position and if anything, Fiaschi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Cup trying to control momentarily.
Fiaschi is in bad spot here.
Cup wants to control but Fiaschi is keeping busy.
Cup is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fiaschi is keeping busy. #SUB#
Fiaschi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Cup dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fiaschi moves away from the strike by Cup.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cup napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Red Cup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Fiaschi is trying to get an arm triangle but Cup is defending well.
Cup is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiaschi off and has taken his back!
Cup controlling the position well here. Fiaschi rolled but Cup kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiaschi trying to control but not successfully.
Cup controlling from the back.#SUB#
Cup has got one arm under Fiaschi's chin. This could be trouble... Fiaschi trying to control the other hand but Cup gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fiaschi has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Cup!
A very excited looking Red Cup made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novoselic tries a head kick but it misses.
Novoselic leaves Fiaschi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Novoselic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Novoselic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Fiaschi with an uppercut!
Novoselic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Novoselic - just one landing.
Novoselic tries to score with a low kick but Fiaschi moves his leg out of the way.
Fiaschi tries to counter with a clinch but Novoselic shakes him off and moves away.
Fiaschi throws a head kick but Novoselic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Novoselic is having none of it.
A big left from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Novoselic counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiaschi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Novoselic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiaschi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novoselic scores with a nice strike.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Fiaschi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Novoselic as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Novoselic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up.
Fiaschi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi fails to land the takedown.
Fiaschi misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Novoselic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Novoselic throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novoselic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fiaschi wants to counter the offense by Novoselic and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot lands for Novoselic.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Novoselic jabs Fiaschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novoselic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Fiaschi is rocked!
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fiaschi is still on wobbly legs! Can Novoselic finish him?
Novoselic drops Fiaschi with a big left hand! Fiaschi is injured, injured bad! Novoselic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 5
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fiaschi enables Mamchenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fiaschi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mamchenko cracks Fiaschi with a solid left hand.
Fiaschi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiaschi wants to get back to his feet but Mamchenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mamchenko lands a couple of elbows.
Mamchenko working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Fiaschi is rocked!
Mamchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Fiaschi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko gets to his feet and stands over Fiaschi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Fiaschi felt that one! Mamchenko unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Fiaschi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko gave a mention to Heavy Metal Drugs in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2020

#R1#
Dead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiaschi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Dead forces Fiaschi back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiaschi moves out of range of the body kick from Dead. #CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead tries to land knees in the clinch but Fiaschi avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Dead stands and steps away. Fiaschi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Fiaschi moves out of range and Dead only half commits. #CL2#
Fiaschi clinches up with Dead and pushes him back against the cage.
Dead stalling the fight.
Fiaschi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fiaschi avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Fiaschi as the two fighters clinch.
Fiaschi blocks an elbow strike from Dead. #T1#
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Dead working aggressively here.
Fiaschi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fiaschi's brow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fiaschi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Dead is working Fiaschi over against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dead.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
Dead has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fiaschi after a bit of a struggle.
Fiaschi tries to pull guard but Dead won't allow it. #T2#
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fiaschi takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead. #BC#
Dead breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dead. That's going to slow Fiaschi down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dead connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fiaschi's hands.
A punch combination from Dead misses. #CL#
Dead clinches.
Fiaschi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiaschi controls his hands. #T3#
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Fiaschi blocks the elbow strike.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead misses with a two punch combination.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick and Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Dead throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fiaschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Fiaschi counters with a nice uppercut.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Fiaschi's head but Fiaschi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiaschi is looking for the big counter here.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Fiaschi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Fiaschi. #TD2#
Fiaschi drags the fight down to the ground.
Fiaschi being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Fiaschi pushes Dead off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
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!
Dead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands a head kick. Dead smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Better Dead has been cut.
Fiaschi throws a series of punches but Dead moves out of range. #CL#
Dead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dead stalling. #BC#
Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Fiaschi moves into the clinch successfully.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiaschi.
Dead is looking to break free of the clinch but Fiaschi has double underhooks. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
Fiaschi checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
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#
Dead misses with a straight left.
Fiaschi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Fiaschi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiaschi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dead throws a combination. Fiaschi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fiaschi is out of range and Dead settles back down. #CL2#
Dead tries to keep at a distance but Fiaschi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Fiaschi jumps guard but Dead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard effortlessly.
Fiaschi is looking to stand up but Dead isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dead gets to his feet. Fiaschi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fiaschi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fiaschi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Dead throws a low kick but Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Fiaschi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Fiaschi fails to land the takedown.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Dead misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Fiaschi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiaschi throws a one two combo.
Dead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiaschi wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick. #TD2#
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Fiaschi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Dead makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Fiaschi rushes Dead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fiaschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.#T2#
Fiaschi holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Fiaschi manages to break the clinch.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiaschi can do to turn this around?
Dead misses with a hook. Fiaschi ducked under it nicely.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead misses with a right hand
letting Fiaschi counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Dead gets tackled into the cage by Fiaschi. Fiaschi maintains the clinch.
Fiaschi avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
A short left from Dead.
Dead letting Fiaschi take a breather here.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but Fiaschi blocks with his arms.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fiaschi has him pressed against the cage.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiaschi's elbow.
Dead misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Fiaschi manages to break the clinch. #T3##CL#
Dead gets a clinch. #BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Better Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Fiaschi manages to pull guard.
Fiaschi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dead is controlling him. #SU#
Fiaschi is working an open guard so Dead takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dead misses with a kick to the body.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Dead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fiaschi.
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead throws the left hand but Fiaschi avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dead misses. #T4#
Fiaschi checks a low kick from Dead.
Fiaschi wants to clinch.
Dead misses with a straight left.
Fiaschi avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Dead fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fiaschi, pushing him back against the cage.
Dead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fiaschi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dead avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dead tries a knee to the head but Fiaschi blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard. #ES2#
Fiaschi pushes Dead off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Fiaschi closes the distance and pushes Dead back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Better Dead's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fiaschi lands a body shot. #CL#
Dead rushes Fiaschi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead is trying to push Fiaschi away but Fiaschi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fiaschi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fiaschi's brow.
Dead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
Fiaschi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fiaschi taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fiaschi backwards. #T1##BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fiaschi scores with a punch to the head.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense.
A nice combination there by Fiaschi. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
Fiaschi avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dead walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fiaschi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead throws a hook but Fiaschi blocks it.
Fiaschi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiaschi checks a leg kick.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead avoids the head kick by Fiaschi.
Dead swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Fiaschi in a clinch.
Dante Fiaschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dead missing with knees to the body.
Fiaschi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dead.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiaschi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Fiaschi moves into the clinch.
Dead will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fiaschi up against the cage.#BC2#
Fiaschi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fiaschi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD2#
Fiaschi lands a big head kick that sends Dead tumbling to the mat! Fiaschi takes a step backwards and waves Dead back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fiaschi avoids the head kick by Dead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead misses with a right hand
and Fiaschi counters with a good, hard body kick but Dead shrugs it off. #CL2#
Dead tries to keep at a distance but Fiaschi has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Fiaschi pushes Dead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Fiaschi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dead closes the distance and clinches.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Fiaschi digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fiaschi wants a takedown. #TD2#
Fiaschi jumps guard and drags Dead to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Dead decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dead throws a low kick but Fiaschi moves out of range easily.
Fiaschi blocks a head kick by Dead.
Fiaschi ducks under a wild hook from Dead.#CL#
Dead takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Fiaschi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi blocks a head kick by Dead.
Fiaschi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dead misses with a kick to the body.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fiaschi or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Fiaschi drives through and clinches with Dead against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fiaschi's brow.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Better Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Fiaschi avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Demolition 7 - Petrov vs King
Date: Jan 27, 2020

#R1#
Fiaschi throws a series of punches but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Under The Sea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch but Under The Sea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Under The Sea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Under The Sea attempts a counter takedown but Fiaschi avoids it well and moves away.
Dante Fiaschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fiaschi looking to score a takedown here. Under The Sea is defending well but Fiaschi drives through and ends up in Under The Sea's guard.
Under The Sea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Fiaschi postures up.
Fiaschi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Under The Sea's guard.
Under The Sea wants to sweep but no luck.
Under The Sea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fiaschi pushes Under The Sea off looking to stand but Under The Sea dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Fiaschi won't allow Under The Sea to pass to mount. #SUB#
Under The Sea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaschi sees it coming and defends easily.
Under The Sea wants to pass to mount but Fiaschi is defending the position.
Fiaschi wants to control but Under The Sea is keeping busy. #SUB#
Under The Sea seems to be working for a kimura but Fiaschi defends the submission attempt.
Under The Sea looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Under The Sea prevents Fiaschi from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea moves into full mount! Fiaschi won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Under The Sea with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Under The Sea avoids the attempt from Fiaschi to control.
Under The Sea tries to control but Fiaschi wriggling away. #T4#
Fiaschi is trying to reverse the position but instead Under The Sea has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Under The Sea working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Fiaschi right now. #SUB#
Under The Sea looking for the choke but no joy.
Fiaschi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Under The Sea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Under The Sea swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiaschi.
Under The Sea tries to counter with a takedown but Fiaschi is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Fiaschi has managed to clinch.
Fiaschi looking for a takedown. #BC#
Under The Sea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fiaschi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi goes for a double leg but Under The Sea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Under The Sea continues to drive forward.#T1#
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Under The Sea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Under The Sea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fiaschi throws a wild body kick that Under The Sea sees coming a mile off.
Fiaschi throws a series of punches but Under The Sea moves out of range.
Under The Sea feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiaschi shoots in for a double leg but Under The Sea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi shoots and misses #KD#
and Under The Sea counters with a left hand that sends Fiaschi to the canvas! #ROC#
Fiaschi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dante Fiaschi has been cut.
Fiaschi being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiaschi is still in real trouble! Can Under The Sea finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Under The Sea forces his way into half guard.
Fiaschi seems to have recovered his senses.
Fiaschi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Fiaschi makes his way to full guard, as Under The Sea worked for a kimura. #T2#
Under The Sea trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiaschi keeping full guard, as Under The Sea tries to pass.
Under The Sea wants to control from the top but Fiaschi keeps moving.
Under The Sea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Fiaschi looking to control but Under The Sea passes into half guard.
Under The Sea is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fiaschi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Under The Sea has taken his back.
Under The Sea struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Under The Sea looking to break Fiaschi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fiaschi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Under The Sea will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Under The Sea is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiaschi is controlling his hands well.
Fiaschi can't escape the position.
Fiaschi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiaschi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SU2#
Fiaschi gets to his feet. Under The Sea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Under The Sea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Under The Sea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiaschi can do to turn this around?
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Under The Sea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Under The Sea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt - Under The Sea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiaschi sprawls and moves away.
Fiaschi is looking to clinch.
Under The Sea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Under The Sea checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Fiaschi closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Fiaschi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Under The Sea avoids the body shot from Fiaschi. #CL2#
Fiaschi closes the distance and clinches.
Under The Sea is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard successfully.
Under The Sea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Under The Sea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiaschi keeping full guard, as Under The Sea tries to pass.
Under The Sea trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fiaschi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Under The Sea feinted with a counter takedown.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Under The Sea moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Under The Sea misses the target.
Fiaschi lands with a hook. Under The Sea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dante Fiaschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fiaschi lands a high kick!
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Under The Sea is having none of it.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fiaschi sprawls and moves away.
Fiaschi looks to clinch #TD#
and Under The Sea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fiaschi won't be happy with that.
Fiaschi is looking to regain half guard here but Under The Sea keeps moving and retains side control.
Under The Sea controlling from side mount.
Under The Sea trying to control the position but Fiaschi is working away. #SUB#
Under The Sea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiaschi has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Under The Sea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiaschi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Under The Sea asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Under The Sea stalls from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiaschi prevents Under The Sea from improving position.
Under The Sea 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.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
During a confident post fight interview, Crock O Snake Under The Sea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 118 Stoddler v Graves
Date: Nov 29, 2019

#R1#
Bruce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Decent striking displayed by Bruce there.
Bruce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Bruce. Those never looked like landing.
Fiaschi is looking for a counter combo.
Bruce misses with a lunging right hand
and Fiaschi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robert Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fiaschi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce scores with a push kick.
Bruce throws out a loose jab but Fiaschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce throws a shot from downtown. Fiaschi moves away and avoids it.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Fiaschi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruce throws a right and a left that Fiaschi avoids nicely.
Fiaschi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bruce misses with a hook. Fiaschi ducked under it nicely.
Fiaschi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce avoids the head kick by Fiaschi.
Bruce now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruce misses the target.
Fiaschi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.#T1#
Bruce feints and then cracks Fiaschi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fiaschi down.
Bruce doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fiaschi closes the distance and clinches up with Bruce, looking for a takedown. Fiaschi pushes Bruce against the cage but Bruce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruce throws out a counter right but Fiaschi avoids it with no problem.
Fiaschi checks the leg kick.
Bruce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl out of it but Fiaschi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Bruce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bruce scores with a hook.
Fiaschi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Fiaschi ducks down to avoid it.
Fiaschi darts in looking for a takedown but Bruce gets double underhooks and turns Fiaschi into the cage.
Bruce misses with a double jab. #T2#
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiaschi manages to avoid it.
Bruce looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruce tried to score with a low kick but Fiaschi checks it.
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!
Bruce stuns Fiaschi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce misses the jab.
Fiaschi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruce's waist but Bruce gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiaschi off to one side.
Fiaschi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiaschi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
Bruce scores with a body shot.
Bruce throws a nice looking combination but Fiaschi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruce shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruce's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bruce's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Bruce moves out of range.
Fiaschi dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fiaschi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bruce misses.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Bruce.
Bruce throws out a powerful jab.
Bruce dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fiaschi. That did some damage!
Fiaschi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fiaschi slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Fiaschi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bruce pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce avoids the head kick by Fiaschi.
Bruce throws a push kick but Fiaschi slaps the foot to one side.
Bruce lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bruce walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fiaschi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fiaschi slips a jab from Bruce.
Bruce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fiaschi moves out of range as Bruce throws a body kick.
Fiaschi walks into a jab.
Bruce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Fiaschi clinches up with Bruce and pushes him back against the cage.
Fiaschi is trying to pull guard but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Bruce throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiaschi.
Bruce tries to work over Fiaschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi goes for a takedown attempt but Bruce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bruce misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Bruce tries to get set, Fiaschi tries to push him back and clinch up but Bruce manages to avoid the attempt.
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiaschi. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce is looking to score with low kicks.
Fiaschi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fiaschi goes for a double leg but Bruce avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bruce continues to drive forward.
Bruce throws a jab when Fiaschi was well out of range.#TD#
Fiaschi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiaschi is in Bruce's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bruce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fiaschi tries to clinch up.#TD#
Bruce tries to sprawl but Fiaschi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bruce tries to get to full guard but Fiaschi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiaschi is looking for a kimura but Bruce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiaschi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Fiaschi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Fiaschi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Bruce is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Bruce is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiaschi.
Bruce wants to control but Fiaschi is keeping busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Fiaschi 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. Bruce tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fiaschi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dante Fiaschi!
A very excited looking Dante Fiaschi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 109 Falcone v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Truth lands an overhand right.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fiaschi misses with a two punch combination.
Fiaschi fails with the takedown.
Truth throws a counter combo.
Fiaschi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Truth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiaschi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiaschi has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Truth counters with a nice right hand that sends Fiaschi toppling to the canvas! Fiaschi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Truth finish him?!#ROC2#
Fiaschi is rocked!#T1#
Fiaschi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Fiaschi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiaschi misses with a takedown
and Truth counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Truth!
Johnny Truth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 102 LightHW v Jones
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Fiaschi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiaschi ducks under a wild hook from Brownie.
Fiaschi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown but Brownie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Brownie shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiaschi's guard.
Fiaschi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiaschi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Fiaschi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fiaschi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brownie passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie tries to score with some ground and pound. Fiaschi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Brownie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fiaschi tries to buck Brownie off but Brownie is having none of it.
Fiaschi dodges the ground and pound from Brownie.
Brownie looks up at the clock and then as Fiaschi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brownie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brownie working away.
Brownie lands an elbow.
Brownie wants to control but Fiaschi is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Brownie.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working. #T2#
Brownie taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Brownie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Brownie just content to control the position.
Brownie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Brownie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Brownie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brownie working away.#T3#
Fiaschi stops Brownie from passing to mount.
Fiaschi tries to control but Brownie manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brownie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brownie loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Fiaschi hold on?
Fiaschi is keeping busy.
Fiaschi is taking damage to the body and head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brownie controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie misses with an elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brownie lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fiaschi's head.#ROC#
Fiaschi is rocked!
Brownie drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Fiaschi is in real trouble here! Brownie lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Brownie is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie 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: RISE 94 Falcone v Butabi
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Fiaschi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fiaschi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khadan.
Fiaschi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
Fiaschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khadan tests Fiaschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Khadan catches Fiaschi right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khadan. Fiaschi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khadan lands a jab.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Khadan moves away
and Khadan counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiaschi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khadan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fiaschi takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Fiaschi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiaschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body.
Fiaschi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khadan tries to work over Fiaschi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan misses with a body punch. #T1#
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Khadan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Khadan controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Khadan is looking for a kimura but Fiaschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khadan to get the leverage.
Khadan content to control rather than advance.
Khadan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Khadan trying to pass the guard but Fiaschi defending well. #SUB2#
Khadan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiaschi sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiaschi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khadan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back.
Khadan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khadan is keen to just control but Fiaschi is a slippery customer.#T3#
Khadan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khadan is taking a breather. Fiaschi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khadan connects with a looping right hand.
Fiaschi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khadan tries to avoid it but Fiaschi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khadan to the ground. Khadan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fiaschi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khadan lands a jab to the nose.
Fiaschi slips under a jab.
Fiaschi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Khadan thuds a left hand into Fiaschi's body.
Khadan looks to throw the jab but Fiaschi is out of range.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fiaschi at a distance. #T4#
Khadan misses with a body shot.
Khadan jabs Fiaschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khadan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khadan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiaschi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiaschi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fiaschi moves out of range as Khadan strikes.
Fiaschi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Khadan avoids the head kick by Fiaschi.
Khadan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khadan misses with a straight right.
Fiaschi dives in for a single leg takedown but Khadan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Khadan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan is stalling in the full guard.
Fiaschi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fiaschi moves away from the strike by Khadan.
Fiaschi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khadan's waist but Khadan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fiaschi off to one side.
Khadan with a jab.
Fiaschi doesn't manage to clinch there - Khadan circles away.
Khadan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiaschi.
Khadan scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck for Fiaschi with that takedown attempt.
Khadan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiaschi. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Khadan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up
enabling Khadan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Khadan misses.
Fiaschi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khadan lands with a hook. Fiaschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Khadan darts in and clinches Fiaschi up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khadan pushes Fiaschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan cracks Fiaschi with a nice body shot.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Khadan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiaschi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What can Fiaschi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khadan not allowing Fiaschi to control his hands. #SUB2#
Khadan has got his arm under Fiaschi's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fiaschi has spun round into Khadan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Odchigin Khadan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Khadan trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Fiaschi wants to stand but Khadan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Fiaschi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Fiaschi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khadan dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Khadan passes into half guard.
Khadan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiaschi has hold of Khadan's hands but Khadan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fiaschi is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khadan is looking to advance position but Fiaschi won't allow it.
Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Fiaschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Khadan trying to mount his opponent but Fiaschi defends it. #SUB2#
Khadan wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiaschi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Khadan is controlling the pace.
Khadan wants to take a breather but Fiaschi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odchigin Khadan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL#
Fiaschi rushes Khadan and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Fiaschi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan trying to stall but Fiaschi improves his position.
Khadan misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fiaschi misses the jab.
Khadan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Fiaschi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fiaschi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khadan tries to avoid it but Fiaschi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khadan to the ground. Khadan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fiaschi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiaschi.
A big left from Khadan misses.
Khadan tests Fiaschi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khadan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Khadan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fiaschi momentarily. #CL2#
Khadan clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khadan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Fiaschi is rocked!
Khadan works on Fiaschi's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Fiaschi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fiaschi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Khadan - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khadan walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khadan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiaschi doesn't seem bothered though.
Khadan lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Khadan has Fiaschi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khadan.
Khadan is leaning against Fiaschi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khadan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Fiaschi! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Khadan is unloading with more strikes now! Fiaschi drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Odchigin Khadan!
A victorious Odchigin Khadan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 86- Manowaru Vs. Hantei 2
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiaschi as he avoids it easily.
Wolf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiaschi defends it nicely.
Fiaschi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fiaschi clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Fiaschi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wolf uses from the top position.
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.
Wolf trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom.
Fiaschi pulls Wolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Wolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiaschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fiaschi trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Fiaschi keeps moving.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiaschi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Fiaschi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolf shoots in for a double leg but Fiaschi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiaschi, which made it look bad.
Fiaschi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fiaschi avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt
and Fiaschi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolf.
Fiaschi tries to counter with a clinch but Wolf shakes him off and moves away.
Fiaschi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Fiaschi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fiaschi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fiaschi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Fiaschi. No joy for Wolf on that attempt.
Wolf leaves Fiaschi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Wolf feints and as Fiaschi raises his hands in defense, Wolf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fiaschi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wolf is controlling him. #SUB2#
Fiaschi looking for a guillotine here but Wolf defends easily.
Wolf looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiaschi looking for a guillotine here but Wolf defends easily.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Fiaschi is keeping the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wolf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiaschi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Fiaschi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fiaschi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Wolf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiaschi defends well.#SUB2#
Fiaschi drops back looking for a leg! Wolf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolf manages to kick Fiaschi off! Fiaschi jumps back into Wolf's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fiaschi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fiaschi lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf. #TD2#
Fiaschi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolf's guard.#SU2#
Fiaschi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fiaschi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wolf sprawls well. Wolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiaschi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf. #T1#
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fiaschi's waist but Fiaschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
Fiaschi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wolf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiaschi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Fiaschi on that attempt. #CL2#
Fiaschi clinches. #BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fiaschi rushes Wolf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolf is working for takedown but Fiaschi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Fiaschi manages to pull guard.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Fiaschi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Wolf looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiaschi has picked Wolf up and slammed him! Wolf can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiaschi manages to pass to side control!#T2##SUB2#
Fiaschi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Fiaschi is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fiaschi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Fiaschi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wolf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fiaschi but great work by Wolf.#SUB#
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Fiaschi is defending well. #T3#
Fiaschi struggling a bit here.
Wolf wants to control but Fiaschi is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wolf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fiaschi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wolf but great work by Fiaschi.#SUB2#
Fiaschi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiaschi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Fiaschi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wolf to his feet. #T4#
Fiaschi fails to land the takedown.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Fiaschi shows good takedown defense.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fiaschi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Fiaschi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiaschi, which made it look bad.
Jab by Fiaschi.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fiaschi sprawls well. Fiaschi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fiaschi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolf is defended easily by Fiaschi.
Wolf leaves Fiaschi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fiaschi sprawls well. Fiaschi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fiaschi but Fiaschi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiaschi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolf defends well and Fiaschi ends up having to push Wolf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fiaschi swivels and escapes.
Wolf shoots in but Fiaschi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fiaschi tries to counter with a clinch but Wolf shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Fiaschi clinches up against the cage.
Fiaschi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fiaschi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wolf after a bit of a struggle.
Wolf tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Fiaschi breaks from the clinch.
Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Fiaschi tries to sprawl out of it but Wolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fiaschi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Fiaschi has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch. #TD2#
Fiaschi pulls guard. #T2#
Fiaschi wants to stand and escape but Wolf is having none of it.
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiaschi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wolf looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fiaschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fiaschi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolf, which made it look bad. #TD#
Wolf gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Wolf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dante Fiaschi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fiaschi struggling a bit here.
Fiaschi wants to get back to his feet.
Fiaschi wants to control but Wolf postures up.#T4##SUB#
Wolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiaschi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fiaschi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wolf's guard! Nice work there by Fiaschi!
Fiaschi tries to stand but Wolf is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiaschi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fiaschi has managed to get both his arms back between Wolf's legs - danger averted.
Chief Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolf throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiaschi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiaschi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Fiaschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiaschi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dante Fiaschi!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dante Fiaschi!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dante Fiaschi!

Dante Fiaschi wins by unanimous decision!
Dante Fiaschi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019

#R1#
Fiaschi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fiaschi wants to clinch.#TD#
Fda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fiaschi's half guard.
Fiaschi won't allow Fda to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fda seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fiaschi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Fda!
Chris Fda gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Strawberry has a takedown stuffed.
Strawberry misses with a takedown attempt - Fiaschi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strawberry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fiaschi's waist but Fiaschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strawberry off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fiaschi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Strawberry jumps guard.
Fiaschi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strawberry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiaschi defends it easily.
Fiaschi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Fiaschi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strawberry's guard.
Fiaschi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fiaschi slows the pace down in half guard.
Strawberry wants to get back to full guard.
Fiaschi trying to control from Strawberry's half guard. Strawberry has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fiaschi trying to control but Strawberry is working from the bottom.
Fiaschi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strawberry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fiaschi.
Strawberry keeping full guard, as Fiaschi tries to pass.
Fiaschi stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position.
Fiaschi preventing the sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fiaschi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Strawberry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiaschi.
Strawberry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiaschi as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Fiaschi misses.
Fiaschi looks for a takedown but Strawberry sprawls well.
Strawberry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Strawberry dives in for a single leg takedown but Fiaschi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Fiaschi shoots in and bounces Strawberry off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fiaschi is looking to stand up but Strawberry won't let him.
Strawberry is pulling down on Fiaschi's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiaschi, at least for the moment.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strawberry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB#
Strawberry is looking for a triangle but Fiaschi pushes his legs off easily.
Strawberry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiaschi trying to control the position from guard on top but Strawberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strawberry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiaschi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiaschi passes Strawberry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fiaschi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fiaschi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strawberry under the eye.
Strawberry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiaschi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strawberry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiaschi is fending him off so far but Strawberry persists. Nope, Fiaschi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Strawberry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fiaschi tries to get to full guard but Strawberry has control of the leg. #SUB#
Strawberry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Strawberry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi is staying active underneath Strawberry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strawberry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fiaschi is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Strawberry goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fiaschi is on top in guard. #SUB#
Strawberry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiaschi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiaschi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Strawberry trying to control the position.
Strawberry wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiaschi 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.
Dante Fiaschi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strawberry looking for a sweep. Not yet Strawberry, not yet. #T3#
Strawberry is pulling down on Fiaschi's head to control his posture.
Strawberry trying to keep a closed guard but Fiaschi is proving a slippery customer.
Fiaschi stays in close to Strawberry's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Fiaschi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Strawberry, up you get! #TD#
Strawberry shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiaschi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiaschi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiaschi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strawberry controls the pace.#T4#
Strawberry wants to control from the top but Fiaschi keeps moving.
Strawberry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiaschi wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiaschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiaschi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strawberry preventing the sweep.
Strawberry trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Fiaschi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry sets himself, and Fiaschi steps forward looking for the clinch! Strawberry avoids it this time.
Strawberry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dante Fiaschi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fiaschi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strawberry.
Fiaschi tests Strawberry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strawberry fails with a takedown attempt.
Strawberry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fiaschi is fending him off so far but Strawberry persists. Nope, Fiaschi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Strawberry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fiaschi has closed the distance and engaged Strawberry in a clinch.
Strawberry is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Fiaschi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strawberry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fiaschi rushes Strawberry and presses him up against the cage.
Fiaschi tries for a takedown but Strawberry manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Fiaschi gets control of Strawberry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiaschi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Strawberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiaschi working for a triangle but Strawberry defends it easily.
Fiaschi managing to control the position.
Strawberry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Strawberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DJ Strawberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fiaschi wants to sweep but no luck.
Strawberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strawberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strawberry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiaschi trying to keep a closed guard but Strawberry is proving a slippery customer.
Strawberry wants to pass the guard but Fiaschi is keeping the position.
Strawberry 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Strawberry trying to control but Fiaschi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
No luck for Fiaschi with that takedown attempt.
Strawberry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dante Fiaschi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strawberry tries for a takedown but Fiaschi circles away easily#CL2#
and Fiaschi counters by moving into the clinch.
Dante Fiaschi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strawberry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Strawberry jumps guard but Fiaschi stands there with Strawberry around his waist. Strawberry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Fiaschi gets control of Strawberry's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiaschi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Strawberry passes Fiaschi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strawberry looks to land a strike but Fiaschi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Strawberry advances position into side control!
Fiaschi tries to bench press Strawberry off him but Strawberry keeps the position.
Strawberry advances nicely into full mount.
Strawberry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiaschi is looking to escape.
Strawberry controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Fiaschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fiaschi 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Fiaschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dante Fiaschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated DJ Strawberry had this to say: 'i'm young and I will continue to get better, there is no doubt in my mind I will be a champ one day. Get on the bandwagon before its full.... Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.

Event: RFLFN-17 SSH vs. Fu Leng
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Fiaschi has his takedown stuffed
and Fiaschi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hauweg stuffs the takedown.
Hauweg throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Hauweg shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fiaschi is trying to defend but Hauweg finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hauweg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hauweg working Fiaschi over with strikes.
Hauweg with the ground and pound but Fiaschi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fiaschi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hauweg is one step ahead there.
Fiaschi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hauweg.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hauweg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hauweg distracts Fiaschi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Hauweg throwing strikes but missing.
Hauweg stands up over Fiaschi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hauweg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fiaschi 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.
Hauweg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hauweg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiaschi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiaschi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hauweg throwing strikes but missing.
Hauweg lands a couple of elbows.
Hauweg with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB#
Fiaschi working for a triangle but Hauweg defends it easily.
Hauweg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fiaschi's head.
Hauweg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hauweg wants to pass the guard but Fiaschi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hauweg is looking to pass into half guard but Fiaschi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fiaschi is in guard.#REVR#
Fiaschi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiaschi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fiaschi looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hauweg 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.
Hauweg pulls Fiaschi in close to prevent any damage.
Fiaschi wants to control from the top but Hauweg keeps moving.
Fiaschi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hauweg keeping moving, preventing Fiaschi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fiaschi tries to bum rush Hauweg with a series of wild strikes but Hauweg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fiaschi 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.
Fiaschi swinging wildly here.
Hauweg throws out a counter right but Fiaschi avoids it with no problem.
Fiaschi misses with a few strikes there.
Hauweg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Fiaschi gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hauweg misses with some punches.
Fiaschi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hauweg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiaschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fiaschi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hauweg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hauweg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Hauweg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hauweg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hauweg lands with a good body shot.
Fiaschi ducks right into an uppercut from Hauweg. #TD2#
Hauweg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hauweg lands in his opponent's guard.
Hauweg landing some decent shots from guard.
Hauweg throws an elbow that misses. Fiaschi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hauweg's guard. Nice move by Fiaschi!#REVR#
Fiaschi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hauweg's guard.
Fiaschi passes Hauweg's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Fiaschi is trying to control. Hauweg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hauweg is pressing down on Fiaschi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiaschi advances to half guard.
Hauweg trying to hold on to Fiaschi's head to control him but Fiaschi postures up.
Fiaschi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hauweg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiaschi is looking to stall here but Hauweg recovers full guard.
Hauweg 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.
Hauweg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hauweg keeping moving, preventing Fiaschi from controlling successfully.
Fiaschi advances to half guard.
Bob Hauweg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fiaschi trying to control the pace. #T3##SU#
Fiaschi stands up out of the half guard.
Fiaschi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hauweg throws out a counter right but Fiaschi avoids it with no problem.
Hauweg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fiaschi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hauweg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiaschi defends it nicely.
Fiaschi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hauweg blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Hauweg stuns Fiaschi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hauweg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob Hauweg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fiaschi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hauweg defends it nicely.
Bob Hauweg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauweg lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Hauweg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Fiaschi throws Hauweg to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauweg stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiaschi. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Fiaschi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hauweg throws a shot from downtown. Fiaschi moves away and avoids it.
Hauweg connects with the punch.
Fiaschi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bob Hauweg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hauweg sprawls well. Hauweg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hauweg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hauweg working over Fiaschi with some ground and pound. Fiaschi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hauweg throws a strike but Fiaschi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hauweg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hauweg tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauweg postures up in Fiaschi's guard and throws a big left but Fiaschi blocks it.
Hauweg landing with the ground and pound.
Hauweg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Hauweg looking to sit in guard and control but Fiaschi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fiaschi preventing the sweep.
Fiaschi 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.
Fiaschi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dante Fiaschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hauweg seems keen to control Fiaschi's posture.
Fiaschi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hauweg stops Fiaschi from passing to mount.
Hauweg is looking for a sweep.
Bob Hauweg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Hauweg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fiaschi wants to stand but Hauweg has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fiaschi moves in looking to clinch but Hauweg pushes him off.
It seemed like Hauweg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiaschi staying out of range there.#TD2#
Hauweg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fiaschi is looking to control Hauweg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiaschi avoid being mounted?
Fiaschi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Still in half guard, Hauweg seems content to control.
Fiaschi is positioning himself well to prevent Hauweg advancing to mount.
Hauweg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiaschi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hauweg is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Hauweg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hauweg 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Hauweg!
An out of breath Bob Hauweg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFLFN-13 Bartoli vs. Aron II
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Fiaschi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Togashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Togashi dips to his left and cracks Fiaschi with an uppercut!
Fiaschi doesn't manage to clinch there - Togashi circles away.
Fiaschi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Fiaschi misses its intended target.
Togashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fiaschi finds it's way round the side to connect with Togashi's head.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up.
Togashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiaschi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiaschi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fiaschi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi misses with a wild body shot.
Fiaschi tries to clinch but Togashi is having none of it.
Fiaschi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Togashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dante Fiaschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiaschi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Fiaschi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fiaschi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Togashi eats them both and turns towards Fiaschi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fiaschi misses with a straight left.
Fiaschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Togashi.
As Togashi tries to get set, Fiaschi tries to push him back and clinch up but Togashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Togashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fiaschi throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Togashi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fiaschi! Togashi lets Fiaschi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Fiaschi is rocked!
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!
Fiaschi misses with an uppercut
and Togashi rattles Fiaschi with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Fiaschi tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Togashi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Fiaschi stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yokuni Togashi!
After winning the bout, Yokuni Togashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL-59 Aron vs. Bartoli
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1##CL#
Fiaschi closes the distance and clinches.
Fiaschi throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Fiaschi.
A head punch on the inside from Fiaschi fails to land.
Fiaschi misses with some punches.
Togashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi has Togashi pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Togashi.
Togashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fiaschi misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Togashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Fiaschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Togashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Togashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fiaschi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fiaschi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiaschi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Fiaschi moves into the clinch.
Fiaschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Togashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fiaschi on the inside.
Fiaschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Togashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Togashi tries to break the clinch but Fiaschi is controlling the position.
Fiaschi throws a punch but it's blocked by Togashi.
Togashi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Togashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Fiaschi misses.
Fiaschi checks a leg kick.
Togashi punishes Fiaschi's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Togashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiaschi.
Jab from Fiaschi.
Good shot there by Fiaschi.
Togashi connects with a body shot that sends Fiaschi's belly button to the back.
Togashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiaschi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Togashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Togashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch but Togashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Togashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Togashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fiaschi.#T3#
Fiaschi tries to clinch up.
Fiaschi moves out of range of the leg kick from Togashi.
Togashi ducks right into an uppercut from Fiaschi.
Togashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fiaschi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fiaschi tries to clinch there but Togashi circles away. #CL#
Fiaschi closes the distance and pushes Togashi back into the cage.
Fiaschi throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Fiaschi as the two fighters clinch.
Togashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fiaschi misses with some punches.
Fiaschi has Togashi pressed against the cage, preventing Togashi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Togashi.
Fiaschi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Togashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi connects with a jab.#CL#
Fiaschi gets a clinch.
Fiaschi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Togashi is trying to push Fiaschi away but Fiaschi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fiaschi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Togashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fiaschi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Togashi.
Fiaschi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Togashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Togashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Fiaschi - that landed with a thud.
Fiaschi can't find room to land a body shot as Togashi controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fiaschi dominated that round.
That's time! Fiaschi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Fiaschi moves into the clinch.
Fiaschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Togashi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Togashi breaks from the clinch.
Fiaschi misses with a hook
letting Togashi counter with a right hand.
Togashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiaschi.
Togashi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiaschi with a body shot.
Togashi avoids the body shot from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Togashi. Togashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togashi drops Fiaschi with a big left hand! Fiaschi is injured, injured bad! Togashi jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokuni Togashi!
Yokuni Togashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFLFN-3
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Fiaschi moves in looking to clinch but Bartoli pushes him off.
Bartoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Fiaschi takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartoli presses Fiaschi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiaschi lands a nice uppercut.
Bartoli pushes Fiaschi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bartoli.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli. #BC#
Bartoli breaks from the clinch.
Fiaschi doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartoli circles away.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Fiaschi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiaschi throws a looping overhand right but Bartoli ducks down to avoid it.
Fiaschi throws a sloppy body shot
and Bartoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Bartoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiaschi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Bartoli throws a lazy head kick
and Fiaschi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Fiaschi misses
and Bartoli counters with an outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiaschi.
We've been told by Bartoli's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bartoli misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Fiaschi closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bartoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fiaschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiaschi has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli lands with a right to the head.
Bartoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartoli lands with a light punch inside.
Fiaschi can't find room to land a body shot as Bartoli controls the action.
Fiaschi gets through Bartoli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Fiaschi misses with a looping right.
Bartoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiaschi throws out the jab.
Bartoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Fiaschi tries to clinch up but Bartoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Fiaschi drops his hands momentarily and Bartoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fiaschi wants to clinch
and Bartoli counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Fiaschi is rocked!
Fiaschi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bartoli counters with a huge left! Fiaschi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bartoli isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fiaschi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bartoli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valerio Bartoli!
Our winner, Valerio Bartoli, 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: RISE 33 - Slaughter vs Fiaschi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Slaughter throws a body punch but Fiaschi moves out of range.
Slaughter takes one on the button.
Fiaschi stuns Slaughter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fiaschi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slaughter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fiaschi counters with a straight right hand.
Fiaschi scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Slaughter has managed to clinch.
Fiaschi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slaughter to keep the fight standing.
Slaughter pushes Fiaschi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Slaughter fails to land.
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!
Slaughter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slaughter blocking some punches.
Fiaschi scores with a shot to the side of Slaughter's head.
Fiaschi blocks an uppercut.
Fiaschi tries to pull guard but Slaughter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slaughter misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Max Slaughter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Fiaschi.
Fiaschi is trying to pull guard but Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Fiaschi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slaughter throws a punch but it's blocked by Fiaschi.
Slaughter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiaschi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fiaschi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fiaschi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
Fiaschi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fiaschi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaughter tries a body shot but Fiaschi blocks it.
Fiaschi lands a body punch.
Slaughter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Fiaschi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Slaughter can't find room to land a body shot as Fiaschi controls the action.
Slaughter struggles to land a body shot inside as Fiaschi controls his hands.
Fiaschi has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Fiaschi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slaughter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fiaschi can turn it around.
Fiaschi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Slaughter.
Fiaschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slaughter backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Fiaschi avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
Slaughter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fiaschi's elbow. #TD2#
Fiaschi jumps guard.
Slaughter looking to pass the guard.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiaschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiaschi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slaughter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Slaughter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slaughter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slaughter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiaschi on the ground.#T3#
Slaughter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slaughter lands an elbow.
Fiaschi is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiaschi sneaks back into half guard.
Slaughter wants to free his trapped foot but Fiaschi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiaschi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiaschi.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Fiaschi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fiaschi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slaughter.
Fiaschi keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Slaughter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiaschi is keeping the position for now.
Slaughter working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fiaschi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Slaughter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fiaschi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Slaughter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slaughter.
Fiaschi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slaughter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fiaschi scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Fiaschi is rocked!
Slaughter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiaschi throws out the jab.
Fiaschi is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaughter finish him?
Fiaschi leaves his chin hanging out and Slaughter seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Fiaschi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Slaughter!
Max Slaughter retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Max Slaughter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 28 - Farina vs Silva Jr
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch there but Fiaschi circles away.
Fiaschi scores with a body shot.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiaschi throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Fiaschi moves into the clinch successfully.
Fiaschi lands with a left to the head.
Fiaschi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Fiaschi gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiaschi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fiaschi is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fiaschi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dante Fiaschi!
A relieved looking Dante Fiaschi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Anthony swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Fiaschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws a head punch that misses.
Fiaschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony has Fiaschi pressed against the cage.
Fiaschi keeps control of Anthony as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Fiaschi jumps into guard, dragging Anthony to the mat.
Fiaschi is pulling down on Anthony's head. It's preventing any offense from Anthony, at least for the moment.
Anthony postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anthony is aware though and is defending well.
Fiaschi working a defensive guard but Anthony passes into half guard.
Fiaschi wants to improve his position but Anthony is controlling well.
Fiaschi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiaschi keeps working.
Fiaschi is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiaschi avoid being mounted?
Fiaschi manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anthony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fiaschi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anthony doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anthony manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiaschi is trying to control the position but Anthony postures up.
Anthony trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fiaschi's guard.#SUB#
Anthony is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Fiaschi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Anthony is looking to defend but Fiaschi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Anthony! Fiaschi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Anthony taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Fiaschi!
An out of breath Dante Fiaschi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 17 - Ray vs Jones
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fiaschi looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Griffin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Fiaschi.
Griffin feints the counter takedown.
Fiaschi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffin's head.
Fiaschi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Fiaschi lands a big right hand that sends Griffin crashing to the mat! Fiaschi stays standing though and waves Griffin back to his feet!#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!#T1#
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fiaschi misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fiaschi is trying to control but can't.
Griffin trying to control the pace.
Fiaschi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiaschi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2##SUB#
Fiaschi looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
Fiaschi can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiaschi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Fiaschi manages to get to full guard.
Fiaschi looking to control. #SUB#
Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiaschi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fiaschi is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
Fiaschi is trying to hold Griffin in close to prevent damage but Griffin has managed to pass into half guard.
Griffin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fiaschi! #T4#
Fiaschi is looking to improve his position but Griffin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiaschi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiaschi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Fiaschi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Fiaschi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin moves away from the strike by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fiaschi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fiaschi wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi gets full guard.#SUB#
Fiaschi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.#SUB#
Fiaschi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Griffin wants to control from the top but Fiaschi keeps moving.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Fiaschi 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#
Fiaschi working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiaschi is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fiaschi working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Fiaschi looking to control but Griffin passes into half guard.
Fiaschi wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fiaschi looking for submissions off his back.
Fiaschi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fiaschi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Griffin is nestled in close to Fiaschi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiaschi wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin is controlling the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Fiaschi dodges it nicely.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fiaschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Fiaschi throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#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.
Fiaschi swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Fiaschi avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fiaschi misses with a hook #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Fiaschi tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Fiaschi looks to move to half guard but instead Griffin has passed into mount! Damn!
Fiaschi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin slips under a jab.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fiaschi lands a nice hook to Griffin's body. Griffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dante Fiaschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiaschi just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiaschi defends it well.
A big right from Fiaschi misses.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Fiaschi avoids it easily.#T1#
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fiaschi.
Griffin feints the counter takedown.
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griffin needs to keep his hands up - Fiaschi had a free shot at his head there.
Fiaschi throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiaschi. #T2#
Fiaschi misses the shot to the body.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Fiaschi avoids it easily.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Dante Fiaschi is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fiaschi misses with a hook #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fiaschi!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lull in the action here.
Fiaschi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Griffin wants to control but Fiaschi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin controlling the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fiaschi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Griffin is pressing down on Fiaschi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiaschi is holding on for now.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Fiaschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin is keen to just control but Fiaschi is a slippery customer.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Fiaschi!
An out of breath Dante Fiaschi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 10 - Lord vs Kelly
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1#
Fiaschi lands a nice hook to Dickensons's body. Dickensons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dickensons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dickensons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiaschi dips to his left and cracks Dickensons with an uppercut!
Fiaschi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dickensons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dickensons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fiaschi connects with a jab.
Fiaschi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Dickensons takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Fiaschi scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Fiaschi lands a big right hand that sends Dickensons crashing to the mat! Fiaschi stays standing though and waves Dickensons back to his feet!#ROC#
Dickensons is rocked!
Dante Fiaschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiaschi fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dickensons out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dante Fiaschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dante Fiaschi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Brody Dickensons was interviewed post fight and said 'I will eat your children and return stronger than ever!'.

Event: RISE 5 - Crocker vs Mcsparren
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Barnaby lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiaschi dips to his left and cracks Barnaby with an uppercut!
Fiaschi tries to bum rush Barnaby with a series of wild strikes but Barnaby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fiaschi misses with a straight right.
Fiaschi moves in looking to clinch but Barnaby pushes him off.
Fiaschi misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Barnaby.
Fiaschi misses with a left hand
and Barnaby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnaby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fiaschi moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnaby.
Barnaby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Fiaschi as he connects with a hook.
Barnaby misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiaschi tries to clinch there but Barnaby circles away.
Barnaby slips a jab from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnaby throws a right hand that Fiaschi ducks under and follows up with a left that Fiaschi also avoids with ease.
Fiaschi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnaby was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi works Barnaby's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A jab from Barnaby misses.
Fiaschi throws a hook but Barnaby avoids it easily.
Barnaby jabs Fiaschi right on the nose. Fiaschi blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Barnaby closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Barnaby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi works the jab nicely.
Barnaby slips a jab and a cross from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnaby.
Fiaschi avoids the body shot from Barnaby.
Barnaby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnaby works Fiaschi's body with a nice hook.
Fiaschi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnaby.#CL#
Fiaschi clinches up against the cage.
Fiaschi misses with a body punch.
Fiaschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiaschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnaby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnaby walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiaschi wants to clinch up but Barnaby keeps it at a distance.
Fiaschi throws out a loose jab but Barnaby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiaschi lands a jab to Barnaby's midsection.
The fighters circling - Barnaby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnaby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiaschi on the side of the head.
Fiaschi scores with a hook.
Fiaschi cracks Barnaby with a good jab.
Fiaschi looks to throw the jab but Barnaby is out of range.
Fiaschi takes a swing at Barnaby's ribcage but misses.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnaby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnaby jabs Fiaschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnaby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnaby lands with a right hand.
Fiaschi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnaby lands with a straight right. Fiaschi didn't see that one coming.
Fiaschi throws a right hand that misses
and Barnaby counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiaschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnaby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiaschi throws an overhand right that lands on Barnaby's shoulder, as Barnaby tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Fiaschi throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnaby counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnaby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiaschi.#CL#
Fiaschi clinches up against the cage.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnaby walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fiaschi misses with an uppercut. Barnaby saw that one coming.
Barnaby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Barnaby clinches with his opponent.
Fiaschi misses with the head strike.
Fiaschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiaschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnaby.
Fiaschi has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaby.
Barnaby stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Barnaby.
Fiaschi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiaschi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnaby.
Fiaschi tries to work over Barnaby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiaschi has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaby.
A short right from Barnaby. #T4##TD#
Fiaschi gets control of Barnaby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiaschi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fiaschi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Fiaschi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barnaby is defending well. Fiaschi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barnaby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fiaschi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Fiaschi!
Dante Fiaschi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Afzal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fiaschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Afzal has a takedown stuffed.
Fiaschi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiaschi stuffs the takedown attempt from Afzal. Afzal gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiaschi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jinan Afzal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Afzal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fiaschi!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiaschi is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Afzal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Afzal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Afzal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Afzal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fiaschi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Afzal thinking.
Afzal misses with a straight left.
Afzal moves to clinch but Fiaschi breaks away
and Fiaschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fiaschi throws a body shot but no joy.
Afzal thows a leg kick but Fiaschi checks it
and Fiaschi counters with a left to the body.
Fiaschi throws a sloppy body shot
and Afzal counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiaschi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Fiaschi lands a nice shot that snaps Afzal's head back.
Afzal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fiaschi circles away.
Fiaschi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Afzal is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Afzal misses
and Fiaschi counters with a crisp right that sends Afzal to the canvas! Fiaschi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Fiaschi!
Dante Fiaschi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Fiaschi lands a nice looking body shot.
Fiaschi scores with a jab.
Mravciak tries to clinch but Fiaschi moves out of range.
Mravciak tries to clinch there but Fiaschi circles away.
Fiaschi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiaschi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fiaschi jabs Mravciak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Fiaschi as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Vladymir Mravciak has been cut.
Fiaschi cracks a nice hook into Mravciak's ribs.
Mravciak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mravciak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fiaschi is looking to counter punch.
Fiaschi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mravciak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fiaschi finds it's way round the side to connect with Mravciak's head.
Mravciak wants to clinch
and Fiaschi counters with a stiff right hand.
Mravciak tries to clinch up but Fiaschi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mravciak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mravciak tries to clinch there but Fiaschi circles away. #T1#
Fiaschi scores with a punch to the head.
Mravciak tries to clinch
and Fiaschi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mravciak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fiaschi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mravciak thinking. #CL#
Fiaschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fiaschi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fiaschi pushes Mravciak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fiaschi lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mravciak backwards.
Fiaschi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiaschi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mravciaks head.
Fiaschi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mravciak looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Fiaschi.
A shot in the inside from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands a right hand.
Fiaschi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mravciak backwards.
Mravciak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Fiaschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mravciak backwards.
Fiaschi pushes Mravciak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fiaschi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fiaschi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mravciaks head.
A short right from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands a shot to the body.
Fiaschi lands an uppercut.
Fiaschi lands a shoulder strike.
Fiaschi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mravciak backwards.
Fiaschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fiaschi.#ROC#
Mravciak is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi presses Mravciak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiaschi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fiaschi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fiaschi gets through Mravciak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mravciak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Fiaschi. #T3#
Mravciak throws an elbow that misses.
Fiaschi lands a left hand.
Fiaschi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mravciaks head.
Mravciak is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiaschi finish him?
Fiaschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mravciak backwards.
Fiaschi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fiaschi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mravciak seems to have recovered his senses.
Fiaschi presses Mravciak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiaschi scores with a hook to the body.
Fiaschi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mravciak backwards.
Fiaschi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Fiaschi.
A short right from Fiaschi on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiaschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fiaschi lands a nice uppercut.
Fiaschi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fiaschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiaschi works on Mravciak's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fiaschi.
Fiaschi lands an uppercut.
Fiaschi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mravciak backwards.
Fiaschi lands a left hand.
Fiaschi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fiaschi presses Mravciak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fiaschi scores with a shoulder strike.
Fiaschi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fiaschi lands an uppercut.
Fiaschi drops Mravciak with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Mravciak is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Fiaschi!
Dante Fiaschi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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