Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
De Souza shoots and misses
and Kawanabe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kawanabe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Kawanabe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawanabe swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Kawanabe circles away easily
and Kawanabe counters with a nice body shot.
Kawanabe's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawanabe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe jabs at De Souza's body.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawanabe as he avoids it easily.
De Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kawanabe is fending him off so far but De Souza persists. Nope, Kawanabe circles away and we're back to standing.
Kawanabe connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawanabe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Souza shoots in for a double leg but Kawanabe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Kawanabe scores with a jab to the body.
De Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kawanabe cracks De Souza with an open hand slap.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawanabe defends it nicely.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
De Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawanabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawanabe works the jab nicely.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kawanabe defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Kawanabe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kawanabe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawanabe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Kawanabe drops De Souza with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kawanabe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Kawanabe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2018

#R1#
De Souza tries to clinch up.
Bilalovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bilalovski misses with the combination.
De Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bilalovski shoots in for a takedown but De Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bilalovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Souza's waist but De Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bilalovski off to one side.
De Souza sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Souza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bilalovski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bilalovski defends it nicely.
Bilalovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Souza stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bilalovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
De Souza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bilalovski if he has to take too many more of those.
Bilalovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Souza scores with a body shot.
De Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bilalovski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bilalovski wants to clinch up but De Souza keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by De Souza misses
and Bilalovski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bilalovski misses with a double jab.
De Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bilalovski defends it well.
De Souza throws a series of punches but Bilalovski avoids them all with ease.
De Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilalovski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bilalovski scores with a head kick. #T2#
Bilalovski misses with a takedown attempt
and De Souza counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilalovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
De Souza wants to clinch
and Bilalovski counters with a right hand to the body.
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bilalovski tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bilalovski to the ground. Bilalovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bilalovski stuffs the takedown.
Bilalovski tries to clinch but De Souza moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bilalovski.
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Bilalovski checks it.
Bilalovski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Bilalovski ends up having to push De Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Bilalovski misses with a body shot
and De Souza counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Bilalovski with that takedown attempt.
De Souza is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
De Souza thuds a left hand into Bilalovski's body.
Bilalovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bilalovski blocks a head kick by De Souza.
De Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
De Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Bilalovski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Souza but De Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
De Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4##ES#
Bilalovski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. De Souza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilalovski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Souza looking to throw knees to the head but Bilalovski is blocking nicely.
Bilalovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Souza is trying to break the clinch but Bilalovski is controlling him.
Bilalovski has De Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
De Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bilalovski is looking to break free of the clinch but De Souza has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael De Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bilalovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on De Souza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bilalovski gets underhooks to prevent De Souza's takedown attempt.
De Souza tries to break the clinch but Bilalovski is controlling the position.
Bilalovski wants a takedown. #TD#
Bilalovski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Souza advances to half guard. #SU2#
De Souza decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilalovski misses with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bilalovski as De Souza shoots in.
Bilalovski dives in for a single leg takedown but De Souza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Bilalovski. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bilalovski sprawls well. Bilalovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Nick Bilalovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
De Souza shoots in and drives through. Bilalovski sprawls well.
Bilalovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bilalovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bilalovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Souza.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bilalovski but Bilalovski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Souza is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Bilalovski. Those never looked like landing.
De Souza feints a counter leg kick.
Bilalovski connects with a solid leg kick.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bilalovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Bilalovski misses.
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bilalovski can pounce on him.
Nick Bilalovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bilalovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bilalovski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bilalovski drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Souza sprawls and moves away.
De Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bilalovski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bilalovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Bilalovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bilalovski is looking to counter the offense by De Souza and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilalovski fails to land the takedown.#T3#
No luck for Bilalovski with that takedown attempt.
De Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bilalovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Souza shoots for a takedown but Bilalovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Bilalovski there.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
De Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As De Souza tries to get set, Bilalovski tries to push him back and clinch up but De Souza manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Bilalovski shoots and misses
letting De Souza counter with a right hand.
Bilalovski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
De Souza tries to clinch there but Bilalovski circles away.
Bilalovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bilalovski looks to land a combination but De Souza avoids it well.
Bilalovski misses with a series of wild punches.
De Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Souza wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As De Souza looks to move away, Bilalovski throws a big counter combo but De Souza just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Bilalovski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Souza lands a jab-cross combination.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Bilalovski gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
As De Souza looks to move away, Bilalovski throws a big counter combo but De Souza just gets out of the way.
Bilalovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bilalovski shoots in for a double leg but De Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Souza dodges the punch combination from Bilalovski.
Bilalovski sets himself, and De Souza steps forward looking for the clinch! Bilalovski avoids it this time.
Bilalovski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Bilalovski ends up having to push De Souza 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.
De Souza dives in and grabs Bilalovski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bilalovski pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
No luck for Bilalovski with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Bilalovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilalovski darts in looking for a takedown but De Souza gets double underhooks and turns Bilalovski into the cage. #T1#
De Souza leaves Bilalovski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bilalovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Bilalovski gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
Bilalovski drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Souza sprawls and moves away.
Bilalovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bilalovski swats away the attempt to clinch by De Souza.
Bilalovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Souza.
Bilalovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Souza is looking to clinch but Bilalovski is avoiding it.
Bilalovski shoots in but no luck this time.
De Souza is looking for the big counter here.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Bilalovski leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Souza tries to clinch up but Bilalovski circles away and keeps his distance.
Bilalovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Souza defends it nicely.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Bilalovski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bilalovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from De Souza as Bilalovski shoots in.#T3#
Bilalovski throws a sloppy head kick and De Souza moves out of range easily.
De Souza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bilalovski throws a sloppy head kick
and De Souza counters with a one-two to the body.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bilalovski sprawls well. Bilalovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Bilalovski has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bilalovski.
De Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Bilalovski won't allow it. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bilalovski after a bit of a struggle.
Bilalovski scores with a shoulder strike.
Bilalovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bilalovski digs a right hand into De Souza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Souza's gas tank.
Bilalovski wants to get back to striking at distance but De Souza won't allow it. #BC#
Bilalovski manages to break the clinch.
Nick Bilalovski is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bilalovski defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Bilalovski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilalovski circles away.
Bilalovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Souza counters with a three punch combo that has Bilalovski backing up. Bilalovski nods at De Souza to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Bilalovski.
Well Bilalovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Bilalovski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1##CL#
Petrovski moves into the clinch.
De Souza lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Petrovski manages to pull guard.
Petrovski pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
De Souza wants to get up but he can't break Petrovski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Petrovski is controlling De Souza's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrovski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrovski is pulling down on De Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from De Souza, at least for the moment.
Petrovski keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass. #T1#
Petrovski is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Petrovski moves into range and clinches up with De Souza.
De Souza is trying to break free.
Petrovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrovski is trying to drag De Souza to the mat but De Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
De Souza is trying to pull guard but Petrovski has him pressed against the cage.
Petrovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
De Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Souza goes for a double leg but Petrovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovski continues to drive forward.
De Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
Petrovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Souza misses with a head kick. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrovski.
Petrovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Petrovski.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petrovski takes a little break here. De Souza wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
De Souza manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Petrovski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Petrovski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrovski stalling.
Petrovski wants to stand but De Souza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael De Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
De Souza scores with a head kick. Petrovski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Petrovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Souza.
De Souza tries to clinch but Petrovski moves out of range.
Petrovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Petrovski shows good takedown defense.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovski swivels and escapes.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Petrovski misses
and De Souza counters with a series of strikes. Petrovski will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petrovski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Petrovski throws a head kick that misses.
As Petrovski backs off De Souza throws a huge counter combo but Petrovski manages to avoid it all.
Rafael De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrovski shoots in looking for a takedown. De Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Petrovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Souza wants to clinch.
De Souza wants to clinch.
Petrovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrovski avoids the head kick by De Souza. #T2##CL#
De Souza gets tackled into the cage by Petrovski. Petrovski maintains the clinch.
De Souza is working for takedown but Petrovski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Petrovski leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petrovski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
De Souza moves in looking to clinch but Petrovski pushes him off.
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovski tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovski to the ground. Petrovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Petrovski drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. De Souza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrovski is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Petrovski can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Petrovski.
De Souza is pressed up against the cage. Petrovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Souza down to the mat. De Souza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Petrovski does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrovski fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
De Souza has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
De Souza breaks from the clinch.
De Souza goes for a double leg but Petrovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovski continues to drive forward.
Petrovski drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Souza sprawls and moves away.
De Souza connects with a body shot that sends Petrovski's belly button to the back.#TD#
Petrovski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Souza's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Petrovski got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petrovski has managed to get both his arms back between De Souza's legs - danger averted.
Petrovski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Souza controls Petrovski momentarily but Petrovski frees himself.
Petrovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
De Souza instigates a clinch.
De Souza can't get the takedown.
Petrovski misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Petrovski pulls guard successfully.
Petrovski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Petrovski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Petrovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Petrovski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
De Souza wanted to stand there but Petrovski had control of the position. #SUB#
Petrovski working for a triangle but De Souza defends it easily.
Petrovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza advances position into side control!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Souza trying to control the position but Petrovski is working away.
Petrovski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De Souza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petrovski keeping hold of De Souza's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Petrovski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Petrovski is looking to improve his position.
Petrovski trying to control but De Souza postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Petrovski scores with a takedown into De Souza's guard.#SUB#
Petrovski drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Souza! #REVB#
Petrovski is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
De Souza is trying to move to mount but Petrovski reverses beautifully and ends up in De Souza's guard.
Petrovski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrovski won't allow De Souza to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
De Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael De Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael De Souza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
De Souza has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Edwards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edwards.
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Souza's guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Souza wants to control but Edwards is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely. #T1#
Edwards is trying to control. De Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards is trying to control. De Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
Edwards sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Souza defending well though. #T2#
De Souza has hold of Edwards's hands but Edwards slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. Edwards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Edwards there.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Edwards slips a nice elbow through De Souza's hands, connecting with De Souza's forehead.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but De Souza is working away.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards controlling the action here.
De Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Souza tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Edwards dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
De Souza tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards has De Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards. #TD2#
Edwards jumps guard.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
De Souza wants to get up but he can't break Edwards's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards 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.
Edwards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Souza postures up. #T1#
Edwards has control of De Souza's left arm, preventing De Souza from doing any damage.
De Souza trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards passes into half guard.
Edwards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
De Souza taking some punishment here, with Edwards in his half guard. #SU2#
Edwards stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2#
Edwards shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Souza is trying to defend but Edwards finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Souza wants to stand back up but Edwards manages to pass into side control.
Edwards in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Edwards trying to control the position but De Souza is working away.
De Souza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SU2#
Edwards has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edwards shoots in but De Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.
De Souza wants to clinch.
Edwards tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Edwards ends up having to push De Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafael De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Edwards counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Edwards has passed into half guard!
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Edwards decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but De Souza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with De Souza.#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Edwards pushes De Souza off and gets back to his feet.
De Souza looks for a takedown but Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Souza leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Souza smiles and moves away.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza stuffs the takedown.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Edwards.#T1#
De Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings De Souza.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with De Souza, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes De Souza against the cage but De Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like De Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a takedown #CL#
and De Souza moves into the clinch.
De Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Edwards pulls guard.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards has a closed guard, preventing De Souza from standing up. #T2#
Edwards pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
De Souza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwards lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but De Souza has wrist control.
Edwards works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ethan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
De Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
De Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Edwards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edwards working De Souza over with strikes.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
De Souza trying to control from the bottom.
De Souza is trying to control but Edwards passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Edwards stands up.
Rafael De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018

#R1#
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. KO moves away and avoids it.
KO keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt.
De Souza defending well as KO loads up on a big left hand.
De Souza throws a big counter head kick but KO avoids it with no problem.
KO misses with a left hand
and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings KO.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but KO swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KO misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings KO.
KO leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KO throws a series of strikes that have De Souza backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KO lands a body shot.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
KO scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Souza doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
De Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and KO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Souza fails with the takedown
letting KO counter with a right hand.
Nothing KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
KO moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
KO lands a nice looking body shot.
Nothing KO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Souza looks winded!
KO throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
KO comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nothing KO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and KO counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts De Souza! He's just covering up as KO starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nothing KO!
Nothing KO bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018

#R1#
KO avoids the head kick by De Souza.
KO throws a shot from downtown. De Souza moves away and avoids it.
De Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
KO takes a shot to the body in his stride.
KO connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Souza has his takedown stuffed
and KO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. KO sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Souza.
Nothing KO has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
KO thuds his right hand into De Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Souza walks into a left hand.
KO pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. KO tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag KO to the ground. KO escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
KO lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
De Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and KO connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Nothing KO seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KO displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Souza.
KO connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent De Souza tumbling to the canvas! KO pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! De Souza was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nothing KO!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018

#R1#
Double N throws a right hand that De Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that De Souza also avoids with ease.
De Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Souza unleashes a big counter combination but Double N bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Double N throws a nice looking combination but De Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Double N swinging wildly here.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
Double N throws a right and a left that De Souza avoids nicely.
Double N swinging wildly here.
De Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Double N circles away.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Double N will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Double N.
De Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Double N with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Double N as De Souza shoots in.
Double N throws a lazy right hand but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Double N throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Souza is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Double N misses with a combination
and De Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Double N.
No joy there for Double N, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Souza tries to clinch up but Double N circles away and keeps his distance.
De Souza dives in and grabs Double N's left leg, looking for a takedown. Double N pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
Nick Double N has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
Sloppy strikes from Double N. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
De Souza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Double N.
Double N throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
De Souza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Double N walks away with a smile on his face. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Double N as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Souza is defended easily by Double N.
Double N leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Double N throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Double N instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Double N lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Double N misses with a hook from the clinch.
Double N swings wildly with an uppercut but De Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Double N - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Double N pushes De Souza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Double N pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Double N rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
De Souza forces Double N back against the cage and clinches.
Double N misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Double N is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Double N scores with a shoulder strike.
Double N misses with a body punch.
Double N's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Double N smiles and moves away.
De Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Double N.
De Souza thinks about the counter body kick.
De Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Double N seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Double N moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Souza is looking to clinch.
Double N misses with a double jab
and De Souza counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Double N closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Double N scores with a shoulder strike.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Double N blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
De Souza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Double N just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Double N scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head.
Double N lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Double N. #ROC#
De Souza is rocked!
Double N fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Double N finish him?
Double N misses with the head strike.
De Souza blocking some punches.
Double N tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Double N misses with the head strike.
Double N throws a punch but it's blocked by De Souza.
Double N tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Double N.
Double N working aggressively here.
Double N misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Come on Double N - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Double N.
Double N seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Double N misses with the head strike.
Double N throws a head punch that misses.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Double N working aggressively here.
De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Double N throws a head punch that misses.
Double N misses with a short punch on the inside.
Double N misses with the head strike.
Double N tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Double N fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Double N misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Double N.
Double N tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Souza blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Souza.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Double N swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Double N dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Double N lands with a right that hurts De Souza. De Souza looks to clinch but Double N throws a short knee that drops De Souza. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Nick Double N!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
De Souza shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards dives in and grabs De Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes down on Edwards's head and hops out.
De Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards tries for a takedown but De Souza circles away easily
and De Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Edwards duly obliges.
Edwards scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Souza in his tracks.
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Souza tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza shoots for a takedown but Edwards saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As De Souza tries to get set, Edwards tries to push him back and clinch up but De Souza manages to avoid the attempt.
De Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Souza off to one side.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Souza throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from De Souza. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
De Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
De Souza closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
De Souza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edwards gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edwards gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Edwards manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is trying to keep De Souza in close. #T2##SUB#
Edwards has his foot on De Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
De Souza wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
De Souza trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Souza postures up.
De Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edwards striking off his back but it's not causing De Souza any problems. #T3##SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Souza stops Edwards from standing up.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards trying to control the position. #T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
De Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards tries to clinch up but De Souza circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Edwards forces De Souza back against the cage and clinches.
De Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Souza can't get the takedown. #BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. De Souza will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
De Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but De Souza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Souza throws a counter combo.
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Souza.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Souza swivels and escapes.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Edwards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.#T2#
Edwards misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and De Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edwards tries to clinch but De Souza moves away
and De Souza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Souza stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
De Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but De Souza has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Edwards's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
De Souza wants a takedown but no success here.
De Souza fails to pull guard. #TD2#
De Souza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Souza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
De Souza working for submissions but it's allowed Edwards to get to half guard.
Edwards thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
De Souza wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Edwards performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edwards tries to stand but can't do so whilst De Souza controls his leg.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rafael De Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edwards has his takedown stuffed
and De Souza counters with a head kick. That will keep Edwards thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Souza as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Souza as he avoids it easily.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edwards wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but De Souza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Souza blocks the body kick. #T1##CL2#
De Souza clinches. #TD2#
De Souza pulls guard successfully.
Edwards stops De Souza from standing up.
De Souza controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
De Souza pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.
De Souza controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself. #T2#
Edwards trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
De Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edwards is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Souza.#SU#
Edwards decides to stand back up.
De Souza leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Souza misses with a combination
and Edwards counters with a three punch combo that has De Souza backing up. De Souza nods at Edwards to acknowledge the strikes.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edwards swivels and escapes.
De Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Edwards.
De Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Edwards sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and De Souza counters with a three punch combo that has Edwards backing up. Edwards nods at De Souza to acknowledge the strikes.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Souza as he jumps to the side.
Rafael De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards tries to clinch but De Souza moves away
and De Souza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
De Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Souza off to one side. #CL#
De Souza gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards jumps guard but De Souza stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Edwards wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rafael De Souza.
I think De Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafael De Souza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
Umalatov shoots in and drives through. De Souza sprawls well.
Umalatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Souza circles away.#CL#
Umalatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Umalatov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from De Souza as Umalatov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusup Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Umalatov counters with a three punch combo that has De Souza backing up. De Souza nods at Umalatov to acknowledge the strikes.
De Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Umalatov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Umalatov clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umalatov is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
De Souza breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from De Souza. #CL#
Umalatov clinches up with De Souza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
De Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
Umalatov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Souza lands an uppercut.
Umalatov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
De Souza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Umalatov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Umalatov has De Souza pushed against the cage.
De Souza wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
De Souza jumps into guard, dragging Umalatov to the mat.
Umalatov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Umalatov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
De Souza throws a sloppy strike and Umalatov has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! De Souza is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Umalatov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yusup Umalatov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Al Saadoun scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Al Saadoun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Saadoun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Saadoun prevents De Souza from improving his position.
De Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Al Saadoun sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun prevents De Souza from improving his position.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
De Souza is looking to improve his position.
Al Saadoun stalling.
De Souza keeping hold of Al Saadoun's head, controlling as best he can.
Al Saadoun controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Souza wants to control but Al Saadoun is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Al Saadoun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Souza to the ground. Al Saadoun is now in De Souza's guard.
De Souza controlling the position.
Al Saadoun is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
De Souza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Souza tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break De Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Al Saadoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break De Souza's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Saadoun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Souza looks to clinch #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Souza won't be happy with that.
De Souza seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Saadoun dominates the positioning.#T4#
Al Saadoun wants to stand but De Souza has his arm trapped.
De Souza parries the strikes from Al Saadoun easily there. Al Saadoun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Souza to escape.
De Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Saadoun off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Al Saadoun trying to control the hands but De Souza breaks the grip.
Al Saadoun tries to roll but De Souza sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Souza is defended easily by Al Saadoun.
De Souza checks a leg kick.
Al Saadoun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Al Saadoun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De Souza's half guard.
Al Saadoun tries to stand and escape but De Souza is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun drops an elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza pushes Al Saadoun off looking to stand but Al Saadoun dives back in and keeps control.
De Souza trying to hold on to Al Saadoun's head to control him but Al Saadoun postures up. #T1#
It looks like Al Saadoun is going to stand back up.
Al Saadoun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Saadoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Saadoun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
De Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Saadoun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Souza misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Al Saadoun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Saadoun tries to pass to full mount but De Souza defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
De Souza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Saadoun has picked De Souza up and slammed him! De Souza can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Saadoun manages to pass to side control!#T3#
A lull in the action here as Al Saadoun stalls from top position.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Saadoun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Souza pushes Al Saadoun off looking to stand but Al Saadoun dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Saadoun tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khalid Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Al Saadoun is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Souza! #SUB2#
Al Saadoun has hold of De Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
De Souza tries to reverse the position but Al Saadoun maintains control.
De Souza wants to hold on but Al Saadoun pushes him away.
Al Saadoun lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Souza hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Saadoun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Al Saadoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Al Saadoun is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Saadoun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Souza pinned against the cage. De Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Saadoun but Al Saadoun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Saadoun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
De Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Saadoun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Al Saadoun circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Souza misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Souza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafael De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun tries to score a body lock takedown but De Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Souza has Al Saadoun pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Al Saadoun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De Souza regains guard.
De Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
De Souza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
De Souza looking to control.
Al Saadoun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Souza's head.
Al Saadoun looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Souza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Souza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Souza! #REVR#
De Souza tries to move to mount but Al Saadoun blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Souza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB#
De Souza swings around for an armbar but Al Saadoun sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into De Souza's guard.
Al Saadoun connects with a couple of short punches.
De Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Al Saadoun controls the pace.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.#T4#
De Souza is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Al Saadoun tries to stand but De Souza is controlling from the bottom.
Al Saadoun controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Al Saadoun pushes his legs off easily.
Rafael De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalid Al Saadoun is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Saadoun tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Saadoun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Saadoun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.
De Souza tries to clinch up but Al Saadoun circles away and keeps his distance.
Al Saadoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Souza.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Al Saadoun circles away easily
and De Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch.
De Souza is struggling to control the position.
Al Saadoun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Al Saadoun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Souza. #TD#
Al Saadoun gets control of De Souza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Al Saadoun will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Souza tries to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
De Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Al Saadoun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Al Saadoun's legs - danger averted.
Al Saadoun is controlling De Souza's posture.
De Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Al Saadoun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Saadoun tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Al Saadoun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Souza looking to sit in guard and control but Al Saadoun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Al Saadoun 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. #T3#
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Saadoun has managed to get both his arms back between De Souza's legs - danger averted.
Al Saadoun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Souza wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Saadoun is looking to stand up but De Souza won't let him.
De Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Saadoun is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Al Saadoun counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Al Saadoun postures up and lands a big shot to De Souza's brow.
Al Saadoun looking to pass the guard.
De Souza wants to sweep here but Al Saadoun controlling him for the moment.
Al Saadoun working some strikes from top position.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Al Saadoun defends well.
De Souza wants to control the position but Al Saadoun says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Al Saadoun there.
Al Saadoun trying to pass the guard but De Souza defending well.
De Souza is looking to escape.
Al Saadoun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Al Saadoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Souza can do to turn this around?
De Souza is trying to control but can't.
Al Saadoun controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Saadoun is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
De Souza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Saadoun scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Al Saadoun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Al Saadoun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Saadoun shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Souza eats them both and turns towards Al Saadoun to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Al Saadoun gets a double leg takedown into De Souza's guard.#T3#
Al Saadoun wants to stand but De Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Al Saadoun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Saadoun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Saadoun content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Souza is trying to keep Al Saadoun in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Souza fails with the takedown#CL#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Saadoun.
De Souza is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza is trying to push Al Saadoun away but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Souza wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Al Saadoun tightens his grip and picks De Souza up, before dumping him to the ground. De Souza manages to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that second round.
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#
Al Saadoun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Souza misses with a head kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun.
De Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khalid Al Saadoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Al Saadoun decides to stand back up.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Al Saadoun clinches with his opponent.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Souza avoiding damage.
De Souza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al Saadoun tries to pull guard but De Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Al Saadoun struggles to land a body shot inside as De Souza controls his hands. #T2#
De Souza has had enough of the clinch but Al Saadoun keeps him there for the moment.
De Souza tries to pull guard but Al Saadoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khalid Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.#TD#
Al Saadoun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Al Saadoun controls the position from side control.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but De Souza is controlling his arm.
De Souza seems a little lost for a moment, as Al Saadoun dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on De Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Al Saadoun lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Al Saadoun lands an elbow.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
Al Saadoun happy to just control the position for now.
De Souza is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Al Saadoun content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
De Souza taking a bit of punishment here - Al Saadoun scoring with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position but De Souza is working away.
De Souza is looking to regain half guard here but Al Saadoun keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on De Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza wants to get back to his feet but Al Saadoun drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rafael De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalid Al Saadoun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Al Saadoun bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Saadoun has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
De Souza shoots in but Oliveiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveiro tries to close the distance and clinch but De Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliveiro defending well as De Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Oliveiro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Souza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveiro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveiro controls De Souza momentarily but De Souza frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveiro working for a triangle but De Souza defends it easily.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Oliveiro keeps moving. #T2#
De Souza is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveiro is trying to keep De Souza in close.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveiro is retaining full guard.
Oliveiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Souza controls the pace.#T3#
De Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Oliveiro keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveiro is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Souza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oliveiro stacks De Souza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oliveiro!
De Souza is trying to control Oliveiro's posture but Oliveiro avoids it. #T4#
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
De Souza defending against the ground and pound.
Oliveiro trying to control the action but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Oliveiro tries to score with some ground and pound. De Souza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
De Souza is not content to let Oliveiro control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafaello Oliveiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
De Souza moves out of range as Oliveiro throws a body kick. #CL#
De Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
De Souza manages to break the clinch.
De Souza shoots and misses #CL2#
and Oliveiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oliveiro gets underhooks to prevent De Souza's takedown attempt.
De Souza is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza gets underhooks to prevent Oliveiro's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Oliveiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliveiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveiro keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Oliveiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Souza wants to stand but Oliveiro is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Oliveiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Souza wants to stand but Oliveiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oliveiro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveiro trying to keep a closed guard but De Souza is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Souza looks for a takedown but Oliveiro sprawls well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oliveiro fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears De Souza was looking to counter with a kick there.
Oliveiro tries to close the distance and clinch but De Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveiro tries for a takedown but De Souza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
De Souza rushes Oliveiro and presses him up against the cage.
De Souza tries for a takedown but Oliveiro manages to get underhooks. #TD#
De Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveiro trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Oliveiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Oliveiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Oliveiro wants to stand but De Souza is controlling his arm.
Oliveiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass De Souza's legs.
Oliveiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Souza keeps working.
The ground and pound from Oliveiro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Souza keeps working.
De Souza is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Oliveiro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. De Souza is trying to escape and Oliveiro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and De Souza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Oliveiro! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafaello Oliveiro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tshitamba throws a lazy head kick
and Tshitamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Tshitamba clinches with his opponent.
Tshitamba scores with a shot to the side of De Souza's head. #BC2#
De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tshitamba is fending him off so far but De Souza persists. Nope, Tshitamba circles away and we're back to standing.
Crizelle Tshitamba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael De Souza.#CL#
Tshitamba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshitamba prevents a body shot from De Souza.
Tshitamba jumps guard but De Souza stands there with Tshitamba around his waist. Tshitamba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tshitamba smiles and moves away.
De Souza lands a two punch combo. #T1#
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tshitamba circles away.
Tshitamba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Souza lands a head kick. Tshitamba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
De Souza shoots in for a double leg but Tshitamba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tshitamba misses with a body kick.
And De Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Tshitamba pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Tshitamba closes the distance and clinches.
De Souza keeps control of Tshitamba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tshitamba is trying to push De Souza away but De Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Souza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tshitamba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tshitamba is trying to push De Souza away but De Souza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tshitamba is pressed up against the cage. De Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tshitamba down to the mat. Tshitamba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Tshitamba clinches up against the cage.#T2#
De Souza prevents Tshitamba from breaking the clinch.
Tshitamba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by De Souza after a bit of a struggle.
De Souza lands a nice elbow.
Tshitamba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
De Souza jumps guard.
Tshitamba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tshitamba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Tshitamba drops back looking for a leg! De Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Souza manages to kick Tshitamba off! Tshitamba jumps back into De Souza's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Souza is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Tshitamba pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Tshitamba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Tshitamba keeps moving.
Tshitamba working a defensive guard but De Souza manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Souza trying to control the action but Tshitamba is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Tshitamba's face as De Souza controls the position.
Tshitamba is trying to improve his position.
De Souza wants to stand but Tshitamba is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tshitamba can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael De Souza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Tshitamba shows good takedown defense.
De Souza misses with a double jab.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Tshitamba has De Souza up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
De Souza breaks from the clinch.
Tshitamba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Souza is fending him off so far but Tshitamba persists. Nope, De Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
Tshitamba fails with the takedown.
De Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
De Souza moves into range and clinches up with Tshitamba.#BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tshitamba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Souza defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crizelle Tshitamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tshitamba shoots in but De Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Souza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Tshitamba tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tshitamba pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Souza is out of range and Tshitamba settles back down. #CL2#
De Souza clinches up against the cage.
Tshitamba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tshitamba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tshitamba is looking to break free of the clinch but De Souza has double underhooks.
De Souza controlling the action here for a moment. #T2##TD2#
De Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
Tshitamba stands up over De Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tshitamba trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
De Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Tshitamba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Souza can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Tshitamba looking to sit in guard and control but De Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tshitamba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tshitamba is trying to control the position but De Souza postures up.
Tshitamba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tshitamba keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Tshitamba trying to keep a closed guard but De Souza is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Souza trying to control but Tshitamba is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tshitamba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Souza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tshitamba scrambles back to his feet.
De Souza throws a head kick that misses.
De Souza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tshitamba avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tshitamba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Souza defends well and Tshitamba ends up having to push De Souza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tshitamba sprawls well. Tshitamba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tshitamba darts in looking for a takedown but De Souza gets double underhooks and turns Tshitamba into the cage.
De Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tshitamba defends it well.
Tshitamba closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Souza circles away.
Rafael De Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tshitamba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tshitamba but Tshitamba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Souza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tshitamba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tshitamba goes for a double leg but De Souza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Souza continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crizelle Tshitamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tshitamba moves out of range of the body kick from De Souza.
De Souza with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tshitamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tshitamba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Souza sprawls well. De Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tshitamba gets slowly back to his feet.
De Souza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tshitamba as he jumps to the side.
Tshitamba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tshitamba misses with a kick to the body.
De Souza dives in and grabs Tshitamba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tshitamba pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tshitamba throws a combination. De Souza tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crizelle Tshitamba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Tshitamba rushes De Souza and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
De Souza manages to break the clinch.
De Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tshitamba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tshitamba feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A nice combination there by Tshitamba.
De Souza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tshitamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Souza is defended easily by Tshitamba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
Tshitamba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tshitamba dives in and grabs De Souza's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes down on Tshitamba's head and hops out.#TD#
Tshitamba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Tshitamba finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet De Souza, not yet.
Tshitamba throws a big elbow that misses.
Tshitamba trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
Tshitamba postures up. #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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tshitamba throwing strikes from guard but De Souza blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tshitamba rushes De Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
De Souza breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tshitamba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Tshitamba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crizelle Tshitamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael De Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tshitamba is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on De Souza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael De Souza!

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