Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Tucker blocks a head kick by Houdoe.
Houdoe throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Tucker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker works over Houdoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Houdoe has momentary wrist control but Tucker slips an elbow through the middle.
Tucker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tucker pushes down on Houdoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Tucker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Houdoe wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tucker wants to control but Houdoe is keeping him busy. #T1#
Houdoe tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Houdoe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Houdoe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tucker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Tucker drops back looking for a leg! Houdoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Houdoe manages to kick Tucker off! Tucker jumps back into Houdoe's guard. #SUB2#
Tucker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Houdoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Houdoe, not yet. #T2#
Houdoe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Tucker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tucker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tucker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Houdoe's guard.
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houdoe's head.
Tucker thows a huge punch but Houdoe dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Tucker is trying to work for a kimura but Houdoe is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tucker seems to be looking for submissions.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is nestled in close to Houdoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Houdoe wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Tucker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SUB#
Tucker seems to be working for a kimura but Houdoe defends the submission attempt.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Houdoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tucker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tucker working over Houdoe with some ground and pound. Houdoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Houdoe is defending against the submission attempts here by Tucker.
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tucker drops an elbow to the side of Houdoe's head.
Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tucker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tucker throwing shots but Houdoe is blocking nicely.
Tucker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tucker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tucker is nestled in close to Houdoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tucker working over Houdoe with some ground and pound. Houdoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tucker lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Houdoe is rocked!#SUB#
Tucker wants to work for an arm triangle but Houdoe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tucker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Houdoe is still in real trouble! Can Tucker finish him?#SUB#
Tucker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Houdoe sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tucker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tucker blocks a head kick by Houdoe.
Houdoe seems to have recovered his senses.
Houdoe goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houdoe.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Houdoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.#CL#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tucker cracks Houdoe with a nice body shot.#TD#
Tucker tightens his grip and picks Houdoe up, before dumping him to the ground. Houdoe manages to land in guard. #T1#
Houdoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tucker.
Tucker is in close to Houdoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tucker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tucker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Houdoe is trying to control the position but Tucker postures up.
Tucker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houdoe keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker chips away with some ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker is in close to Houdoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tucker is working Houdoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker is working Houdoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker works over Houdoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Houdoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houdoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Tucker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Tucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tucker lands a nice short elbow.
Tucker working the head and body with strikes.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Tucker there. #SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
Houdoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tucker 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. #SUB#
Tucker is trying to work for a kimura but Houdoe is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Houdoe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tucker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Houdoe is staying active underneath Tucker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is nestled in close to Houdoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tucker lands with a punch from half guard.
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Tucker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Houdoe has hold of Tucker's hands but Tucker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tucker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Houdoe is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Houdoe is breathing heavily.
Tucker scores with a big shot! Houdoe's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Houdoe! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Tucker!
John Tucker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1##CL2#
Houdoe drives through and clinches with Xie against the cage.
Houdoe jumps guard but Xie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xie tries to score a body lock takedown but Houdoe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Xie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches up with Xie, looking for a takedown. Houdoe pushes Xie against the cage but Xie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xie tries for a takedown but Houdoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Houdoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xie defends it well.
Houdoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xie is fending him off so far but Houdoe persists. Nope, Xie circles away and we're back to standing.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Nice takedown defense from Houdoe. No joy for Xie on that attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Xie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xie sprawls well. Xie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houdoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Houdoe blocks a jab.#T1##CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Xie successfully pulls guard.
Houdoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Xie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Houdoe has passed into side control.
Houdoe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Houdoe working away.
Xie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Xie is working hard here to advance position.
Houdoe is looking to take a break and control but Xie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Houdoe crashes against the mat.
Houdoe trying to control the action but Xie is working from the bottom.
Xie is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Houdoe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Xie down.
Xie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Houdoe.
Houdoe blocks the strikes from Xie.
Houdoe wants to control but Xie is keeping him busy.
Houdoe wants to stand but Xie has his arm trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Houdoe stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Xie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Houdoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T4##BC#
Xie breaks the clinch.
Xie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houdoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xie shoots for a double leg takedown but Houdoe sprawls well. He's pushed Xie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xie tries to clinch up.
Houdoe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houdoe.
Xie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Houdoe counters with a three punch combo that has Xie backing up. Xie nods at Houdoe to acknowledge the strikes.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xie is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xie defends well and Houdoe ends up having to push Xie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Houdoe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xie counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xie but Xie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Houdoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Xie, which made it look bad.
Xie shoots in for a takedown but Houdoe shows good takedown defense.
Badr Houdoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houdoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xie.
Xie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xie lands a jab to the nose.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chenglong Xie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houdoe but Houdoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Houdoe misses with a takedown attempt - Xie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Houdoe has closed the distance and engaged Xie in a clinch.
Xie is trying to pull guard but Houdoe has him pressed against the cage.
Xie is trying to stall.
Xie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Houdoe smiles and moves away.
Xie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houdoe pinned against the cage. Houdoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xie slaps away a takedown attempt from Houdoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Xie shoots in looking for a takedown. Houdoe tries to sprawl out of it but Xie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houdoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Houdoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xie wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2#
Houdoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Houdoe.#T3#
Houdoe tries to score with some ground and pound. Xie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Xie's face as Houdoe controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xie tries to buck Houdoe off but Houdoe is having none of it.
Houdoe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Houdoe is looking to take a break and control but Xie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Houdoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Houdoe content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Houdoe wants to stand but Xie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xie wants to control but Houdoe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Xie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Houdoe tries to pull guard but Xie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xie trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe is trying to break free.
Houdoe tries to land knees in the clinch but Xie avoids the damage to the body.
Xie prevents a body shot from Houdoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Badr Houdoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Xie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Houdoe is looking to land body kicks.
Xie goes for a double leg but Houdoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houdoe continues to drive forward.
Xie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Houdoe throws a head kick that misses
and Xie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Houdoe sprawls and moves away.
Houdoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Xie tries to sprawl out of it but Houdoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houdoe slips a jab and a cross from Xie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe ducks under a wild hook from Xie.
Houdoe shoots in for a double leg but Xie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chenglong Xie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Nice sprawl there from Houdoe as Xie shoots in.
Houdoe wants to counter with a clinch but Xie pushes him away.#CL#
Houdoe gets tackled into the cage by Xie. Xie maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Xie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie darts in looking for a takedown but Houdoe gets double underhooks and turns Xie into the cage.
Chenglong Xie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houdoe.
Xie tries to counter by clinching up but Houdoe breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Houdoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xie, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xie goes for a double leg but Houdoe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houdoe continues to drive forward.
Xie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xie misses with a combination #CL2#
and Houdoe counters by moving into the clinch.
Houdoe jumps guard but Xie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Houdoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xie shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Houdoe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Houdoe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Houdoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houdoe wants to sweep here but Xie controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Houdoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Houdoe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xie tries to roll over but Houdoe keeps him under control.
Houdoe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Houdoe landing punches.
Houdoe looking to finish with strikes here!
Houdoe looking to finish with strikes here!
Houdoe wants to control the pace but Xie is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xie has given up his back. Will we see Houdoe going for some submissions?

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Houdoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Houdoe 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Badr Houdoe!

Badr Houdoe wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Henrique shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houdoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henrique with the counter takedown but Houdoe avoids it easily.#CL2#
Henrique clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Henrique gets control of Houdoe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henrique will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Houdoe looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrique lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Houdoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henrique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe wants to sweep here but Henrique controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houdoe keeping moving, preventing Henrique from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Henrique has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Houdoe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Henrique is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Houdoe pulls down on the head and he's put Henrique to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Houdoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Richards sprawls well. He's pushed Houdoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Richards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Houdoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Houdoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage.
Richards is thwarting Houdoe's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Richards looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe is trying to stand. #T1#
Well, if Richards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Houdoe is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houdoe avoid being mounted?
Richards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is keen to just control but Houdoe is a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houdoe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Richards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Houdoe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Houdoe struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Richards is trying to get an arm triangle but Houdoe is defending well.
Richards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Houdoe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Richards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Richards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Richards working away.#SUB2#
Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Richards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Houdoe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richards's best efforts.
Richards wants to take a breather but Houdoe is having none of it. #SUB2#
Richards is looking for a kimura but Houdoe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Richards to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Richards seems to be looking for submissions.
Houdoe tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Houdoe manages to get to full guard.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Richards drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Houdoe dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Houdoe wants to control from the top but Richards keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houdoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Richards dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Houdoe rushes Richards and presses him up against the cage.
Houdoe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Richards wants the takedown. Houdoe is fighting it off but Richards persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Houdoe's guard against the cage.
Richards wants to control from the top but Houdoe keeps moving.
Houdoe working a defensive guard here.
Richards wants to control from the top but Houdoe keeps moving.
Richards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richards looking to sit in guard and control but Houdoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Richards is trying to keep Houdoe in close. #SUB2#
Richards looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Houdoe has picked Richards up and slammed him! Richards can't keep hold of the triangle and Houdoe manages to pass to side control!
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houdoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Houdoe wants to control but Richards is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Houdoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Houdoe working away.
The ground and pound from Houdoe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Houdoe has hold of Richards's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Richards seems comfortable defending it but Houdoe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Richards is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Richards is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Houdoe couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Houdoe throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Houdoe won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Houdoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Houdoe being controlled for a moment.
Gonzalez in side control, throwing shots but Houdoe defends.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houdoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Houdoe!
Houdoe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gonzalez. #T1#
Gonzalez punching from mount but Houdoe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gonzalez tries to control but Houdoe wriggling away.
Gonzalez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Houdoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU2#
Gonzalez get's back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzalez showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzalez controlling the action here.
Gonzalez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Houdoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez pulls his head out easily.
Houdoe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Houdoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gonzalez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonzalez trying to control but Houdoe is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houdoe is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Houdoe has wrist control.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gonzalez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Houdoe has his hands on Gonzalez's head, controlling the position.
Gonzalez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fransisco Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Houdoe tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Houdoe is trying to control the position but Gonzalez postures up.
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gonzalez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Houdoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Gonzalez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Houdoe wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzalez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Houdoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Houdoe keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Houdoe is looking to sweep but instead, Gonzalez has passed into half guard.
Gonzalez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gonzalez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonzalez moves into full mount! Houdoe won't be happy about that!
Houdoe tries to hold on but Gonzalez pushes him away.
Houdoe is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzalez punching from mount but Houdoe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Houdoe taking shots to the head. #T4#
Houdoe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gonzalez looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Houdoe tries to break free. #SUB2#
Gonzalez working for a choke but Houdoe is defending well.
Houdoe covering up well under a series of strikes from Gonzalez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fransisco Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez throws a solid leg kick but Houdoe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gonzalez.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Houdoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Houdoe avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
Houdoe connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Houdoe sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Gonzalez gets a clinch.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Houdoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe throws a head kick that misses.
Houdoe shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Houdoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Gonzalez keeps trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gonzalez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Houdoe is looking to control Gonzalez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houdoe avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Gonzalez stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Houdoe circles away easily
and Houdoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Houdoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Houdoe leaves Gonzalez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Gonzalez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Houdoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez is stalling here.
Houdoe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzalez walks away with a smile on his face. Houdoe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gonzalez catches Houdoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3##CL2#
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Houdoe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gonzalez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Gonzalez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Houdoe can't fight it off and eventually Gonzalez manages to take the fight to the floor. Houdoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Houdoe looking to control.
Gonzalez trying to control but Houdoe is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez won't allow Houdoe to sweep him here. #T4#
Gonzalez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houdoe working a defensive guard here.
Gonzalez is pushing down on Houdoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Houdoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonzalez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonzalez is thwarting Houdoe's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badr Houdoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fransisco Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Houdoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Houdoe is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fransisco Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzalez 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fransisco Gonzalez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Parnasse doesn't manage to clinch there - Houdoe circles away.
Parnasse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.
Parnasse looking for a takedown.
Houdoe lands a left hand.
Parnasse misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parnasse throws a head kick but Houdoe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe thuds a left hand into Parnasse's body.#CL#
Parnasse gets tackled into the cage by Houdoe. Houdoe maintains the clinch.
Parnasse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Houdoe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salahdine Parnasse.
Parnasse holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Parnasse gets underhooks to prevent Houdoe's takedown attempt. #T1##BC#
Houdoe breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Parnasse gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Houdoe breaks from the clinch.
Parnasse blocks a head kick by Houdoe. #TD2#
Parnasse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Houdoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houdoe is pulling down on Parnasse's head. It's preventing any offense from Parnasse, at least for the moment.
Parnasse wants to stand but Houdoe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Houdoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Parnasse wants to sweep here but Houdoe controlling him for the moment.
Houdoe looking to sit in guard and control but Parnasse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Parnasse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parnasse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Houdoe is trying to keep Parnasse in close. #T3#
Parnasse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Houdoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parnasse is one step ahead there.
Parnasse controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.
Parnasse postures up.
Houdoe is striking from the bottom but Parnasse uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Parnasse seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parnasse not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Badr Houdoe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Parnasse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Houdoe has Parnasse up against the cage in a clinch.
Houdoe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Parnasse jumps guard.
Houdoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Houdoe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parnasse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parnasse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parnasse! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe is trying to control Parnasse's posture but Parnasse avoids it. #T1#
Houdoe is looking to regain half guard here but Parnasse keeps moving and retains side control.
Houdoe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parnasse.
Parnasse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Houdoe keeps working.
Parnasse tries to score with some ground and pound. Houdoe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Parnasse throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Houdoe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Parnasse is controlling the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Houdoe trying to hold on to Parnasse's head to control him but Parnasse postures up.
Houdoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Houdoe wants to control but Parnasse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Houdoe is staying active underneath Parnasse, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parnasse tries to clinch there but Houdoe circles away.
Badr Houdoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Parnasse takes the fight into the clinch.
Parnasse tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Houdoe avoids it.
Houdoe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parnasse to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Houdoe breaks from the clinch.
Parnasse shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Houdoe has Parnasse up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
A left and a right from Houdoe both land. Nice combination.
Parnasse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houdoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parnasse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Houdoe defends well and Parnasse ends up having to push Houdoe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salahdine Parnasse.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parnasse but Parnasse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houdoe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Houdoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parnasse was covering up waiting for the punch and Houdoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houdoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Badr Houdoe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parnasse dives in for a single leg takedown but Houdoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parnasse tries to land a front kick but Houdoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Houdoe tries to counter by clinching up but Parnasse breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Parnasse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parnasse tries to stand and escape but Houdoe is controlling the position.
Salahdine Parnasse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parnasse trying to pass the guard but Houdoe defending well.
Houdoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Parnasse is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Houdoe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Parnasse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houdoe.
Houdoe postures up.
Houdoe wanted to stand there but Parnasse had control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Parnasse has his foot on Houdoe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Houdoe works his way back into a safe position though.
Parnasse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parnasse keeping moving, preventing Houdoe from controlling successfully.
Houdoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Houdoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parnasse dives in and grabs Houdoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houdoe pushes down on Parnasse's head and hops out.#T3##TD2#
Parnasse drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Houdoe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houdoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Parnasse is pushing down on Houdoe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Houdoe is fighting to maintain full guard but Parnasse has managed to sneak the leg through.
Houdoe is doing well to control the position and prevent Parnasse from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Houdoe looking for submissions off his back.
Houdoe wants to improve his position but Parnasse is controlling well. #T4#
Parnasse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Houdoe is looking to get back to full guard here but Parnasse has managed to pass to side control instead.
Houdoe seems a little lost for a moment, as Parnasse dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe is trying to control Parnasse's posture but Parnasse avoids it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2018

#R1#
Baya fails with the takedown.
Baya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerede Baya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baya stuffs the takedown attempt from Houdoe. Houdoe gets slowly back to his feet.
Houdoe misses with a takedown attempt - Baya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baya stuffs the takedown attempt from Houdoe. Houdoe gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baya.
Houdoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houdoe somewhat.
Baya appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
Houdoe pushes Baya up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Houdoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.
Baya can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Houdoe lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Baya as Houdoe shoots in.
Baya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Houdoe fails with the takedown.
Houdoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Houdoe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Houdoe is in Baya's guard.
Baya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baya is breathing heavily.
Houdoe trying to control but Baya is working from the bottom.
Houdoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Baya has wrist control.#T3#
Houdoe won't allow Baya to sweep him here.
Baya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Houdoe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Houdoe won't allow Baya to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Houdoe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Houdoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Baya sprawls well. He's pushed Houdoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houdoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baya is fending him off so far but Houdoe persists. Nope, Baya circles away and we're back to standing.
Baya stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Baya moves into the clinch.#T4#
Houdoe jumps guard but Baya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Houdoe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Houdoe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Baya to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Baya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Houdoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baya. Baya obviously looking to wear him down.
Baya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Houdoe counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Houdoe jumps guard and drags Baya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdoe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baya is controlling him. #SUB#
Baya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Houdoe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Houdoe has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Houdoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baya is looking to counter the offense by Houdoe and move into the clinch.
Houdoe shoots in for a double leg but Baya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Baya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baya moves in looking to clinch but Houdoe pushes him off.
Houdoe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houdoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Baya clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Houdoe manages to break the clinch.
Baya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houdoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baya defends it well.
Jerede Baya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Baya shoots in for a takedown but Houdoe shows good takedown defense.
Houdoe tries to counter with a clinch but Baya shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baya misses with a head kick.
Houdoe fails with the takedown.
Jerede Baya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.
Houdoe throws a sloppy head kick and Baya moves out of range easily.
Houdoe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baya. #CL2#
Houdoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Houdoe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baya pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baya throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2##CL2#
Houdoe clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Houdoe pulls guard successfully.
Houdoe keeping moving, preventing Baya from controlling successfully.
Houdoe controls Baya momentarily but Baya frees himself.
Baya won't allow Houdoe to get back to his feet.
Baya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Houdoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houdoe trying to strike off his back.
Houdoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Houdoe is pulling down on Baya's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Houdoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baya swivels and escapes.
Baya is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Baya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Baya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houdoe tries for a takedown but Baya circles away easily#CL#
and Baya moves into the clinch.#TD#
Baya manages to pull guard.
Baya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Houdoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Baya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Baya wants to improve his position but instead Houdoe has moved into half guard.
Houdoe is trying to control. Baya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baya wants to get back to full guard.
Houdoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe moves nicely into side control.
Houdoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baya keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jerede Baya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Houdoe shoots for a takedown but Baya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baya tries to clinch but Houdoe is having none of it.
Houdoe darts in looking for a takedown but Baya gets double underhooks and turns Houdoe into the cage.
A head kick misses from Baya.
Houdoe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baya misses with a looping right.
Baya shoots in but no luck this time.
Houdoe scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Houdoe clinches.
Houdoe is trying to pull guard but Baya has him pressed against the cage.
Jerede Baya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.#BC2#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baya shoots in for a takedown but Houdoe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baya sprawls well. Baya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houdoe gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Houdoe.
Houdoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown but Baya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Houdoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Baya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Baya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houdoe.
Baya looks to land a body kick but Houdoe moved away.
Baya moves in looking to clinch but Houdoe pushes him off.
Houdoe keeps the fight on the outside.
Houdoe blocks a head kick by Baya. #T2#
Houdoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baya throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Houdoe moves into the clinch.
Baya is trying to break the clinch but Houdoe is controlling him.
Baya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Houdoe walks away with a smile on his face. Baya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Baya.
Houdoe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baya wants it to stay on the feet.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Houdoe shoots for a takedown but Baya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Baya throws a series of punches but Houdoe avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Baya has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Houdoe is working for takedown but Baya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Houdoe misses with a punch to the body.
Houdoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Baya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Baya blocks an elbow strike from Houdoe.
Baya is trying to pull guard but Houdoe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Houdoe works on Baya's body with a couple of short punches.
Houdoe stalling the fight.
Baya wants to get back to striking at distance but Houdoe won't allow it. #BC#
Baya breaks from the clinch.
Baya has his takedown stuffed
and Houdoe counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baya circles away.

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 Jerede Baya.
I think Baya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jerede Baya!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Houdoe stuffs the takedown.
Embree gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Houdoe counters with a series of strikes. Embree will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Embree shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Embree trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Houdoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houdoe trying to control the position here.
Embree trying to control but Houdoe is working from the bottom.
Embree knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houdoe on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe controls Embree momentarily but Embree frees himself. #T1#
Houdoe is looking to stand up but Embree isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Houdoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Embree gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Houdoe wants to sweep here but Embree controlling him for the moment.
Embree stands and throws Houdoe's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Embree thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Embree controlling from side mount.
Houdoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Houdoe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Houdoe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Embree. #T3#
Houdoe is looking to reverse the position.
Embree trying to control the action but Houdoe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Embree tries for a kimura but Houdoe is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Embree is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Houdoe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Houdoe wants to control but Embree postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Houdoe misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Embree closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Houdoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Houdoe.
Houdoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Houdoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Embree is trying to pull guard but Houdoe has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Embree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houdoe is trying to drag Embree to the mat but Embree just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Houdoe decides to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houdoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Houdoe keeping moving, preventing Embree from controlling successfully.
Houdoe wants to sweep here but Embree controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Badr Houdoe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Embree's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Embree instigates a clinch. #BC#
Embree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houdoe misses with a takedown #CL#
and Embree moves into the clinch.#TD#
Embree gets control of Houdoe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Embree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Houdoe stopping the sweep attempt from Embree.
Embree wants to control but Houdoe passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Houdoe is looking for a kimura but Embree is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Houdoe to get the leverage.
Houdoe not doing much here. #T1#
Houdoe is thwarting Embree's attempts to control the position.
Houdoe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Houdoe controlling the action here.
Houdoe wants to stand up but Embree has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Houdoe seems to be working for a kimura but Embree defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Houdoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Embree doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Houdoe.
Houdoe wants to free his trapped foot but Embree is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Embree looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
Houdoe seems to be working for a kimura but Embree defends the submission attempt.
Houdoe prevents Embree from improving his position.
Houdoe is stalling here. Embree is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Houdoe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Embree has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Houdoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Embree wants to stand but Houdoe has his arm trapped. #T4#
Embree throws an elbow but Houdoe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Houdoe is looking to reverse the position.
Embree tries to move to mount but Houdoe blocks the move with his legs.
Houdoe struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Embree tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embree wants to stand but Houdoe is controlling his arm.
Houdoe is trying to control Embree's posture but Embree avoids it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Embree throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Houdoe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Embree 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#
Houdoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Embree needs to keep his hands up - Houdoe had a free shot at his head there.
Houdoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Embree circles away from the clinch attempt.
Embree is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houdoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Houdoe has managed to clinch.
Houdoe fails to pull guard.
Embree wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Houdoe has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Houdoe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Embree is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Embree trying to control but Houdoe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Houdoe has his foot on Embree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Embree works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Houdoe keeping moving, preventing Embree from controlling successfully.
Embree stops Houdoe from standing up.
Embree is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Embree accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Houdoe trying to keep a closed guard but Embree is proving a slippery customer.
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Embree is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Houdoe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Houdoe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Embree is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Houdoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Houdoe scores with a four punch combination!
Houdoe lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Kubo has closed the distance and engaged Houdoe in a clinch. #TD#
Houdoe jumps guard.
Kubo wanted to stand there but Houdoe had control of the position.
Kubo forces his way into half guard.
Houdoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houdoe pushes Kubo off looking to stand but Kubo dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Kubo wants to take a breather but Houdoe is having none of it. #SUB#
Houdoe actively working from the bottom here.
Kubo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Houdoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kubo shoots in and drives through. Houdoe sprawls well.
Kubo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kubo tries for a takedown but Houdoe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Kubo is looking to clinch.
Kubo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houdoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubo.
Kubo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Houdoe rushes Kubo and presses him up against the cage.
Houdoe wants to take the fight to the mat but Kubo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Kubo breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Houdoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubo, which made it look bad. #T3#
Houdoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kubo slaps away a takedown attempt from Houdoe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Houdoe clinches.
Kubo is pressed up against the cage. Houdoe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kubo down to the mat. Kubo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kubo closes the distance and clinches up with Houdoe, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes Houdoe against the cage but Houdoe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Houdoe lands with a straight right. Kubo didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Houdoe. Those never looked like landing.
Houdoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubo circles away.#CL#
Houdoe gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Kubo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Houdoe to keep the fight standing.
Houdoe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kubo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kubo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Kubo pulls guard.
Houdoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kubo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Houdoe is one step ahead there.
Kubo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kubo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Houdoe. No joy for Kubo on that attempt.
Houdoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kubo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kubo shoots in looking for a takedown. Houdoe tries to sprawl out of it but Kubo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houdoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Houdoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubo.
Badr Houdoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kubo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Houdoe tries to avoid it but Kubo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Houdoe to the ground. Houdoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Kubo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Houdoe, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Houdoe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Houdoe manages to pull guard.
Kubo looking to sit in guard and control but Houdoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Houdoe wants to control from the top but Kubo keeps moving.
Kubo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Houdoe looking to pass the guard.
Houdoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kubo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kubo being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Kubo keeping moving, preventing Houdoe from controlling successfully.
Houdoe looking to sit in guard and control but Kubo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Houdoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kubo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Houdoe is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Houdoe wants to pass the guard but Kubo is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kubo is on top in guard. #REVB#
Houdoe working a defensive guard here.
Kubo looking to sit in guard and control but Houdoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubo trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Houdoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Houdoe lands with a nice combination. Kubo backs away looking to recover.
Kubo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houdoe defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kubo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Houdoe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Houdoe trying to mount his opponent but Kubo defends it.
Houdoe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kubo. #T1#
Houdoe is stalling here. Kubo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Houdoe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kubo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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.
Kubo wants to stand but Houdoe has his arm trapped.
Kubo looking to control but instead Houdoe has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kubo is looking to take a break and control but Houdoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Houdoe trying to control but Kubo postures up.
Kubo prevents Houdoe from standing back up.
Houdoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Houdoe is trying to maintain the position but Kubo is very close to passing his half guard.
Houdoe keeping hold of Kubo's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Well, if Kubo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Houdoe drives through and clinches with Kubo against the cage. #BC2#
Kubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kubo fakes the leg kick and cracks Houdoe in the body.
Kubo dives in for a single leg takedown but Houdoe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masaya Kubo.
Houdoe tries for a takedown but Kubo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Kubo shoots in for a takedown but Houdoe shows good takedown defense.
Kubo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houdoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kubo defends well and Houdoe ends up having to push Kubo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Kubo has Houdoe up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Houdoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houdoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houdoe dives in and grabs Kubo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubo pushes down on Houdoe's head and hops out.
Kubo shoots in looking for a takedown. Houdoe tries to sprawl out of it but Kubo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Houdoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houdoe fails with the takedown
and Kubo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Houdoe's knee momentarily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Houdoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kemenovic's waist but Kemenovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houdoe off to one side.
Houdoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kemenovic.
Kemenovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kemenovic scores with a punch to the head.
Kemenovic fails to land the takedown.
Kemenovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Houdoe tries to counter by clinching up but Kemenovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Badr Houdoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mladen Kemenovic.#CL2#
Kemenovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Houdoe goes for a takedown attempt but Kemenovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kemenovic is defended easily by Houdoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Kemenovic moves into range and clinches up with Houdoe.
Kemenovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houdoe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kemenovic.
Kemenovic is working for takedown but Houdoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Houdoe wants to break free but Kemenovic has control.
Kemenovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Houdoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Houdoe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Houdoe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kemenovic looking to sit in guard and control but Houdoe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Kemenovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Houdoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemenovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houdoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemenovic working a defensive guard here.
Kemenovic keeping moving, preventing Houdoe from controlling successfully.
Houdoe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Kemenovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Houdoe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kemenovic wants to get back to his feet but Houdoe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Houdoe stands and throws Kemenovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Houdoe trying to control the position but Kemenovic is working away.
Kemenovic wants to control but Houdoe postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kemenovic holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Houdoe is looking to take a break and control but Kemenovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Houdoe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kemenovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Houdoe is trying to get an arm triangle but Kemenovic is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kemenovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Houdoe trying to control the position but Kemenovic is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Houdoe dominated that round.
That's time! Houdoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kemenovic tries to clinch but Houdoe moves out of range. #CL2#
Kemenovic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kemenovic breaks from the clinch.
Houdoe throws a lazy body kick
letting Kemenovic counter with a right hand.
Houdoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kemenovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Houdoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kemenovic swivels and escapes.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kemenovic as he jumps to the side.
Kemenovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Houdoe counters with a series of strikes. Kemenovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Badr Houdoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kemenovic closes the distance and clinches.
Houdoe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Houdoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kemenovic jumps into guard, dragging Houdoe to the mat.
Houdoe wants to control from the top but Kemenovic keeps moving. #T1#
Kemenovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kemenovic is controlling Houdoe's posture.
Houdoe wants to control from the top but Kemenovic keeps moving.
Kemenovic wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kemenovic keeping moving, preventing Houdoe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Houdoe fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kemenovic takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Houdoe pulls guard. #SUB#
Kemenovic is posturing up here but Houdoe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kemenovic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kemenovic has to tap! Slick submission there by Houdoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.
Houdoe jumps guard but Bartholemew stands there with Houdoe around his waist. Houdoe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Houdoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartholemew smiles and moves away.
Houdoe is looking to clinch but Bartholemew is avoiding it.
Houdoe misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bartholemew counters with a single leg into guard. Houdoe didn't expect that.
Houdoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houdoe is adopting a defensive guard.
Houdoe is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartholemew controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houdoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bartholemew controlling the position for now.
Bartholemew pushes Houdoe off looking to stand but Houdoe dives back in and keeps control.
Bartholemew has a hand on Houdoe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Houdoe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bartholemew is squirming around, avoiding Houdoe's attempts to control the action.
Houdoe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T2#
Houdoe controlling his opponent.
Bartholemew is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Houdoe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bartholemew is now in Houdoe's guard. A big mistake from Houdoe there, giving up the dominant position!
Houdoe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Houdoe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Houdoe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartholemew defends well.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Houdoe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Houdoe tries to strike from the bottom.
Bartholemew is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Houdoe wants to control but Bartholemew passes easily into half guard.
Houdoe is trying to stand.
Houdoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bartholemew passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houdoe wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping busy.
Houdoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bartholemew tries to free his leg and advance position but Houdoe is retaining full guard.
Houdoe is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Houdoe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bartholemew 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 Houdoe.
Bartholemew wants to control but Houdoe is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craig Bartholemew will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houdoe in his tracks.
Houdoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartholemew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Craig Bartholemew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houdoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houdoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bartholemew scores with a four punch combination!
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houdoe but Houdoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bartholemew throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe avoids a kick to the body.
Bartholemew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houdoe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bartholemew somewhat.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Houdoe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Bartholemew is working for takedown but Houdoe is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Houdoe successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Houdoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartholemew defends it easily.
Houdoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Houdoe, not yet.
Bartholemew throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartholemew won't allow Houdoe to get back to his feet.
Bartholemew tries to stand but Houdoe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Houdoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartholemew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartholemew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Bartholemew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houdoe is keeping the position for now.
Houdoe pulls Bartholemew in to control the position.
Houdoe looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bartholemew postures up in Houdoe's guard and throws a big left but Houdoe blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown
and Houdoe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bartholemew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Bartholemew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houdoe tries to clinch but Bartholemew is having none of it.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houdoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Bartholemew clinches with his opponent.
Bartholemew avoids a wild elbow strike from Houdoe.
Bartholemew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Houdoe smiles and moves away.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houdoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Houdoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bartholemew throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Houdoe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bartholemew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Houdoe is breathing heavily.
Houdoe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Houdoe wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houdoe darts in trying to clinch
and Bartholemew counters with a left and a right that stings Houdoe.
Craig Bartholemew is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartholemew dives in and grabs Houdoe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houdoe pushes down on Bartholemew's head and hops out.
Houdoe lands a head kick. Bartholemew smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Houdoe goes for a double leg but Bartholemew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartholemew continues to drive forward.
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartholemew shoots in looking for a takedown but Houdoe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bartholemew's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Houdoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Bartholemew 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Houdoe pulls guard effortlessly.
Houdoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Houdoe controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartholemew wants to control but Houdoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe wants to control but Bartholemew is keeping him busy.
Houdoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bartholemew wants to control but Houdoe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Houdoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Houdoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bartholemew trying to hold on to Houdoe's head to control him but Houdoe postures up. #SUB#
Bartholemew looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Houdoe pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bartholemew avoids a series of strikes thrown by Houdoe.
Bartholemew avoids a series of strikes thrown by Houdoe.
Houdoe trying to control but Bartholemew is having none of it. #SUB2#
Houdoe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Bartholemew tries to reverse the position but Houdoe maintains control.
Bartholemew tries to hold on but Houdoe postures up.
Bartholemew is squirming around, avoiding Houdoe's attempts to control the action.
Bartholemew manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Houdoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartholemew keeps working. #T3#
Bartholemew trying to hold on to Houdoe's head to control him but Houdoe postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bartholemew avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houdoe.
Badr Houdoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bartholemew wants to improve his position but Houdoe is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Houdoe sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
Houdoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartholemew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch but Houdoe is avoiding it.
Houdoe looks to land a combination. Bartholemew sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Houdoe goes for a double leg but Bartholemew avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartholemew continues to drive forward.#CL#
Bartholemew drives through and clinches with Houdoe against the cage.
Bartholemew drops down looking for an ankle pick but Houdoe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houdoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Bartholemew. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Houdoe closes the distance and clinches.
Houdoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bartholemew smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew darts in looking for a takedown but Houdoe gets double underhooks and turns Bartholemew into the cage.
Badr Houdoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Bartholemew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houdoe stalks Bartholemew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bartholemew's face. Bartholemew staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Houdoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bartholemew has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Houdoe misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Al Saadoun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Saadoun is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Al Saadoun receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Houdoe has had enough of the clinch but Al Saadoun keeps him there for the moment.
Houdoe wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Saadoun won't allow it.
Houdoe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Al Saadoun manages to pull guard.
Al Saadoun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Houdoe won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here. #T1#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Houdoe from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Houdoe passes into side control.
Al Saadoun is trying to improve his position.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Houdoe's posture but Houdoe avoids it. #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.
Houdoe cracks Al Saadoun with a big right hand but Al Saadoun just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Saadoun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Saadoun is pushing Houdoe's head away, looking to escape. Houdoe manages to hold on to the position though.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Houdoe control the position.
Houdoe wants to stand but Al Saadoun is controlling his arm.
Al Saadoun is looking to reverse the position.
Houdoe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Houdoe has hold of Al Saadoun's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Al Saadoun tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Houdoe cranks the arm and Al Saadoun screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Al Saadoun, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Badr Houdoe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Houdoe takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Houdoe breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houdoe.
Houdoe shoots in looking for a takedown. Bagdad tries to sprawl out of it but Houdoe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bagdad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houdoe with a poor takedown
and Bagdad counters with a one-two to the body.
Azize Bagdad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badr Houdoe.#CL#
Bagdad has Houdoe up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Bagdad breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bagdad swivels and escapes.#CL#
Bagdad gets a clinch.
Houdoe is stalling here.
Bagdad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Bagdad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Bagdad is trying to trip Houdoe. He has hold of a leg but Houdoe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bagdad persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Houdoe uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Houdoe enables Bagdad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Houdoe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Houdoe wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houdoe controlling the position.
Bagdad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bagdad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houdoe working a defensive guard here.
Bagdad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bagdad is looking to stand up but Houdoe won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Houdoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Bagdad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Houdoe.#TD#
Bagdad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Houdoe on his heels. He'll look to pass Houdoe's guard now, I'm sure.
Houdoe wants to hit a switch here but Bagdad passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Houdoe there! #T3#
Houdoe wants to hold on but Bagdad pushes him away.
Bagdad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Houdoe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bagdad controlling from mount.
Houdoe swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bagdad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bagdad avoids the attempt from Houdoe to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Houdoe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bagdad.
Houdoe is trying to escape the mount.
Bagdad is trying to control here but Houdoe has managed to regain half guard.
Bagdad slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azize Bagdad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Bagdad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Houdoe tries to buck Bagdad off but Bagdad is having none of it.
Houdoe regains half guard.
Houdoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagdad is working away from the top position though.
Houdoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bagdad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bagdad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houdoe on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houdoe is looking to improve his position.
Bagdad trying to control the action but Houdoe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Houdoe trying to control from the bottom.
Bagdad misses with a head shot. Houdoe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Houdoe looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagdad trying to control the position from guard on top but Houdoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Houdoe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bagdad doesn't defend quickly enough and Houdoe has managed to lock this one up! Can Bagdad escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Houdoe on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Badr Houdoe!

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