Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021

#R1#
Leone throws a right hand that Grimaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimaldo also avoids with ease.
Leone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leone.
Grimaldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grimaldo misses with a few strikes there.
Leone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimaldo's hands.#CL#
Grimaldo drives through and clinches with Leone against the cage. #BC2#
Leone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Leone. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimaldo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grimaldo.
Grimaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimaldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimaldo lands with a nice combination. Leone backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Grimaldo.
Leone tests Grimaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Grimaldo tenderised Leone's leg. Leone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimaldo throws a combination. Leone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leone misses with a hook
and Grimaldo counters with a two punch combo.
Grimaldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leone misses with a few strikes there.
Grimaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leone.
Leone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimaldo moves away.
Leone misses with a wild body shot.
Leone throws a series of punches but Grimaldo avoids them all with ease.
Grimaldo tries to counter by clinching up but Leone breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Leone misses with a looping right.
Grimaldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grimaldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leone tries to bum rush Grimaldo with a series of wild strikes but Grimaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leone misses with an uppercut. Grimaldo saw that one coming.
Grimaldo feints a jab promting Leone to slip. Grimaldo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grimaldo misses with the combination.
Grimaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimaldo is breathing heavily.
Grimaldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Leone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joel Leone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leone at a distance.
Leone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Leone.
Leone lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Leone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimaldo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leone.
Leone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimaldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Leone misses with a combination
and Grimaldo counters with a series of strikes. Leone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grimaldo tests Leone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimaldo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leone back to the cage. Grimaldo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Leone looks to land a combination but Grimaldo avoids it well.
Leone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grimaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimaldo misses with a double jab
and Leone counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Grimaldo tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Grimaldo.
The fighters circling - Leone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimaldo looks to land a combination but Leone avoids it well.
Leone works the jab nicely.
Leone misses with a double jab.
Leone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimaldo attempts a counter takedown but Leone avoids it well and moves away.
Grimaldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Leone. Those never looked like landing.
Grimaldo lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leone misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joel Leone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leone scores with a jab to the body.
Leone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joel Leone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leone throws a series of punches but Grimaldo avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Leone does no damage.
Grimaldo tries to counter with a takedown but Leone is quick to defend against it.
Leone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimaldo tries to counter with a takedown but Leone is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimaldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimaldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leone misses with a few strikes there.
Grimaldo lands an overhand right.#T1#
Leone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leone throws a right and a left that Grimaldo avoids nicely.
Leone is breathing heavily.
Leone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leone misses with a combination
and Grimaldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Leone misses with a wild combination.
Grimaldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Leone keeps the fight on the outside.
Leone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimaldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leone misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Leone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimaldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Grimaldo tenderised Leone's leg. Leone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leone throws a body punch but Grimaldo moves out of range.
Leone throws a shot from downtown. Grimaldo moves away and avoids it.
Grimaldo is working the combinations to good effect here.
A big right from Leone misses.
Leone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimaldo.
Grimaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Grimaldo.
Grimaldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leone.
Leone misses with a double jab
and Grimaldo counters with a three punch combo that has Leone backing up. Leone nods at Grimaldo to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Leone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Leone swings for the body but Grimaldo moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Grimaldo.
Leone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Leone sizes up Grimaldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimaldo.
Leone throws out a loose jab but Grimaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimaldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Grimaldo throws a nice looking combination but Leone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leone slips a jab and a cross from Grimaldo.
Leone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimaldo stalks Leone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leone's face. Leone staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimaldo lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
Leone misses with a series of wild punches.
Grimaldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Leone.
Grimaldo misses with a two punch combination.
Leone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimaldo.
Austin Grimaldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimaldo swings for the body but Leone moves out of range.
Leone is looking for the big counter here.
Grimaldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimaldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Leone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimaldo.
No joy there for Leone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimaldo is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Austin Grimaldo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Leone misses with a two punch combination.
Grimaldo feinted with a counter takedown.
Leone swinging wildly here.
Grimaldo lands a really nice looking cross but Leone seems unphased.
Leone throws a nice looking combination but Grimaldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leone loads up on a big right hand but Grimaldo slips the punch.
Grimaldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grimaldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grimaldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Leone scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Grimaldo closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Grimaldo.
A short uppercut from Grimaldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimaldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimaldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leone backwards. #T1##BC2#
Leone breaks the clinch.
Grimaldo misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Leone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimaldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leone circles away quickly and effectively.
Leone tries to bum rush Grimaldo with a series of wild strikes but Grimaldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Grimaldo misses the target.
A combination from Leone does no damage.
Leone misses with a double jab #CL#
and Grimaldo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leone avoiding damage as Grimaldo throws knees to the body.
Grimaldo misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimaldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leone blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Leone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leone managing to block the knees to the body from Grimaldo.
Leone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Leone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leone lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Leone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leone misses with a few strikes there.
Grimaldo is looking for a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leone.
Grimaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grimaldo tries to move into range but Leone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grimaldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimaldo drops his hands momentarily and Leone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leone moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Leone. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Leone.
Leone scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimaldo should have avoided that one.
Leone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimaldo tries to clinch up.
A combination from Leone does no damage.
No joy there for Leone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimaldo connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Leone misses.
No joy there for Grimaldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimaldo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Grimaldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimaldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimaldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leone under the eye.
Leone misses with a hook. Grimaldo ducked under it nicely.
Leone throws a nice looking combination but Grimaldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimaldo throws a one two combo.
Leone throws a series of punches but Grimaldo avoids them all with ease.
Grimaldo throws a series of punches but Leone moves out of range.
Leone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Leone does it's job there.
Leone connects with a nice looking jab.
Leone throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Bahamas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bahamas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leone misses with a wild body shot.
Bahamas tries to counter by clinching up but Leone breaks away and moves out of range.
Bahamas misses with a double jab
and Leone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leone misses with a double jab.
Leone jabs Bahamas right on the nose. Bahamas blinks but takes it well.
Bahamas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leone throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bahamas clinches up against the cage.
Leone tries to break the clinch but Bahamas is controlling the position.
Bahamas is trying to break free.
Leone pushes Bahamas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bahamas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Leone's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Bahamas effectively controlling the action here.
Bahamas is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Bahamas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leone throws a lazy uppercut
and Bahamas counters with a thumping low kick.
Joel Leone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahamas moves in looking to clinch but Leone pushes him off.
Joel Leone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leone lands with an overhand left.
Leone throws a right hand that Bahamas ducks under and follows up with a left that Bahamas also avoids with ease.
Leone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bahamas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leone avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guyfrom Bahamas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Leone stalks Bahamas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bahamas's face. Bahamas staggers backwards, shaken.
Leone looks to land a combination. Bahamas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Bahamas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bahamas closes the distance and pushes Leone back into the cage.
Oh Bahamas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leone prevents a body shot from Bahamas.
Bahamas seems to have got his legs back now.
Bahamas is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Bahamas manages to break the clinch.
Bahamas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leone.
Leone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Leone.#CL#
Bahamas forces Leone back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Bahamas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leone swinging wildly here. #T3#
Leone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bahamas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Leone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leone looks to land a left hand but Bahamas moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Leone misses.
Leone swinging wildly here.
Leone misses with a series of wild punches.
Bahamas shoots in for a takedown but Leone shows good takedown defense.
Leone throws a counter combo.
Bahamas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leone.
Bahamas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Bahamas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leone.
Leone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bahamas under the eye.
Leone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bahamas counters with a series of strikes. Leone will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Leone misses.
Leone looks winded!
Bahamas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leone tries to bum rush Bahamas with a series of wild strikes but Bahamas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leone misses with a wild combination.
Leone throws a nice looking combination but Bahamas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bahamas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Leone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bahamas fails to land the takedown.
Leone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leone lands a jab.
Leone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bahamas.
Leone throws a looping overhand right but Bahamas ducks down to avoid it.
Leone throws a hook to the side of Bahamas's head but Bahamas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bahamas.
Bahamas closes the distance and clinches up with Leone, looking for a takedown. Bahamas pushes Leone against the cage but Leone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bahamas avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bahamas misses with a takedown attempt - Leone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guyfrom Bahamas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leone throws a right hand that Bahamas ducks under and follows up with a left that Bahamas also avoids with ease.
Leone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joel Leone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leone is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bahamas moves into range and clinches up with Leone.
Leone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bahamas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Leone lands a glancing blow to the side of Bahamas's head.
Bahamas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guyfrom Bahamas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leone stuffs the takedown.
A jab lands there for Leone.
Leone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bahamas throws a right and a left that Leone avoids nicely. #T2##CL#
Bahamas instigates a clinch.
Leone is trying to break the clinch but Bahamas has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bahamas manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bahamas tries to clinch but Leone moves out of range.
Bahamas shoots in but Leone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leone throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Leone.
Leone throws a nice looking combination but Bahamas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bahamas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leone avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bahamas pushes Leone up against the cage in a clinch.
Bahamas keeps control of Leone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Leone can't break the clinch.
Leone tries to circle away but Bahamas has him pinned against the cage.
Leone can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bahamas tries for a takedown but Leone manages to get underhooks.
Leone tries to break the clinch but Bahamas is controlling the position.
Bahamas wants a takedown.
Bahamas is trying to force a seperation but Leone has the dominant position.
Leone is trying to break the clinch but Bahamas is controlling him.
Leone can't break the clinch.
Leone is trying to break the clinch but Bahamas is controlling him.
Bahamas prevents Leone from breaking the clinch.
Leone is trying to push Bahamas away but Bahamas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bahamas tries to pull guard but Leone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bahamas is trying to pull guard but Leone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leone is trying to break the clinch but Bahamas has him pressed against the cage.
Bahamas trying to stall but Leone improves his position.
Leone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bahamas tries to stall but Leone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bahamas is trying to push Leone away but Leone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bahamas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bahamas can't break the clinch.
Leone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bahamas has him pressed against the cage.
Leone working hard to break the clinch.
Bahamas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Leone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Leone throws out a loose jab but Bahamas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leone swats away the attempt to clinch by Bahamas.
Leone misses with a two punch combination.
Bahamas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leone, as that shot connected.
Bahamas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bahamas throws a head kick that misses
and Leone counters with a stiff right hand.
Leone feints with a jab and clips Bahamas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Bahamas is sent crashing into the canvas and Leone leaps in for the kill! Bahamas tries to get to his feet but Leone is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Bahamas is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Leone!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Leone misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bush counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bush in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bush!
A very excited looking Billy Bush made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Couturier connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Couturier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Couturier sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Couturier scores with a four punch combination!
Couturier lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Couturier.#CUT2#
It looks like Bo Smith has been cut.#CL2#
Couturier forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Couturier as the two fighters clinch.
Couturier works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith jumps guard but Couturier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Couturier.
Couturier digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Couturier lands a body punch.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Couturier lands with a short shot to the head.
Couturier lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Couturier works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couturier pushes Smith against the cage. Couturier is working some dirty boxing. Couturier pushes off with a quick right hook! Smith goes down! Smith tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Couturier moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurtis Couturier!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurtis Couturier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Bush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leone.
Bush half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bush is just out of range.
Leone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bush lunges at Leone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leone's hand.
Some wild striking there from Leone.
Leone misses with an uppercut
and Bush counters with a one-two to the body.
Bush avoids the body shot from Leone. #TD#
Bush closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leone quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Bush there.
Bush lands with a punch from half guard.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Leone is defending well.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leone's head. #T1##SUB#
Bush seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bush lands a nice short elbow.
Bush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Leone is looking to control Bush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leone avoid being mounted?
Leone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leone defending well though. #SUB#
Bush has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Leone defend it? Bush steps over the head and cranks it - Leone is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bush!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Bush!
A victorious Billy Bush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LFC 26
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Faspred moves into the clinch successfully.
Faspred stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Faspred.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Faspred for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faspred pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Faspred pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Faspred lands an elbow inside.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Faspred.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Faspred to keep the fight standing.
Faspred stalling.
Faspred is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faspred down to the mat. Faspred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomy Faspred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Smith.
Faspred is looking to clinch. #T1#
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faspred swivels and escapes.
Tomy Faspred seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faspred did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith wants to take a breather but Faspred is having none of it.
Faspred is trying to stand.
Smith is thwarting Faspred's attempts to control the position.
Smith wants to take a breather but Faspred is having none of it.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Faspred defends it.
Faspred tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Faspred has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith trying to control the pace. #T2#
Faspred punching from the bottom.
Faspred is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faspred tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Faspred knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Faspred's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faspred.
Faspred is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Smith has control of Faspred's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Faspred regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Faspred is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith looking to take Faspred's back but Faspred rolls and after a scramble, Faspred ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Faspred to escape a tricky position. #T4#
Faspred 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.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Faspred from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controls Faspred momentarily but Faspred frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomy Faspred 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#
Faspred moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Bo Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Faspred forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Faspred has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faspred is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Faspred wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bo Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faspred stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Faspred scoring with punches to the head and body.
Faspred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faspred 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.
Smith controls Faspred momentarily but Faspred frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Faspred clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faspred walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Faspred darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Faspred is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faspred down to the mat. Faspred avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomy Faspred has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Smith.#CL#
Faspred closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.#TD2#
Smith has hold of one of Faspred's legs. Faspred is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Faspred kicks Smith off and gets to his feet.
Faspred is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#CL#
Faspred moves into the clinch successfully.
Faspred controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Faspred. #T3#
Faspred controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Faspred turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Faspred just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Faspred lands a damaging elbow.
Tomy Faspred has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Faspred has him pressed against the cage.
Faspred avoiding damage.
Faspred controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Faspred has Smith pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomy Faspred.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faspred pinned against the cage. Faspred gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tomy Faspred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faspred doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faspred doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away. #CL#
Faspred gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Faspred comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomy Faspred dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Faspred moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Faspred tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faspred sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Faspred avoids it this time.
Faspred tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith with a poor takedown #TD#
and Faspred counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith! #SU#
Faspred decides to stand back up. Faspred steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Faspred tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Faspred closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faspred smiles and moves away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faspred is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
And Smith tries to counter it with a takedown but Faspred pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faspred tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.#T1#
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faspred moves away.
Faspred tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Faspred's half guard.
Faspred is trying to control but can't.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Faspred defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Faspred is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. Faspred takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Smith wants to control from the top but Faspred keeps moving.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Faspred gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Faspred not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faspred wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Faspred is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Faspred makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Faspred wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faspred is one step ahead there.
Faspred wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tomy Faspred is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Faspred trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Faspred is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Faspred throwing strikes but missing.
Faspred is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faspred tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Faspred instigates a clinch.
Bo Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faspred throws an elbow that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomy Faspred!

Event: Gladiators 10
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Slater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slater scores with a hook to the body. Ferrara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Ferrara gets the takedown into side control.
Slater tries to bench press Ferrara off him but Ferrara keeps the position.
Slater keeps trying to improve his position.
Ferrara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Ferrara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Ferrara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slater is trying to improve his position.
Ferrara scores with punches from side control.
Slater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferrara tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrara misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Slater's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slater is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ferrara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Slater is pressing down on Ferrara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slater is trying to keep Ferrara in close.
Ferrara is fighting to break Slater's control of his arms but Slater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slater looking to control.
Ferrara is looking to work some ground and pound but Slater has wrist control.
Ferrara chips away with some ground and pound.
Ferrara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrara postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Ferrara chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Ferrara won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Ferrara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferrara landing with the ground and pound.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ferrara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Slater seems keen to control Ferrara's posture.
Ferrara throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrara wants to pass the guard but Slater is keeping the position.#T3#
Ferrara postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferrara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferrara throwing strikes but missing.
Ferrara cracks Slater with a solid left hand.
Ferrara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater managing to control the position.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Ferrara slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Slater is rocked!
Ferrara is breathing heavily.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slater looking for a sweep. Not yet Slater, not yet.
We've been informed that Slater has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferrara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferrara throws a big right hand that misses.
Ferrara is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater has momentary wrist control but Ferrara slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferrara is working Slater over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ferrara passes into half guard.
Ferrara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ferrara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slater's head.
Ferrara working the head and body with strikes.
Slater gets full guard.
Slater trying to control the position.
Slater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrara.
Ferrara scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Ferrara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ferrara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Slater's waist but Slater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferrara off to one side.
Slater throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferrara drops his hands momentarily and Slater takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slater connects with a right hand. Ferrara shakes it off.
A lazy left from Slater finds it's target.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ferrara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slater.
Slater jabs Ferrara right on the nose. Ferrara blinks but takes it well.
Ferrara misses with a takedown
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Ferrara is rocked!
Crack! Slater connects with the perfect overhand right and Ferrara falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Slater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Slater!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Bush drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Da Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Bush controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
Bush lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bush works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Bush cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Bush lands a couple of digs.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bush with a nice head shot there.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB#
Da Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Silva working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Bush dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.#SUB#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
George Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bush with a nice head shot there.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Bush. #TD2#
Bush drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Bush lands a couple of digs.
Da Silva is trying to keep Bush in close. #T4#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Da Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bush throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Da Silva's body to avoid the submission. Da Silva has instead reached around Bush's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Da Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Da Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bush defends it nicely.#TD2#
Bush closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Bush getting side control.#ES#
Da Silva manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bush keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bush working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Bush gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Da Silva regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Bush tries to pass. #T1#
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#
Da Silva is rocked!
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Da Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Bush is working Da Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bush landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bush not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bush trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush working some strikes from top position.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush is in close to Da Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Bush landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Bush distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva's brow.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bush stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Silva has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush cracks Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Bush landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bush dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Bush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bush lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
George Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bush slows the pace down.
Bush working the head with strikes.
Da Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Bush's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva taking a bit of punishment here - Bush scoring with strikes.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bush cracks Da Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bush lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Bush scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Da Silva is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Bush can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Bush!

Event: LFC 22
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Divnich misses with a straight right.
Divnich ducks under a wild hook from Leone.
Leone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Divnich moves forwards but Leone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Joel Leone has been cut.
Leone throws a hook to the side of Divnich's head but Divnich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leone misses with a hook.
Divnich connects with an inside leg kick.
Leone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Divnich was well out of range. Poor timing from Leone.
Divnich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leone.
Divnich throws a right and a left that Leone avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Divnich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leone misses with an uppercut.
Leone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Divnich manages to circle out of the way.
Divnich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Divnich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Divnich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Divnich misses with a looping right.
Divnich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leone connects with a body shot.#T1#
Divnich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leone throws a jab but it's blocked by Divnich.
Leone is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Divnich just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Leone has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Divnich!

Event: LFC 21
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Landings throws a leg kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Landings won't be happy with that.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Landings wants to control but Smith postures up.
Landings is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Landings controls the position for a moment.
Landings can't do much from the bottom here.
Landings is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landings is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Landings is looking to reverse the position.
Landings looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith forces the positional change into back control.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Landings is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1#
Landings staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control. #SUB#
Landings is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Smith gets his way! #SUB#
Smith looking for the RNC.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but Landings pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Smith is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Landings knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Landings for a finish.
Landings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Landings is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Landings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Landings wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Landings is working to get back to half guard.
Landings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Landings wants to get back to full guard.
Landings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Landings.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T3#
Landings pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Landings is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Landings wants to sweep but no luck.
Landings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Landings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landings looking to pass the guard.
Landings is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Landings wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Landings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.#T4#
Landings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Landings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Landings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Landings throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Landings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Landings looking for a sweep. Not yet Landings, not yet. #SUB2#
Landings throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Landings tries to control but Smith manages to take his back.#SUB#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Landings is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Landings cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Landings misses with a head kick.
Landings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Landings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Landings throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Landings throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landings can do to turn this around?
Landings looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Landings throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Landings tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Landings stops Smith from passing to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith advances to mount.
Landings tries to hold on but Smith postures up.#T1#
Landings wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Landings preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.
Landings is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Landings is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landings tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith tightening his grip on Landings, looking for the choke. #T2#
Smith not allowing Landings to control his hands.
I really don't envy Landings right now.
Smith biding his time, controlling Landings.
Landings trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip. #SUB#
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Landings is controlling his hands well.
Landings is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Smith has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Landings has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith is hanging on to Landings's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Bo Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith not allowing Landings to control his hands.
Smith is working the ground and pound. Can Landings escape?
Landings looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Landings might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Smith looking for the RNC.
What can Landings do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Landings tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith blocks Landings's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smith tries to control but Landings wriggling away.
Landings tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Landings wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.#SUB#
Landings tries to improve his position but Smith has taken his back! Smith has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Landings tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smith pushes Landings away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Smith!

Event: QFC Tournament 723 Round 2
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Adler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bush is trying to defend but Adler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Adler looks to land a strike but Bush avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Adler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush wants to stand up but Adler is controlling him.
Adler 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.
Adler throws a big elbow that misses.
Adler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adler.
Adler works over Bush with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bush holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Adler throws a big elbow that misses.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Adler from controlling successfully.
Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bush throws a big right hand that misses.
Adler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Adler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Adler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush preventing the sweep.
Adler pulls Bush in close to prevent any damage.
Bush postures up in Adler's guard and throws a big left but Adler blocks it.
Adler has control of Bush's left arm, preventing Bush from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephen Adler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bush somewhat.
Adler feinted with a counter takedown.
Bush looks for a takedown but Adler sprawls well.#TD#
Adler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bush on his heels. He'll look to pass Bush's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Adler throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bush throws a big right hand that misses.
Bush throwing strikes from guard but Adler blocks nicely.
Bush works over Adler with some ground and pound from guard.
Adler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Adler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bush manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bush working a defensive guard here.
Adler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Adler throws an elbow that misses. Bush uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adler's guard. Nice move by Bush!#REVB#
Adler is trying to keep Bush in close.
Adler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Adler pulls Bush in to control the position.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Adler has been cut.
Bush chips away with some ground and pound.
Adler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard. #REVR#
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 Stephen Adler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephen Adler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Bush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adler to the mat! Adler manages to get full guard.
Bush won't allow Adler to sweep him here.
Bush wants to control from the top but Adler keeps moving.
Bush keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adler's head.
Adler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bush on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bush wants to control from the top but Adler keeps moving.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Adler has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adler is pulling down on Bush's head to control his posture.
Adler wants to sweep here but Bush controlling him for the moment.
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Bush preventing the sweep.
Adler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Adler keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Adler has wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bush landing with the ground and pound.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bush content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adler seems keen to control Bush's posture.
Adler is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bush closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adler's guard.
Bush being controlled here momentarily.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush is in close to Adler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adler looking for a sweep. Not yet Adler, not yet.
Adler has Bush pulled in close to control his posture.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Bush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush cracks Adler with a solid left hand.
Bush is working Adler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bush won't allow Adler to sweep him here.
Adler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bush working some strikes from top position.
Adler has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Adler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bush trying to control here.
Adler is controlling the pace.
Adler looks to land a strike but Bush avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Adler's cut.
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##TD#
Adler shoots in and gets a takedown into Bush's guard.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Adler from controlling successfully.
Adler lands a couple of digs.
Adler is fighting to break Bush's control of his arms but Bush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adler's guard. #REVB#
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bush trying to control but Adler is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bush works over Adler with some ground and pound from guard.
Bush preventing the sweep.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adler has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
George Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bush wants to control from the top but Adler keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adler pulls Bush in close to prevent any damage.
Adler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bush. #T2##TD#
Adler feints and as Bush raises his hands in defense, Adler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bush has momentary wrist control but Adler slips an elbow through the middle.
Adler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adler throws a big elbow that misses.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Adler from controlling successfully.
Adler scoring with some ground and pound.
Bush wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Adler passes into half guard.
Adler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adler working the head and body with strikes.
Adler throwing shots but Bush is blocking nicely.
Bush taking some punishment here, with Adler in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adler slips a nice elbow through Bush's hands, connecting with Bush's forehead.
Nice strikes from Adler there.
Adler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adler is keen to just control but Bush is a slippery customer.#T4#
Bush taking some punishment here, with Adler in his half guard.
Adler throws a strike but Bush avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Adler from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adler preventing the sweep.
Adler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Adler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Adler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adler 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Stephen Adler!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Stephen Adler!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Stephen Adler!

Stephen Adler wins by unanimous decision!
Stephen Adler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: QFC Tournament 723 Round 1
Date: Feb 02, 2017

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hightower!
Bush gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hightower has knocked Bush down with a huge combo! Hightower steps away and waves a wobbly Bush back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Bush is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hightower enables Bush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hightower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hightower preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hightower works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bush cracks Hightower with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Hightower working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hightower working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Bush postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hightower looks winded!
Hightower has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Hightower is rocked!
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bush postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hightower covers up, he's hurt! Bush keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bush and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bush can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Bush!

Event: LFC 20
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferrara or perhaps it was just good defense by Ali, which made it look bad.
Ali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferrara's head.
Ferrara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Ferrara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferrara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferrara thinking.
Good leg kick by Ali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ferrara shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferrara is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferrara scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Ali has Ferrara up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferrara backwards. #T1#
Ali scores with a shot to the side of Ferrara's head.
Ferrara wants a takedown.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrara backwards.
Ali creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ferrara with a big uppercut! Ferrara tries to clinch up but Ali pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ferrara to the mat! Ferrara covers up and Ali unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haider Ali!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Brown moves away from the strike by Northman.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Northman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Northman is looking for the big counter here.
Northman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Northman moves away and avoids it.
Northman is looking for the big counter here.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Northman defends well and Brown ends up having to push Northman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Northman unleashes a big counter combination but Brown bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Northman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Northman defends well and Brown ends up having to push Northman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Northman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Northman.
Northman throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Northman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northman looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Northman stalks Brown and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brown's face. Brown staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown catches Northman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northman looks winded!
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Northman's head back.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown throws a combination. Northman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Northman is rocked!
Northman throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Northman is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Northman misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Northman.
Northman walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Brown drops Northman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Northman! Brown dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, James Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Grimey takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimey lands a nice uppercut.
Northman tries to break the clinch but Grimey is controlling the position.
Northman is trying to break free.#BC#
Northman manages to break the clinch.
Northman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grimey throws a jab when Northman was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Northman. Those never looked like landing.
Northman misses with a wild combination.
Northman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Northman. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Grimey has been cut.
Northman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Grimey to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimey looks to score with a jab to the body but Northman is just out of range.
Northman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Northman misses with the combination.
Northman is breathing heavily.#T1#
Northman throws a right and a left that Grimey avoids nicely.
Northman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimey throws out the jab.
Grimey moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimey works the jab nicely.
Northman scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Grimey misses.
Grimey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Northman is rocked!
Northman wants to clinch
and Grimey counters with a big right hand! Oh Northman is in trouble here! Grimey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Grimey!

Event: LFC 17
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Leone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhirkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasili Zhirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leone thuds a left hand into Zhirkov's body.
Zhirkov darts in looking for a takedown but Leone gets double underhooks and turns Zhirkov into the cage.
Leone misses the jab.
Zhirkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zhirkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Leone, which made it look bad.
Zhirkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Zhirkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leone throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Zhirkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leone to the mat! Leone manages to get full guard.
Zhirkov stays in close to Leone's body and controls the position.
Zhirkov trying to control but Leone is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zhirkov won't allow Leone to get back to his feet. #T1#
Zhirkov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leone can't keep his opponent in guard - Zhirkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zhirkov trying to control the pace.
Zhirkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhirkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Zhirkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zhirkov controlling the action here.
Leone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhirkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leone defending well though.
Zhirkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leone keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Zhirkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhirkov.
Zhirkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leone defending well though.
Zhirkov wants to free his trapped foot but Leone is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Zhirkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhirkov trying to control from half guard but Leone is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Zhirkov is trying to work for a kimura but Leone is defending well. #SUB#
Zhirkov seems to be working for a kimura but Leone defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zhirkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zhirkov is working for a kimura but Leone is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhirkov wants to pass the guard but Leone is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasili Zhirkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Zhirkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zhirkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zhirkov passes Leone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zhirkov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zhirkov passes to full mount! #SUB#
Zhirkov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Leone has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leone is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Zhirkov wants to take Leone's back here but Leone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zhirkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Leone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Zhirkov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leone to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leone shrugs it off.
Zhirkov moves to take his opponent's back.
Zhirkov scores with punches from the back.
Will Zhirkov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
Zhirkov keeps control of the position as Leone tries to break free. #SUB#
Zhirkov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Leone is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Zhirkov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Leone taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vasili Zhirkov!
Vasili Zhirkov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Let's-Party-2017
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Kannberg is looking to chop away at Schuldt's legs.
Kannberg avoids the head kick by Schuldt.
Schuldt misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kannberg counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Schuldt manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schuldt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kannberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kannberg has a couple of punches blocked by Schuldt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kannberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schuldt scores with a hook to the body.
Our sources have told us that Schuldt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kannberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schuldt just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Kannberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kannberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schuldt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schuldt moves in looking to clinch but Kannberg pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schuldt.
Kannberg misses with a takedown attempt - Schuldt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Schuldt misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kannberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schuldt won't be happy with that.
Schuldt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kannberg connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Kannberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schuldt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kannberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kannberg throws an elbow but Schuldt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Schuldt taking a bit of punishment here - Kannberg scoring with strikes.
Schuldt wants to control but Kannberg postures up.
Kannberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kannberg grinds an elbow into Schuldt's temple. #ROC2#
Schuldt is rocked!#T2#
Kannberg crunches a massive hammerfist down on Schuldt - he's out! Kannberg Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Kannberg!
A very excited looking Scott Kannberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LFC 13
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Leone misses with a wild combination.
Leone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGregors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leone lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Leone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leone scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Joel Leone has been cut.
Leone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGregor back to the cage. Leone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Leone! McGregor is backing up but he can't get away as Leone lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops McGregor and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joel Leone!
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'A loss is a loss luckily I have a great coach is Jon Kavnagh and we will come back stronger. Believe that!'.

Event: LFC 11
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1##TD#
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Ferrara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ferrara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferrara stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferrara on the ground.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez is pulling down on Ferrara's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferrara stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.#T1#
Ferrara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferrara defends it easily.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for subs off his back but Ferrara has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferrara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferrara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrara.
Ferrara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though.
Ramirez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferrara.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Ferrara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Ramirez is rocked!#CUT2#
Richard Ramirez's cut is getting worse.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Ramirez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jonny Ferrara!
Jonny Ferrara made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.

Event: FHMMA
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Khajo lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Khajo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khajo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khajo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Khajo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khajo cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Khajo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Khajo misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Khajo.
Khajo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Tata Khajo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith avoids the body shot from Khajo.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Khajo and move into the clinch position.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tata Khajo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Smith.
Khajo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Khajo.#CUT#
It looks like Bo Smith has been cut.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Khajo. Beautiful body shot.
Khajo misses with a straight right.
A jab from Khajo finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
A punch combination from Khajo misses.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Khajo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khajo misses with a body shot.
A jab from Khajo finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Khajo jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Khajo throws a body shot but no joy.
Khajo jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Khajo. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Khajo as Smith shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Khajo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks winded!
Khajo throws a shot to the body.
Tata Khajo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khajo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khajo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Khajo lands a right hook to the body.
Khajo with a jab.
We've been told by Khajo's head coaches at Devolved that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Khajo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Khajo lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Khajo gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tata Khajo!
Tata Khajo is the new welterweight champion!
Tata Khajo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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