Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Fairtex's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fairtex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Fairtex lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fairtex was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams is pushing down on Fairtex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairtex is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fairtex trying to control but Williams postures up. #T1#
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairtex does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Fairtex misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Williams wants to take a breather but Fairtex is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fairtex with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Fairtex is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fairtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fairtex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams prevents Fairtex from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex manages to get to full guard.
Williams passes into half guard. #T4#
Fairtex is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Williams fails to move to back control.
Fairtex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fairtex is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams controlling his opponent.
Fairtex is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tin Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Fairtex keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fairtex trying to control the position. #T1#
Fairtex wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fairtex's guard.
Williams wants to take a breather but Fairtex is having none of it. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fairtex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tin Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head. #T3#
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Fairtex defends it.
Fairtex trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is pressing down on Fairtex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fairtex is holding on for now.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Fairtex is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams.
Williams controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Williams working for a submission but Fairtex is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Williams working for a guillotine from mount but Fairtex is in no mood to give up.
Fairtex wants to control but Williams is having none of it.#SUB2#
Williams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fairtex has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fairtex punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fairtex kicks Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Fairtex gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Fairtex fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Williams passes to side control. #SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Williams trying to control the action but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
Fairtex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex gets back to half guard.
Williams is pressing down on Fairtex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fairtex is holding on for now.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Williams is trying for a kimura here. Fairtex looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Williams wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tin Williams!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Weeks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fairtex to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Weeks has his foot on Fairtex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairtex works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Weeks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairtex escapes and throws Weeks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weeks is looking for a sweep.
Weeks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weeks manages to get back to half guard.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weeks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weeks manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Weeks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fairtex is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Weeks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Fairtex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weeks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairtex has managed to get both his arms back between Weeks's legs - danger averted.
Fairtex lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Weeks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Weeks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fairtex trying to control but Weeks is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Weeks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Weeks working for a triangle but Fairtex defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Weeks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Weeks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairtex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Weeks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Weeks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Weeks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fairtex is defending well. Weeks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fairtex has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Weeks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haiden Weeks!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez throws a fast counter high kick but Fairtex manages to duck under it in time.
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alvarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fairtex or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Alvarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fairtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Fairtex slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Fairtex.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2#
Alvarez pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Alvarez has his foot on Fairtex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairtex works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Fairtex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairtex has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Fairtex looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fairtex postures up. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Fairtex has his feet on Alvarez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Fairtex manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Fairtex tries to pass.
Fairtex might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez trying to control the position. #T3#
Fairtex stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
Fairtex stops Alvarez from standing up.
Fairtex lands a couple of digs.
Fairtex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fairtex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Fairtex counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez pushing down on Fairtex's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fairtex tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Fairtex is defending it quite comfortably.
Fairtex controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fairtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Fairtex has managed to clinch.
Alvarez trying to control the position but instead, Fairtex has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alvarez into the cage.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alvarez tries to break free but Fairtex pushes him back against the cage.
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez has Fairtex pressed against the cage.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alvarez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Fairtex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fairtex after a bit of a struggle.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fairtex.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Fairtex won't allow it.
Fairtex wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fairtex stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Fairtex manages to get underhooks.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Fairtex turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex. #BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Fairtex leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Alvarez rushes Fairtex and presses him up against the cage.
Fairtex goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alvarez throws a push kick but Fairtex slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Fairtex rushes Alvarez and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD2#
Alvarez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Alvarez lands in his opponent's guard.
Fairtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alvarez on the ground.
Alvarez throwing strikes but missing.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Fairtex has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage. #SUB#
Fairtex has an active guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairtex is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alvarez jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex tries to clinch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Fairtex scores with a nice body kick.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Fairtex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvarez manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Fairtex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Fairtex finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Fairtex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairtex has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Fairtex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fairtex puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Fairtex postures up.
Fairtex passes into half guard.
Fairtex not doing much here.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Fairtex is controlling him
Fairtex takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Fairtex keeps him under control.
Alvarez is looking to control Fairtex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Fairtex postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fairtex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fairtex content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Fairtex stands up from Alvarez's guard - Fairtex perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez looks to clinch
and Fairtex counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Fairtex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Demetrius Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairtex, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Pugsley drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the cage.
Fairtex lands a good knee to the midsection. Pugsley won't want to take too many of those.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pugsley working Fairtex over with knees to the body.#TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard.
Pugsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pugsley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pugsley with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Pugsley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pugsley drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Pugsley as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fairtex screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Pugsley! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Arthur Pugsley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex fails with the takedown.
Fairtex fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inday is defended easily by Fairtex.#CL#
Inday gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fairtex jumps guard and drags Inday to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Inday's guard. #REVR##T1#
Fairtex is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fairtex connects with a couple of short punches.
Fairtex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fairtex is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Fairtex stands up from Inday's guard - Fairtex perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Fairtex gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fairtex is looking to advance position but Inday won't allow it.
Fairtex is thwarting Inday's attempts to control the position.
Fairtex is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Inday trying to hold on to Fairtex's head to control him but Fairtex postures up. #T3#
Inday might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fairtex haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fairtex is looking to advance position but Inday won't allow it.
Inday wants to control the action here but instead Fairtex manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
Fairtex is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Inday is surviving well by controlling Fairtex's body position as best he can.
Fairtex looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Inday for as long as he can get away with.
Inday tries to hold on but Fairtex pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex thowing shots but they're missing.
Fairtex controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fairtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Inday shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Fairtex rushes Inday and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fairtex scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Fairtex jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is pulling down on Inday's head. It's preventing any offense from Inday, at least for the moment.
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inday can do to turn this around?#T1#
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet but Inday is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Fairtex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inday is aware though and is defending well.
Inday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fairtex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Inday must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fairtex's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inday sprawls well. Inday wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Inday crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fairtex - the referee stops the clock and Inday gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fairtex. Inday manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD#
Fairtex gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Fairtex goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Inday rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fairtex's guard! Nice work there by Inday!
Inday wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving. #T3#
Inday is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fairtex pulls Inday in close to his closed guard and prevents Inday from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Inday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Fairtex working for a triangle but Inday defends it easily.
Inday controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Inday.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inday pinned against the cage. Inday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inday doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fairtex or perhaps it was just good defense by Inday, which made it look bad.
Inday thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Fairtex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Fairtex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fairtex trying to control the action but Inday is working from the bottom.
Fairtex looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Inday blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fairtex. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Fairtex is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Fairtex working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Inday trying to control here.
Fairtex stalling.
Fairtex is thwarting Inday's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Inday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inday replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fairtex blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.
Fairtex looking for a takedown.
Fairtex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Inday in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fairtex wants to clinch up but Inday keeps it at a distance.
Inday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Inday manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fairtex on his heels. He'll look to pass Fairtex's guard now, I'm sure.
Fairtex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Fairtex wants to stand and escape but Inday is having none of it.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairtex is wriggling around but Inday manages to pass to half guard.
Inday prevents Fairtex from improving his position.
Zambosurian Inday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Inday from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Conrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Conrad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conrad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fairtex backs up against the cage.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Conrad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Conrad stands up.
Conrad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fairtex defends well and Conrad ends up having to push Fairtex into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fairtex is looking to clinch. #CL#
Fairtex darts in and clinches Conrad up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Conrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conrad jabs at Fairtex's body.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Conrad moves out of range.
Conrad is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Conrad swinging wildly here.
As Conrad looks to move away, Fairtex throws a big counter combo but Conrad just gets out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fairtex.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Conrad.
A punch combination from Conrad misses.
Fairtex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Conrad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Conrad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Conrad controlling from side mount.
Fairtex is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Conrad decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Conrad tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away. #TD2#
Conrad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fairtex is keeping the position for now. #T2##SU2#
Conrad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Fairtex tries to land a knee to the head but Conrad blocks with his arms.
Conrad scores with a shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
Conrad is working for takedown but Fairtex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fairtex wants to stall.
Conrad throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Conrad takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Conrad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Good body shot from Fairtex. #TD#
Fairtex jumps guard.
Conrad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Conrad stands and steps away. Fairtex gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conrad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Conrad. Those never looked like landing.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Conrad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Conrad shoots in but Fairtex avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fairtex lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conrad circles away quickly and effectively.
Conrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conrad misses with a wild combination. #T4##CL2#
Conrad pushes Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairtex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairtex manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Conrad throws an elbow but misses.
Conrad leaning against his opponent.
Fairtex can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Conrad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conrad tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conrad tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Conrad lands with a good body shot.
Fairtex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conrad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Conrad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Conrad goes for a double leg but Fairtex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairtex continues to drive forward.
Fairtex throws a counter high kick but Conrad was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fairtex darts in looking for a takedown but Conrad gets double underhooks and turns Fairtex into the cage.
Fairtex tries to break the clinch but Conrad is controlling the position.
Conrad avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Fairtex misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Conrad manages to break the clinch.
Conrad goes for a double leg but Fairtex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairtex continues to drive forward.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it.
Fairtex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fairtex. #T1#
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conrad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conrad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conrad wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conrad misses with a two punch combination.
Conrad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch up.
Conrad fails to land with a series of punches.
Conrad moves out of range of the body kick.
Conrad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairtex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Conrad works over Fairtex's head and body with a nice combination.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Conrad moves out of range.
Conrad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Conrad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fairtex's guard.#SU2#
Conrad stands up from Fairtex's guard - Conrad perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Conrad does no damage.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conrad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fairtex drops his hands momentarily and Conrad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Conrad dives in and scores a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Ibrahim Conrad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Conrad sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fairtex wants to control but Conrad passes easily into half guard.
Conrad stalling. #T3#
Conrad winds up and cracks Fairtex with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU2#
Conrad decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Conrad scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#Fairtex is rocked!
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Conrad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fairtex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh Fairtex is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Conrad stands up from Fairtex's guard - Conrad perhaps looking for a knockout.
Conrad lands a hook that stumbles Fairtex back into the cage. Conrad follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Fairtex to the canvas! Conrad pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Fairtex has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ibrahim Conrad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nas throws a lazy right hand but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairtex tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nas defends well and Fairtex ends up having to push Nas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joe Nas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nas.
Fairtex shoots in and drives through. Nas sprawls well.
Nas throws a shot from downtown. Fairtex moves away and avoids it.
Fairtex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joe Nas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a head kick. Nas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Nas - just one landing. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Nas lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Fairtex up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Nas from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Fairtex's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Nas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Fairtex clinches up against the cage.
Mmm is pressed up against the cage. Fairtex has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mmm down to the mat. Mmm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mmm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mmm wants it to stay on the feet.
Mmm thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Mmm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Fairtex has his feet on Mmm's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Mmm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex avoiding damage.
Fairtex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Fairtex's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex shoots for a takedown but Mmm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mmm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mmm Mmm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt - Mmm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fairtex lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches up with Mmm, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes Mmm against the cage but Mmm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mmm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex shoots in and drives through. Mmm sprawls well.#T2#
Mmm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fairtex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Mmm circles away.
Mmm feinted with a counter takedown.
Fairtex dives in and grabs Mmm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mmm pushes down on Fairtex's head and hops out.
Mmm appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Mmm is working for takedown but Fairtex is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fairtex drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mmm pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Fairtex lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mmm, pushing him back against the cage.
Mmm tries to score a body lock takedown but Fairtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mmm wants to break free but Fairtex has control.
Mmm tries to score a body lock takedown but Fairtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch.
Mmm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Mmm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fairtex.
It appears Mmm was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Mmm in a clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Fairtex misses.
Mmm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mmm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fairtex as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Fairtex drives through and clinches with Mmm against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mmm as he avoids it easily.
Mmm throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex shoots in looking for a takedown. Mmm tries to sprawl out of it but Fairtex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mmm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Mmm was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Mmm as Fairtex shoots in.
Mmm Mmm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Mmm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mmm closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Fairtex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mmm defends well.
Mmm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fairtex is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fairtex has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mmm has passed into side control.
Mmm is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mmm looks up at the clock and then as Fairtex takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mmm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fairtex wants to control but Mmm postures up.
Fairtex manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fairtex wants to pass to mount but Mmm is defending the position. #SUB2#
Fairtex is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Fairtex thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mmm's head.
Fairtex trying to mount his opponent but Mmm defends it.
Fairtex throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mmm is trying to maintain the position but Fairtex is very close to passing his half guard.
Mmm wants to control the action here but instead Fairtex manages to pass to full mount! #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.
Fairtex looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Fairtex jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Mmm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mmm and Fairtex has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mmm wants to control but Fairtex postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fairtex clinches. #TD2#
Fairtex gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fairtex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fairtex missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Fairtex is looking for a kimura but Mmm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fairtex to get the leverage.
Fairtex not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Fairtex postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mmm to stand up.
Fairtex darts in looking for a takedown but Mmm gets double underhooks and turns Fairtex into the cage.
It appears Mmm was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fairtex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mmm tries to avoid it but Fairtex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mmm to the ground. Mmm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mmm is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mmm but Mmm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mmm Mmm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mmm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mmm wants it to stay on the feet.
As Fairtex tries to get set, Mmm tries to push him back and clinch up but Fairtex manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Mmm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Fairtex pulls Mmm into guard.
Mmm wants to control from the top but Fairtex keeps moving.
Fairtex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saekenpai Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fairtex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Fairtex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Fairtex had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mmm defends it easily.
Mmm being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Fairtex looking for a triangle here. Mmm is fighting it but it looks tight! Fairtex pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mmm is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Williamson throws a right and a left that Fairtex avoids nicely.
Fairtex is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD2#
Nice combo by Williamson! Oh, that's hurt him - Fairtex falls to the canvas and Williamson follows him into side control. #ROC2#Fairtex is rocked!
A big shot lands for Williamson! That's hurt Fairtex! Will he recover? Williamson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiremu Williamson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2025

#R1#
A combination from Fairtex does no damage. #TD#
Van Sanders shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Sanders working over Fairtex with some ground and pound. Fairtex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Sanders trying to advance position but Fairtex counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Sanders puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Sanders slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Sanders has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Fairtex is looking to improve his position.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
Van Sanders wants to control but Fairtex is keeping him busy.
Fairtex punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Van Sanders is going to stand back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Sanders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairtex does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Sanders with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Sanders is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Sanders is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Van Sanders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fairtex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Fairtex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fairtex is not content to let Van Sanders control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Van Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fairtex, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Van Sanders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fairtex, who protects the arm well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fairtex is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Van Sanders decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fairtex to his feet.
Van Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Fairtex moves out of range easily.
Fairtex shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Sanders misses with a takedown attempt
and Fairtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets double underhooks and turns Van Sanders into the cage.
Van Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Van Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Casey Van Sanders will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Van Sanders looking to score a takedown here. Fairtex is defending well but Van Sanders drives through and ends up in Fairtex's guard.

Fairtex has his feet on Van Sanders's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Casey Van Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Fairtex is pushing Van Sanders up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fairtex prevents Van Sanders from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Van Sanders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fairtex.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex. #T1#
Van Sanders tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Van Sanders misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairtex tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Sanders doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex leaves Van Sanders with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fairtex or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Sanders, which made it look bad.
Casey Van Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Sanders.
A big right from Van Sanders misses.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Van Sanders.
Fairtex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2##CL2#
Fairtex clinches up with Van Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Fairtex stalls. #BC#
Van Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Saekenpai Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Van Sanders closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Van Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Fairtex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Fairtex passes Van Sanders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Sanders is not content to let Fairtex control the position.
Fairtex is looking to advance position but Van Sanders won't allow it.
Van Sanders is trying to control but can't.
Van Sanders wants to get back to full guard.
Fairtex not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Sanders throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Van Sanders trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fairtex is looking for a kimura but Van Sanders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fairtex to get the leverage.
Van Sanders is looking to control Fairtex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Sanders avoid being mounted?
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fairtex stops Van Sanders from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Sanders tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
Van Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Fairtex sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Sanders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Fairtex counters by clinching up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fairtex!
Van Sanders tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.
Fairtex misses with a takedown
and Van Sanders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Sanders tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Van Sanders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Sanders.
Van Sanders tries to circle away but Fairtex has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Van Sanders breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Sanders swivels and escapes.
Casey Van Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Van Sanders wants to clinch.#T1#
Van Sanders fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Sanders misses with a takedown
and Fairtex counters with a left and a right that stings Van Sanders.
Fairtex fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairtex shoots in but Van Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Sanders shoots for a takedown but Fairtex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Sanders with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Fairtex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fairtex stalls. #BC#
Van Sanders breaks the clinch. #T2#
Fairtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Sanders pinned against the cage. Van Sanders gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairtex, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Fairtex stalling against the cage.
Fairtex taking a breather.
Fairtex receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Van Sanders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fairtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Sanders looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex swinging wildly here.
Van Sanders throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fairtex avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Sanders.#T4#
Van Sanders moves in looking to clinch but Fairtex pushes him off.#TD#
Van Sanders throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Sanders is in Fairtex's guard.

Fairtex uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Van Sanders swinging wildly here.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Sanders fails with the takedown.
Fairtex tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Sanders defends well and Fairtex ends up having to push Van Sanders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Fairtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fairtex fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Ducilon fails to land.
Fairtex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ducilon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fairtex drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre Ducilon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Ducilon has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fairtex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ducilon misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ducilon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fairtex regains guard immediately.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ducilon manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Fairtex regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ducilon. #T1#
Ducilon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fairtex's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ducilon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex has a closed guard, preventing Ducilon from standing up.
Ducilon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ducilon controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairtex enables Ducilon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairtex manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Ducilon 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.
Fairtex wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ducilon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ducilon wants to get up but he can't break Fairtex's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fairtex has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ducilon has passed into side control.
Ducilon wants to stand but Fairtex is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fairtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ducilon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fairtex jumps into guard, dragging Ducilon to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ducilon 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##CL2#
Fairtex has managed to clinch.
Ducilon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Fairtex fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Fairtex successfully pulls guard.
Ducilon wanted to stand there but Fairtex had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ducilon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fairtex lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Ducilon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fairtex postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ducilon looking for a sweep. Not yet Ducilon, not yet.
Fairtex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ducilon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierre Ducilon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ducilon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fairtex looking to pass the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ducilon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fairtex manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fairtex has a closed guard, preventing Ducilon from standing up.
Fairtex being controlled here, momentarily.
Fairtex has a closed guard, preventing Ducilon from standing up. #T3#
Ducilon works over Fairtex with some ground and pound from guard.
Ducilon wants to get up but he can't break Fairtex's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ducilon stays in close to Fairtex's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ducilon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairtex, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to break free.#TD#
Ducilon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fairtex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ducilon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Ducilon wants to stand and escape but instead Fairtex has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Fairtex prevents Ducilon from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Ducilon has an active guard here but Fairtex has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Ducilon actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ducilon is refusing to be controlled, as Fairtex sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Fairtex tries to sprawl but Ducilon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ducilon wants to free his trapped foot but Fairtex is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ducilon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep. Ducilon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ducilon blocks the strikes from Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducilon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fairtex. #T1#
Fairtex is refusing to be controlled, as Ducilon sits in half guard.
Fairtex missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ducilon swats away the attempt to clinch by Fairtex.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Ducilon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairtex, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex prevents the takedown attempt.
Ducilon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Ducilon has a couple of punches blocked by Fairtex.
Ducilon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ducilon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fairtex fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ducilon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ducilon leaves Fairtex with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ducilon is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Ducilon gets the takedown into side control.
Fairtex struggling a bit here.
Ducilon tries to stand but Fairtex is controlling his head.
Ducilon in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Ducilon wants to stand but Fairtex is controlling his arm.
Ducilon working the body and head with strikes.
Ducilon controlling the position.
Ducilon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairtex keeps working.
Ducilon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ducilon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairtex keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Ducilon.#SU#
Ducilon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fairtex to his feet. #CL2#
Fairtex instigates a clinch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Ducilon has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ducilon fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Ducilon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ducilon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ducilon 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ducilon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2025

#R1##CL#
Puapua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Fairtex gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Puapua regains guard.
Fairtex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puapua is keeping the position for now.
Fairtex trying to control but Puapua is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua is pulling down on Fairtex's head. It's preventing any offense from Fairtex, at least for the moment.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex wants to stand and escape but instead Puapua has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Fairtex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puapua's guard. #REVB#
Puapua keeping full guard, as Fairtex tries to pass.
Puapua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Fairtex throws a strike but Puapua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Puapua stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.
Fairtex trying to control the position.
Puapua 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.
Fairtex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puapua manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Puapua pulls Fairtex in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Puapua wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairtex wants to stand but Puapua is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fairtex is looking to pass into half guard but Puapua pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Puapua is in guard.#REVR#
Puapua slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fairtex managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck.
Puapua looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Puapua forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
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.#R2##CL#
Puapua closes the distance and clinches.
Puapua has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#TD2#
Fairtex successfully pulls guard. #ES2#
Fairtex manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Puapua moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Puapua.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
Fairtex is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fairtex has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puapua is trying to keep an underhook but Fairtex manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fairtex is looking to advance position but Puapua won't allow it. #T1#
Puapua keeping hold of Fairtex's head, controlling as best he can.
Saekenpai Fairtex has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puapua wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fairtex wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puapua keeps working.
Fairtex tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puapua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Puapua holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Puapua tries to roll over but Fairtex keeps him under control.
Fairtex is stalling here. Puapua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fairtex seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Puapua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fairtex strikes from the bottom but Puapua takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Fairtex tries to reverse the position but Puapua maintains control.#T3#
Fairtex tries to hold on but Puapua pushes him away.
Fairtex is desperately trying to improve his position but Puapua has a good base and remains in mount.
Puapua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fairtex wants to hold on but Puapua pushes him away.
Puapua controlling from the full mount.
Puapua continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fairtex tries to control Puapua's body but Puapua pushes him off. Fairtex squirms to his side and now Puapua has his back!
Puapua avoiding Fairtex 's attempts to control his hands.
Puapua slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex trying to control the hands but Puapua breaks the grip.
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 Ikapoti Puapua will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Puapua clinches up with Fairtex and pushes him back against the cage.
Puapua slows down the pace here.
Fairtex effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Fairtex tightens his grip and picks Puapua up, before dumping him to the ground. Puapua manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puapua has Fairtex pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Fairtex drops back, looking for a kneebar! Puapua looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Puapua looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Puapua! #REVR#
Puapua controls the position from side control.#T1#
Fairtex trying his best to control but Puapua has mounted him.
Puapua controlling the pace for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex is trying to escape the mount but Puapua keeps good control and instead manages to take Fairtex's back.
Puapua is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T3#
Puapua could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fairtex tries to escape but Puapua has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puapua just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Fairtex right now.
Fairtex is still trying to improve position.
Fairtex keeps trying to improve his position.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ikapoti Puapua!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Inday tries to keep at a distance but Fairtex has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Inday gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Fairtex has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Inday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fairtex prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Fairtex has Inday pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fairtex.
Fairtex landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Inday is rocked!#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Inday pushes him off.
Fairtex fails to land with a series of punches.
And Inday counters with a quick kick to the body but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Inday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Inday backs off Fairtex throws a huge counter combo but Inday manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch successfully.
Inday is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zambosurian Inday. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fairtex. Inday shrugs it off though.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Inday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex. #T3#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inday as he jumps to the side.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Inday is having none of it. #CL2#
Fairtex gets a clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inday swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Fairtex shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fairtex showed some decent athleticism there.
Inday wants to control but Fairtex is keeping busy. #T4##SUB2#
Fairtex seems to be working for a kimura but Inday defends the submission attempt.
Fairtex works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fairtex looking to finish with strikes here!
Inday wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fairtex.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Fairtex looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inday!
Inday is not content to let Fairtex control the position.
Fairtex in side control, throwing shots but Inday defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Inday's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fairtex scoring with punches from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Fairtex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fairtex is staying tight to Inday's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fairtex in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fairtex controls the position.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fairtex tries to move to mount but Inday blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Inday tries to buck Fairtex off but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Fairtex with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SU2#
Fairtex stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T3#
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Fairtex moves in looking to clinch but Inday pushes him off.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fairtex shoots in but Inday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands. #T4##CL2#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Inday wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairtex landing knees to the head.
Inday prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zambosurian Inday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fairtex. #TD2#
Fairtex decides to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inday trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairtex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inday is really struggling to control Fairtex but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Inday in a clinch. #TD2#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Inday pushing down on Fairtex's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Inday is looking to take a break and control but Fairtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fairtex manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex wants to stand and escape but Inday is having none of it.
Inday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Inday wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Fairtex looking for a guillotine here but Inday defends easily.
Fairtex wants to stand but Inday is controlling the position.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Inday from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fairtex throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fairtex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fairtex looks for a takedown but Inday sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Inday. #T3#
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
Saekenpai Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fairtex fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Inday avoids it really well and circles away.
Fairtex misses with the combination.
Inday thinks about countering with a body kick.
Inday fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Fairtex shoots in and drives through. Inday sprawls well.
Zambosurian Inday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Inday is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zambosurian Inday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Inday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Inday is avoiding it.
Inday is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inday is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex misses with a looping left.
And Inday counters with a quick kick to the body but Fairtex blocks it.
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fairtex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inday manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Fairtex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williamson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fairtex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson misses with a combination
and Fairtex counters with a big head kick but Williamson shrugs it off.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that Williamson avoids nicely.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is looking to slow Williamson down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Williamson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairtex doesn't seem phased though.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williamson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williamson.
Fairtex throws a wild hook but Williamson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Fairtex gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Williamson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiremu Williamson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2025

#R1#
Meyer lands with a straight right. Fairtex didn't see that one coming.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
A lazy left from Meyer finds it's target.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer scores with the left hand. Fairtex knows he should have avoided that one.
Fairtex doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fairtex is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairtex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairtex takes one on the button.#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Meyer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fairtex to the canvas! Fairtex doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Meyer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Meyer!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Meyer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Osborne closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fairtex's guard.
Fairtex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Osborne is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Osborne drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fairtex manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osborne has Fairtex in his guard.#REVB#
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osborne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fairtex controls the pace.#SUB#
Osborne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fairtex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Osborne is tightening it up a little... Fairtex has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fairtex reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fairtex taps out! Nice BJJ there by Osborne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Osborne!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2025

#R1#
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Fairtex feints the counter takedown.
Fairtex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fairtex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Fairtex moves away and avoids it.
Fairtex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Drake has been cut.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fairtex wants to counter with a clinch but Drake pushes him away.
Drake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Drake lands a jab.#T1#
Drake works over Fairtex's head and body with a nice combination.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairtex.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fairtexs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fairtex tries to clinch
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Fairtex darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
Fairtex tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drake wants to stall.
Drake 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.
Drake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fairtex.
Drake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fairtex after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake jabs at Fairtex's body.
Fairtex darts in looking for a takedown but Drake gets double underhooks and turns Fairtex into the cage.
Charles Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fairtex takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
Drake scores with a jab. Fairtex acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairtex shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fairtex's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Drake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake is pawing at Fairtex, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Fairtex's nose. Fairtex is badly hurt! Drake pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Fairtex tries desperately to hold on but Drake is relentless in his assault! As Fairtex receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Drake away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Drake!
Charles Drake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##CL#
Mizrahi gets a clinch.
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Fairtex's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mizrahi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Mizrahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mizrahi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Mizrahi finish him?
Mizrahi gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi lands a right hand.
Fairtex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mizrahi lands a big right hand that drops Fairtex! The killer instinct kicks in and Mizrahi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mizrahi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb Mizrahi!
A relieved looking Caleb Mizrahi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Bordeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairtex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Bordeaux moves into the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Bordeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex tries to break free but Bordeaux pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bordeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bordeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bordeaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bordeaux is looking to clinch.
Bordeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairtex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairtex wants it to stay on the feet.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Bordeaux.
Bordeaux tries to clinch up but Fairtex circles away and keeps his distance.
As Bordeaux tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Bordeaux manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Bordeaux misses with the body kick#CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Bordeaux decides to pull guard.
Bordeaux wants to get back to his feet but Fairtex is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bordeaux wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bordeaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fairtex defends it easily.#T2#
Fairtex wants to stand but Bordeaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fairtex is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bordeaux throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Bordeaux wants to stand but Fairtex is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fairtex scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bordeaux throws a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Bordeaux tries to clinch up.
Fairtex thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Bordeaux in a clinch.
Fairtex is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bordeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bordeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairtex walks away with a smile on his face. Bordeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Bordeaux. Bordeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Bordeaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairtex sprawls well. He's pushed Bordeaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Bordeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Bordeaux has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch.
Bordeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bordeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Fairtex jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fairtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bordeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Bordeaux trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bordeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bordeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairtex. #BC2#
Bordeaux breaks the clinch.
Bordeaux shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Bordeaux tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily
and Fairtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bordeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex attempts a counter takedown but Bordeaux avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairtex.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bordeaux.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Bordeaux.#T1#
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bordeaux shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Fairtex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Bordeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bordeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Bordeaux pulls guard successfully.
Bordeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Fairtex is proving a slippery customer.
Fairtex trying to control but Bordeaux is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bordeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Bordeaux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fairtex uses it to pass to side control.
Fairtex is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bordeaux will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fairtex working away.#T3#
Bordeaux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bordeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bordeaux is breathing heavily.
Fairtex seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bordeaux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fairtex thows a huge punch but Bordeaux dodges it nicely.
Bordeaux trying to control but Fairtex postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bordeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets double underhooks and turns Bordeaux into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bordeaux is defended easily by Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Bordeaux keeps moving. #SU#
Fairtex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fairtex fails to land the takedown.
Bordeaux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fairtex circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bordeaux looks to land a combination but Fairtex avoids it well. #CL#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Bordeaux back into the cage.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex shoots in looking for a takedown but Bordeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fairtex's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fairtex sets himself, and Bordeaux steps forward looking for the clinch! Fairtex avoids it this time.#TD#
Fairtex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bordeaux trying to hold on to Fairtex's head to control him but Fairtex postures up.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
Bordeaux trying to control but Fairtex postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordeaux is not content to let Fairtex control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Bordeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Fairtex.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bordeaux tries to get to full guard but Fairtex has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Bordeaux is having none of it. #CL#
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bordeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but Bordeaux won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bordeaux tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bordeaux goes for a double leg but Fairtex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairtex continues to drive forward.
Bordeaux looks for a takedown but Fairtex sprawls well.
Fairtex is looking to counter the offense by Bordeaux and move into the clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bordeaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairtex checks it well.
Bordeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Bordeaux is having none of it.
Bordeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bordeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bordeaux somewhat.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Bordeaux.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Fairtex. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Bordeaux moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bordeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bordeaux shoots in and drives through. Fairtex sprawls well.
A head kick from Fairtex lands but Bordeaux takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Bordeaux. #CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Fairtex taking a breather.#T4#
Bordeaux tries to score a body lock takedown but Fairtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bordeaux letting Fairtex take a breather here.
Bordeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bordeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex dives in for a single leg takedown but Smif sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Smif circles away easily
and Smif counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jumba Smif has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Fairtex doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Fairtex shoots and misses
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex darts in trying to clinch
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairtex. That did some damage!#T1#
Fairtex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smif.
Fairtex with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smif scores with a head kick. Fairtex tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fairtex doesn't manage to clinch there - Smif circles away.
Smif plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smif works Fairtex's body with a nice hook.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex misses with a takedown
and Smif counters with a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.#T2#
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fairtex. That did some damage!
Saekenpai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex tries to clinch up
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairtex closes the distance but Smif moves to the side
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Smif lands a body shot.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smif but Smif pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fairtex misses with a takedown
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif cracks Fairtex with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fairtex with a poor takedown
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jumba Smif is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairtex with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smif counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fairtex looks winded!
Fairtex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Smif lands a really nice looking cross but Fairtex seems unphased. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Smif lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex scores with a head kick.
Fairtex darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairtex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smif counters with a nice leg kick.
Smif swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fairtex.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smif is looking to slow Fairtex down with leg kicks.
Fairtex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smif makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fairtex moves to clinch but Smif breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairtex gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Fairtex has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Smif breaks the clinch.
Smif keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Smif was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fairtex.
Fairtex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Fairtex moves to clinch but Smif breaks away
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fairtex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairtex wants to clinch
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Smif finish him?
Fairtex misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Smif.
Fairtex wants to clinch but Smif slips to the side
and Fairtex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Fairtex got wobbled bad by a big combination! Smif presses forward with punches and knees until Fairtex stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Fairtex closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jumba Smif!
Jumba Smif decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Gimmy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fairtex looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Fairtex throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Fairtex looking to score a takedown here. Gimmy is defending well but Fairtex drives through and ends up in Gimmy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Fairtex lying in Gimmy's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Gimmy decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Fairtex taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Gimmy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1##TD#
Fairtex tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hughes trying to control the pace.
Hughes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fairtex is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Hughes is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Hughes is trying for a kimura here. Fairtex looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hughes wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sirus Hughes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joseph circles away.
Fairtex finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fairtex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fairtex looks to clinch
and Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joseph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joseph is looking to slow Fairtex down with leg kicks.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairtex's head.
Joseph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joseph lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fairtex throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the cage by Joseph. Joseph maintains the clinch.
Fairtex looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Joseph.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joseph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Joseph gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!#T1#
Joseph lands a right hand.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Joseph dips a shoulder and cracks Fairtex with a mighty uppercut! Fairtex falls back against the cage and Joseph unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fairtex is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Joseph screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jihadi Joseph!
A very excited looking Jihadi Joseph 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: Feb 13, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex shoots and misses
and Christensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saekenpai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christensen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fairtex has his takedown stuffed
and Christensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairtex closes the distance but Christensen moves to the side
and Christensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fairtex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christensen to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Christensen steps in with a hook that catches Fairtex right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Christensen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fairtex looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pieter Christensen!
A very excited looking Pieter Christensen 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: Feb 10, 2025

#R1#
Nice jab there from Dybala.
Fairtex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dybala thuds his right hand into Fairtex's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dybala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Fairtex pushes Dybala up against the cage in a clinch.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala digs a good hook to Fairtex's body.
Fairtex ducks under a wild hook from Dybala.
Fairtex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Dybala clinches up against the cage.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dybala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Fairtex breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dybala.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dybala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches up with Dybala, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes Dybala against the cage but Dybala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dybala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dybala stalks Fairtex and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fairtex's face. Fairtex staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dybala. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairtex moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Dybala lands a nice uppercut.
Dybala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Dybala digs a right hand underneath Fairtex's ribcage. Fairtex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Dybala as the two fighters clinch.
Dybala lands a body punch.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairtexs head. #T3#
Dybala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Fairtex gets control of Dybala's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairtex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dybala 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.
Dybala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fairtex is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dybala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Fairtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fairtex looks winded!#T4#
Dybala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dybala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Fairtex working for a triangle but Dybala defends it easily.
Dybala controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dybala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dybala is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Dybala circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dybala jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.
Dybala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from Dybala.
Dybala connects with the punch.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dybala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Dybala shows good takedown defense.
Dybala is looking to counter punch.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala closes the distance and clinches.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Fairtex tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Dybala.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dybala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dybala cracks Fairtex with a nice body shot.#T1#
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
Dybala swings wildly with an uppercut but Fairtex uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dybala keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dybala.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dybala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Nice body punch from Dybala - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dybala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairtex.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dybala lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairtex.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dybala.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Dybala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fairtex's elbow.
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Dybala has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dybala.
Dybala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dybala lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards. #T3#
Dybala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dybala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
Dybala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dybala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairtex is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paulo Dybala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dybala tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Dybala lands an uppercut.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
Fairtex drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairtex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dybala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Dybala. #T4#
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dybala after a bit of a struggle.
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Dybala tries a body shot but Fairtex blocks it.
Dybala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Dybala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Dybala keeps control of Fairtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dybala lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dybala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairtex staying out of range there.#CL#
Dybala has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Dybala dominated that second round.
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. 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##CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dybala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dybala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairtex is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dybala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Dybala moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Dybala.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but Dybala won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Dybala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dybala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Paulo Dybala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dybala.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dybala is leaning against Fairtex and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dybala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Dybala scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Dybala on the inside.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dybala pushes Fairtex back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairtex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dybala lands with a light punch inside.
Dybala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairtex tries to stall but Dybala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dybala lands a left hand.
Dybala throws a head punch that misses.
Fairtex jumps guard but Dybala stands there with Fairtex around his waist. Fairtex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dybala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dybala lands with a right to the head.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dybala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Fairtex misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala misses with the head strike.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dybala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dybala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fairtex tries to stall but Dybala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Dybala.
Dybala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dybala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dybala.
Dybala is working Fairtex over against the cage.
Dybala misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Dybala wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is keeping the position.
Dybala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Dybala stands up from Fairtex's guard - Dybala perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jab from Dybala.
Dybala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dybala tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dybala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairtex.#CL#
Dybala forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.
Dybala lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fairtex blocking some punches.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Dybala lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala tries to throw a body punch but Fairtex avoids it by throwing Dybala back against the cage.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dybala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Fairtex wants a takedown.
Dybala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dybala.
Dybala misses with a body punch.
Dybala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dybala lands a shoulder strike.
Dybala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Dybala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dybala managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Dybala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dybala, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:25
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Dybala!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Dotson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fairtex manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dotson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Fairtex drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dotson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fairtex is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Fairtex pulls guard effortlessly.
Fairtex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dotson is one step ahead there.
Dotson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU#
Dotson stands and steps away. Fairtex gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Dotson has closed the distance and engaged Fairtex in a clinch. #BC#
Dotson breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the cage by Dotson. Dotson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dotson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1##CL#
Fairtex gets tackled into the cage by Dotson. Dotson maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Fairtex successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Fairtex working for a triangle but Dotson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Fairtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dotson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dotson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Fairtex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Dotson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dotson passes into side control.
Dotson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fairtex's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dotson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fairtex sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dotson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fairtex will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dotson just content to control the position. #SU#
Dotson stands up and beckons Fairtex to his feet. #TD2#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dotson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dotson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dotson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fairtex wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Fairtex taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dotson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dotson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dotson is positioning himself well to prevent Fairtex advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dotson is trying to maintain the position but Fairtex is very close to passing his half guard.
Fairtex is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Dotson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dotson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Fairtex shoots in and bounces Dotson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dotson keeping moving, preventing Fairtex from controlling successfully.
Dotson has control of Fairtex's left arm, preventing Fairtex from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dotson working a defensive guard here.
Fairtex stopping the sweep attempt from Dotson.#T1#
Fairtex working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dotson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fairtex has picked Dotson up and slammed him! Dotson can't keep hold of the triangle and Fairtex manages to pass to side control!
Dotson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fairtex's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dotson trying to control but Fairtex postures up.
Dotson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Fairtex decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dotson, up you get! #TD2#
Fairtex scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dotson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Dotson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fairtex swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.
Fairtex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dotson's elbow. #TD2#
Fairtex wants the takedown. Dotson is fighting it off but Fairtex persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dotson's guard against the cage.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dotson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dotson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dotson, not yet.
Fairtex's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fairtex looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Dotson is trying to control the position but Fairtex postures up.
Fairtex wants to pass the guard but Dotson is keeping the position.
Fairtex trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairtex enables Dotson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairtex manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dotson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Dotson stands and steps away. Fairtex gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Dotson dives in and grabs Fairtex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairtex pushes down on Dotson's head and hops out.
Fairtex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Fairtex has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dotson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Fairtex working for a choke but Dotson is defending well.
Dotson rolls, trying to escape but Fairtex keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dotson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dotson closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Dotson pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dotson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dotson somewhat.#TD2#
Fairtex drives through with a takedown into Dotson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Dotson pushes Fairtex off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrell Dotson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dotson wants to clinch up but Fairtex keeps it at a distance.
Dotson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fairtex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Dotson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dotson avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dotson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dotson is defended easily by Fairtex.
Dotson throws out a leg kick but Fairtex moves out of range and Dotson only half commits.
Fairtex is looking to slow Dotson down with leg kicks.
Dotson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Fairtex rushes Dotson and presses him up against the cage.
Dotson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Fairtex looks to land a combination but Dotson avoids it well.
Dotson attempts a counter takedown but Fairtex avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Fairtex closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dotson did well to prevent Fairtex getting side control.

Dotson kicks Fairtex off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Dotson rushes Fairtex and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Darrell Dotson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fairtex is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dotson is controlling him.
Dotson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dotson trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Dotson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Dotson gets to his feet - Fairtex follows without any prompting.
Dotson tries for a takedown but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dotson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fairtex's waist but Fairtex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dotson off to one side.
Dotson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fairtex defends well and Dotson ends up having to push Fairtex into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Dotson's ribcage.
Dotson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Dotson is trying to maintain a safe position but Fairtex gets an underhook and turns Dotson into the cage.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head.
Dotson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fairtex to keep the fight standing.
Fairtex keeps control of Dotson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet but Dotson passes into half guard.
Fairtex tries to get to full guard but Dotson has control of the leg.
Fairtex pushes Dotson off looking to stand but Dotson dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairtex 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Christensen misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Christensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Christensen.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Christensen.
Christensen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Saekenpai Fairtex has been cut.
Fairtex blocks the elbow strike.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Christensen.
Christensen misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Christensen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fairtex's brow.
Fairtex dodges an elbow strike from Christensen.
Christensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Christensen misses with an elbow over the top.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairtex avoids a wild elbow strike from Christensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Fairtex. #TD2#
Fairtex pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairtex is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fairtex stops Christensen from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex stands and throws Christensen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Christensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fairtex on the ground.#T1#
Fairtex has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Christensen!
Christensen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fairtex pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Christensen tries to buck Fairtex off so he can stand up but Fairtex has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Christensen falls backwards, slamming Fairtex to the mat but Fairtex holds on tight! Christensen is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2025

#R1##CL#
Fairtex has managed to clinch.
Hess looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fairtex pushes Hess back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fairtex scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Hess has been cut.
Hess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairtex walks away with a smile on his face. Hess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Fairtex clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Fairtex shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Hess throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairtex escapes and throws Hess's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fairtex controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Fairtex working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU#
Fairtex stands up and beckons Hess to his feet.
Fairtex lands a high kick! #TD#
Fairtex throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hess was covering up waiting for the punch and Fairtex finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hess utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fairtex wanted to stand there but Hess had control of the position. #T2#
Fairtex throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Hess is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hess throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairtex escapes and throws Hess's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fairtex working the ground and pound but Hess is defending the strikes.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Fairtex is trying to get an arm triangle but Hess is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Fairtex has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3##TD#
Fairtex closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hess's guard.#SUB2#
Hess is looking for a triangle but Fairtex pushes his legs off easily.
Fairtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hess on the ground.
Fairtex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fairtex lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Fairtex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hess stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fairtex.#CL#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4##TD#
Fairtex has picked Hess up - he's going for a ride! Fairtex dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fairtex missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fairtex is trying to control. Hess wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fairtex is really struggling to control Hess but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been informed that Hess has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hess tries to get to full guard but Fairtex has control of the leg. #SU#
Fairtex stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hess tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Fairtex clinches up with Hess and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Hess's cut.
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.#R2##TD2#
Fairtex gets caught flat footed, as Hess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fairtex is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hess presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hess has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Fairtex gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fairtex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fairtex controlling from side mount.
Hess is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hess prevents Fairtex from improving position.
Fairtex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hess being controlled for a moment.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?
Hess is trying to control Fairtex's posture but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hess tries to bench press Fairtex off him but Fairtex keeps the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fairtex is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hess will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fairtex in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fairtex happy to just control the position for now.
Hess is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fairtex trying to control the position but Hess is working away.
Hess struggling a bit here.#T3#
Fairtex is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fairtex fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fairtex tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hess is trying to get back to half guard.
Fairtex taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fairtex. #T4#
Hess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fairtex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hess is looking to regain half guard here but Fairtex keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Fairtex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hess, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Hess's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Fairtex looking to score a takedown here. Hess is defending well but Fairtex drives through and ends up in Hess's guard.#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Fairtex gets to his feet. Hess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Fairtex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairtex is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Fairtex frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairtex controlling the pace for now. #SU#
Fairtex stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Fairtex goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fairtex throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Hess is rocked!#CL#
Fairtex moves into range and clinches up with Hess.
Hess is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairtex finish him?
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment. #TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Fairtex working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hess doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hess manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hess is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fairtex holds on and takes a little breather. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fairtex manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Fairtex. #TD#
Fairtex gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fairtex thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hess's head.
Hess blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fairtex.
Fairtex stalling. #SU#
Fairtex stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hess to get to his feet. #TD#
Fairtex dives in and scores a takedown into Hess's guard.#SU#
Fairtex stands and steps away. Hess gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hess takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Fairtex shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fairtex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fairtex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Fairtex there.
Fairtex passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hess!
Fairtex throws some wild stikes that Hess manages to avoid easily.
Fairtex controlling from the full mount.
Hess is in a horrible position here. Fairtex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hess is working to get back to half guard.
Fairtex landing strikes from the mount.
Fairtex working Hess over with strikes here.
Fairtex controlling from mount.
Fairtex's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fairtex punching from mount but Hess doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fairtex throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fairtex with shots to the head and body - Hess looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hess has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Fairtex patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fairtex looking for the RNC.
Fairtex is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hess. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hess covering up well under a series of strikes from Fairtex. #SUB#
Fairtex is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
Fairtex missing with strikes.
Fairtex misses with a punch to the head.
Fairtex slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fairtex throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fairtex lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Fairtex looking for the choke but no joy.
Hess rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hess is trying to maintain the position but Fairtex is very close to passing his half guard.
Hess tries to roll over but Fairtex keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fairtex is looking for a kimura here.
Fairtex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SU#
Fairtex decides to stand up.
Fairtex lunges at Hess with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hess's hand.
Fairtex stalks Hess and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hess's face. Hess staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Fairtex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hess wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Fairtex is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hess has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fairtex seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hess avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fairtex.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fairtex connects with a nice short shot to Hess's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hess!
Fairtex content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Fairtex looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fairtex has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hess's face.
Fairtex misses with a head shot.
Fairtex lands with some strikes.#T4#
Fairtex landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Fairtex working for a guillotine from mount but Hess is in no mood to give up.
Fairtex looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fairtex in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fairtex tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fairtex with shots to the head and body - Hess looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fairtex in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hess tries to reverse the position but Fairtex maintains control.
Hess wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fairtex.
Fairtex thowing shots but they're missing.
Fairtex controlling from the full mount.
Hess is in a horrible position here. Fairtex smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fairtex with the ground and pound from mount.
Fairtex working the ground and pound effectively.
Hess is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fairtex controlling from the full mount.
Fairtex thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hess has given up his back here.
Fairtex lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fairtex cracks Hess with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hess from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #SUB#
Fairtex looking to break Hess's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hess remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fairtex will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Fairtex is persistently looking for the submission but Hess is defending it well.
Fairtex lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Hess is trying to remain composed but Fairtex is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Fairtex looking to break Hess's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hess remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fairtex will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Fairtex working for a choke but Hess is defending well.
Fairtex controlling from the back.
Saekenpai Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hess is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Fairtex looking for the RNC.
Wesley Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Fairtex is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Pan connects with a single shot there.
Pan with a hook.#ROC2#Fairtex is rocked!#CL2#
Pan closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Fairtex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pan lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pan.
A short body shot lands from Pan as the two fighters clinch.
Pan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Pan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairtexs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fairtex with a big uppercut! Fairtex tries to clinch up but Pan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fairtex to the mat! Fairtex covers up and Pan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Pan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yurchon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yurchon tests Fairtex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yurchon lands an overhand right.#ROC#Fairtex is rocked!
Yurchon connects with a body shot.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Yurchon finish him?
Yurchon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurchon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fairtex looks winded!
Yurchon throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fairtex clean off his feet! He's out cold! Yurchon stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumar Yurchon!
Sumar Yurchon took some time post fight to say the following; 'This idiot Yael Raymond thought he could beat me. Get wrecked kid. I'm not even close to the best Yurchon around, just imagine if you fought Kenny, bitch.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Bryant shoots and misses
and Fairtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bryant misses.
Fairtex fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Fairtex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairtex continues to drive forward.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Bryant.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bryant. #T1#
Fairtex shoots in but Bryant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Bryant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fairtex changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryant fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Bryant gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Fairtex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Fairtex lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fairtex sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fairtex throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryant works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Fairtex stands and throws Bryant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant looks winded!#SU#
Fairtex decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bryant to his feet.
Bryant misses with a wild combination.
Fairtex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch.
Fairtex stalling.
Bryant jumps guard but Fairtex turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairtex is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fairtex sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Fairtex's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Fairtex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fairtex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fairtex controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fairtex pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairtex controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex 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#
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Bryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bryant wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bryant. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Fairtex is avoiding it.
Fairtex shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
As Bryant tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Bryant manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Fairtex forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fairtex jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat. #SUB#
Fairtex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairtex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fairtex trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Fairtex has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fairtex manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryant manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fairtex controls from within his opponent's guard.
Further stalling from Fairtex.
Bryant is breathing heavily.#T3##SU#
Fairtex decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up with Fairtex, looking for a takedown. Bryant pushes Fairtex against the cage but Fairtex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily#CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Fairtex jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat. #SUB#
Fairtex has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant throws an elbow that misses. Fairtex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bryant's guard. Nice move by Fairtex!#REVR##T4#
Bryant being controlled here, momentarily.
Fairtex works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fairtex sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fairtex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex shoots in for a double leg but Bryant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Fairtex counters by clinching up. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryant tries to move into range but Fairtex moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fairtex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bryant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fairtex somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Fairtex circles away.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bryant throws a head kick that Fairtex semi-blocks.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Bryant in a clinch. #TD#
Fairtex manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fairtex is taking a breather. Bryant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saekenpai Fairtex overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryant wants to sweep but Fairtex has passed to side control!
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Bryant avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fairtex.
Fairtex staying calm.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Fairtex is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fairtex misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fairtex throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Fairtex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fairtex is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bryant's waist but Bryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fairtex off to one side. #CL#
Fairtex rushes Bryant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hugo Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saekenpai Fairtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairtex, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex!

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 2
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Fairtex has a takedown stuffed.
Fairtex fails with the takedown.
Raymond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fairtex unleashes a big counter combination but Raymond bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairtex showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raymond.
Fairtex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raymond.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.
Raymond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fairtex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Fairtex. Beautiful body shot.
Yael Raymond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raymond misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond misses with a low kick.
Fairtex throws out a counter right but Raymond avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Fairtex closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Fairtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fairtex shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Raymond is trying to defend but Fairtex finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raymond is looking for a sweep. Fairtex is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fairtex is stalling here. Raymond is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fairtex seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Raymond has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Raymond working away.
Raymond controls the position.
Fairtex tries to buck Raymond off but Raymond is having none of it.
Raymond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fairtex is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raymond's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Raymond is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Fairtex is trying to stand back up but Raymond is controlling him
Fairtex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raymond is working away from the top position though.
Raymond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fairtex is looking for a sweep. Raymond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raymond stops Fairtex from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Raymond performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Raymond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fairtex has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raymond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fairtex trying to control but Raymond postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raymond takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raymond. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raymond scores with a hook.#TD#
Raymond decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fairtex manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Raymond keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raymond is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fairtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raymond wants a takedown.
Raymond is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond throws a series of punches but Fairtex moves out of range. #TD#
Raymond shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fairtex manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fairtex looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairtex, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raymond's guard. #REVB#
Fairtex trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Raymond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raymond tries to get out of the position.
Fairtex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yael Raymond will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Raymond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex dodges the punch combination from Raymond.
Raymond fails to land with a series of punches.
Fairtex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Raymond.
Raymond throws a nice looking combination but Fairtex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Fairtex is rocked!#CL#
Raymond has managed to clinch.
Fairtex is still on wobbly legs! Can Raymond finish him?
Raymond gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fairtex.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#BC2#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raymond stuffs the takedown attempt from Fairtex. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond tries to counter with a takedown but Fairtex is quick to defend against it.
Fairtex seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Raymond punishes Fairtex's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Fairtex blocks the leg kick.
Raymond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raymond misses with a low kick as Fairtex jumps back.
Raymond drops his hands momentarily and Fairtex takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fairtex shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raymond defends it nicely.
Raymond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Fairtex.
Raymond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairtex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond throws a series of punches but Fairtex avoids them all with ease.
Fairtex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Raymond lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.#T2#
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex moves to clinch but Raymond breaks away
and Raymond counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Raymond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raymond tries to clinch but Fairtex is having none of it.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raymond sprawls well. Raymond wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond tries to counter by clinching up but Fairtex breaks away and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Raymond.
Fairtex is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Raymond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raymond misses with a few strikes there.
Fairtex scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raymond as he jumps to the side.
Yael Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Raymond. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
A combination from Raymond does no damage. #CL2#
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raymond, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raymond is defending well.
Raymond tries to pull guard but Fairtex won't allow it. #TD2#
Fairtex ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fairtex no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raymond is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Fairtex trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Raymond controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raymond controlling from the top position.
Fairtex looking to control.
Fairtex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raymond controls the pace.
Raymond has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yael Raymond dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raymond throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Fairtex gets a clinch.
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Fairtex gets control of Raymond's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fairtex will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fairtex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Fairtex has his foot on Raymond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raymond works his way back into a safe position though.
Fairtex controls Raymond momentarily but Raymond frees himself.
Raymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Raymond stopping the sweep attempt from Fairtex.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raymond tries to bum rush Fairtex with a series of wild strikes but Fairtex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fairtex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raymond is fending him off so far but Fairtex persists. Nope, Raymond circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raymond tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fairtex jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Raymond walks away with a smile on his face. Fairtex gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yael Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saekenpai Fairtex.#TD#
Raymond darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Raymond is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Raymond is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fairtex sees it coming and defends easily.
Raymond is looking to advance position but Fairtex won't allow it.
Raymond is controlling the pace.
Fairtex wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Raymond wants to pass the guard but Fairtex is defending well. #SUB2#
Fairtex looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raymond pushes past his half guard into mount!
Raymond controlling the pace for now.
Raymond prevents Fairtex from getting the reversal.
Raymond controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Fairtex has given up his back here.
Raymond just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Raymond not allowing Fairtex to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Raymond is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fairtex has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yael Raymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raymond, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Yael Raymond!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Yael Raymond!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Yael Raymond!

Yael Raymond wins by unanimous decision!
Yael Raymond took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First I wanna say thank you Squirrel Sports Nutrition. Next I wanna say im winning this fucking tournament!!!! I don't give a fuck what everyones saying I'll fight everyone today and win every fight! All this motha fuckers are bums! Had me against this bum! Get the next fight lined up Im coming for'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1214 Round 1
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Fairtex gets a clinch. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Fairtex against the cage. #BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Fairtex's head and hops out.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Fairtex will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fairtex lands a high kick!
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Fairtex as Lee shoots in.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hwang Lee.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fairtex - that will leave a mark!
Fairtex throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Fairtex avoids it.#CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Fairtex jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fairtex has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Fairtex's legs - danger averted.
Fairtex pulls Lee in to control the position. #T2#
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fairtex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Fairtex seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Fairtex kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fairtex is defended easily by Lee.#T3#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
Fairtex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Lee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Fairtex counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee looks winded!
Fairtex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Fairtex sprawls well.
Fairtex changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Fairtex manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fairtex connects with a high kick.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Fairtex on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
That's time! Fairtex's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fairtex has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Fairtex keeps him there for the moment.
Lee trying to stall but Fairtex improves his position.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fairtex with that takedown attempt.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fairtex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
Lee tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range. #CL#
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee jumps guard but Fairtex stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fairtex has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Fairtex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##TD2#
Lee pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairtex is one step ahead there.
Lee working a defensive guard but Fairtex manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lee is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Fairtex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fairtex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Fairtex are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fairtex stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fairtex dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Fairtex has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Fairtex trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fairtex is proving hard to escape from.
Fairtex keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
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 Saekenpai Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saekenpai Fairtex. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fairtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fairtex as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Fairtex counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairtex is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #T1#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fairtex prevents it.
Fairtex can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Fairtex drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fairtex holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fairtex just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Fairtex manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3##CL#
Fairtex darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fairtex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to stall. #BC#
Fairtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lee forces Fairtex back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Fairtex decides to pull guard. #T4##SU2#
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fairtex, up you get!
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it. #CL#
Fairtex forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Fairtex has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Fairtex pulls guard successfully.
Lee won't allow Fairtex to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Fairtex looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Saekenpai Fairtex!

Saekenpai Fairtex wins by unanimous decision!

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