Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 54
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Silvia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer with a poor takedown
and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a takedown
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer has his takedown stuffed
and Silvia counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Archer. 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.
Archer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
Shawn Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses with a takedown
and Silvia counters with a crisp right that sends Archer to the canvas! Silvia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Silvia!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Silvia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Shawn Archer spoke after the fight, saying 'Head back to the drawing board and train harder and see where i need to improve.'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 26
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
No luck for Maximov with that takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Troy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Troy misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Maximov.
A combination from Troy does no damage.
Maximov slips a jab and a cross from Troy. #TD2#
Maximov drives through with a takedown into Troy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maximov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximov stands up over Troy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maximov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Troy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maximov.
Maximov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maximov passes Troy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Troy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Troy tries to kick Maximov off but Maximov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Maximov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Troy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Maximov has cracked it and Troy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Maximov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Maximov!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Archer tries to clinch but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hudson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hudson!
Archer controls the position.
Hudson is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
Hudson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hudson is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position but Hudson is working away.
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Archer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hudson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Archer controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson is working to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling from the full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer working Hudson over with strikes here.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Archer takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a choke. Hudson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Hudson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Hudson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Archer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#T3#
Archer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Archer controlling Hudson's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hudson tries to stand but Archer is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing Hudson from standing up. #SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hudson defends it easily.#SUB#
Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hudson has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Hudson manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hudson working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Archer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hudson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hudson lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hudson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Archer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Hudson is defending well.
Archer works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Archer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hudson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hudson! #T1#
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hudson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hudson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hudson for as long as he can get away with.
Archer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#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.
Hudson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Archer wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving. #ES2#
Hudson pushes Archer off and gets back to his feet.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hudson as he jumps to the side.
Ed Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson misses with a wild combination.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Hudson, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Hudson against the cage but Hudson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Hudson does no damage. #T3#
A head kick misses from Hudson.
Archer tries for a takedown but Hudson circles away easily
and Hudson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Archer fails with the takedown.
Hudson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer shoots in and drives through. Hudson sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hudson, which made it look bad. #T4#
Hudson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hudson wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Hudson.
Hudson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Archer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Archer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Hudson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Hudson does no damage.
Hudson scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hudson as Archer shoots in.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
Hudson throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Archer feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Hudson does no damage. #T1#
Archer tries to land a body kick
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hudson swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Hudson gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer fails with the takedown.
Hudson misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Archer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hudson!
Hudson is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working. #T2#
Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hudson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hudson trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
Hudson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Archer working for a guillotine from mount but Hudson is in no mood to give up.
Archer controlling from mount. #SUB#
Archer is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hudson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Archer!
An out of breath Shawn Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pulse Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Tankian tries to clinch up but Tiura circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tankian tries to clinch but Tiura moves away
and Tiura counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Tiura. Those never looked like landing.
Tankian fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tankian clinches up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian.
A short right from Tankian on the inside.
Tankian lands a big right hand that drops Tiura! The killer instinct kicks in and Tankian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tankian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Tankian!
Serj Tankian took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'First i want to thank mother earth without her nothing is possible. I want thank my family for standing by me. Lastly i want to thank all my fans and my coaches and training partners. '.

Event: ROTR: Valo VS Dum
Date: Jun 22, 2016

#R1#
Draven scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Erik Draven has been cut.
Draven throws a right hand that Rand ducks under and follows up with a left that Rand also avoids with ease.
Rand throws a lazy right hand but Draven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rand lands an uppercut, right on the button! Draven tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Rand!
In defeat, Erik Draven stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board. Hit the gym, re-evaluate and come back stronger.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016

#R1#
Troy connects with a stiff jab that staggers Fleming - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Castor Troy!
A victorious Castor Troy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016

#R1#
Archer looks for the body kick but Pearson saw that one coming. #TD2#
Archer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pearson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pearson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
Pearson parries the strikes from Archer easily there. Archer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pearson to escape.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Archer off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Pearson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##SUB#
Archer showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Pearson working for a choke but Archer reverses nicely into Pearson 's guard.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pearson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Pearson wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Pearson is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Pearson trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Archer 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.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Archer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Archer lands in his opponent's guard.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Pearson.#T4#
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pearson 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.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pearson working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Archer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Archer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer won't allow Pearson to sweep him here.
Pearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Archer is trying to control the position but Pearson postures up.
Pearson throws an elbow that misses. Archer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pearson's guard. Nice move by Archer!#REVB##T1#
Archer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer wants to get up but he can't break Pearson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Archer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pearson trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Archer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pearson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Archer has Pearson in his guard.#REVR#
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Archer is proving hard to escape from.
Archer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pearson throws a big right hand that misses.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer 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.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but instead Archer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Archer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Pearson gets a takedown into half guard.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Archer defending well though.
Archer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pearson seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Archer trying to hold on to Pearson's head to control him but Pearson postures up.
Pearson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pearson prevents Archer from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Pearson.
Pearson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Pearson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.#T2#
Pearson throws a big right hand that misses.
Pearson is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pearson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Archer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Archer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pearson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pearson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Pearson stops Archer from passing to mount.
Archer taking a breather here.
Pearson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pearson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back!
Archer breaks Pearson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Archer controlling from the top position.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pearson seems keen to control Archer's posture.
Archer postures up.
Shawn Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shawn Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Archer stays in close to Pearson's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Archer pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Pearson.
Well Archer 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Archer!
Shawn Archer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: QFC Tournament 635 Round 3
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Tankian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ecik.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankian throws an elbow but misses.
Tankian prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Tankian.
Tankian lands with a left to the head.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tankian.
Ecik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tankian is defending well.
Tankian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ecik backwards. #TD#
Ecik has picked Tankian up - he's going for a ride! Ecik dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankian is looking to escape.
Tankian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Ecik is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tankian is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wojciech Ecik!
Serj Tankian spoke after the fight, saying 'Guess its back to the drawing boards. Re- assess things and go from there'.

Event: QFC Tournament 635 Round 2
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Tankian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cyklon, pushing him back against the cage.
Tankian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyklon's efforts to push away.
Tankian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tankian.
Tankian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tankian lands a left hand.
Tankian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tankian struggles to land a body shot inside as Cyklon controls his hands.
Cyklon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Still in the clinch, Tankian scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Cyklon misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cyklon wants to break free but Tankian has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tankian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tankian pushes off an throws an elbow but Cyklon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tankian misses with a punch to the body.
Cyklon is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Cyklon blocks a body shot from Tankian.
Tankian misses with the head strike.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Tankian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cyklon's elbow.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankian lands with a short shot to the head.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian working aggressively here.
Cyklon blocks an uppercut.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Cyklon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyklon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tankian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tankian scores with a shoulder strike.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian has Cyklon pressed against the cage, preventing Cyklon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tankian prevents Cyklon from breaking the clinch.
Cyklon lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tankian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian tries a body shot but Cyklon blocks it.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Cyklon is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Cyklon is trying to push Tankian away but Tankian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tankian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyklon wants to get back to striking at distance but Tankian won't allow it.
Tankian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Tankian has a couple of punches blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Cyklon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cyklon blocks an uppercut.
Cyklon blocks the elbow strike.
Tankian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian.
Tankian lands with a short shot to the head.
Tankian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cyklon tries to break the clinch but Tankian is controlling the position.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Cyklon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankian misses with some punches.
Cyklon lands with a left to the head.
Cyklon blocking some punches.
Tankian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cyklon blocks an elbow strike.
Tankian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cyklon blocking some punches.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Cyklon throws a punch but it's blocked by Tankian.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Cyklon is trying to break the clinch but Tankian has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serj Tankian 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#
Tankian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tankian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian.
Still in the clinch, Tankian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyklon is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Cyklon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tankian backwards.
Tankian throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tankian misses with some punches.
Tankian misses with some punches.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon. #T1#
Tankian has a couple of punches blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tankian.
Tankian working aggressively here.
Tankian misses with some punches.
Tankian pushes Cyklon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cyklon working hard to break the clinch.
Cyklon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tankian.
A nice left hand lands by Tankian.
A short right from Tankian.
Tankian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tankian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Tankian misses with an elbow over the top.
Tankian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tankian misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tankian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankian throws an elbow but it misses.
Tankian working aggressively here.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tankian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tankian.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Cyklon blocks an uppercut.
Tankian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tankian digs a right hand underneath Cyklon's ribcage. Cyklon let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tankian has Cyklon pressed against the cage, preventing Cyklon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tankian struggles to land a body shot inside as Cyklon controls his hands.
Tankian lands with a right to the head.
Tankian misses with the head strike.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cyklon blocking some punches.
Tankian throws a head punch that misses.
Tankian lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
Serj Tankian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankian throws an elbow but misses.
Tankian lands a hook that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards. #T4#
A short right from Tankian on the inside.
Tankian prevents Cyklon from breaking the clinch.
Cyklon blocks an elbow strike from Tankian.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
Tankian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tankian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cyklon can't break the clinch.
Cyklon dodges an elbow strike from Tankian.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Tankian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serj Tankian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cyklon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Tankian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tankian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyklon's efforts to push away.
Tankian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cyklon avoids a wild elbow strike from Tankian.
Tankian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cyklon's elbow.
Tankian has a couple of punches blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cyklons head.
Tankian cracks Cyklon with a nice body shot.
Cyklon wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tankian.
Tankian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tankian.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tankian throws an elbow but misses.
Cyklon can't break the clinch. #T1#
Tankian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cyklon backwards.
Cyklon is trying to break the clinch but Tankian has him pressed against the cage.
Tankian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cyklon is looking to break free of the clinch but Tankian has double underhooks.
Tankian throws a punch but it's blocked by Cyklon.
Tankian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cyklon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Tankian swings wildly with an uppercut but Cyklon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tankian.
Tankian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyklon's efforts to push away.
Tankian lands with a light punch inside.
Tankian misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tankian. #T2#
Cyklon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cyklon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tankian lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tankian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cyklon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Cyklon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tankian lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Tankian.
A short right from Tankian on the inside. #ROC2#
Cyklon is rocked!
Tankian digs a right hand into Cyklon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cyklon's gas tank.
Tankian lands a nice shot to the body.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Cyklon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tankian misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tankian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cyklon.
Cyklon seems to have got his legs back now.
Cyklon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tankian lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tankian.
Tankian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tankian fails to land.
Tankian gets through Cyklon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tankian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tankian misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD2#
Tankian drops Cyklon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cyklon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tankian dips a shoulder and cracks Cyklon with a mighty uppercut! Cyklon falls back against the cage and Tankian unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cyklon 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 - Tankian screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Tankian!
Serj Tankian looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First i want to thank mother earth without her nothing is possible. I want thank my family for standing by me. Lastly i want to thank all my fans and my coaches and training partners. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Draven moves forwards but Hghar connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Erik Draven has been cut.
Draven tries to move into range but Hghar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Draven darts in and clinches Hghar up against the cage.
Draven tries to score a body lock takedown but Hghar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hghar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dravens head.
Draven is trying to drag Hghar to the mat but Hghar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hghar tries to work over Draven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hghar.
Hghar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hghar stops a takedown attempt from Draven.
Jaqen Hghar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Draven.
Draven is trying to drag Hghar to the mat but Hghar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Hghar fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hghar misses with some punches.
Draven drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Draven tries for a takedown but Hghar manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Draven works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Draven tries to stand but Hghar is controlling from the bottom.
Draven prevents Hghar from getting back to his feet.
Hghar has momentary wrist control but Draven slips an elbow through the middle.
Hghar wants to get back to his feet but Draven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Draven might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Draven throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Hghar rushes Draven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hghar digs a right hand underneath Draven's ribcage. Draven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hghar tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Hghar back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hghar fails to land.
Draven wants a takedown.
Hghar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hghar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Draven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hghar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Draven gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Draven looks winded!
Hghar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Draven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Draven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SU2#
Draven decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hghar swings for the body but Draven moves out of range.
Draven dodges the punch combination from Hghar.
Hghar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hghar cracks Draven with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hghar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#
Draven is rocked!
Draven closes the distance and clinches up with Hghar, looking for a takedown. Draven pushes Hghar against the cage but Hghar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Hghar gets a clinch.
Draven fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Hghar.
Hghar is pressed up against the cage. Draven has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hghar down to the mat. Hghar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hghar lands a slapping body shot.
Jaqen Hghar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Hghar clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Hghar.
Draven takes a shot to the head.
Hghar lands with a right to the head.
Hghar prevents the takedown attempt.
Hghar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hghar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hghar - that landed with a thud.
Hghar lands a shot to the body.
Hghar lands with a right to the head.
Hghar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draven's elbow.
Hghar scores with a hook to the body.
Hghar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Draven or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hghar.
Hghar pushes Draven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hghar lands a shoulder strike.
Draven is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaqen Hghar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Draven's cut.
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#
Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hghar. #CL#
Hghar has Draven up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hghar.
Hghar gets underhooks to prevent Draven's takedown attempt.
Draven is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hghar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hghar gets through Draven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hghar - that landed with a thud.
Hghar is leaning against Draven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hghar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Draven.
Hghar tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Hghar back against the cage.
Draven is breathing heavily.
Hghar tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Hghar back against the cage.
Draven blocking some punches.
Hghar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draven is still on wobbly legs! Can Hghar finish him?
Hghar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Hghar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaqen Hghar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hghar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hghar lands a big right hand that drops Draven! The killer instinct kicks in and Hghar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hghar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaqen Hghar!
The defeated Erik Draven had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board. Hit the gym, re-evaluate and come back stronger.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Carter wants to clinch.#TD2#
Archer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carter's guard.
Archer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carter is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard.
Archer postures up.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Archer is continuing to stall.
Archer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Archer content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carter tries a low kick but Archer avoids it.
Archer tries a head kick but it misses. #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.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Carter tries to sprawl but Archer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Archer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Archer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Archer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard.
Archer is taking a breather. Carter 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.
More stalling from Archer.
Archer with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Archer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Archer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Archer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Carter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Archer is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Carter is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Archer has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Carter is in real trouble here. Archer gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Carter is tapping out! Archer wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shawn Archer!
A less than humble Shawn Archer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: QFC Tournament 635 Round 1
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1##CL#
Tankian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tankian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morales is trying to force a seperation but Tankian has the dominant position.
Tankian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tankian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morales tries to circle away but Tankian has him pinned against the cage.
Tankian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morales is looking to control Tankian's arms but Tankian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Tankian pushes Morales back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tankian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Tankian.
Morales looks winded!
Tankian scores with a hook to the body.
Tankian lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Morales to his knees! Tankian keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Tankian!
Post fight, Serj Tankian took to the microphone: 'First i want to thank mother earth without her nothing is possible. I want thank my family for standing by me. Lastly i want to thank all my fans and my coaches and training partners. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Troy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Troy throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Troy missing with a left hand there. Houston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Troy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Troy is looking to land body kicks.
Troy throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Houston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Houston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Troy.#CUT2#
It looks like Garland Houston has been cut.
Troy has a takedown stuffed.
Troy is looking to clinch.
And Houston counters with a quick kick to the body but Troy blocks it.
Troy misses with a series of wild punches.
Troy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Houston is out of range.
Troy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Troy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Troy somewhat.
Garland Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castor Troy.#T1#
Troy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Houston counters with a one-two to the body.
Houston throws a shot to the body.
Houston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Troy.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Troy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Troy throws a series of punches but Houston avoids them all with ease.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Troy is fending him off so far but Houston persists. Nope, Troy circles away and we're back to standing.
Troy just misses with a punch to the body.
Troy misses with a double jab.
Troy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Troy looks winded!#CL#
Houston rushes Troy and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Houston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Troy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Troy wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Houston feints and as Troy raises his hands in defense, Houston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Troy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Houston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Troy tries to clinch up but Houston circles away and keeps his distance.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Troy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Troy looks to land a combination. Houston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
Troy throws a sloppy head kick and Houston moves out of range easily.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Troy misses with a two punch combination.
Houston moves in looking to clinch but Troy pushes him off.
A combination from Troy does no damage.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Troy. Those never looked like landing.
Castor Troy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Troy misses.
Houston darts in looking for a takedown but Troy gets double underhooks and turns Houston into the cage.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Troy throws a sloppy head kick
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Troy fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston tries to clinch but Troy is having none of it.
Troy throws a counter combo.
Troy misses with a combination
and Houston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Troy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston stuffs the takedown attempt from Troy. Troy gets slowly back to his feet.
Houston shoots in looking for a takedown but Troy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Houston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Troy digs a good hook to Houston's body.
Houston slips a jab and a cross from Troy.
Houston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Troy pinned against the cage. Troy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloppy strikes from Troy. Those never looked like landing.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt - Troy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Houston backs off Troy throws a huge counter combo but Houston manages to avoid it all.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Troy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Troy misses with a double jab.
Troy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Troy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Houston got wobbled bad by a big combination! Troy presses forward with punches and knees until Houston stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Houston closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Troy!
An out of breath Castor Troy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2016

#R1#
Ward checks a low kick from Draven.
Draven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Draven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ward moves into the clinch.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Draven but Draven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erik Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Draven's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Draven, which made it look bad.
Draven appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ward tries to clinch but Draven is having none of it.
As Ward looks to move away, Draven throws a big counter combo but Ward just gets out of the way.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Draven manages to break the clinch.
Ward will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Draven.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Draven.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven throws a big counter combination but Ward scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ward falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ward is looking to clinch.
Draven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ward. #T2#
Ward lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.#CL2#
Ward clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ward has closed the distance and engaged Draven in a clinch.
Ward is trying to drag Draven to the mat but Draven just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ward managing to block the knees to the body from Draven. #BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven keeps the fight on the outside.
Ward slips a jab and a cross from Draven.
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ward moves in looking to clinch but Draven pushes him off.#T3##CL2#
Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Draven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ward.#TD#
Draven turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Draven manages to end up in side control.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Draven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. #SU#
Draven decides to stand back up. Draven steps back and let's Ward get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draven.#CL2#
Ward has Draven up against the cage in a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Ward jumps guard.
Draven stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.#SUB2#
Draven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Draven passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Erik Draven will probably get the nod.
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#
Draven looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ward looks for a takedown but Draven sprawls well.
Draven appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Draven circles away.#CL2#
Draven gets tackled into the cage by Ward. Ward maintains the clinch.
Draven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ward's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward tries to pull guard but Draven holds him up against the cage and eventually Ward drops back down to his feet.
Erik Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Draven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ward clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ward tries to clinch there but Draven circles away.
Draven shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward misses with a series of wild punches.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erik Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ward clinches up against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Ward throws an elbow but misses.
Ward goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draven went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Ward pushes Draven up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch.
Draven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Draven sets himself, and Ward steps forward looking for the clinch! Draven avoids it this time.
Ward throws a series of punches but Draven moves out of range.
Draven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ward throws a leg kick but Draven sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Draven went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Draven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Draven. Draven gets slowly back to his feet.
John Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward wants to clinch up but Draven keeps it at a distance.
Ward tries to clinch there but Draven circles away.
Ward fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Draven wants to clinch.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Draven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Ward has managed to clinch. #T4#
Ward jumps guard but Draven stands there with Ward around his waist. Ward gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ward is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven shoots for a double leg takedown but Ward sprawls well. He's pushed Draven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ward is looking to clinch but Draven is avoiding it.
As Ward looks to move away, Draven throws a big counter combo but Ward just gets out of the way.
Ward tries to clinch but Draven is having none of it.
Draven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draven scores with a head kick. Ward tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draven throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ward shoots in looking for a takedown but Draven manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ward's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Draven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Ward tries to bum rush Draven with a series of wild strikes but Draven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Draven counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Erik Draven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Draven sprawls well. Draven wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Ward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Draven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Draven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward throws a right hand that Draven ducks under and follows up with a left that Draven also avoids with ease.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Draven shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the cage. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Draven misses with a kick to the body.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Draven defends well and Ward ends up having to push Draven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erik Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ward.
Ward tries to score with a low kick but Draven moves his leg out of the way.
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Draven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ward takes one to the chin there.
Draven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ward backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Draven.
Draven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draven shoots for a takedown but Ward saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Draven stalks Ward and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ward's face. Ward staggers backwards, shaken.
Ward tries to clinch but Draven is having none of it. #CL2#
Ward moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Draven goes for a takedown attempt but Ward pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Draven fails to land with a series of punches.
Ward darts in looking for a takedown but Draven gets double underhooks and turns Ward into the cage.
Draven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Draven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draven shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.#T3#
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Draven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Draven closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ward to the mat! Ward manages to get full guard.
Draven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Draven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ward dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ward throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Ward stands and steps away. Draven gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Draven, which made it look bad. #T4#
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Draven.
Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Draven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draven moves out of range as Ward throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Ward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward wants to clinch up but Draven keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ward is defended easily by Draven.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Draven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Draven, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

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

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