Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSKT 3
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Von Loffen clinches up against the ropes.
Von Loffen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Von Loffen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Loffen.
Von Loffen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Loffen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Von Loffen lands with a right to the head.
Von Loffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Scaletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Loffen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Loffen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Scaletta takes a shot to the head.
Von Loffen gets through Scaletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Von Loffen lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Von Loffen.
Scaletta looks winded!
Von Loffen stalling the fight.
Von Loffen working aggressively here.
Von Loffen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Von Loffen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Loffen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Scaletta blocks a body shot from Von Loffen.
Von Loffen is stalling here.
Von Loffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Loffen lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Von Loffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scaletta letting Von Loffen take a breather here.
Von Loffen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Loffen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Loffen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A hook to the body from Von Loffen.
Von Loffen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Loffen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Loffen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Von Loffen lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Loffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Loffen lands with a left to the head.
Von Loffen lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henneck Von Loffen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Von Loffen cracks Scaletta with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Scaletta is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Scaletta is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Scaletta could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Henneck Von Loffen!
A relieved looking Henneck Von Loffen 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: EFL 22
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Hanson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanson has Thompson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson 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.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Thompson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hanson pulls Thompson in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson postures up in Hanson's guard and throws a big left but Hanson blocks it.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#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.#TD2#
Hanson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanson cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Hanson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thompson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Thompson in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
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 Joe Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Joe Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Hanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Hanson. #TD2#
Hanson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Hanson drags him back down.#SUB2#
Hanson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thompson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hanson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Thompson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hanson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Hanson 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!
#R3#
Hanson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Hanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hanson fails with the takedown.
Thompson tries to counter by clinching up but Hanson breaks away and moves out of range.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
A right-left combo lands from Hanson. #T2#
Hanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Hanson.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Hanson is quick to defend against it.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson wants to clinch.
Blake Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Hanson unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Hanson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Thompson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanson in the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Hanson forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Thompson pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Thompson is fighting to break Hanson's control of his arms but Hanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hanson has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Hanson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thompson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hanson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hanson won't allow it.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Hanson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Thompson had his way with Blake Hanson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Hanson shoots in.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanson tries to sprawl out of it but Thompson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Hanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thompson to the mat! Thompson manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Hanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson! #REVR#
Thompson is trying to move to mount but Hanson reverses beautifully and ends up in Thompson's guard. #SUB2#
Hanson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thompson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hanson, into his guard. #REVR##T2#
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Hanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hanson gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
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!
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanson counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Blake Hanson!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Blake Hanson!

Blake Hanson wins by unanimous decision!

Event: EFL 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Salmon throws a lazy uppercut
and Favero counters with a left and a right that stings Salmon. #TD2#
Favero dives in and scores a takedown into Salmon's guard.#SUB#
Salmon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Favero defends well.#SUB#
Salmon looking for a guillotine here but Favero defends easily.
Favero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Salmon is looking for a triangle but Favero pushes his legs off easily.
Favero preventing the sweep.
Favero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Favero is looking to work some ground and pound but Salmon has wrist control.#SUB#
Salmon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Favero should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Salmon has tightened it up now! Favero should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Slippery Salmon!
After winning the bout, Slippery Salmon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFL 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thompson looks to land a combination. Henderson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thompson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson closes the distance but Henderson moves to the side
and Henderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henderson backs up against the cage.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Henderson needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Thompson shoots and misses
enabling Henderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Henderson swivels and escapes.
It looked like Henderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Henderson off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
A jab from Thompson misses.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson lands the left hand.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson blocks a head kick by Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Henderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Thompson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson moves away from the strike by Thompson.
A quick step to the side and Henderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Thompson tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henderson pinned against the cage. Henderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson misses with a low kick as Henderson jumps back.
Henderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Henderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Thompson misses.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Henderson clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
A counter left hand to the body from Henderson misses its target.
Thompson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Henderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Henderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henderson.
As Thompson looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Henderson misses the target.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
As Thompson looks to move away, Henderson throws a big counter combo but Thompson just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Thompson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Henderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimmy Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Thompson.
Thompson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Thompson wants to clinch.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Henderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Henderson slips the punch.
Henderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Thompson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2018

#R1#
Thompson cracks the inside of Washington's front leg. #TD2#
Washington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Thompson sneaks out the side door and pushes Washington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Washington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thompson sprawls well initially but Washington persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Thompson pushes Washington off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Dominique Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Thompson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Dominique Washington has been cut.#TD2#
Washington gets the takedown into side control.
Thompson is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Thompson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Washington is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Washington throws a strike but Thompson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington wants to hit a switch here but Thompson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Washington there!
Washington can't escape the position. #T2#
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Washington blocking the ground and pound.
Washington is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Washington can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington wants to try and get back to his feet.
Washington wants to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington working to try and regain half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Washington can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Washington tries to hold on but Thompson pushes him away.
Thompson prevents Washington from getting the reversal.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Washington but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Washington regains half guard.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson is thwarting Washington's attempts to control the position.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Washington's temple.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg. #T4#
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Washington is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Washington is looking to improve his position.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington tries to kick Thompson off but Thompson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Washington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Thompson prevents Washington from improving his position.
Washington keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Washington shoots in and bounces Thompson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Joe Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Washington trying to control the position.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson stops Washington from standing up.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson cracks Washington with a solid left hand.#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.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Thompson postures up.
Thompson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington landing some decent shots from guard.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Washington with a nice head shot there.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is in close to Thompson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominique Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominique Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Washington lands a couple of elbows.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington lands a couple of digs.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Washington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Washington is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Thompson won't allow Washington to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Washington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Washington cracks Thompson with a big right hand but Thompson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thompson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson has hold of Washington's hands but Washington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Thompson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.
Washington 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.
Washington winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington 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.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Washington there.
Washington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
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. Washington connects with a nice short shot to Thompson's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington working Thompson over with strikes.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Washington lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominique Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominique Washington!
A very excited looking Dominique Washington 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: Aug 13, 2018

#R1#
Johnny lands with a cross.
Johnny leaves Favero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Favero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnny. #CL2#
Johnny gets tackled into the cage by Favero. Favero maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Favero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Favero tries to break the clinch but Johnny is controlling the position. #TD#
Johnny ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnny no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Favero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Favero wants to control from the top but Johnny keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Johnny has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Favero is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Favero throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnny as Favero tries to tie him up.
Johnny manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Favero is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnny gets an underhook and turns Favero into the cage.
Favero tries to pull guard but Johnny won't allow it. #BC#
Johnny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tawny Johnny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnny slips a jab and a cross from Favero.
Johnny is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD2#
Favero drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Favero on the ground.
Johnny dodges the ground and pound from Favero.
Johnny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Favero.
Johnny is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Favero asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Favero works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnny is looking to reverse the position.
Favero throws an elbow but Johnny slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favero in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnny is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Favero off and has taken his back!
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!
Johnny softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Johnny has the hooks in. Favero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnny looking to hold on to the position here but Favero rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Johnny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Johnny throwing strikes but missing.
Johnny pushing down on Favero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Favero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Favero.
Favero looks winded!
Favero keeping moving, preventing Johnny from controlling successfully.
Johnny looking to pass the guard.
Johnny looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnny being controlled here momentarily.
Johnny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tawny Johnny dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Favero scores with a hook.#CL#
Johnny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Favero.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Favero just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnny's brow.
Favero taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Favero misses with an elbow strike.
Johnny tries to pull guard but Favero won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnny decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Favero stands and steps away. Johnny gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Johnny shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Favero's guard.
Favero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnny controls the pace.#T1#
Favero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnny wants to control from the top but Favero keeps moving.
Johnny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnny throws a big right hand that misses.
Favero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Johnny drops back, looking for a kneebar! Favero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Favero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Favero! #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB2#
Favero has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnny is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Favero yanks on the arm and Johnny is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Favero.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gianluca Favero!

Event: Ultimate Fighting Friday 2
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Zaffran misses the shot to the body.
Zaffran misses with a takedown attempt - Branch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Branch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Branch keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaffran fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branch misses with a body kick.
Zaffran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Branch tries to avoid it but Zaffran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Branch to the ground. Branch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Zaffran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaffran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaffran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch throws a series of punches but Zaffran avoids them all with ease.
Branch lands a body shot.
Branch digs a good hook to Zaffran's body.
Branch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Branch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL2#
Branch closes the distance and pushes Zaffran back into the ropes.
Branch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Branch breaks the clinch.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaffran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaffran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branch is fending him off so far but Zaffran persists. Nope, Branch circles away and we're back to standing.
Branch with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Branch moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zaffran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaffran.
A right-left combo lands from Branch. #CUT2#
It looks like Muhammad Zaffran has been cut.
Zaffran is breathing heavily.#T2#
Branch misses with a few strikes there.
Branch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaffran's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Branch
and Zaffran makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branch throws a combination. Zaffran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#
Zaffran is rocked!
Zaffran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branch fails with a takedown attempt.
Branch lands with a nice combination. Zaffran backs away looking to recover.
Oh Zaffran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Branch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaffran.
Branch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaffran seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaffran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branch moves away.#TD2#
Branch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Zaffran has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Branch has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Zaffran lands with a left to the head.
Zaffran is trying to drag Branch to the mat but Branch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Zaffran is working for takedown but Branch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Branch working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Zaffran misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zaffran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Branch's brow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zaffran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Branch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaffran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Branch. #CUT2#
Muhammad Zaffran's cut is getting worse.
Branch misses with a head kick.
Branch avoids the body shot from Zaffran.
Branch scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Branch has knocked Zaffran down with a huge combo! Branch steps away and waves a wobbly Zaffran back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Branch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Zaffran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaffran moves out of range of the leg kick from Branch.
Branch tries to bum rush Zaffran with a series of wild strikes but Zaffran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaffran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branch looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaffran is just out of range.
Zaffran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branch throws a series of punches but Zaffran avoids them all with ease.
Branch digs a good hook to Zaffran's body.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
Branch misses with a double jab
and Zaffran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaffran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branch lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Branch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaffran's guard.#ES#
Zaffran is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Branch presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaffran is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaffran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaffran trying to land knees to the body.
Zaffran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Branch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaffran trying to land knees to the body.
Zaffran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branch is defending well for now.#BC2#
Branch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaffran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaffran avoids the head kick by Branch. #T2#
Branch misses with a double jab
letting Zaffran counter with a right hand.
Branch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaffran avoids the body shot from Branch.
Branch scores with a shot to the body.
Zaffran wants to clinch up but Branch keeps it at a distance.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaffran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Titus Branch seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Branch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Branch showed some decent athleticism there.
Zaffran is looking to get back to is feet but Branch passes into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Zaffran is trying to improve his position.
Branch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaffran regains half guard.#SUB2#
Branch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaffran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branch.
Branch trying to control the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Branch 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.#SUB#
Zaffran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zaffran gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Branch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Zaffran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaffran counters with a stiff right hand.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaffran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branch keeps the fight on the outside.
Branch swinging wildly here.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Zaffran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Branch's waist but Branch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaffran off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch tries to clinch but Zaffran moves out of range.
Zaffran moves to clinch but Branch breaks away
and Branch counters with a two punch combo.
Branch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Zaffran blocks a head kick by Branch.
Branch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaffran checks a leg kick.
Branch throws a series of punches but Zaffran moves out of range.
Branch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaffran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branch misses with a straight left.
Zaffran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaffran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaffran shoots in looking for a takedown but Branch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zaffran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Branch swings for the body but Zaffran moves out of range.
Branch throws a right hand that Zaffran ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaffran also avoids with ease.
Branch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Branch duly obliges.
Zaffran lands a two punch combo.
Branch misses with a jab to the body
and Zaffran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Branch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Branch does no damage.
Branch misses with a straight left.
Zaffran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhammad Zaffran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaffran shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Branch pinned against the ropes. Branch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Zaffran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branch blocks a jab.
Zaffran moves in looking to clinch but Branch pushes him off.
Branch wants to counter with a clinch but Zaffran pushes him away.
Branch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branch works Zaffran's body with a nice hook.
Zaffran avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaffran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branch. #T4#
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaffran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaffran fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Zaffran throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Branch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaffran is in Branch's guard.
Titus Branch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaffran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Branch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muhammad Zaffran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaffran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Branch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Branch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Titus Branch!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Titus Branch!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Titus Branch!

Titus Branch wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Titus Branch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NJMMA #12: MacGowan v Miyazaki
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Tull misses with a hook. Rizky ducked under it nicely.
Tull lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rizky backs up against the cage.
Tull throws a hook but Rizky avoids it easily.
Rizky seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tull has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tull misses with a few strikes there.
Rizky appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Rizky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tull napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tull tries to bench press Rizky off him but Rizky keeps the position.
Rizky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tull is looking for a sweep.
Tull takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tull keeping his opponent close.
Rizky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tull's legs. #T1#
Tull avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rizky.
I wouldn't like to be where Tull is right now.
Rizky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rizky working away.
Rizky grinds an elbow into Tull's temple.
Tull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rizky scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Tull is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Rizky seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SU#
Rizky stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tull throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Rizky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rizky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tull defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizky. #T3#
Rizky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tull tries to roll over but Rizky keeps him under control.
Rizky tries to pass to full mount but Tull defends it.
Rizky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tull's head.
Tull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizky.
Rizky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rizky 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.
Rizky lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tull can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizky.
Rizky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing that Rizky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
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. Rizky connects with a nice short shot to Tull's temple. #SUB#
Rizky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tull sees it coming and defends easily.
Rizky thows a huge punch but Tull dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Rizky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tull sees it coming and defends easily.
Rizky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rizky 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.
Tull tries to roll over but Rizky keeps him under control.
Rizky wants to control but Tull is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nanda Rizky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rizky connects with a solid leg kick.
Rizky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tull counters with a straight right hand.
Rizky blocks a jab.
Rizky throws a leg kick but Tull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rizky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tull.
Rizky misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tull.
Tull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tull connects with a right hand. Rizky shakes it off.
Tull scores with a sloppy right hand. Rizky should have avoided that one.
Jethro Tull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tull scores with a body shot.
Tull scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizky doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizky misses with a head kick.
Nanda Rizky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tull grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rizky takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tull cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jethro Tull!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Mitchell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duffy defends it nicely.
A jab from Duffy does it's job there.#CL#
Mitchell gets tackled into the cage by Duffy. Duffy maintains the clinch.
Mitchell can't get the takedown.
Duffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duffy lands a right hand.
Duffy lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
A shot in the inside from Duffy.
Duffy is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duffy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Mitchell.
Mitchell looks winded!
Duffy lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duffy. #T1#
Nice body punch from Duffy.
Nice body punch from Duffy - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duffy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duffy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mitchell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duffy.
Duffy cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Duffy scores with a shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Duffy scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duffy. #ROC#
Mitchell is rocked!
Duffy cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
Duffy pushes Mitchell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duffy is leaning against Mitchell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duffy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mitchell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mitchell drops to his knees and Duffy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Duffy!
After the fight, Joe Duffy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
No joy there for McMeany, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitchell cracks McMeany with an open hand slap.
McMeany swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from McMeany.
McMeany throws a head kick but Mitchell moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Mitchell.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by McMeany.
McMeany throws a right and a left that Mitchell avoids nicely.
Mitchell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McMeany.
Mitchell connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitchell shoots in for a takedown but McMeany shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McMeany works over Mitchell's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell has a takedown stuffed.
McMeany throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mitchell. #T1#
McMeany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McMeany misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from McMeany.
McMeany throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
McMeany lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McMeany tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
McMeany shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McMeany was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McMeany looks winded!
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
McMeany sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mitchell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMeany 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. #T2#
McMeany lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Mitchell looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but McMeany is controlling well.
McMeany slips a nice elbow through Mitchell's hands, connecting with Mitchell's forehead.
McMeany wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Mitchell trying to control here.
McMeany takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMeany lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
McMeany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mitchell has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
McMeany is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but McMeany is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMeany trying to control the pace.
McMeany slips a nice elbow through Mitchell's hands, connecting with Mitchell's forehead.
McMeany wants to free his trapped foot but Mitchell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McMeany is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitchell is pressing down on McMeany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McMeany wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving. #SUB#
Mitchell has his foot on McMeany's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMeany works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mitchell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McMeany scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMeany scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ant McMeany dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab lands there for McMeany.
Mitchell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMeany.
McMeany misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from McMeany.
McMeany shoots for a double leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls well. He's pushed McMeany's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McMeany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Mitchell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McMeany sprawls well initially but Mitchell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Mitchell connects with a nice short shot to McMeany's temple.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMeany keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell working over McMeany with some ground and pound. McMeany looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMeany trying to control but Mitchell postures up. #T1#
Mitchell 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.
McMeany is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
McMeany is trying to control but can't.
McMeany gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMeany is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mitchell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMeany can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Mitchell has his foot on McMeany's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMeany works his way back into a safe position though.
McMeany trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
McMeany slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
McMeany wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
McMeany looks up at the clock and then as Mitchell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McMeany smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mitchell is trying to work for a sweep but McMeany has mounted him!
McMeany working Mitchell over with strikes here.
McMeany lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mitchell is in a horrible position here. McMeany smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMeany fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#
Mitchell is rocked!
McMeany with good strikes from the mount here!
McMeany cracks Mitchell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Mitchell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMeany lands a big elbow - Mitchell is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mitchell is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ant McMeany!

Event: NJMMA #6: MacGowan v Roddick
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Hickenbottom fails with the takedown
and Hickenbottom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hickenbottom with a poor takedown
and Rizky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hickenbottom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rizky is fending him off so far but Hickenbottom persists. Nope, Rizky circles away and we're back to standing.
Rizky 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 Bart Hickenbottom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hickenbottom shoots and misses
and Rizky counters with a head kick. That will keep Hickenbottom thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hickenbottom tries for a takedown but Rizky circles away easily
and Rizky counters with a nice body shot.
Hickenbottom with a poor takedown
and Rizky counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Hickenbottom is rocked!
Hickenbottom is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Hickenbottom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oh Hickenbottom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizky arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hickenbottom's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nanda Rizky!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nanda Rizky made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NJMMA #5: Boozer v Sane
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Kyllonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nanda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nanda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyllonen as he avoids it easily.
Kyllonen scores with a shot to the body.
Nanda misses with a double jab.
Kyllonen with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nanda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kyllonen lands with a right hand.
Kyllonen checks a low kick from Nanda.
Nanda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyllonen sprawls well. Kyllonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nanda gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Nanda blocks the low kick.
Kyllonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanda manages to avoid it.
Nanda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kyllonen with a body shot.
Kyllonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kyllonen throwing a counter right hand but Nanda manages to avoid it.
Nanda closes the distance and clinches up with Kyllonen, looking for a takedown. Nanda pushes Kyllonen against the cage but Kyllonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jens Kyllonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizky Nanda.
A jab from Kyllonen finds it's way through Nanda's defenses.
Kyllonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Nanda should have avoided that one.
Kyllonen jabs at Nanda's body.#T2#
Good shot there by Kyllonen.
Sloppy strikes from Nanda. Those never looked like landing.
Kyllonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nanda. Nanda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kyllonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nanda fails with the takedown.
Nanda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyllonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kyllonen. That snapped Nanda's head back.
Kyllonen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyllonen cracks Nanda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nanda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyllonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyllonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nanda backs up against the cage.
Nanda throws a jab when Kyllonen was well out of range.
Kyllonen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kyllonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kyllonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nanda tries to clinch up but Kyllonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kyllonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nanda doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Kyllonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nanda looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanda misses with a hook. Kyllonen ducked under it nicely.
Nanda lands with a hook. Kyllonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nanda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kyllonen misses the target.
Nanda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyllonen sprawls well. Kyllonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nanda gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyllonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kyllonen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Kyllonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nanda shoots for a takedown but Kyllonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyllonen sizes up Nanda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nanda throws a nice looking combination but Kyllonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyllonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kyllonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Kyllonen. No joy for Nanda on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kyllonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jens Kyllonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizky Nanda.
Nanda is breathing heavily.
Nanda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Kyllonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanda was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyllonen.
Nanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyllonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kyllonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyllonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nanda.
Nanda throws a push kick but Kyllonen slaps the foot to one side.
Kyllonen works Nanda's body with a nice hook.
Kyllonen swings for the body but Nanda moves out of range.
Nanda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Kyllonen lands with a nice body punch.
Kyllonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nanda was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyllonen.
Nanda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kyllonen.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nanda might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kyllonen has got the better of the exchanges.
Nanda shoots in but Kyllonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nanda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyllonen.
Nanda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nanda tries for a takedown but Kyllonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Kyllonen there.
Kyllonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kyllonen misses with a hook to the body
and Nanda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyllonen slips a jab from Nanda.
Nanda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyllonen.
Nanda fails with the takedown
and Kyllonen counters with a straight right hand.
Nanda gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kyllonen.
Rizky Nanda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Nanda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyllonen.
Nanda is looking for the big counter here.
Nanda misses with a double jab.
Kyllonen 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.
A jab from Nanda misses.
Kyllonen lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyllonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nanda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kyllonen throws a body punch but Nanda moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jens Kyllonen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nanda throws a head kick that misses.
Nanda throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyllonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyllonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nanda has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nanda shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyllonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nanda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A lazy left from Kyllonen finds it's target.
Kyllonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kyllonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nanda can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Nanda misses
and Kyllonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyllonen digs a good hook to Nanda's body.
Kyllonen dips to his left and cracks Nanda with an uppercut!
Nanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nanda.
Kyllonen lands with a cross.
Kyllonen misses the shot to the body.
Nanda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kyllonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanda.
Kyllonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nanda throws out the jab.
Kyllonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nanda moves away.
Nanda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyllonen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Nanda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kyllonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kyllonen misses with a hook. Nanda ducked under it nicely.
Nanda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nanda fails to land the takedown.
Kyllonen throws a big counter combination but Nanda scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nanda is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kyllonen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nanda.
Nanda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyllonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Nanda. Those never looked like landing.
Kyllonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nanda manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Kyllonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyllonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanda.
Kyllonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nanda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nanda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyllonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Kyllonen.
Jens Kyllonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Nanda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nanda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kyllonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nanda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyllonen counters with a straight right hand.
Jens Kyllonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizky Nanda.
A low kick from Nanda is predictable there
and Kyllonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Kyllonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyllonen has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Kyllonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kyllonen 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jens Kyllonen!
Jens Kyllonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Chaos FC 10
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Mulvaney throws a one two combo.
Mulvaney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mulvaney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizky at a distance.
Mulvaney scores with the left hand. Rizky knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Rizky has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Rizky.
Mulvaney throws a right hand that Rizky ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizky also avoids with ease.
Rizky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mulvaney with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Mulvaney.
Mulvaney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mulvaney tries to bum rush Rizky with a series of wild strikes but Rizky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Mulvaney as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Mulvaney drops Rizky with a nice combination! Mulvaney dives into Rizky's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Rizky is rocked!
Mulvaney prevents Rizky from getting back to his feet.
Rizky is still in real trouble! Can Mulvaney finish him?
Mulvaney stays in close to Rizky's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rizky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulvaney defends it easily.
Mulvaney throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulvaney prevents Rizky from getting back to his feet.
Rizky seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Rizky is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Rizky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulvaney's guard. #REVB#
Mulvaney has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulvaney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizky with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mulvaney holds on and takes a little breather.
Rizky distracts Mulvaney with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mulvaney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rizky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rizky working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Rizky throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rizky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mulvaney looking for a sweep. Not yet Mulvaney, not yet.
Rizky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rizky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizky prevents Mulvaney from getting back to his feet.
Mulvaney wants to sweep but no luck.
Rizky trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulvaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizky landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Rizky wants to pass the guard but Mulvaney is keeping the position.
Rizky postures up in Mulvaney's guard and throws a big left but Mulvaney blocks it.
Rizky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mulvaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES#
Mulvaney wriggles free and stands up.
Mulvaney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rizky counters with a big head kick but Mulvaney shrugs it off.
Good leg kick by Mulvaney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mulvaney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rizky's head.
Mulvaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rizky takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Mulvaney scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizky slips a straight right by Mulvaney.
Mulvaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizky.
A swing and a miss from Mulvaney.
Mulvaney swinging wildly here.
Rizky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mulvaney throws a right hand that Rizky ducks under and follows up with a left that Rizky also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizky! But no joy.
Mulvaney throws a leg kick but Rizky moved away.
It seemed like Rizky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulvaney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizky misses with the combination.
Rizky tries for a takedown but Mulvaney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Rizky looks to move away, Mulvaney throws a big counter combo but Rizky just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Mulvaney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Rizky'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#
Mulvaney connects with a looping right hand.
Mulvaney cracks Rizky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mulvaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizky.
Rizky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mulvaney finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizky's head.
Mulvaney tried to score with a low kick but Rizky checks it.
Rizky tries a quick counter leg kick but Mulvaney is wise to it.
Mulvaney connects with a jab.
Mulvaney slips under a jab.
Rizky misses with a takedown attempt - Mulvaney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mick Mulvaney is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Mulvaney misses.
Mulvaney swinging wildly here.
Mick Mulvaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulvaney looks to land a combination but Rizky avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rizky! But no joy.
Rizky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mulvaney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rizky somewhat.#T1#
Mulvaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizky manages to avoid it.
Rizky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mulvaney defends it nicely.
Mick Mulvaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Rizky.
Mulvaney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rizky's head backwards.
Good exchange - Mulvaney coming out on top.
Rizky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mulvaney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rizky backs away from a small jab... but Mulvaney lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Rizky crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Mulvaney with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mick Mulvaney!
A very excited looking Mick Mulvaney rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: NJMMA #1
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Paddington with a poor takedown
and Nanda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Paddington has closed the distance and engaged Nanda in a clinch.
Nanda can't get the takedown.
Paddington blocking some punches. #TD#
Paddington wants the takedown. Nanda is fighting it off but Paddington persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nanda's guard against the cage.
Nanda working a defensive guard but Paddington passes into half guard.
Nanda gets back to full guard.
Paddington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nanda wants to get back to his feet but Paddington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nanda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Nanda wants to get back to his feet but Paddington is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nanda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paddington defends it easily.
Nanda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paddington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paddington prevents Nanda from getting back to his feet.
Paddington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nanda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paddington is one step ahead there.
Nanda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paddington. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paddington prevents Nanda from getting back to his feet.
Paddington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paddington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nanda on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nanda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paddington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nanda has his foot on Paddington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paddington works his way back into a safe position though.
Paddington wants to control from the top but Nanda keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nanda looks for the body kick but Paddington saw that one coming.
Paddington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paddington dives in for a single leg takedown but Nanda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nanda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nanda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paddington avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Paddington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nanda to the ground. Paddington is now in Nanda's guard.
Paddington is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Paddington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nanda being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Paddington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nanda dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Nanda trying to move into half guard but instead Paddington has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Nanda trying to keep a closed guard but Paddington is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Paddington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paddington content to stall in guard here.
Paddington slips nicely into half guard.
Nanda is trying to stand up here but Paddington is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanda gets full guard.
Paddington is pushing down on Nanda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nanda is fighting to maintain full guard but Paddington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nanda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nanda.
Paddington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Paddington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paddington avoids the head kick by Nanda. #TD#
Paddington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nanda did well to prevent Paddington getting side control.
Paddington works his way into side control. #SUB#
Paddington is trying to get an arm triangle but Nanda is defending well. #SUB#
Nanda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paddington's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Paddington! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Nanda has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Paddington!

Event: NJMMA #1
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Brito rushes Rizky and presses him up against the cage.
Rizky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brito is defending well for now.
Brito avoiding damage as Rizky throws knees to the body.
Rizky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Brito.
A right hook to the body lands for Brito.
Brito avoiding damage as Rizky throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Brito scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Brito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brito stuns Rizky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brito lands a jab to the head.
Brito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizky's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brito.
Rizky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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#
Rizky gets tackled into the cage by Brito. Brito maintains the clinch. #BC#
Brito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guilherme Brito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rizky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizky looks winded!
Brito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brito steps in with a hook that catches Rizky right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Brito follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rizky looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Brito!
An out of breath and clearly excited Guilherme Brito thanked Wild Rio Nutrition - 90% Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Chaos FC 8
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Fight Me connects with a single shot there.
Fight Me lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Rizky has been cut.
Fight Me lands with a hook. Rizky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Rizky. That snapped Fight Me's head back.
Rizky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fight Me throws a big shot that misses.
Fight Me scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rizky.
Rizky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fight Me misses with a straight right.
Fight Me bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Rizky throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fight Me, as that shot connected.
Rizky misses with a body shot
enabling Fight Me to counter with a crisp jab.
Fight Me 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.
Fight Me slips under a jab from Rizky.
Fight Me swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rizky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rizky there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Rizky is rocked!
Rizky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rizky is still on wobbly legs! Can Fight Me finish him?#CL#
Fight Me has managed to clinch.
Fight Me lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fight Me is leaning against Rizky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rizky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fight Me has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fight Me managing to block the knees to the body from Rizky.
Fight Me lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizky stalling in the clinch but Fight Me improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fight Me creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fight Me creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rizky's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rizky drops to his knees and Fight Me pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Fight Me!
Just Fight Me retains his bantamweight title!
Just Fight Me seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Smijts clinches up with Nanda and pushes him back against the cage.
Smijts avoiding damage. #TD#
Smijts is trying to trip Nanda. He has hold of a leg but Nanda is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smijts persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smijts sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES2#
Nanda has his feet on Smijts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nanda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nanda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Smijts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nanda was covering up waiting for the punch and Smijts finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Nanda manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!#TD#
Smijts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smijts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nanda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smijts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smijts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Smijts controlling from the top position. #SU#
Smijts stands and steps away. Nanda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Smijts tests Nanda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Smijts as Nanda shoots in.
Smijts throws a leg kick but Nanda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nanda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smijts as he avoids it easily.
Smijts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nanda tries to counter with a clinch but Smijts shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Smijts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nanda fails to land the takedown.
Luuk Smijts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizky Nanda.#TD#
Smijts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nanda looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smijts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nanda is looking to control Smijts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nanda avoid being mounted?#T3##SU#
Smijts stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Smijts has Nanda up against the cage in a clinch.
Smijts prevents the takedown attempt.
Nanda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smijts avoids it.
Nanda missing with knees to the body.
Nanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Smijts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nanda misses with an elbow strike. #T4##BC#
Smijts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nanda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Nanda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smijts to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Nanda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Smijts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Smijts clinches.
Nanda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smijts. #TD#
Smijts has clasped his hands together around Nanda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Smijts decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Smijts takes the fight into the clinch.
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 Luuk Smijts 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#
Smijts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Smijts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Smijts jumps guard and drags Nanda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nanda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nanda chips away with some ground and pound.
Nanda throwing strikes but missing.
Smijts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smijts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nanda wants to pass the guard but Smijts is keeping the position.
Nanda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Smijts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nanda.
Smijts seems keen to control Nanda's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nanda throwing strikes from guard but Smijts blocks nicely. #ES#
Smijts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nanda misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Nanda as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Nanda misses with a double jab. #CL#
Smijts pushes Nanda up against the cage in a clinch.
Smijts avoiding damage as Nanda throws knees to the body. #BC#
Smijts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smijts swinging wildly here.
Nanda throws a big shot that misses.
Smijts tries to counter with a takedown but Nanda is quick to defend against it.
Nanda stuffs the takedown attempt from Smijts. Smijts gets slowly back to his feet.
Smijts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nanda backs up against the cage. #T3#
Nanda works over Smijts's head and body with a nice combination.
Nanda throws the left hand but Smijts avoids the punch easily.
Nanda with a nice cross.
Rizky Nanda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smijts doesn't manage to clinch there - Nanda circles away.
Luuk Smijts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nanda misses with a wild body shot.
Smijts throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nanda goes for a double leg but Smijts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smijts continues to drive forward.
Smijts misses with a two punch combination.
Luuk Smijts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanda leaves Smijts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nanda with the counter takedown but Smijts avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Smijts ducks right into an uppercut from Nanda.
Nanda catches Smijts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smijts fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luuk Smijts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Nanda misses
and Smijts counters with a head kick. #TD2#
Nanda looking to score a takedown here. Smijts is defending well but Nanda drives through and ends up in Smijts's guard.
Smijts pulls Nanda in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Smijts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rizky Nanda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smijts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Smijts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nanda pushes Smijts off but Smijts dives into side control.
Nanda is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nanda is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanda wants to control but Smijts postures up.
Nanda is looking for a sweep.
Nanda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Nanda trying to control but Smijts postures up.
Nanda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smijts slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Smijts decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smijts is defended easily by Nanda.#TD#
Smijts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nanda tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Nanda is trying to break free.
Nanda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smijts just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Smijts is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nanda just trying to survive but Smijts is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3##SUB#
Smijts working for the choke.
Smijts controlling well, preventing Nanda from escaping the position.
Nanda wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smijts working for the choke.
Nanda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nanda is trying desperately to improve position.
Smijts working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Smijts tries to control but Nanda wriggling away. #SU#
Smijts stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nanda fails with the takedown.#TD#
Smijts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nanda is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luuk Smijts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smijts 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk Smijts!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Randall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rizky counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Rizky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Randall's guard.
Rizky is working Randall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rizky stopping the sweep attempt from Randall.
Rizky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Randall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rizky is aware though and is defending well.
Rizky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rizky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Randall's head.
Rizky stands up over Randall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizky prevents Randall from getting back to his feet.
Rizky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rizky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randall's head.#T1##SUB#
Randall working for submissions but it's allowed Rizky to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Rizky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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. Rizky connects with a nice short shot to Randall's temple.
Randall wants to get back to his feet.
Rizky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rizky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rizky landing strikes from the mount.
Rizky landing strikes from the mount and Randall is in trouble! #T2#
Rizky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Feeble punches landing from Randall - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rizky raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizky blocks Randall's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Randall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Randall is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rizky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Randall hang on?
Randall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rizky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rizky is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Randall is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rizky fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Randall from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rizky! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nanda Rizky!
Nanda Rizky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Chaos FC 6
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
Azuma shoots for a takedown but Rizky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rizky dives in and grabs Azuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azuma pushes down on Rizky's head and hops out.
Azuma is looking to counter the offense by Rizky and move into the clinch.
Rizky lands a jab to the nose.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
Azuma is looking for a counter combo.
Azuma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rizky's waist but Rizky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azuma off to one side.
Rizky tries to counter with a clinch but Azuma shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azuma slips under a jab from Rizky.
Azuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Rizky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azuma doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Rizky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Azuma trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rizky told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rizky with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Rizky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizky landing some decent shots from guard.
Azuma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rizky tries to free his leg and advance position but Azuma is retaining full guard.
Rizky slips nicely into half guard.
Azuma tries to get to full guard but Rizky has control of the leg.
Rizky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rizky working over Azuma with some ground and pound. Azuma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Rizky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Azuma's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rizky working the head and body with strikes.
Rizky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Nice strikes from Rizky there.
Rizky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Rizky working Azuma over with strikes.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Azuma is looking for a sweep. Rizky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rizky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rizky seems to be working for a kimura but Azuma defends the submission attempt.
Rizky lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Rizky missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Rizky is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azuma has hold of Rizky's hands but Rizky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Azuma is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Azuma wants to control but Rizky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Azuma is in trouble now - Rizky has advanced to mount!
Azuma is breathing heavily.
Rizky lands a nice shot to the head.
Azuma taking shots to the head. #T4#
Rizky lands a heavy elbow.
Rizky lands a big elbow.
Rizky lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Azuma is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizky lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Azuma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Rizky working for a guillotine from mount but Azuma is in no mood to give up.
Rizky pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Rizky jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Azuma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Azuma and Rizky has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rizky connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Azuma some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Rizky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rizky working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Rizky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Azuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rizky's guard.#ES2#
Rizky pushes Azuma off and gets back to his feet.
Azuma seems to have got his legs back now.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
Azuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Rizky circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Rizky, which made it look bad.
Azuma throws a nice head kick!
Rizky throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azuma throws a series of punches but Rizky moves out of range.
Azuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azuma defends it well.#T1#
Rizky swings for the body but Azuma moves out of range.
Azuma fails with the takedown.
Rizky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rizky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Azuma counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Azuma dodges the punch combination from Rizky.
Rizky lands with a nice body punch.
Rizky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick by Azuma misses #TD2#
and Rizky counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rizky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rizky throws a big elbow that misses.
Azuma keeping full guard, as Rizky tries to pass.
Azuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizky postures up and lands a big shot to Azuma's brow. #SUB2#
Rizky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rizky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rizky with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Rizky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rizky is working Azuma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Azuma is trying to control the position but Rizky postures up.
Rizky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizky with a nice head shot there.
Rizky landing with the ground and pound.
Azuma keeping moving, preventing Rizky from controlling successfully.
Azuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rizky drops back looking for a leg! Azuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuma manages to kick Rizky off! Rizky jumps back into Azuma's guard. #T4#
Rizky throwing strikes from guard but Azuma blocks nicely.
Rizky scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rizky drops back looking for a leg! Azuma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azuma manages to kick Rizky off! Rizky jumps back into Azuma's guard.
Rizky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Azuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Rizky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Azuma avoids the head kick by Rizky.
A telegraphed right hand from Rizky misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rizky.
Rizky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Rizky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Azuma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azuma defends it well.
Juan Rizky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizky misses with a straight right.
Matsuo Azuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azuma misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rizky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azuma managing to block the knees to the body from Rizky.
Nice elbow from Rizky. #CUT2#
It looks like Matsuo Azuma has been cut.#T1#
Azuma trying to stall but Rizky improves his position.
Rizky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Azuma tries to pull guard but Rizky holds him up against the ropes and eventually Azuma drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matsuo Azuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rizky pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Rizky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Azuma is trying to defend but Rizky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Azuma has hold of Rizky's hands but Rizky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2##SUB2#
Rizky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azuma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rizky trying to control the action but Azuma is working from the bottom.
Azuma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizky. #ES#
Azuma has one foot on Rizky's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rizky moves out of range as Azuma throws a body kick.
Rizky scores with a punch to the head.
Azuma darts in looking for a takedown but Rizky gets double underhooks and turns Azuma into the ropes.
Rizky with the counter takedown but Azuma avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azuma leaves Rizky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Rizky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azuma as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Rizky as Azuma shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Rizky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Azuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizky.
Azuma on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Rizky closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rizky wants to take a breather but Azuma is having none of it.
Azuma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizky.
Azuma trying to hold on to Rizky's head to control him but Rizky postures up. #T4#
Rizky lands strikes from half guard.
Rizky trying to control from half guard but Azuma is working away. #SUB2#
Rizky seems to be working for a kimura but Azuma defends the submission attempt.
Rizky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azuma keeps working.
Rizky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azuma defending well though.
Juan Rizky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizky trying to control the action but Azuma is working from the bottom.
Matsuo Azuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azuma is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rizky scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Rizky!
Juan Rizky took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
Zaffran swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Franchesci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaffran, pushing him back against the cage.
Franchesci tries a body shot but Zaffran blocks it.
Franchesci works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Franchesci managing to block the knees to the body from Zaffran.
Zaffran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franchesci has Zaffran pushed against the cage.
Franchesci just leaning against Zaffran, taking a breather.
Franchesci throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaffran blocks it with crossed arms.
Franchesci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Franchesci.
Zaffran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaffran wants to get back to striking at distance but Franchesci won't allow it.
Zaffran misses with an elbow strike.
Franchesci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franchesci is trying to drag Zaffran to the mat but Zaffran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Franchesci prevents a body shot from Zaffran.
Zaffran tries to break the clinch but Franchesci is controlling the position.
Zaffran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franchesci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaffran. #BC#
Zaffran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franchesci fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaffran lands with a hook. Franchesci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Franchesci closes the distance and pushes Zaffran back into the cage.
Zaffran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franchesci gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Franchesci manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Franchesci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaffran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franchesci tries to clinch up.
Zaffran feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaffran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Franchesci shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaffran attempts a counter takedown but Franchesci avoids it well and moves away.
Muhammad Zaffran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Franchesci.
Zaffran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franchesci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaffran tries to avoid it but Franchesci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaffran to the ground. Zaffran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franchesci just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaffran.
Franchesci avoids the head kick by Zaffran.
Franchesci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaffran as he avoids it easily.
Zaffran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franchesci sprawls and moves away.
Franchesci looks winded!
Zaffran misses with a head kick.
Zaffran misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Zaffran tries to clinch there but Franchesci circles away.
Franchesci tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaffran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaffran throws a head kick that misses
and Franchesci counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franchesci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Zaffran.
No joy there for Zaffran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaffran thuds his right hand into Franchesci's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alejandro Franchesci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Zaffran lands with a straight right. Franchesci didn't see that one coming.
Zaffran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Franchesci throws a sloppy head kick and Zaffran moves out of range easily.
Zaffran looks to land a right hand but Franchesci moved out of range.
Zaffran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaffran throws a sloppy head kick and Franchesci moves out of range easily.
Franchesci looks for a takedown but Zaffran sprawls well.
As Franchesci looks to move away, Zaffran throws a big counter combo but Franchesci just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franchesci takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Zaffran dominated that round.
That's time! Zaffran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Franchesci shoots for a takedown but Zaffran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Franchesci keeps the fight on the outside.
Franchesci throws a one two combo.
Zaffran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Zaffran gets caught flat footed, as Franchesci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Zaffran kicks Franchesci off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaffran lands with a slapping head kick.
Franchesci is looking to clinch but Zaffran is avoiding it.
Zaffran closes the distance and clinches up with Franchesci, looking for a takedown. Zaffran pushes Franchesci against the cage but Franchesci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Franchesci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franchesci is breathing heavily.
Franchesci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaffran as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Zaffran.
Zaffran lands a nice looking body shot.
Franchesci shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaffran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Franchesci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muhammad Zaffran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Franchesci.#CL#
Zaffran closes the distance and clinches.
Franchesci managing to block the knees to the body from Zaffran.
Franchesci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaffran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franchesci can do to turn this around?#BC#
Zaffran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaffran just misses with a punch to the body.
Franchesci tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Franchesci takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Franchesci tries to keep at a distance but Zaffran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaffran stops a takedown attempt from Franchesci.
Franchesci gets underhooks to prevent Zaffran's takedown attempt. #BC#
Zaffran breaks the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaffran scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Zaffran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaffran scores with a three punch combo!
Franchesci misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Zaffran throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Zaffran closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franchesci to the mat! Franchesci manages to get full guard.
Zaffran scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaffran works over Franchesci with some ground and pound from guard.
Zaffran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Franchesci looking for a guillotine here but Zaffran defends easily.
Zaffran 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.
Zaffran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Zaffran 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.
Zaffran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Franchesci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaffran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Franchesci has momentary wrist control but Zaffran slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaffran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Franchesci has momentary wrist control but Zaffran slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaffran works over Franchesci with some ground and pound from guard.
Zaffran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zaffran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Zaffran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Zaffran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaffran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaffran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaffran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaffran landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaffran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaffran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaffran lands a couple of elbows.
Zaffran cracks Franchesci with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Franchesci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaffran can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaffran stopping the sweep attempt from Franchesci.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franchesci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zaffran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muhammad Zaffran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaffran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaffran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Franchesci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaffran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zaffran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaffran working the head and body with strikes.
Zaffran 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. #T2#
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. Zaffran connects with a nice short shot to Franchesci's temple.
Franchesci taking some punishment here, with Zaffran in his half guard.
Zaffran drops an elbow to the side of Franchesci's head.
Zaffran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Zaffran.
Zaffran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zaffran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaffran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franchesci taking some punishment here, with Zaffran in his half guard. #T3#
Franchesci has hold of Zaffran's hands but Zaffran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaffran working over Franchesci with some ground and pound. Franchesci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zaffran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Franchesci has hold of Zaffran's hands but Zaffran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaffran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zaffran winds up and cracks Franchesci with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaffran working over Franchesci with some ground and pound. Franchesci looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franchesci is trying to stand back up but Zaffran is controlling him
Zaffran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franchesci is trying to control but can't.
Zaffran working the head and body with strikes.
Zaffran drops an elbow to the side of Franchesci's head. #T4#
Zaffran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zaffran trying to control from half guard but Franchesci is working away.
Franchesci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Zaffran there.
Franchesci is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaffran scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaffran lands a nice short elbow.
Zaffran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Franchesci with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaffran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Muhammad Zaffran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaffran trying to control the pace.
Alejandro Franchesci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaffran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Zaffran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaffran 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muhammad Zaffran!
Muhammad Zaffran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nanda.
Justice is trying to control Nanda's posture but Nanda avoids it.
Justice takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Justice is rocked!
Nanda scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Justice is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Nanda can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rizky Nanda!

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