Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1##CL#
Cruze clinches. #BC2#
Seagal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Cruze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seagal backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yaya Cruze!
After winning the bout, Yaya Cruze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2025

#R1#
Abeygunawardena on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Casey Van Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Van Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abeygunawardena misses with a head kick.
Abeygunawardena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Sanders moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Sanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abeygunawardena ducks under a wild hook from Van Sanders.
Abeygunawardena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Sanders is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Abeygunawardena like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Abeygunawardena from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Van Sanders!
Casey Van Sanders spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: hardcore mma: showcase 3
Date: Sep 05, 2025

#R1#
Balic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garner. #TD#
Garner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balic is trying to stand back up but Garner is controlling him #SUB#
Garner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Garner seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Garner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Garner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balic defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Garner is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Balic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cash Garner!
Nicky Balic spoke after the fight, saying 'That did not go to plan but that's life in general.'.

Event: KUMITE #14
Date: Aug 26, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Putgao.
Van Sanders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Sanders throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Putgao counters by clinching up.
Putgao misses with a body punch.
Putgao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Sanders tries for a takedown but Putgao manages to get underhooks.
Putgao lands a body shot.
Putgao digs a right hand into Van Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Sanders's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but Putgao holds him up against the ropes and eventually Van Sanders drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Putgao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Van Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putgao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putgao slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Putgao.
Van Sanders is breathing heavily.#T1#
Putgao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Putgao lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Putgao.
Putgao slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Putgao.
Van Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Putgao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putgao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Sanders trying to stall but Putgao improves his position.
Van Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Putgao scores a nice knee to the body.
Putgao tries to work over Van Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Putgao unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putgao lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Casey Van Sanders has been cut.
Putgao presses Van Sanders against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putgao.
Putgao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Putgao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putgao lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Van Sanders is rocked!
Van Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Van Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putgao misses with an elbow over the top.
Putgao has Van Sanders pressed against the ropes. He pushes Van Sanders back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Putgao throws a beautiful elbow that sends Van Sanders crashing to the floor! Putgao piles on the pressure with more strikes! Van Sanders is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Putgao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2025

#R1#
Seagal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Eblenato instigates a clinch. #BC#
Seagal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steven Seagal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eblenato looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Eblenato moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Eblenato scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Seagal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seagal avoids the elbow strike from Eblenato, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eblenato.
A short left from Eblenato.
Eblenato lands with a right to the head.
Seagal is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Eblenato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eblenato prevents Seagal from breaking the clinch.
Eblenato misses with an elbow strike.
Eblenato lands with a short shot to the head.
Seagal blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eblenato cracks Seagal with a nice body shot.
Eblenato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eblenato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Seagal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Eblenato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Eblenato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eblenato misses with some punches.
Seagal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eblenato lands a hook that snaps the head of Seagal backwards.
Eblenato throws a punch but it's blocked by Seagal.
Eblenato goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Seagal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eblenato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal throws a combination that misses
and Eblenato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Seagal misses. #CL2#
Eblenato moves into the clinch successfully.
Eblenato prevents Seagal from breaking the clinch.
Eblenato blocks an uppercut.
Eblenato keeps control of Seagal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eblenato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seagal avoids a wild elbow strike from Eblenato.
Eblenato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eblenato lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Eblenato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eblenato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seagal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seagal tries to break the clinch but Eblenato is controlling the position.
Eblenato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eblenato.
Seagal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eblenato has him pressed against the cage.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eblenato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eblenato lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Eblenato.
Eblenato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Seagal prevents a body shot from Eblenato.
Eblenato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seagal takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Eblenato.
Eblenato lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Eblenato. #T3#
Seagal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Seagal wants to break free but Eblenato has control.
Eblenato has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eblenato swings wildly with an uppercut but Seagal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eblenato works on Seagal's body with a couple of short punches.
Seagal blocks an elbow strike from Eblenato.
Eblenato lands a shot to the body.
Seagal is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Eblenato.
Eblenato lands a right hand. #CUT2#Steven Seagal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Eblenato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eblenato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seagal backwards.
Seagal misses with a punch on the inside.
Eblenato presses Seagal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eblenato scores with a shot to the side of Seagal's head.
Eblenato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eblenato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seagal is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Eblenato.
Eblenato lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eblenato lands a body punch.
Eblenato lands with a right to the head.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Eblenato is controlling him.
Eblenato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seagal tries to break the clinch but Eblenato is controlling the position.
Eblenato can't find room to land a body shot as Seagal controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eblenato. #CUT2#Jeez, Steven Seagal's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Eblenato keeps him there for the moment.
Eblenato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eblenato pushes Seagal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eblenato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eblenato gets through Seagal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eblenato lands a nice uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eduardo Eblenato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2025

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Ritthirong.
Delgado goes for a double leg but Ritthirong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritthirong continues to drive forward.
Ritthirong stops a takedown attempt from Delgado.
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but Delgado blocks with his arms. #TD#
Delgado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ritthirong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Delgado is proving hard to escape from.
Delgado is adopting a defensive guard.
Ritthirong wanted to stand there but Delgado had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritthirong trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delgado has a closed guard, preventing Ritthirong from standing up. #T1#
Delgado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Delgado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ritthirong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Delgado passes Ritthirong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Delgado seems to be working for a kimura but Ritthirong defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Delgado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delgado wants to stand up but Ritthirong has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Ritthirong is defending against the submission attempts here by Delgado.
Ritthirong is trying to stand back up but Delgado is controlling him
Delgado is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ritthirong wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Delgado thows a huge punch but Ritthirong dodges it nicely.
Ritthirong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Delgado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delgado prevents Ritthirong from standing back up.
Delgado not doing much here.
Delgado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ritthirong is looking to get back to is feet but Delgado passes into side control.
Ritthirong trying to control but Delgado flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
Delgado misses with an elbow to the head.
Good control from Delgado.#SUB#
Delgado has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ritthirong! Can he survive? No! He's out! Delgado gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramil Delgado!

Event: KUMITE #9
Date: Aug 07, 2025

#R1#
Southam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
Southam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Sanders, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Southam.
Southam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Southam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Sanders being controlled against the ropes.
Southam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Southam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Sanders avoids it.
Southam looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southam lands an elbow just above Van Sanders 's eye.
Southam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Sanders's efforts to push away.
Southam misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Van Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Southam prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Southam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Sanders is keeping busy.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Van Sanders blocks it.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Van Sanders is blocking nicely.
Southam misses with a knee strike.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Southam lands a knee to the head.
Van Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Southam.
Southam lands with a short shot to the head.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Van Sanders blocks it. #T2##BC2#
Southam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Southam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Sanders is defended easily by Southam.
Van Sanders lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Van Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southam explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Sanders throws a poor cross that misses
and Southam counters with a left and a right that stings Van Sanders.
Southam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Southam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Sanders jumps guard but Southam stands there with Van Sanders around his waist. Van Sanders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Van Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Van Sanders is blocking nicely.
Southam pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Southam just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Southam lands a knee to the body.
Southam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Sanders. #BC2#
Southam breaks the clinch.
Van Sanders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Southam counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Sanders tries to close the distance and clinch but Southam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Sanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Southam misses with an elbow over the top.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Van Sanders is blocking nicely.
Southam throws an elbow but it misses.
Southam lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Southam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Sanders.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Southam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Sanders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Southam.
Van Sanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Southam.#T5#
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Van Sanders is blocking nicely.
Southam is pressed up against the ropes. Van Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Southam down to the mat. Southam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Van Sanders. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Sanders.
Van Sanders jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Southam darts in and clinches Van Sanders up against the ropes.
Southam lands a knee to the head.
Southam comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Southam is defending well.
Southam lands a body punch in the clinch.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Van Sanders blocks it.
Van Sanders is trying to pull guard but Southam turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Southam tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T6#
Southam misses with a knee strike.
Southam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Sanders blocking some punches.
Southam connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Sanders's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Van Sanders is blocking nicely.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Southam just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Southam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Southam with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Southam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Southam tries a knee to the head but Van Sanders blocks it. #T7#
Southam misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Southam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Southam is pressed up against the ropes. Van Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Southam down to the mat. Southam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Sanders blocks a head kick by Southam. #CL2#
Southam clinches with his opponent.
Southam tries to land a knee to the head but Van Sanders blocks with his arms.
Southam looking to throw knees to the head but Van Sanders is blocking nicely.
Southam looks winded!
Van Sanders blocks an elbow strike from Southam.
Southam scores a nice knee to the body.
Southam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Sanders blocks it with crossed arms.
Southam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Sanders is defending well.#T8#
Southam prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Sanders wants a takedown.
Southam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Southam pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Southam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Southam misses with a knee strike.
Van Sanders tries to pull guard but Southam won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Southam.
Southam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Sanders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Southam lands an elbow that stopped Van Sanders in his tracks for a moment. #T9#
Van Sanders prevents a body shot from Southam.
Van Sanders avoiding damage as Southam throws knees to the body.
Southam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Southam.
Van Sanders fails to pull guard.
Southam wants a takedown.
Southam is pressed up against the ropes. Van Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Southam down to the mat. Southam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Southam misses with a body kick.
Van Sanders feinted with a counter takedown.
Van Sanders throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Sanders lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Southam gets a clinch.
Casey Van Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koda Southam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Sanders is looking for a takedown.
Van Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koda Southam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Southam 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Koda Southam!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Koda Southam!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Koda Southam!

Koda Southam wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2025

#R1#
Balic throws a nice head kick!
Topulli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Balic counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Balic lands.
Balic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Topulli doesn't seem bothered though.
Balic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Topulli swings for the body but Balic moves out of range.
Topulli shoots in and drives through. Balic sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Topulli. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Balic clinches up with Topulli and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topulli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balic is defending well for now.
Balic misses with a punch on the inside.
Topulli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch. #T1#
Topulli has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjin Topulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balic. #ES#
Topulli bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Balic stuffs the takedown.
Topulli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balic counters with a three punch combo that has Topulli backing up. Topulli nods at Balic to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topulli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Balic. No joy for Topulli on that attempt.
Topulli is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Balic scores with a takedown into Topulli's guard.#SU2#
Balic stands up and waves to Topulli to follow him. #T2#
Balic with a nice calf kick.
Balic misses with a wild combination.
Balic throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Balic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Topulli was covering up waiting for the punch and Balic finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Topulli has his foot on Balic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balic works his way back into a safe position though.
Balic is in close to Topulli's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Balic gets to his feet. Topulli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Balic throws a jab when Topulli was well out of range.#CL#
Topulli moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Balic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Topulli can't fight it off and eventually Balic manages to take the fight to the floor. Topulli looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Topulli wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Balic manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Balic wants to stand but Topulli has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topulli tries to roll over but Balic keeps him under control.#T4##SU2#
Balic stands up from half guard.
Balic stuffs the takedown.
Topulli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balic.#CL2#
Balic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topulli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balic throws out the jab.
Topulli tries to clinch but Balic moves out of range. #CL#
Topulli rushes Balic and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
Balic throws a big shot that misses.
Topulli misses with a takedown attempt - Balic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Balic dominated that round.
That's time! Topulli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Topulli ducks under a wild hook from Balic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Topulli or perhaps it was just good defense by Balic, which made it look bad.
Balic misses with a series of wild punches.
Topulli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Topulli slips a jab and a cross from Balic.
Topulli attempts a counter takedown but Balic avoids it well and moves away.
Topulli shoots for a takedown but Balic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjin Topulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balic connects with a single shot there.
Balic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicky Balic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Balic shoots in and bounces Topulli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Topulli pushes Balic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Topulli slips a jab and a cross from Balic.
Balic lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Balic.
Balic throws the left hand but Topulli avoids the punch easily.
As Balic looks to move away, Topulli throws a big counter combo but Balic just gets out of the way.
Balic scores with a kick to the body.
Balic's corner calls for a 1-2. Balic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Topulli darts in and clinches Balic up against the cage.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topulli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balic throws a nice looking combination but Topulli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Topulli has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Topulli staying out of range there.
Nicky Balic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Balic misses.
Balic throws a one two combo.
Balic looks for the body kick but Topulli saw that one coming.
A jab from Balic misses.
Topulli goes for a double leg but Balic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balic continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gjin Topulli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Topulli.#CL2#
Balic closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch.
Balic swinging wildly here. #T3#
Balic scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Balic. Those never looked like landing.
Topulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topulli wants to clinch up but Balic keeps it at a distance.
Balic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Topulli. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Topulli.
Topulli tries to clinch but Balic is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Topulli.
Balic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Balic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
Topulli slips a jab from Balic.
Topulli appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Balic clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Balic gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balic working away.#SU2#
Balic stands up and beckons Topulli to his feet.
Topulli doesn't manage to clinch there - Balic circles away.
Topulli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balic tries to avoid it but Topulli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balic to the ground. Balic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Topulli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balic to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Balic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Topulli tries to keep at a distance but Balic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Topulli trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topulli shoots in but Balic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Topulli in his tracks.
Topulli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topulli fails with the takedown.
Balic throws out a counter right but Topulli avoids it with no problem.
Topulli slips a straight right by Balic.
Topulli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Topulli shoots for a takedown but Balic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjin Topulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topulli.
Topulli shoots in but Balic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balic throws a series of punches but Topulli avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Balic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balic.
Topulli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balic throws out the jab.
Topulli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balic as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Balic has Topulli up against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Topulli. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Balic moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Balic throws a head kick but Topulli moves out of range.
Balic throws the left hand but Topulli avoids the punch easily.
Topulli dives in and grabs Balic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balic pushes down on Topulli's head and hops out.
Balic tries to bum rush Topulli with a series of wild strikes but Topulli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balic throws a series of punches but Topulli avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Balic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topulli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Topulli scrambles back to his feet.
Balic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balic swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Balic. #T3#
Topulli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Topulli shoots in but Balic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic scores with a punch to the head.
Balic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Topulli in his tracks.
Balic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Topulli is rocked!
Balic throws a lazy right hand but Topulli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balic scores with a sloppy right hand. Topulli should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Balic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Topulli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Topulli throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balic swinging wildly here.
Balic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balic cracks Topulli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Balic.
Topulli has a takedown stuffed.
Topulli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balic.
Topulli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gjin Topulli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Balic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Topulli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Balic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balic 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Balic!
Nicky Balic took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is only the star of my MMA journey.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2025

#R1##CL#
Ritthirong drives through and clinches with Handoko against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritthirong. #TD2#
Handoko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Handoko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ritthirong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Handoko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ritthirong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handoko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Handoko has a closed guard, preventing Ritthirong from standing up. #T1#
Handoko trying to keep a closed guard but Ritthirong is proving a slippery customer.
Handoko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ritthirong. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Handoko staying out of range there.#TD2#
Handoko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Handoko trying to pass the guard but Ritthirong defending well.
Ritthirong is trying to stand.
Handoko is controlling the pace.
Handoko prevents Ritthirong from improving his position.#T2#
Handoko trying to control from half guard but Ritthirong is working away.
Ritthirong is looking to escape.#SU2#
Handoko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ritthirong to get to his feet.
Ritthirong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritthirong wants it to stay on the feet.
Ritthirong stuffs the takedown.
Ritthirong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handoko shoots in for a takedown but Ritthirong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Handoko.
Ritthirong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Handoko.#CL#
Ritthirong moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Handoko breaks from the clinch.
Handoko fails with a takedown attempt.
Ritthirong tries to counter with a takedown but Handoko is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Handoko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ritthirong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Handoko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ritthirong but Ritthirong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Handoko looks winded!#CL#
Ritthirong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritthirong landing knees to the head.
Handoko can't get the takedown.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ritthirong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Ritthirong.
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but Handoko blocks with his arms.
Handoko trying to land knees to the body.
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Ritthirong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handoko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Handoko fails with the takedown.
Handoko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Handoko shoots for a double leg takedown but Ritthirong sprawls well. He's pushed Handoko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ritthirong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Handoko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong looking to throw knees to the head but Handoko is blocking nicely.
Ritthirong lands a good knee to the midsection. Handoko won't want to take too many of those.
Ritthirong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maybe Ritthirong would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.#TD2#
Handoko decides to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayan Ritthirong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Ritthirong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritthirong slaps away a takedown attempt from Handoko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Handoko throws a series of punches but Ritthirong avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Michael Handoko has been cut.#BC#
Ritthirong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chayan Ritthirong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handoko closes the distance and clinches up with Ritthirong, looking for a takedown. Handoko pushes Ritthirong against the cage but Ritthirong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ritthirong feinted with a counter takedown.
Handoko shoots in for a takedown but Ritthirong shows good takedown defense.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Handoko.#CL#
Ritthirong instigates a clinch.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritthirong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handoko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ritthirong fails to land.
Handoko blocks the elbow strike.
Ritthirong misses with the head strike.
Ritthirong takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Ritthirong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritthirong throws an elbow but it misses.
Handoko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritthirong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritthirong looking to stall.
Ritthirong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritthirong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handoko can do to turn this around?
Handoko misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ritthirong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Handoko.
Handoko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Ritthirong tries to land a knee to the head but Handoko blocks with his arms.
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Handoko successfully pulls guard.
Handoko controls Ritthirong momentarily but Ritthirong frees himself.
Handoko has his hands on Ritthirong's head, controlling the position.
Ritthirong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Handoko has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ritthirong trying to control the position from guard on top but Handoko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Handoko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Handoko managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Handoko trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ritthirong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Handoko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Ritthirong darts in and clinches Handoko up against the cage.
Ritthirong misses with an elbow strike.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Handoko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ritthirong smiles and moves away.
Handoko fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handoko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ritthirong defends well and Handoko ends up having to push Ritthirong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Ritthirong moves into the clinch.
Handoko jumps guard but Ritthirong stands there with Handoko around his waist. Handoko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayan Ritthirong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Handoko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Handoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Handoko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but Handoko blocks it.
Handoko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ritthirong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Handoko wants a takedown.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ritthirong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Handoko's face.
Ritthirong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handoko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ritthirong tries to land knees in the clinch but Handoko avoids the damage to the body.
Handoko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ritthirong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Handoko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handoko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritthirong is looking to control Handoko's arms but Handoko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ritthirong has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Handoko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Handoko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ritthirong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Handoko's guard.#T1#
Ritthirong throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Handoko is looking for a triangle but Ritthirong pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Ritthirong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Handoko, up you get!
Handoko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritthirong's waist but Ritthirong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handoko off to one side.
Ritthirong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Ritthirong pushes Handoko up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritthirong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Handoko blocks it with crossed arms.
Handoko tries to pull guard but Ritthirong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chayan Ritthirong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Handoko stalling the fight.
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2##TD2#
Handoko gets control of Ritthirong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Handoko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ritthirong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Ritthirong has closed the distance and engaged Handoko in a clinch.
Ritthirong landing knees to the head.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritthirong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Handoko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ritthirong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritthirong prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Ritthirong decides to pull guard. #T3#
Ritthirong is looking to stand up but Handoko isn't so interested in that idea.
Ritthirong wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Handoko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Handoko. #CL#
Ritthirong gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Handoko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Ritthirong misses. #T4#
Handoko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ritthirong sprawls well. Ritthirong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Handoko gets slowly back to his feet.
Handoko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritthirong defends it nicely.#CL#
Ritthirong closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Ritthirong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Handoko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ritthirong wants to control but Handoko manages to buck him off and is now in Ritthirong's guard! Nice work there by Handoko!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handoko cracks Ritthirong with a solid left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayan Ritthirong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2025

#R1#
Seagal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Seagal.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Seagal.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Waldo Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Aldo.#CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Seagal moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seagal! #CUT2#It looks like Waldo Aldo has been cut.
Seagal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seagal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Seagal - just one landing.
Aldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seagal throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seagal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Seagal ducks right into an uppercut from Aldo. #T1#
Seagal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Aldo connects with a body shot.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo lands a two punch combo.
Aldo lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Aldo lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Aldo catches Seagal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seagal misses with a few strikes there.
Seagal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seagal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seagal lands with a good body shot.
Seagal walks into a left hand. #CUT#The cut above Steven Seagal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Seagal throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Seagal takes one on the button.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seagal lands with a nice body punch.
Seagal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Seagal blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo slips a straight right by Seagal.
Seagal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seagal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Seagal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo scores with a nice head shot.
Seagal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Seagal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seagal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seagal misses with a series of wild punches.
Seagal looks winded!#T3#
Aldo tests Seagal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo lands with a cross.
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Seagal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aldo.#CUT#Steven Seagal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aldo connects with a crisp jab.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo scores with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Waldo Aldo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2025

#R1#
Surprenant defending well as Seagal loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Surprenant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seagal quickly recovers to half guard.
Surprenant tries to pass to full mount but Seagal defends it.
Surprenant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Surprenant definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Surprenant passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seagal!
Surprenant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surprenant takes Seagal's back.
Seagal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T1##SUB#
Surprenant has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Seagal is in real trouble here. Surprenant gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Seagal is tapping out! Surprenant wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ateba Surprenant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2025

#R1#
Havener shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but Havener keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrew Havener seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havener keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Seagal. Those never looked like landing.
Seagal misses with a series of wild punches.
Havener feinted with a counter takedown.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Havener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Havener throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seagal's waist but Seagal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Havener off to one side.
Seagal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Havener darts in looking for a takedown but Seagal gets double underhooks and turns Havener into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Havener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Havener with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Havener 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.#BC2#
Seagal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Havener with that takedown attempt.
Havener goes for a double leg but Seagal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagal continues to drive forward.
Havener is breathing heavily.
Havener wants a takedown but no success here.
Seagal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Seagal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Havener throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seagal blocks it with crossed arms.
Havener is trying to pull guard but Seagal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Havener ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Havener no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seagal trying to control the position from guard on top but Havener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Havener controls the pace.
Seagal keeping moving, preventing Havener from controlling successfully.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet but Havener is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Havener slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Havener prevents Seagal from getting back to his feet.
Havener sitting in guard here, content to control.
Havener has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Havener 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.
Seagal wants to stand and escape but Havener is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Havener fails with the takedown.
Havener fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Havener has a takedown stuffed.
Havener goes for a double leg but Seagal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagal continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Seagal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Havener shoots in but no luck this time.
Havener avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Havener shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Havener fails with the takedown.
Seagal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Havener has been cut.
Seagal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Havener fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Seagal throws a right and a left that Havener avoids nicely.
Havener keeps the fight on the outside.
Havener shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seagal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Havener avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havener shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Havener.
Havener avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Havener, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Seagal tries to counter it with a takedown but Havener pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steven Seagal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seagal scores with a nice body kick.
Havener fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Seagal dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seagal connects with a high kick.
Havener shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havener fails to land the takedown.
Seagal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Havener tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seagal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Havener somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Havener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal throws a series of punches but Havener moves out of range.
Seagal swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Havener is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seagal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Havener tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagal defends well and Havener ends up having to push Seagal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Seagal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Seagal manages to break the clinch.
Seagal throws a nice looking combination but Havener bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Seagal misses with a double jab.
Seagal throws a hook but Havener blocks it.
Havener shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagal pinned against the cage. Seagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Seagal as Havener shoots in.
Seagal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Seagal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Seagal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Havener shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seagal sprawls well. Seagal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Havener gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Seagal rushes Havener and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Havener wants a takedown but no success here.
Havener is working for takedown but Seagal is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##BC2#
Seagal breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seagal.
Havener doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seagal counters with a nice uppercut.
Havener blocks a head kick by Seagal.
Seagal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seagal clobbers Havener with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Havener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to avoid it but Havener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagal to the ground. Seagal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Seagal tries to bum rush Havener with a series of wild strikes but Havener uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Havener seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice sprawl there from Seagal as Havener shoots in.
A punch combination from Seagal misses.
Havener avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havener goes for a double leg but Seagal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seagal continues to drive forward.
Seagal wants to counter the offense by Havener and move into the clinch position.
Havener tries to pull guard but Seagal won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Havener has Seagal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seagal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Seagal on the inside.
Havener is trying to pull guard but Seagal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Seagal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Havener shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seagal as he avoids it easily.
Seagal lunges at Havener with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havener's hand.
Havener closes the distance and clinches up with Seagal, looking for a takedown. Havener pushes Seagal against the cage but Seagal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Seagal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Havener is defended easily by Seagal.
Seagal wants to counter the offense by Havener and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Havener scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4##SUB#
Havener tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Havener slows the pace down. #SUB#
Havener is trying to get an arm triangle but Seagal is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Havener working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Havener just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Seagal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Havener dives in and grabs Seagal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagal pushes down on Havener's head and hops out.
Havener shoots in but no luck this time.
No joy there for Seagal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Havener slips under a jab.
Havener slips a jab from Seagal.
Havener changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to avoid it but Havener manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagal to the ground. Seagal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Havener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havener tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
Havener avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seagal jabs Havener right on the nose. Havener blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Seagal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havener shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagal pinned against the cage. Seagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seagal misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Havener displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seagal throws out the jab.
Havener dives in and grabs Seagal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagal pushes down on Havener's head and hops out.
Seagal throws a lazy right hand but Havener sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Seagal as Havener shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Seagal.
Seagal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Havener.
Seagal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seagal throws a head kick that misses.
Havener shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but Havener keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Seagal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seagal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Havener dives in for a single leg takedown but Seagal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Havener drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Seagal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Seagal lands a shoulder strike. #T2##TD#
Havener ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Havener no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Havener. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Havener lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Havener has gone for a leg lock! Seagal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Havener's guard.#REVB#
Seagal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Seagal wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Havener's closed guard. He's half up but Havener has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Havener pivots and extends the arm, Seagal falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Havener! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Havener!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2025

#R1#
Van Sanders throws a looping overhand right but Bebok ducks down to avoid it.
Van Sanders throws a hook to the side of Bebok's head but Bebok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bebok steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Sanders.
Bebok dodges the punch combination from Van Sanders.
Van Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bebok ducks under a wild hook from Van Sanders.#TD2#
Bebok changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Sanders looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Van Sanders bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Van Sanders.
Bebok swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Sanders.
Bebok tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Sanders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Sanders throws a series of punches but Bebok moves out of range.
Van Sanders tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Sanders connects with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Sanders.
Bebok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Sanders.#T1#
Van Sanders rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bebok counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Sanders throws a body punch but Bebok moves out of range.
Van Sanders throws the left hand but Bebok avoids the punch easily.
Casey Van Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Sanders looks to land a right hand but Bebok moved out of range.
Van Sanders throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Bebok counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Sanders won't be happy with that.
Bebok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Sanders manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Van Sanders is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bebok is tapping! Great win for Van Sanders!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Casey Van Sanders!
In his post fight interview, Casey Van Sanders started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2025

#R1#
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Patel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritthirong tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Patel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ritthirong won't be happy with that.
Patel slows the pace down.
Ritthirong is trying to buck Patel off.
Ritthirong can't do much from the bottom here.
Ritthirong seems a little lost for a moment, as Patel dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritthirong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritthirong is trying to escape the position but Patel is controlling the position.
Patel in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Ritthirong prevents Patel from improving position.
Patel advances nicely into full mount.
Patel controlling from mount.
Patel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ritthirong working to try and regain half guard.
Patel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ritthirong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Patel with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Patel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Patel content just to control the position here.
Patel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Patel content just to control the position here.
It looks like Patel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ritthirong tries to reverse the position but Patel maintains control.
Patel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritthirong hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patel controlling his opponent. #T3#
Ritthirong tries to hold on but Patel pushes him away.
BOOM! Patel connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Ritthirong is rocked!
Ritthirong tries to lock up and control but Patel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Ritthirong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ritthirong seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritthirong is breathing heavily.
Ritthirong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Patel won't let Ritthirong get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ritthirong tries to control Patel's body but Patel pushes him off. Ritthirong squirms to his side and now Patel has his back! #SUB2#
Patel has managed to slip his arm under Ritthirong's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ritthirong is tapping out! Submission win for Patel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nishant Patel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2025

#R1#
Van Sanders throws an overhand right that lands on Tokita's shoulder, as Tokita tries to avoid the shot.
Tokita looks to land a combination. Van Sanders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Sanders connects with a nice looking jab.
Tokita shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Sanders eats them both and turns towards Tokita to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tokita goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Sanders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Sanders looks to throw the jab but Tokita is out of range.
Tokita's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tokita duly obliges.
Van Sanders blocks a head kick by Tokita.
Tokita throws a head kick that Van Sanders semi-blocks.
Van Sanders jabs Tokita right on the nose. Tokita blinks but takes it well.
Van Sanders connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Tokita is rocked!
Tokita scores with a nice body kick.
Oh Tokita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Sanders cracks Tokita with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tokita falls to his knees and Van Sanders doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Van Sanders!
In his post fight interview, Casey Van Sanders started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2025

#R1#
Vaughan wants to clinch.
Balic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Balic instigates a clinch.
Vaughan lands a damaging elbow.
Balic working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Balic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vaughan pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Balic clinches up with Vaughan and pushes him back against the cage.
Vaughan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaughan taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaughan moves forwards but Balic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balic tries to counter with a clinch but Vaughan shakes him off and moves away.
Vaughan tries to clinch but Balic moves out of range.
Vaughan doesn't manage to clinch there - Balic circles away.
Vaughan tries to clinch up.
Balic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balic looks to land a combination. Vaughan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vaughan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balic swivels and escapes.
Vaughan moves out of range of the body kick.
Balic tries to bum rush Vaughan with a series of wild strikes but Vaughan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaughan.
Vaughan moves in looking to clinch but Balic pushes him off.
Vaughan sets himself, and Balic steps forward looking for the clinch! Vaughan avoids it this time.
Vaughan tries to close the distance and clinch but Balic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balic wants to counter with a clinch but Vaughan pushes him away.
Balic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Balic lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balic lands a body shot.
Vaughan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vaughan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balic.
Balic scores with a jab to the head.
Prince Vaughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balic duly obliges.
Balic misses with a double jab.
Vaughan moves in looking to clinch but Balic pushes him off.
Vaughan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaughan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Balic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaughan tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Vaughan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vaughan to the mat. Vaughan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Balic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Balic does it's job there.#T3#
Balic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaughan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Balic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughan is breathing heavily.
Vaughan looking to slow down the pace here.
Vaughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Balic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balic drops an elbow to the side of Vaughan's head.
Balic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vaughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balic on the ground.#SU2#
Balic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Vaughan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Balic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Vaughan moves into the clinch.
Vaughan is trying to maintain a safe position but Balic gets an underhook and turns Vaughan into the cage.
Balic working hard to break the clinch.
Vaughan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Balic gets a clinch. #TD2#
Balic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vaughan taking some punishment here, with Balic in his half guard.
Balic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Balic decides to stand and escape the position.
Vaughan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicky Balic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vaughan shoots in looking for a takedown. Balic tries to sprawl out of it but Vaughan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughan walks into a jab.
Nicky Balic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Balic. #CL2#
Balic clinches up with Vaughan and pushes him back against the cage.
Vaughan is stalling here.
Vaughan is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Balic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balic is trying to push Vaughan away but Vaughan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vaughan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Vaughan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughan scores with a knee to the head.
Balic tries to break free but Vaughan pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vaughan.
Balic is trying to break free.
Vaughan throws a punch but it's blocked by Balic. #BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
Vaughan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Balic counters by clinching up.
Balic wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaughan won't allow it.
Nicky Balic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balic tries to break the clinch but Vaughan is controlling the position. #TD2#
Balic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vaughan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is taking a good look at Vaughan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Balic! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Balic is working for a rear naked choke. Vaughan is not defending it well and Balic has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Vaughan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Vaughan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicky Balic!
Nicky Balic took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is only the star of my MMA journey.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2025

#R1#
Ritthirong throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Chess counters with a shoot takedown. Ritthirong fights it but they end up in guard.
Ritthirong trying to keep a closed guard but Chess is proving a slippery customer.
Ritthirong being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritthirong trying to control the position here.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Chess is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Chess showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ritthirong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chess thinks about the counter body kick.
Ritthirong tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chess.
Ritthirong tries to escape but Chess is in control. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chess is chipping away with strikes.
Ritthirong pushes Chess away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chess gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chess is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ritthirong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ritthirong is looking to regain half guard here but Chess keeps moving and retains side control.
Chess cracks Ritthirong with a big right hand but Ritthirong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ritthirong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chess trying to control the action but Ritthirong is working from the bottom.
Ritthirong is trying to buck Chess off.#T3#
Ritthirong is trying to get back to half guard.
Chess slows the pace down.
Ritthirong tries to buck Chess off but Chess is having none of it.
Ritthirong wants to control but Chess postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ritthirong doesn't manage to clinch there - Chess circles away.
Ritthirong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chess follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ritthirong tries to clinch up but Chess circles away and keeps his distance.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chayan Ritthirong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chess throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ritthirong wants to clinch but Chess slips to the side#TD2#
and Chess decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ritthirong's guard.
Ritthirong trying to control the position.
Ritthirong is looking to stand up but Chess isn't so interested in that idea.
Chess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ritthirong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Best Chess dominated that round.
That's time! Ritthirong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ritthirong dips to his left and cracks Chess with an uppercut!
Ritthirong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chess takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chess swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritthirong.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ritthirong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chess steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ritthirong tries to clinch but Chess moves away #TD2#
and Chess counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chess controlling the pace.
Ritthirong wants to get back to his feet.
Ritthirong is trying to maintain the position but Chess is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Chess wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritthirong keeps working.
Ritthirong is trying to maintain the position but Chess is very close to passing his half guard.
Ritthirong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chess manages to move to mount! #ES#
Ritthirong bucks up and throws Chess to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#CL#
Ritthirong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritthirong connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Chess wants a takedown but no success here.
Ritthirong misses with a knee strike.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Chess is trying to force a seperation but Ritthirong has the dominant position.
Ritthirong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD2#
Chess jumps guard and drags Ritthirong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chess trying to control the position here. #T3#
Let's hope that Chess 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.
Ritthirong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chess's guard.
Ritthirong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Ritthirong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chess is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chess has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Chess is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Best Chess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chess postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritthirong pulls Chess in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ritthirong wants to stand but Chess is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Chess counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chayan Ritthirong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ritthirong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chess dives in for a single leg takedown but Ritthirong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Chess gets tackled into the cage by Ritthirong. Ritthirong maintains the clinch.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ritthirong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ritthirong pushes off an throws an elbow but Chess leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ritthirong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chess is trying to drag Ritthirong to the mat but Ritthirong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chayan Ritthirong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Best Chess.
Ritthirong with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ritthirong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ritthirong misses with a knee to the head.
Ritthirong scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritthirong lands a nice elbow.
Ritthirong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ritthirong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ritthirong throws a combination that misses
and Chess counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chess takes one to the chin there.
Ritthirong wants to clinch up but Chess keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Chess avoids the head kick by Ritthirong.
Chess is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch but Chess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch but Chess is avoiding it.
Chess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch but Chess is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritthirong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Ritthirong tries to clinch there but Chess circles away.
Chayan Ritthirong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch.
Chess counters with a body kick.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ritthirong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chess has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ritthirong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ritthirong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chess pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ritthirong tries to clinch but Chess moves out of range.
Chess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chess thinks about the counter body kick.
Ritthirong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Chess responds with a good body kick, but Ritthirong manages to step out the way in time.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Ritthirong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chess thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
Ritthirong wants to clinch up but Chess keeps it at a distance.
Chayan Ritthirong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritthirong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chess avoids the head kick by Ritthirong.
Ritthirong misses with a head kick.
Chess steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ritthirong is looking to clinch but Chess is avoiding it.
Ritthirong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritthirong throws an overhand right that lands on Chess's shoulder, as Chess tries to avoid the shot.
Chess counters with a body kick.
Ritthirong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chess.
Ritthirong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chess sprawls and moves away.
Chess shoots in for a takedown but Ritthirong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chayan Ritthirong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ritthirong 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chayan Ritthirong!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2025

#R1#
Van Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Sanders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vvv on the side of the head.
Van Sanders cracks Vvv with a good jab.#ROC#Vvv is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Vvv Vvv has been cut.
Van Sanders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vvv on the side of the head.
Vvv is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Sanders finish him?
Vvv leaves his chin hanging out and Van Sanders seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vvv crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casey Van Sanders!
Casey Van Sanders decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2025

#R1#
Seagal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Black Blade!
Black Blade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2025

#R1#
Balic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Benton gets the takedown into side control.
Balic wants to get back to his feet but Benton is dominant here and he's now got Balic's back!#SUB#
Benton seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Balic's chin but Balic turns very nicely into Benton's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Balic.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but Balic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benton to get the leverage.
Balic is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Balic tries to kick Benton off in order to stand up. Benton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Balic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Balic!
Benton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Benton controlling the pace for now.
Benton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Benton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balic for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Benton wants to finish this one by submission but Balic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benton.
Benton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Benton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balic is holding on tight.
Balic is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benton controlling the pace for now.
Balic has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Benton biding his time, controlling Balic. #SUB#
Benton looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Balic taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Benton!
Jeremy Benton gave a mention to HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! ðŸ¥Š in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Nicky Balic spoke after the fight, saying 'That did not go to plan but that's life in general.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Van Sanders rushes Clerk Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell pushes Van Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Sanders's defenses.
Van Sanders wants a takedown.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Sanders backwards.
Clerk Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow that stopped Van Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Van Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Van Sanders is working for takedown but Clerk Maxwell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Clerk Maxwell.
Our sources have told us that Clerk Maxwell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Sanders looks winded!
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Van Sanders is rocked!
Van Sanders blocking some punches.
Van Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?
Van Sanders is looking to control Clerk Maxwell's arms but Clerk Maxwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Sanders has his back to the cage.
Van Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Van Sanders! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Clerk Maxwell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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