Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2018

#R1#
Test checks the leg kick nicely there.
Test with the counter takedown but Ortega avoids it easily.#CL2#
Test clinches with his opponent.
Test jumps guard but Ortega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ortega definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Test pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Test fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Test moves away.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Test moves away.
And Test tries to counter it with a takedown but Ortega pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ortega with a hook.
Ortega scores with a nice head shot.
Ortega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Test.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Test swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortega lands with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortega.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Test takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Ortega.
Ortega lands with a hook. Test tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Test shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandon Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Test.
Test takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Test tries for a takedown but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Test fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortega paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Test shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Ortega instigates a clinch.
Ortega tries to stall but Test uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
A short uppercut from Test.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test is trying to pull guard but Ortega has him pressed against the cage.
Test has Ortega pressed against the cage.
Test can't get the takedown.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Test tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Test is struggling to control the position.
Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Test breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Test swinging wildly here. #T3#
Ortega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Test has time to react.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Test circles away.
Ortega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Test leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Ortega lands an impressive looking overhand right. Test doesn't seem phased though.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega scores with a sloppy right hand. Test should have avoided that one.
Ortega slaps away a takedown attempt from Test, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ortega lands the left hand.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Test.
Ortega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Test with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega tests Test's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega misses with a wild combination.
Test fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortega avoids it really well and circles away.
Test is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortega.
Test is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ortega.
Test with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Test looks for the body kick but Ortega saw that one coming.
Test swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Test takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Test's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Test scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Test is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Ortega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Ortega scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Test throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Test doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Ortega tries to bum rush Test with a series of wild strikes but Test uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ortega, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Test enables Ortega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Test manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Test utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Test keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ortega throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Test really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ortega postures up in Test's guard and throws a big left but Test blocks it. #SUB2#
Test looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ortega has picked Test up and slammed him! Test can't keep hold of the triangle and Ortega manages to pass to side control!
Ortega postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Test dodges the ground and pound from Ortega.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ortega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ortega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Test keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Test has escaped the position, nice work there.
Test tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
Ortega has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Test can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortega misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Ortega prevents Test from getting the reversal.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Test is looking to improve his position but Ortega isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortega throwing strikes here but Test is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Test is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Test is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Test blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ortega throws some wild stikes that Test manages to avoid easily.
Ortega looking to control but Test is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Ortega thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Test is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Ortega throws some wild stikes that Test manages to avoid easily.
Test wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ortega. #SUB#
Ortega working for a submission but Test is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Test defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ortega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ortega wants to finish this one by submission but Test is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ortega.
Test is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Ortega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Test needs to keep his hands up - Ortega had a free shot at his head there.
Ortega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Ortega wants to clinch up but Test keeps it at a distance.
Ortega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ortega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Test closes the distance but Ortega moves to the side
and Ortega counters with a series of strikes. Test will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega scores with a hook.
Test tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Test somewhat.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Test has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Ortega scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good shot there by Ortega.#CL2#
Test moves into the clinch.
Ortega is trying to push Test away but Test has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Test jumps guard but Ortega turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Test avoiding damage.
Test blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test stalling in the clinch.
Test tries to pull guard but Ortega holds him up against the cage and eventually Test drops back down to his feet.
Brandon Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Third Test.#T2#
Test will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortega up against the cage.#BC2#
Test breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Test takes one to the chin there.
Ortega scores with a hook.
Brandon Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ortega leaves Test with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Ortega closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Test's guard.#T3#
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Test keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Test avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Test trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Test is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Ortega thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Test is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Test is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Test is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Test manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Test's guard.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Third Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Test throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ortega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortega, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ortega!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Ortega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Test connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ortega's coach down at HWRP Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ortega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ortega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ortega wants to clinch.#CL#
Test closes the distance and pushes Ortega back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Test as Ortega tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ortega smiles and moves away.
Test takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Test shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Test shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortega defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for First Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Test closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortega circles away.
Test tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ortega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Test somewhat.
Test misses with a takedown
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Test looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Test rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Test is trying to pull guard but Ortega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Test won't allow it.
Ortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Test's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortega goes for a double leg but Test avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Test continues to drive forward.
Test fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortega avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ortega!
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!
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Test is rocked!
Test shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortega sprawls well. He's pushed Test's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ortega tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oh Test is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Test has closed the distance and engaged Ortega in a clinch.
Test seems to have got his legs back now.#BC#
Test manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Ortega lands a left and a right that send Test crashing to the mat, dazed. Ortega thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T3#
Test takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega drops Test with a naaaaasty hook - Test is in real trouble here! Ortega dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Ortega!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
A left lands for Nagumo.
Nagumo tests Test's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagumo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Test stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Test misses with a head kick.
Test looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Test looks for a takedown but Nagumo sprawls well.
Isoroku Nagumo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Test fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagumo, pushing him back against the cage.
Test fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Test struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagumo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagumo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nagumo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nagumo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Test breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagumo connects with a body shot.
Test darts in looking for a takedown but Nagumo gets double underhooks and turns Test into the cage. #T1#
Nagumo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Test takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagumo scores with a sloppy right hand. Test should have avoided that one.
Test throws a sloppy head kick and Nagumo moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Test.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Test is defended easily by Nagumo.
Nagumo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagumo jabs Test right on the nose. Test blinks but takes it well.
Test takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nagumo moves into range and clinches up with Test.
A right handed body shot lands from Test.
Nagumo wants to get back to striking at distance but Test won't allow it. #T2#
Nagumo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagumo gets through Test's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Test changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagumo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot lands for Nagumo.
Nagumo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagumo throws a combination. Test tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Nagumo gets tackled into the cage by Test. Test maintains the clinch.
Nagumo tries to break the clinch but Test is controlling the position.
Nagumo swings wildly with an uppercut but Test uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagumo wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Nagumo is trying to break the clinch but Test is controlling him.
Nagumo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagumo wants to break free but Test has control.
Test tries to pull guard but Nagumo won't allow it.
Test taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Test is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagumo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Test using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nagumo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nagumo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Test keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nagumo's efforts to push away.
Nagumo looking to slow down the pace here.
Test is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Test breaks the clinch. #T4#
Test looks for the body kick but Nagumo saw that one coming.
Nagumo throws out a counter right but Test avoids it with no problem.
Nagumo lands a nice shot that snaps Test's head back.
Test takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagumo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Test moves away.
Nagumo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Test clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Test manages to break the clinch.
Test walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Test jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagumo digs a good body shot into Test's ribs.
Isoroku Nagumo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagumo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Test walks into a stiff left hand from Nagumo.
Test takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Test darts in and clinches Nagumo up against the cage.
Test stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isoroku Nagumo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Test takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Test misses with a takedown attempt
and Nagumo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Test changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nagumo tries to avoid it but Test manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nagumo to the ground. Nagumo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nagumo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Second Test. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Test tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Second Test is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagumo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Test.
Test takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagumo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Test is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nagumo.
Nagumo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Nagumo.
Nagumo digs a good body shot into Test's ribs.
Nagumo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Test moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Isoroku Nagumo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagumo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagumo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A cross from Nagumo lands.
Test misses with a takedown attempt - Nagumo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nagumo lands with a good body shot.
Nagumo scores with a hook to the body. Test takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagumo lands with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Nagumo.
Nagumo jabs Test to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagumo cracks Test with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Test doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagumo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Test looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Test drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Test shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Nagumo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Test drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Test closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagumo tries to clinch but Test moves out of range.
Test has a takedown stuffed.
Nagumo punishes Test's body with a nice straight punch.
Test moves to clinch but Nagumo breaks away
and Nagumo counters with a straight right hand.
Nagumo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Test's head.
Nagumo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Test on the side of the head.
Nagumo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Nagumo.#ROC2#
Test is rocked!
Test throws a right hand that Nagumo ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagumo also avoids with ease.#T3#
Test shoots for a takedown but Nagumo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nagumo scores with a hook to the body. Test takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Test on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nagumo lands with a big left! Test is wobbled badly! Nagumo comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Test to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isoroku Nagumo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Nagumo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagumo feints a jab promting Papa to slip. Nagumo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Papa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Papa tries to clinch
and Nagumo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagumo connects with a body shot that sends Papa's belly button to the back.
Nagumo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagumo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nagumo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagumo blocks a head kick by Papa.
Papa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagumo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagumo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nagumo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagumo throws an overhand right that has Papa reeling! Nagumo follows up with more punches and Papa is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isoroku Nagumo!

Event: KAMIKAZE 85
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Frankowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ortega counters with a series of strikes. Frankowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frankowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frankowski throws a lazy head kick
and Ortega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frankowski thinking.
Frankowski throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Ortega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankowski.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Frankowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankowski.
Frankowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Frankowski.
Frankowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortega is just out of range.
Ortega jabs Frankowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frankowski throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankowski lands a really nice looking cross but Ortega seems unphased.
Ortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankowski circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Ortega gets a takedown into half guard.
Frankowski is trying to stand up here but Ortega is controlling him well. #SU2#
Ortega postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Frankowski to stand up.
Frankowski moves forwards but Ortega connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Frankowski has been cut.#T1#
Frankowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frankowski misses with an uppercut
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ortega blocks a head kick by Frankowski.
Frankowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Frankowski tries to move into range but Ortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frankowski drops his hands momentarily and Ortega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frankowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ortega counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frankowski jabs Ortega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frankowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Frankowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frankowski slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega with a nice cross.
Jake Frankowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega tests Frankowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankowski takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Ortega has Frankowski up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Frankowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Ortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frankowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frankowski misses with a straight left.
Ortega is looking to clinch.
Frankowski throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Ortega gets a clinch.
Ortega wants to break free but Frankowski has control. #BC#
Frankowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frankowski throws the left hand but Ortega avoids the punch easily.
Frankowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frankowski dips to his left and cracks Ortega with an uppercut!
Frankowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortega.
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortega cracks Frankowski with an open hand slap.
Ortega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frankowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ortega dives in and grabs Frankowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frankowski pushes down on Ortega's head and hops out.
Jake Frankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ortega.
Ortega scores with a jab.
Ortega slips a straight right by Frankowski.
Frankowski just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ortega fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake Frankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Frankowski as Ortega shoots in.
Frankowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frankowski throwing a counter right hand but Ortega manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Frankowski misses its intended target.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frankowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frankowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortega sizes up Frankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ortega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frankowski defends it nicely.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankowski.
Ortega works the jab nicely.
Frankowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frankowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega fails to land the takedown.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankowski misses with an uppercut.
Ortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frankowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frankowski.
Ortega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frankowski's head backwards.
Ortega takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Ortega has been cut.
Ortega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frankowski works Ortega's body with a nice hook.
Frankowski loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ortega clobbers Frankowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
Jake Frankowski's cut is getting worse.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankowski.
Frankowski throws a hook but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega tries to clinch up but Frankowski circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frankowski throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Frankowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Frankowski.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frankowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Ortega will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ortega staying out of range there.
Frankowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Frankowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frankowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Ortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ortega lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Ortega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frankowski wants to stand back up but Ortega manages to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ortega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frankowski is avoiding damage well.
Frankowski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortega is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega working the head with strikes.
Frankowski wants to get back to his feet but Ortega drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Ortega seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Frankowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortega has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frankowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##ES#
Frankowski sneaks out the side door and pushes Ortega away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ortega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frankowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Frankowski throws out a loose jab but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankowski throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jake Frankowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frankowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ortega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Jeez, Jake Frankowski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ortega scores with a shot to the body.
Frankowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Frankowski throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frankowski. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frankowski sets himself, and Ortega steps forward looking for the clinch! Frankowski avoids it this time.
Ortega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Frankowski.
Frankowski misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega darts in looking for a takedown but Frankowski gets double underhooks and turns Ortega into the cage.
Frankowski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Frankowski's belly button to the back.
Frankowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ortega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frankowski.
A slow jab from Frankowski misses its intended target.
Frankowski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frankowski. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega throws a series of punches but Frankowski avoids them all with ease.
Frankowski throws a right hand that misses
and Ortega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Frankowski misses.
Frankowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
Frankowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jake Frankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Ortega.
Frankowski connects with the punch.#CL#
Frankowski closes the distance and pushes Ortega back into the cage.
Ortega displaying some good clinch control by pressing Frankowski up against the cage.#BC#
Frankowski manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Frankowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frankowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ortega scores with the left hand. Frankowski knows he should have avoided that one.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Ortega!

Event: EFA 35 Vermeulen vs DeSilva
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Valatudo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Valatudo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valatudo is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Valatudo jumps into side control!
Valatudo prevents Austin from escaping the position.
Valatudo trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Austin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Valatudo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Austin is trying to get back to half guard.
Valatudo wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Valatudo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Austin, who protects the arm well.
Austin sneaks back into half guard.
Valatudo is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Austin actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Austin tries to get to full guard but Valatudo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Austin defends it well.
Austin is pressing down on Valatudo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valatudo wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Valatudo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Austin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valatudo has managed to get both his arms back between Austin's legs - danger averted.
Valatudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valatudo passes into side control. #T3#
Austin prevents Valatudo from moving into mount.
Valatudo gets to mount! Austin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Austin is trying to reverse the position but instead Valatudo has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Valatudo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Austin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Austin for a finish.
Austin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Valatudo trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin is looking to improve his position.
Austin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valatudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions off his back.
Valatudo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Valatudo seems to be working for a kimura but Austin defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valatudo stops Austin from getting back to his feet.
Austin trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Valatudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Valatudo seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsenio Valatudo dominated that round.
That's time! Valatudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Austin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Austin connects with a nice short shot to Valatudo's temple.
Austin wants to stand up but Valatudo is controlling the position.
Austin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
Austin tries to stand and escape but Valatudo is controlling the position. #T1#
Austin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valatudo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Austin tries to stand and escape but Valatudo is controlling the position.
Austin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Austin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Austin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU2#
Austin decides to stand up.
Arsenio Valatudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Austin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valatudo's guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Austin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Arsenio Valatudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Austin is in close to Valatudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Austin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valatudo's guard.#T3#
Austin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Valatudo controls Austin momentarily but Austin frees himself. #SUB#
Austin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valatudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Austin has managed to get both his arms back between Valatudo's legs - danger averted.
Valatudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Austin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Austin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valatudo taking some punishment here, with Austin in his half guard.
Austin wants to stand up but Valatudo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Valatudo has hold of Austin's hands but Austin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Austin working over Valatudo with some ground and pound. Valatudo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Austin connects with a nice short shot to Valatudo's temple. #SUB#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Austin pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Austin lands a nice short elbow.
Austin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Valatudo.
Valatudo is looking for a sweep. Austin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valatudo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Austin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Austin drives through with a takedown into Valatudo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Austin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Austin. Valatudo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Valatudo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Austin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valatudo is in Austin's guard.
Austin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Valatudo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Austin wants to take a breather but Valatudo is having none of it.
Austin working the head and body with strikes.
Austin wants to stand but Valatudo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is thwarting Valatudo's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Valatudo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valatudo.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Austin doesn't defend quickly enough and Valatudo has managed to lock this one up! Can Austin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Valatudo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arsenio Valatudo!

Event: KAMIKAZE 82: Raw
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Van Acker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Van Acker. Those never looked like landing.
Nagumo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Acker momentarily.
A big left from Nagumo misses.
Van Acker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Acker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagumo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Acker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Acker as he connects with a hook.
Nagumo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Acker.
Van Acker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nagumo throws a hook but Van Acker avoids it easily.
Nagumo misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Acker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Acker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagumo misses with a hook. Van Acker ducked under it nicely.
Nagumo throws a nice looking combination but Van Acker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Van Acker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Van Acker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nagumo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Acker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Acker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Acker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Nice strikes from Van Acker there.
Van Acker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Van Acker there.
Van Acker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Acker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagumo's head.
Van Acker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagumo has hold of Van Acker's hands but Van Acker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nagumo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Acker.
Van Acker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Acker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Acker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Acker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Acker lands a nice short elbow.
Nagumo looks winded!
Van Acker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagumo's head.
Van Acker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nagumo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Van Acker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nagumo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Van Acker! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Van Acker!
After the fight, Luc Van Acker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFA 27 Gomi vs Zimmerman
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1##TD#
Mpembe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mpembe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mpembe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Mpembe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie trying to hold on to Mpembe's head to control him but Mpembe postures up.
Mpembe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mpembe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Know Squat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mpembe throwing strikes but missing.
Mpembe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mpembe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Mpembe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mpembe lands a couple of digs.
Mpembe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Mpembe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mpembe chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mpembe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mpembe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mpembe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mpembe is proving a slippery customer.
Mpembe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mpembe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mpembe defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mpembe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mpembe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mpembe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mpembe throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Mpembe defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mpembe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mpembe is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mpembe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mpembe defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Mpembe defends it easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mpembe tries to pass.
Mpembe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mpembe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mpembe trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mpembe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mpembe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mpembe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mpembe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T4#
Mpembe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mpembe postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow. #SUB2#
Mpembe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie pulls Mpembe in close to his closed guard and prevents Mpembe from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mpembe defends it easily.
Mpembe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mpembe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mpembe landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ndulu Mpembe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jab by Mpembe.#KD#
Mpembe throws a left that rocks Gracie and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Mpembe dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gracie regain composure! #ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mpembe.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Mpembe finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Mpembe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mpembe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mpembe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gracie is avoiding damage well.
Mpembe throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mpembe wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mpembe lands a nice forearm strike.
Mpembe is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mpembe lands a strong strike to the head of Gracie. That's dazed him! Mpembe looking to finish here. Gracie is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mpembe lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ndulu Mpembe!
After winning the bout, Ndulu Mpembe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFA 26 Farmery vs Saouza
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephenson enables Valatudo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephenson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Valatudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stephenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stephenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stephenson! #REVR#
Valatudo tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Valatudo is defending well.
Valatudo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well. #SUB#
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Valatudo is defending well. #SUB#
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Stephenson trying to work for an americana but Valatudo has managed to regain full guard. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Stephenson 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.
Valatudo pulls Stephenson in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stephenson is aware though and is defending well.
Stephenson wants to pass the guard but Valatudo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephenson defends well.#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Stephenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valatudo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arsenio Valatudo dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Valatudo fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Stephenson closes the distance and pushes Valatudo back into the cage.
Stephenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valatudo backwards. #TD#
Stephenson wants the takedown. Valatudo is fighting it off but Stephenson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valatudo's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephenson looking to pass the guard.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephenson defends it easily.#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #SUB2#
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valatudo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Valatudo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Harold Stephenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Valatudo has his foot on Stephenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephenson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stephenson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Stephenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valatudo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valatudo defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SUB#
Stephenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Stephenson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Valatudo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephenson pushes down on Valatudo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Stephenson is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Valatudo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Stephenson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Valatudo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephenson did well to prevent Valatudo getting side control.
Stephenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stephenson is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Valatudo wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephenson is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Valatudo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stephenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stephenson forces his way into half guard.
Valatudo is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valatudo avoid being mounted?
Valatudo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for a guillotine here but Stephenson defends easily.
Valatudo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Stephenson 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. #T2##SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Stephenson 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. #T3#
Valatudo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Valatudo controls Stephenson momentarily but Stephenson frees himself. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Stephenson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Stephenson off! Stephenson jumps back into Valatudo's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Stephenson defends it easily. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Stephenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Stephenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arsenio Valatudo.
I think Valatudo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arsenio Valatudo!

Event: EFA 18 Gomi vs Boco
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singha lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Singha scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Singha has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Singha steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
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!
Singha ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buakaw Singha!
Buakaw Singha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018

#R1#
Valatudo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chigg counters with a solid body kick.
Valatudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Chigg to counter with a crisp jab.
Valatudo moves to clinch but Chigg breaks away
and Chigg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valatudo darts in trying to clinch
and Chigg counters with a low kick, right behind Valatudo 's knee.
Valatudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Chigg to counter with a crisp jab.
Burro Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsenio Valatudo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valatudo throws a right hand that misses
and Chigg counters with an outside leg kick.
Chigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valatudo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valatudo misses with a takedown attempt
and Chigg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chigg scores with a kick to the body.
Valatudo looks winded!#T1#
Valatudo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chigg counters with a nice body kick.
Chigg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chigg works Valatudo's body with a nice hook.
Valatudo looks to clinch
and Chigg counters with a body kick that stops Valatudo in his tracks momentarily.
Chigg scores with a spinning back kick!
Arsenio Valatudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valatudo's head.
Chigg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chigg connects with a right hand. Valatudo shakes it off.
Chigg lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Chigg sends Valatudo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chigg is motioning to the referee to let Valatudo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Valatudo is rocked!
Chigg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valatudo's sensitive parts.
Valatudo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him?
Chigg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chigg feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Valatudo collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Burro Chigg!
Our winner, Burro Chigg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: KAMIKAZE 74: New Faces
Date: Jan 21, 2018

#R1#
Ortega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snoky at a distance.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
Ortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Snoky. #CUT#
It looks like Brandon Ortega has been cut.
A short right from Snoky on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Snoky.
Snoky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Snoky lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snoky as Ortega tries to tie him up.
Snoky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Snoky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snoky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortega trying to control the position but instead, Snoky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortega into the cage.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Snoky.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snoky's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Snoky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoky.
Snoky misses with the head strike.
Snoky holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Ortega wants to break free but Snoky has control.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Ortega blocking some punches.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch but Snoky keeps him there for the moment.
Snoky misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoky tries to throw a body punch but Ortega avoids it by throwing Snoky back against the cage.
Ortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snoky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snoky misses with some punches.
Snoky tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Snoky.
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Snoky won't allow it.
Snoky presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Snoky presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow. #T4#
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage.
Snoky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Snoky.
Ortega looking to slow down the pace here.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snoky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snoky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoky lands an uppercut.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Snoky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ortega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Snoky rushes Ortega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Snoky.
Ortega letting Snoky take a breather here.
Snoky presses Ortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snoky has Ortega pushed against the cage.
Snoky stalling.
Snoky tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky leaning against his opponent.
Snoky misses with the head strike. #T1#
Ortega wants to get back to striking at distance but Snoky won't allow it.
Snoky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoky.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega wants to break free but Snoky has control.
Snoky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Snoky can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Ortega wants to break free but Snoky has control.
Snoky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortega blocks an uppercut.
Snoky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Ortega tries to throw a body punch but Snoky avoids it by throwing Ortega back against the cage.
Snoky has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Snoky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortega's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Ortega working hard to break the clinch.
Come on Snoky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chris Snoky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snoky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snoky keeps control of Ortega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoky scores with a shoulder strike.
Snoky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoky struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Snoky tries to work over Ortega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Snoky lands a body shot.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
Ortega is looking to break free of the clinch but Snoky has double underhooks.
Ortega struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoky controls his hands.
Snoky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoky taking a breather.
Snoky controlling the action here for a moment.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Snoky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snoky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortega being controlled against the cage.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Ortega working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega can't break the clinch.
Snoky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ortega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Snoky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Ortega's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Snoky moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Snoky.
Snoky prevents a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Snoky pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snoky scores with a shoulder strike.
Snoky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
A head punch on the inside from Snoky fails to land.
Snoky lands a nice uppercut.
Snoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Snoky to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Snoky.
Snoky gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ortega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Snoky stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snoky.
Snoky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortega's elbow.
Snoky throws a head punch that misses.
Snoky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoky.
Come on Snoky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A frustrated look appears on Ortega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortega letting Snoky take a breather here.
Ortega being controlled against the cage.
Snoky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega. #T2#
Ortega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ortega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega tries to circle away but Snoky has him pinned against the cage.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snoky is stalling here.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Snoky controls the action.
Snoky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortega.
Snoky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Snoky.
Snoky swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Snoky.
Snoky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortega's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ortega prevents a body shot from Snoky.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoky lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Chris Snoky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega is trying to break free.
Ortega is trying to stall.
Snoky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ortega up against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega is trying to break the clinch but Snoky has him pressed against the cage.
Ortega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snoky slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortega tries to break free but Snoky pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Snoky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snoky, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Snoky!
In his post fight interview, Chris Snoky started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hatfield tries to sprawl but Valatudo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Valatudo slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hatfield defends it well. #SUB2#
Valatudo is trying to work for a kimura but Hatfield is defending well.
Hatfield is not content to let Valatudo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valatudo content to control rather than advance.
Valatudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hatfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Valatudo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hatfield sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Valatudo 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! Hatfield is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arsenio Valatudo!

Event: KAMIKAZE 71: Viva Victoria!
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Hadjiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagumo.
A jab from Nagumo misses.
Nagumo scores with a nice head shot.
Nagumo jabs at Hadjiev's body.
Nagumo misses the jab.
Nagumo punishes Hadjiev's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Hadjiev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nagumo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Hadjiev cracks Nagumo with a solid left hand.
Nagumo wants to stand but Hadjiev is controlling the position.
Hadjiev is working Nagumo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagumo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hadjiev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hadjiev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev landing with the ground and pound.
Hadjiev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hadjiev landing some decent shots from guard.
Hadjiev is working Nagumo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a leg! Nagumo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagumo manages to kick Hadjiev off! Hadjiev jumps back into Nagumo's guard.
Hadjiev is working Nagumo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Hadjiev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hadjiev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hadjiev throwing strikes from guard but Nagumo blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a leg! Nagumo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagumo manages to kick Hadjiev off! Hadjiev jumps back into Nagumo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadjiev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hadjiev drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hadjiev as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Nagumo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hadjiev! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Valentin Hadjiev!
A victorious Valentin Hadjiev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
Cummings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Cummings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valatudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cummings has managed to get both his arms back between Valatudo's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cummings avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Cummings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valatudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cummings has managed to get both his arms back between Valatudo's legs - danger averted.
Cummings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Valatudo working for submissions but it's allowed Cummings to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valatudo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valatudo is trying to control but Cummings manages to pass to mount!
Valatudo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Valatudo trying to control from the bottom.
Cummings wants to control but Valatudo is keeping him busy.
Valatudo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Cummings postures up.
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Valatudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Valatudo has his foot on Cummings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cummings works his way back into a safe position though.
Valatudo working a defensive guard but Cummings manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU#
Cummings has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Cummings darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valatudo wants to control but Cummings is keeping busy. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cummings pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Valatudo looking for submissions off his back.
Valatudo moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cummings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Valatudo has his foot on Cummings's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cummings works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Valatudo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Valatudo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cummings escapes and throws Valatudo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Valatudo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Valatudo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilburn Cummings will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cummings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Cummings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valatudo's half guard.
Cummings prevents Valatudo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cummings pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for submissions off his back.
Valatudo moves into full guard. #T1#
Cummings looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cummings seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valatudo for as long as he can get away with.
Cummings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valatudo on the ground.
Valatudo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Valatudo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cummings has passed into half guard! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valatudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cummings is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Valatudo actively working from the bottom here.
Valatudo trying to control but Cummings postures up.
Valatudo is refusing to be controlled, as Cummings sits in half guard.
Valatudo trying to hold on to Cummings's head to control him but Cummings postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valatudo can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Valatudo clinches. #BC#
Cummings breaks the clinch. #TD#
Cummings shoots in and bounces Valatudo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cummings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Valatudo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cummings uses it to pass to side control.
Valatudo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Valatudo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cummings's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Valatudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cummings pulls his head out easily.
Valatudo is looking for a sweep. Cummings is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cummings passes into side control, despite Valatudo's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo wants to control but Cummings postures up.
Cummings has control of an arm but Valatudo manages to advance to Cummings's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilburn Cummings dominated that second round.
That's time! Cummings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Valatudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Valatudo shoots in and bounces Cummings off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cummings wants to sweep here but Valatudo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Valatudo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valatudo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cummings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valatudo has Cummings in his guard.#REVR#
Valatudo has his hands on Cummings's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Valatudo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Valatudo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cummings showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Valatudo looking for a triangle here. Cummings is fighting it but it looks tight! Valatudo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cummings is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arsenio Valatudo!

Event: KAMIKAZE 66: Hot Shot
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Corrales circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson Corrales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corrales throws a hook but Nagumo blocks it.
Corrales throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Corrales misses.
Nagumo unleashes a big counter combination but Corrales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Corrales throws out a loose jab but Nagumo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corrales throws the left hand but Nagumo avoids the punch easily.
Nagumo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagumo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corrales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corrales misses with a straight left.
Nagumo is looking for the big counter here.
Nagumo connects with a crisp jab.
Nagumo scores with a jab. Corrales acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagumo wants to clinch.
Nagumo cracks Corrales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagumo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corrales.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corrales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagumo tries to clinch up.
Corrales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Corrales lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Corrales throws a hook but Nagumo avoids it easily.
Nagumo slips a straight right by Corrales.
Nagumo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corrales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagumo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corrales misses with an uppercut.
Corrales is looking to score with low kicks.
Corrales throws a big shot that misses.
Nagumo lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Corrales is rocked!
Corrales tries to get into range but Nagumo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Corrales! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Nagumo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isoroku Nagumo!

Event: WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Valatudo shoots and misses
and Ventura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ventura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valatudo eats them both and turns towards Ventura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valatudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ventura defends well and Valatudo ends up having to push Ventura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Valatudo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valatudo walks into a jab.
Ventura dips to his left and cracks Valatudo with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valatudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valatudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ventura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valatudo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Valatudo has his takedown stuffed
and Ventura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsenio Valatudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ventura stalks Valatudo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valatudo's face. Valatudo staggers backwards, shaken.
Ventura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valatudo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Valatudo looks to clinch
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ventura lands a nice looking body shot.
Ventura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valatudo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Valatudo shakes it off.
Tasha Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valatudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valatudo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ventura scores with a decent looking hook.
Valatudo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ventura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Valatudo off the cage and back into range.
Valatudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valatudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ventura as he avoids it easily.
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Valatudo drops his hands momentarily and Ventura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Valatudo is rocked!
Good shot there by Ventura.
Oh Valatudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Valatudo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ventura pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Valatudo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasha Ventura!
Tasha Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC FN 3:Donnelly vs Johnson
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Beliy connects with a body shot.
Beliy cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.#KD#
Beliy cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beliy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gracie to stand back up!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Beliy Throws a clean left jab. Beliy Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gracie's chin! Gracie crumbles to the ground and Beliy follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Beliy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy retains his lightweight title!

Event: WFC FN2:Iceberg vs Emelianenko
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lane shoots in and bounces Valatudo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valatudo pulls Lane in to control the position. #SUB2#
Lane drops back looking for a leg! Valatudo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valatudo manages to kick Lane off! Lane jumps back into Valatudo's guard.
Lane chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lane defends it easily.#SUB#
Valatudo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valatudo working a defensive guard here.
Lane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Lane connects with a couple of short punches.
Lane postures up in Valatudo's guard and throws a big left but Valatudo blocks it.
Lane landing with the ground and pound.
Valatudo is trying to control the position but Lane postures up.
Lane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully.
Lane throwing strikes but missing.
Lane is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lane defends it easily.
Lane tries to free his leg and advance position but Valatudo is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Lane defends it easily.
Lane wants to control from the top but Valatudo keeps moving.
Lane controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Valatudo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Lane wants to control from the top but Valatudo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Valatudo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lane working some strikes from top position.
Valatudo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lane is in close to Valatudo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Valatudo is looking for a triangle but Lane pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Valatudo working for a triangle but Lane defends it easily.
Lane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Valatudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lane works over Valatudo with some ground and pound from guard.
Valatudo controls Lane momentarily but Lane frees himself.
Valatudo has momentary wrist control but Lane slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valatudo has momentary wrist control but Lane slips an elbow through the middle.
Lane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Night Lane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lane dives in and scores a takedown into Valatudo's guard.#SUB#
Valatudo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Valatudo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lane lands a couple of elbows.
Valatudo keeping moving, preventing Lane from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Valatudo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lane defends it easily.
Lane working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Lane with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lane content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Valatudo has locked up a guillotine! Valatudo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lane is holding on here and Valatudo must be using up a lot of energy. Lane has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Valatudo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arsenio Valatudo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Jorgenson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jorgenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jorgenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Jorgenson should have avoided that one.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jorgenson throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Jorgenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jorgenson on the side of the head.
Jorgenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown slips under a jab from Jorgenson.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Jorgenson misses with a looping left.
Jorgenson throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown jabs at Jorgenson's body.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jorgenson to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Jorgenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Jorgenson is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgenson. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown scores with a jab.
Jorgenson moves to clinch but Brown breaks away #KD2#
and Brown counters with a nice right hand that sends Jorgenson toppling to the canvas! Jorgenson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brown finish him?!#ROC2#
Jorgenson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! Brown delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jorgenson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Murphy Brown!

Event: KAMIKAZE 57: Faith
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Nagumo misses.
Van Acker swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagumo.
Nagumo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Acker moves away.
Nagumo looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Acker is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Nagumo.
Nagumo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Acker at a distance.
Nagumo swinging wildly here.
Nagumo is looking to clinch but Van Acker is avoiding it.
Van Acker throws a big counter combination but Nagumo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Acker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Nagumo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagumo tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Van Acker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagumo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Acker connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Van Acker lands a couple of digs.
Van Acker throwing strikes but missing.
Van Acker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Acker is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagumo has wrist control.
Nagumo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Acker is in close to Nagumo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Acker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van Acker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Acker throwing strikes but missing.
Van Acker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagumo's head.
Nagumo looks winded!
Nagumo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Acker throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Acker forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Van Acker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nagumo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Acker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Acker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Acker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Acker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Acker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Acker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Acker thows a huge punch but Nagumo dodges it nicely.
Van Acker is nestled in close to Nagumo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Acker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Acker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Acker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagumo wants to get back to his feet.
Van Acker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Van Acker there. #T3#
Van Acker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Acker winds up and cracks Nagumo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Nagumo is rocked!
Van Acker lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nagumo quite badly. Nagumo pulls Van Acker in close trying to recover. Van Acker postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nagumo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nagumo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Van Acker!
In his post fight interview, Luc Van Acker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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