Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Millwater is defended easily by Leonidas .
Leonidas cracks Millwater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Millwater has been cut.
Leonidas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Leonidas misses.
Millwater seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leonidas throws a poor cross that misses
and Millwater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Leonidas does it's job there.
Leonidas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millwater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonidas tries to counter with a clinch but Millwater shakes him off and moves away.
Millwater has a takedown stuffed.
Leonidas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leonidas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonidas throws a hook but Millwater blocks it.
As Leonidas backs away, Millwater returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Leonidas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Leonidas lands a jab to the nose.
Millwater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonidas .
Leonidas misses with a wild body shot.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
Millwater takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonidas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonidas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Millwater.
Millwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to avoid it but Millwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas to the ground. Leonidas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Millwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonidas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Millwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leonidas tries to avoid it but Millwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leonidas to the ground. Leonidas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leonidas is looking for the big counter here.
Leonidas scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas misses with a two punch combination.
Leonidas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Millwater half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonidas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Millwater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonidas as he jumps to the side.
Millwater is breathing heavily.
Leonidas throws a big shot that misses.
Leonidas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Millwater fails with the takedown.
Leonidas throws a head kick that half lands.
Nicolai Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas lands with a shot to the body.
Leonidas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonidas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonidas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Millwater looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Millwater slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas .
Leonidas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Millwater.#T3#
Leonidas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Millwater circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonidas .
Leonidas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crunch! Leonidas slams his shin into Millwater's torso.
Leonidas throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#Jack Millwater's cut is getting worse.
Leonidas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leonidas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonidas scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Leonidas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Leonidas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leonidas is taking a breather. Millwater says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leonidas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB2#
Leonidas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Millwater is just riding it out for now. Leonidas eventually gives up the hold.
Millwater is looking for a sweep. Leonidas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolai Leonidas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Millwater's cut.
That's time! Millwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Millwater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leonidas circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonidas .
Millwater throws the kick towards the body but Leonidas avoids it.
Leonidas scores with a nice body kick.
Leonidas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Millwater takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leonidas lands a leg kick that knocks Millwater off balance momentarily.
Leonidas scores with a head kick.
Leonidas scoring well with a low kick there.
Crunch! Leonidas slams his shin into Millwater's torso.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Leonidas .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas leaves Millwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Millwater staying out of range there.
Leonidas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonidas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonidas .
Leonidas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Millwater. #KD2#
Leonidas lands a big head kick that sends Millwater tumbling to the mat! Leonidas takes a step backwards and waves Millwater back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Millwater is rocked!#CUT2#Jack Millwater's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jack Millwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonidas connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Millwater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Millwater. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
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!
Millwater dodges the punch combination from Leonidas .
Millwater seems to have got his legs back now.
Leonidas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Leonidas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonidas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Millwater defends well and Leonidas ends up having to push Millwater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Millwater tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leonidas defends well and Millwater ends up having to push Leonidas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Millwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Leonidas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Millwater shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Leonidas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonidas lands a head shot.
Millwater blocks a head kick by Leonidas . #KD2#
Leonidas lands a big head kick that sends Millwater tumbling to the mat! Leonidas takes a step backwards and waves Millwater back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leonidas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Millwater shoots in and drives through. Leonidas sprawls well.
Millwater drops his hands momentarily and Leonidas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Jack Millwater's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Leonidas fakes the leg kick and cracks Millwater in the body.
Millwater has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonidas finds it's way round the side to connect with Millwater's head.
Leonidas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millwaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Millwater walks into a straight right hand from Leonidas .
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonidas .
Millwater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonidas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
BOOM! Leonidas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Millwater. Millwater tries to recover but Leonidas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Millwater lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Leonidas !

Event: NYCL - Hittah vs Ortiz
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Wilford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Knight closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knight lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilford is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Knight dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Wilford can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wilford down.
Wilford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wilford to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Wilford throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Knight has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Wilford. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Knight off and Knight celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Knight!

Event: NYCL - Hittah vs Ortiz
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Wilford tries to clinch but Gill moves out of range.
Wilford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wilford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gill circles away.
Wilford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gill.
Wilford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gill misses with a combination #TD2#
so Wilford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilford is fighting to break Gill's control of his arms but Gill is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilford postures up in Gill's guard and throws a big left but Gill blocks it. #T1#
Gill wants to sweep but no luck.
Gill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilford looking to pass the guard.
Gill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wilford trying to control from the bottom.
Wilford is trying to get back to full guard.
Gill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Gill seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Wilford is trying to get back to full guard.
Gill not doing much here.
Wilford lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #SUB#
Gill wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Wilford is trying to stand up here but Gill is controlling him well.
Gill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilford keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilford avoids the head kick by Gill.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilford swivels and escapes.
Wilford throws a counter combo.
Wilford fails with the takedown.
Lyle Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wilford.
Wilford tries to clinch up but Gill circles away and keeps his distance.
Gill looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilford is just out of range.
Gill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Wilford clinches with his opponent.
Wilford is trying to force a seperation but Gill has the dominant position.#T4##TD2#
Wilford manages to pull guard.
Gill is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilford striking off his back but it's not causing Gill any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Gill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilford, up you get!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilford. Gill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilford's waist but Wilford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gill off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gill scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Gill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Gill misses.
Lyle Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilford! But no joy.#TD#
Gill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilford was covering up waiting for the punch and Gill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill throwing strikes but missing.
Gill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Wilford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gill defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilford pulls Gill in close to prevent any damage.
Gill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilford is proving hard to escape from.
Wilford wants to hit a sweep here but Gill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wilford there!
Gill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilford can do to turn this around?
Wilford is in a horrible position here. Gill smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lyle Gill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Wilford wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gill.
Gill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gill controlling the pace for now.
Wilford is bucking up trying to escape but Gill cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilford is looking to improve his position but Gill isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Gill controlling from the full mount.
Wilford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gill landing strikes from the mount and Wilford is in trouble!
Gill looking to control but Wilford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilford is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Wilford tries to hold on but Gill postures up.
Gill takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilford tries to reverse the position but Gill maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyle Gill dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilford's half guard.
Wilford is looking to improve his position.
Gill trying to control the pace.
Gill stops Wilford from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Gill is going to stand back up.
Wilford wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Gill is looking to take a break and control but Wilford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gill trying to control the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gill is thwarting Wilford's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gill shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gill showed some decent athleticism there.
Gill performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Wilford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gill wants to stand up but Wilford is controlling the position.
Gill is trying to control. Wilford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilford trying to control here.
Gill tries to stand and escape but Wilford is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Wilford is defending against the submission attempts here by Gill.
Gill is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gill. #TD#
Gill throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilford was covering up waiting for the punch and Gill finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Wilford lands a decent punch to the body there.
Wilford looking to control.
Wilford will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gill trying to control but Wilford is working from the bottom.
John Wilford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyle Gill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Gill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gill, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Gill!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Wilford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wilford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilford tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Destroy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wilford sprawling to the canvas! Wilford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Destroy finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilford is looking to clinch.
Destroy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Wilford out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Destroy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1##CL#
Wilford darts in and clinches Ruiz up against the cage.#BC2#
Ruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruiz scores with a nice strike.
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Wilford avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Wilford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ruiz's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wilford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruiz is pressing down on Wilford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruiz is looking to stand up but Wilford isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilford wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Wilford throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB#
Wilford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruiz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruiz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wilford throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ruiz postures up in Wilford's guard and throws a big left but Wilford blocks it.
Wilford tries to strike from the bottom.
Wilford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruiz lands a couple of elbows.
Wilford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Wilford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
Wilford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilford looking to control. #T2#
Ruiz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilford is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruiz. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilford takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Ruiz drops Wilford with a right and a left! Ruiz comes rushing in but Wilford regains his composure and manages to keep Ruiz in guard. #ROC2#Wilford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like John Wilford has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Wilford is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruiz throwing strikes from guard but Wilford blocks nicely.
Ruiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilford seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilford looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilford, not yet.
Wilford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruiz postures up in Wilford's guard and throws a big left but Wilford blocks it.
Wilford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruiz passes Wilford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ruiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilford defending well though.
Wilford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruiz.
Ruiz thows a huge punch but Wilford dodges it nicely.
Wilford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Wilford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ruiz is trying to work for a kimura but Wilford is defending well.
Ruiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilford's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ruiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruiz.
Wilford feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ruiz looks to land a combination but Wilford avoids it well.
Ruiz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emanuel Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Wilford on that attempt.
Ruiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruiz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ruiz duly obliges.
No joy there for Ruiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Wilford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilford is looking to pass into half guard but Ruiz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ruiz is in guard.#REVB#
Wilford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Ruiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wilford'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.#R2#
Wilford looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.#KD2#
Ruiz throws a left that rocks Wilford and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ruiz dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wilford regain composure!
Ruiz working the ground and pound but Wilford is defending the strikes.
Ruiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wilford parries the strikes from Ruiz easily there. Ruiz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wilford to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ruiz.
Ruiz throws an elbow but Wilford slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilford managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ruiz.
Ruiz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Ruiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wilford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruiz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilford sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ruiz cracks Wilford with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ruiz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Wilford is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ruiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Ruiz!

Event: QFC Tournament 1031 Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Jackson looks for a takedown but Cox sprawls well.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cox.
Cox lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Cox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cox continues to drive forward.
Cox is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Cox into the cage.
Cox looking to slow down the pace here.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has Cox pushed against the cage.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cox up against the cage.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position. #T1#
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cox up against the cage.
Cox jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Cox around his waist. Cox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cox should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land. #BC2#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Cox. Cox maintains the clinch.
Cox wants to stall.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Cox. #T2#
Cox looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Cox being controlled against the cage.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Cox.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Cox.
Cox swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson is trying to push Cox away but Cox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cox tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Cox is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground. #T3##SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Cox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cox works his way back into a safe position though.
Cox trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cox has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cox's guard.#REVR#
Cox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson. #SUB2#
Cox is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Cox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cox looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jackson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Cox doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jackson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Cox - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan Cox!

Event: QFC Tournament 1031 Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.#T1##CL#
Jackson rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Samuel Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hunt.
Hunt tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hunt manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunt's waist but Hunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4##CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hunt forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
As Hunt looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samuel Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt fails with the takedown.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Hunt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Jackson has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Hunt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
Samuel Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hunt.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHunt.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Jackson shoots in.#T2#
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.#BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Hunt fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
Jackson looking for a takedown. #BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunt sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Hunt ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Jackson gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jackson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Jackson controlling Hunt's posture.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hunt sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jackson doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hunt paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jackson - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Jackson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1#
Rison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sutton wants to counter the offense by Rison and move into the clinch position.
Rison misses with a body shot.
Rison lands with an uppercut that bounces Sutton off the cage and back into range.
Rison defending well as Sutton loads up on a big left hand.
Sutton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Rison pushes Sutton up against the cage in a clinch.
Sutton tries to break the clinch but Rison is controlling the position.
Rison tries to land knees in the clinch but Sutton avoids the damage to the body.
Rison trying to land knees to the body.
Rison slowing the pace effectively.
Rison lands a knee to the head.
Rison misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rison landing knees to the body.
Sutton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sutton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rison. #TD2#
Sutton jumps into guard, dragging Rison to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sutton is continuing to stall.#T1##ES2#
Sutton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rison is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Sutton jumps guard.
Sutton 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#
Sutton working the head and body with strikes.
Rison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sutton slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Sutton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Rison throws a hook but Sutton avoids it easily.
Rison jabs Sutton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Sutton feints and as Rison raises his hands in defense, Sutton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sutton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rison controls Sutton momentarily but Sutton frees himself. #T3#
Sutton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sutton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sutton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutton somewhat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sutton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sutton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sutton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutton wants to counter the offense by Rison and move into the clinch position.
Rison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sutton on the side of the head.
Rison misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Sutton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rison to the ground. Sutton is now in Rison's guard.
Rison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutton on the ground.
Sutton looks winded!#SUB#
Rison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sutton defends well.
Rison working a defensive guard here.
Sutton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richard Rison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Sutton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Rison.
Rison throws a body shot but no joy.
Rison scores with the left hand. Sutton knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Sutton has Rison up against the cage in a clinch.
Rison missing with knees to the body.
Sutton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rison is trying to break the clinch but Sutton is controlling him.
Rison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sutton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rison trying to control the position but instead, Sutton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rison into the cage.
Sutton tries to score a body lock takedown but Rison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sutton avoiding damage as Rison throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Sutton pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Rison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sutton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sutton controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Sutton stands up and waves to Rison to follow him. #TD2#
Sutton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rison quickly recovers to half guard.
Sutton stops Rison from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Sutton controlling the action here.
Sutton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rison tries to get to full guard but Sutton has control of the leg. #SU2#
Sutton stands up and beckons Rison to join him on the feet.
Rison misses with a hook. Sutton ducked under it nicely.
Rison digs a good body shot into Sutton's ribs.
Sutton doesn't manage to clinch there - Rison circles away. #CL2#
Sutton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rison landing knees to the body. #T3#
Sutton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rison pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Rison catches Sutton right on the button with a cross.
Rison wants to clinch.
Rison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sutton's hands.
Rison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sutton under the eye.
Rison wants to clinch up but Sutton keeps it at a distance.
Rison tests Sutton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard Rison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sutton.
Sutton is breathing heavily.
Sutton takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Rison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Sutton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rison to the mat! Rison manages to get full guard.
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!
Rison has Sutton pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Rison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sutton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sutton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rison working for a triangle but Sutton defends it easily.
Sutton won't allow Rison to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Rison dominated that second round.
That's time! Rison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sutton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sutton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rison is trying to control the position but Sutton postures up.
Rison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sutton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
John Sutton has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sutton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sutton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rison.
Rison connects with the punch.
Rison throws a shot to the body.
No luck for Sutton with that takedown attempt.
Sutton slips under a jab from Rison.
Richard Rison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Rison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sutton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutton somewhat.
Sutton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sutton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sutton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richard Rison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sutton.
Sutton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richard Rison is winning the standup battle so far.
Rison stuffs the takedown.
Sutton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rison scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Rison.
Rison lands the left hand.
Rison looks to score with a jab to the body but Sutton is just out of range.
Rison misses with a hook. Sutton ducked under it nicely. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rison.
Rison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sutton under the eye.#TD2#
Sutton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rison tries to roll over but Sutton keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sutton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rison sees it coming and defends easily.
Rison trying to control from the bottom.
Rison wants to get back to his feet.
Rison is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Sutton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rison preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutton can do to turn this around?
Rison lands a jab to Sutton's midsection.
John Sutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rison throws an overhand right that lands on Sutton's shoulder, as Sutton tries to avoid the shot.
Sutton tries to clinch there but Rison circles away.
Richard Rison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton shoots in looking for a takedown but Rison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sutton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rison connects with a body shot that sends Sutton's belly button to the back.
Rison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sutton.
John Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutton walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rison, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Rison!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Bilic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abilez moves away.
Bilic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abilez sprawls well. Abilez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilic gets slowly back to his feet.
Abilez throws a hook to the side of Bilic's head but Bilic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abilez misses with a body shot.
Bilic with the counter takedown but Abilez avoids it easily.
Abilez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bilic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bilic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abilez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Bilic is rocked!
A jab from Abilez misses.
Bilic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abilez.
Abilez looks to land a right hand but Bilic moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Abilez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abilez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilic. Bilic gets slowly back to his feet.
Abilez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bilic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Abilez. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Abilez scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abilez.
Bilic is still on wobbly legs! Can Abilez finish him?
Bilic fails to land the takedown.
Bilic seems to have recovered his senses.
Drew Abilez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Bilic.
No luck for Bilic with that takedown attempt.
Abilez connects with a right hand. Bilic shakes it off.
Drew Abilez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abilez misses the jab.
Bilic staying out of range there.
Abilez looks to land a left hand but Bilic moved out of range nicely.
Bilic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bilic fails with the takedown.
Abilez cracks Bilic with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bilic falls to his knees and Abilez doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Abilez!

Event: QFC Tournament 945 Round 1
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Pyramide lands with a good body shot.
Pyramide throws a hook to the side of Starr's head but Starr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starr misses with a body kick.
Pyramide throws a lazy right hand but Starr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pyramide swings widly with a right hand
and Starr counters with a nice uppercut.
Starr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pyramide as Starr shoots in.
Starr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pyramide.
Despite the aggression on Starr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pyramide throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pyramide as Starr shoots in.
The Pyramide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Starr.
Starr moves away from the strike by Pyramide.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pyramide works Starr's body with a nice hook.
Pyramide throws a looping overhand right but Starr ducks down to avoid it.
Pyramide sets himself, and Starr steps forward looking for the clinch! Pyramide avoids it this time.
Good exchange - Pyramide coming out on top.
Starr closes the distance and clinches up with Pyramide, looking for a takedown. Starr pushes Pyramide against the cage but Pyramide circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Starr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pyramide takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Starr dives in for a single leg takedown but Pyramide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Starr darts in and clinches Pyramide up against the cage.#BC#
Pyramide breaks the clinch.
Starr moves out of range as Pyramide strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Pyramide misses the target.
Pyramide throws the left hand but Starr avoids the punch easily.
Pyramide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pyramide throws a hook but Starr avoids it easily.
Pyramide is breathing heavily.
Starr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Pyramide throws a lazy right hand but Starr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starr shoots in looking for a takedown but Pyramide manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pyramide misses with an uppercut. Starr saw that one coming.
Starr throws a counter combo.
Starr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pyramide counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyramide throws an overhand right that lands on Starr's shoulder, as Starr tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Pyramide misses.
Pyramide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pyramide swings for the body but Starr moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyramide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starr tries to clinch up but Pyramide circles away and keeps his distance.
Starr ducks under a wild hook from Pyramide.
Pyramide throws a poor cross that misses
and Starr counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Pyramide. No joy for Starr on that attempt.
The Pyramide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Pyramide jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyramide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starr defending well as Pyramide loads up on a big left hand.
Starr with the counter takedown but Pyramide avoids it easily.
Pyramide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pyramide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Pyramide misses its intended target.
Pyramide is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starr.
Pyramide throws a hook but Starr blocks it.
Pyramide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pyramide misses with a looping right.
Pyramide misses with a straight left.
Pyramide throws a body shot but no joy.
Starr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Starr staying out of range there.
Starr moves in looking to clinch but Pyramide pushes him off.
Starr tries to clinch there but Pyramide circles away.
Starr shoots in for a takedown but Pyramide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyramide is looking to counter punch.
Starr tries to clinch there but Pyramide circles away.
Starr is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pyramide misses the target.
Pyramide misses with a wild body shot.
Starr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pyramide.
Starr unleashes a big counter combination but Pyramide bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Starr ducks under a wild hook from Pyramide.
Starr moves away from the strike by Pyramide.
Starr doesn't manage to clinch there - Pyramide circles away.
Pyramide swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pyramide throws a shot from downtown. Starr moves away and avoids it.
Pyramide is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Starr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Starr wants to clinch up but Pyramide keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Pyramide dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Starr shoots for a takedown but Pyramide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Starr misses with a head kick.
Pyramide waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starr.
Starr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pyramide.
Starr wants to counter with a clinch but Pyramide pushes him away.
Starr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Starr misses with a takedown attempt - Pyramide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pyramide looks to land a right hand but Starr moved out of range.
Pyramide throws a shot from downtown. Starr moves away and avoids it.
Starr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pyramide is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyramide misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Starr.
Starr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pyramide just misses with a punch to the body.
Starr with the counter takedown but Pyramide avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Starr takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Starr moves into the clinch successfully.
Pyramide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starr can do to turn this around?#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Pyramide fails to land. #BC#
Pyramide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pyramide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Starr counters with a one-two to the body.
Pyramide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Starr staying out of range there.
Starr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pyramide misses with an uppercut. Starr saw that one coming.
Starr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Starr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pyramide's waist but Pyramide gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starr off to one side.
The Pyramide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Starr.
Pyramide loads up on a big right hand but Starr slips the punch.
Starr throws a counter combo.
Starr shoots in looking for a takedown but Pyramide manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Starr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Starr walks into a straight right hand from Pyramide.
Starr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pyramide.#T2#
Starr tries a head kick but it misses.
Starr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pyramide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starr shoots for a double leg takedown but Pyramide sprawls well. He's pushed Starr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyramide cracks Starr with an open hand slap.
The Pyramide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Pyramide misses.
Pyramide looks to land a left hand but Starr moved out of range nicely.
Starr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pyramide takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pyramide throws a looping overhand right but Starr ducks down to avoid it.
Starr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Pyramide is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyramide lands with a straight right. Starr didn't see that one coming.
Pyramide swings for the body but Starr moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Pyramide misses.
Starr staying out of range there.
Starr shoots in for a takedown but Pyramide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Starr darts in looking for a takedown but Pyramide gets double underhooks and turns Starr into the cage.
Pyramide changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starr slips under a jab from Pyramide.
Pyramide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starr.
Starr moves in looking to clinch but Pyramide pushes him off.
Pyramide throwing a counter right hand but Starr manages to avoid it.
Pyramide avoids the head kick by Starr.
Jim Starr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starr walks into a jab.
Starr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pyramide pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Pyramide defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Starr.
Pyramide throws a shot from downtown. Starr moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Starr moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Pyramide. #BC#
Pyramide breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starr moves in looking to clinch but Pyramide pushes him off.
Starr tries to close the distance and clinch but Pyramide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pyramide misses the target.
Pyramide throws a jab but it's blocked by Starr.
Starr tries to clinch there but Pyramide circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyramide. Starr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starr tries to clinch there but Pyramide circles away.
Starr tries for a takedown but Pyramide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Pyramide dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pyramide uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starr has time to react.
Starr dives in and grabs Pyramide's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pyramide pushes down on Starr's head and hops out.
Pyramide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Starr responds with a good body kick, but Pyramide manages to step out the way in time.
Starr dives in for a single leg takedown but Pyramide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Pyramide misses.
Starr with a poor takedown
enabling Pyramide to counter with a crisp jab.
The Pyramide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Starr.
Starr dives in and grabs Pyramide's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pyramide pushes down on Starr's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Pyramide misses the target.
Pyramide looks to land a right hand but Starr moved out of range.
Pyramide missing with a left hand there. Starr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyramide swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Starr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Starr is looking to clinch but Pyramide is avoiding it.
Pyramide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Pyramide. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pyramide.
Starr moves away from the strike by Pyramide.
Pyramide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Starr tries to clinch up but Pyramide circles away and keeps his distance.
Pyramide throws a lazy right hand but Starr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Pyramide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pyramide throws a right hand that Starr ducks under and follows up with a left that Starr also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Starr misses.
Pyramide displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starr.
Pyramide throws an overhand right that lands on Starr's shoulder, as Starr tries to avoid the shot.
Starr misses with a takedown attempt - Pyramide sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pyramide misses the target.
Pyramide cracks Starr with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Starr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pyramide avoids it really well and circles away.
Starr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pyramide lands with a hook. Starr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Starr moves away from the strike by Pyramide.
Starr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pyramide throws a jab but it's blocked by Starr.
Starr throws a counter combo.
Pyramide checks the leg kick nicely there.
Starr looks to land a body kick but Pyramide moved away.
Starr tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Pyramide, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Starr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starr tries for a takedown but Pyramide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pyramide misses with a looping left.
Pyramide misses with a body shot.
Starr cracks a nice hook into Pyramide's ribs.
Pyramide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pyramide defends well and Starr ends up having to push Pyramide into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Pyramide lands an impressive looking overhand right. Starr doesn't seem phased though.
Starr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyramide.
Pyramide just misses with a punch to the body.
Starr is looking for the big counter here.
Pyramide keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pyramide looks to land a left hand but Starr moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Pyramide stuffs the takedown attempt from Starr. Starr gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Pyramide does it's job there.
Starr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Starr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pyramide is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Starr.
Pyramide jabs Starr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starr wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Pyramide misses its target.
Starr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for The Pyramide!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for The Pyramide!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for The Pyramide!

The Pyramide wins by unanimous decision!
The Pyramide bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2019

#R1#
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cicchelli as he avoids it easily.
Cicchelli throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis with a poor takedown
and Cicchelli counters with a nice body shot.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cicchelli counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Davis has been cut.
Chris Cicchelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Davis.
Davis looks winded!
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Cicchelli sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cicchelli throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cicchelli pinned against the cage. Cicchelli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davis tries to move into range but Cicchelli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Davis has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Cicchelli lands a beautiful left hook that drops Davis. Davis tries to recover but Cicchelli is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Davis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Cicchelli!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019

#R1#
Suarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Micheal Hines has been cut.
Suarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by Hines.
Hines is looking to counter the offense by Suarez and move into the clinch.#TD#
Hines looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Suarez pulls Hines in close to prevent any damage.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suarez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hines wants to stand but Suarez is controlling the position.
Suarez trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
Hines bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. #REVR##T2#
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Suarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hines tries to strike from the bottom.
Hines striking off his back but it's not causing Suarez any problems.
Hines is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Hines keeps moving.
Hines wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hines striking off his back but it's not causing Suarez any problems. #T3#
Hines wants to stand but Suarez is controlling the position.
Suarez preventing the sweep.
Suarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Suarez looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hines blocks a head kick by Suarez.
Hines tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suarez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hines somewhat.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Suarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Suarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suarez throws a push kick but Hines slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Hines forces Suarez back against the cage and clinches.
Hines is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Suarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hines gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suarez.
Micheal Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Suarez.
Suarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hines has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Suarez pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Suarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Hines's cut.
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#
Suarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hines swivels and escapes.
Hines stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hines fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suarez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hines moves into the clinch.
Micheal Hines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Suarez.
Suarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hines rushes Suarez and presses him up against the cage.
Suarez fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Suarez blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Hines breaks the clinch.
Hines is looking to clinch.
Hines scores with a jab. Suarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hines keeps the fight on the outside.
Hines was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jim Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hines manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Suarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Suarez's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Suarez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hines is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hines defends it nicely.#T2#
Suarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hines sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines closes this distance looking for a takedown but Suarez circles away.
Suarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hines is fending him off so far but Suarez persists. Nope, Hines circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Hines on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hines tries to clinch but Suarez is having none of it. #CL#
Hines pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hines lands a lovely overhand right.
Suarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hines seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Hines pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
Suarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hines just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suarez looking for a takedown. #T3#
Suarez tries to break free but Hines pushes him back against the cage.
Suarez wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Hines breaks the clinch.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hines as he avoids it easily.
Hines fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hines looks to score with a jab to the body but Suarez is just out of range.
Suarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hines. No joy for Suarez on that attempt.
Hines swings for the body but Suarez moves out of range.
Suarez with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hines counters by moving into the clinch. #T4##TD#
Hines successfully pulls guard.
Hines is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suarez trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Suarez prevents Hines from getting back to his feet.
Hines keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Suarez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hines tries to clinch #TD2#
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hines won't be happy with that. #ES#
Hines throws Suarez to one side and escapes!
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!
Hines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Hines dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micheal Hines's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hines is defended easily by Suarez.
Nice takedown defense from Hines. No joy for Suarez on that attempt.
Suarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hines tries to avoid it but Suarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hines to the ground. Hines escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hines was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hines misses with a body shot.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hines. #CL#
Hines instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines tries a body shot but Suarez blocks it. #BC#
Hines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Suarez has managed to clinch. #T1##BC#
Hines breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hines clinches.
Hines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suarez smiles and moves away.
Suarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suarez tries to avoid it but Hines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suarez to the ground. Suarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suarez throws a big counter head kick but Hines avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micheal Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines misses with a lunging right hand
and Suarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suarez is looking to clinch but Hines is avoiding it.
Hines is looking to counter punch.
Hines tries to clinch up but Suarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Hines fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Hines tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.
Hines wants to clinch but Suarez slips to the side
and Suarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suarez manages to avoid it.
Hines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suarez.
Hines is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by Hines.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Suarez misses
and Hines counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hines counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Suarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Suarez gets underhooks to prevent Hines's takedown attempt.
Suarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hines keeps control of Suarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Hines won't allow it.
Suarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hines is defending well.#BC#
Hines manages to break the clinch.
Suarez tries to clinch up.
Hines is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hines swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Suarez tries to clinch but Hines moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hines on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hines is looking to wear down Suarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown but Hines shows good takedown defense.
Jim Suarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suarez shoots in but Hines avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hines is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hines has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hines leaning against his opponent.
Hines tries to pull guard but Suarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Micheal Hines.
I think Hines has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Hines!

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