Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dallas gets caught flat footed, as Hanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dallas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hanson is defending well. Dallas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hanson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dallas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Korben Dallas!
A very excited looking Korben Dallas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Hanson wants to clinch but Wagon slips to the side
and Wagon counters with a stiff right hand.
Wagon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagon misses the target.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Wagon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Wagon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanley Wagon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and Wagon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson takes one to the chin there.
Wagon cracks Hanson with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson looks winded!
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Wagon counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagon finish him?
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagon counters with a crisp right that sends Hanson to the canvas! Wagon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Wagon!
Stanley Wagon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Belvedere misses with a body kick.
Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Drozd.
Drozd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belvedere.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belvedere misses the jab.
Drozd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belvedere misses with a hook.
Drozd thumps Belvedere with a low kick.
Drozd connects with a solid leg kick.
Drozd scores with a nice strike.
Belvedere has a takedown stuffed.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belvedere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drozd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belvedere lands a jab to the head.
Drozd scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belvedere closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belvedere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drozd.
Drozd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Drozd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belvedere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belvedere closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drozd circles away.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
Drozd punishes Belvedere's body with a nice straight punch.
Belvedere gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drozd throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
Drozd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drozd thows a body kick. Belvedere tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drozd lands with a hook. Belvedere tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belvedere tries for a takedown but Drozd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Belvedere fails with a takedown attempt.
Belvedere tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drozd defends well and Belvedere ends up having to push Drozd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drozd is looking to counter punch.
Drozd defending well as Belvedere loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belvedere throws a hook but Drozd blocks it.
Belvedere tries to land a body kick
and Drozd counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Belvedere moves out of range as Drozd strikes.
Belvedere throws a solid leg kick but Drozd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belvedere.
A lazy left from Drozd finds it's target.
Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drozd lands with a nice body punch.
Belvedere gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drozd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belvedere under the eye.
Drozd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belvedere is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Some wild striking there from Belvedere.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut. Drozd saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Drozd.
Drozd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Drozd.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belvedere's head.
Drozd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drozd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Drozd scores with a jab. Belvedere acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Drozd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drozd cracks Belvedere with a good jab.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Drozd lands with an uppercut that bounces Belvedere off the cage and back into range.
Drozd scores with a nice head shot.
Belvedere lands with a shot to the body.
Belvedere throws a push kick but Drozd slaps the foot to one side.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
Belvedere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere throws a lazy uppercut
and Drozd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drozd swings for the body but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drozd misses with a hook #CL2#
and Belvedere holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drozd.
Belvedere has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belvedere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drozd gets through Belvedere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Belvedere fails to land. #T4#
Belvedere is trying to pull guard but Drozd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drozd trying to control the position but instead, Belvedere has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drozd into the cage.
Drozd struggles to land a body shot inside as Belvedere controls his hands.
Drozd avoiding damage.
Drozd prevents the takedown attempt.
Belvedere misses with an elbow over the top.
Belvedere jumps guard but Drozd stands there with Belvedere around his waist. Belvedere gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belvedere scores with a shoulder strike.
Belvedere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drozd backwards.
Drozd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Drozd. #TD2#
Belvedere is trying to trip Drozd. He has hold of a leg but Drozd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belvedere persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet but Belvedere is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drozd cracks Belvedere with an open hand slap.
Drozd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drozd misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Belvedere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Belvedere ducks right into an uppercut from Drozd.
Drozd blocks a jab.
Drozd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drozd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belvedere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drozd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
Belvedere takes one on the button.
Belvedere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drozd throws out the jab.
Drozd misses with a looping right.
Belvedere looks to throw the jab but Drozd is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belvedere, as that shot connected.
Drozd lands a really nice looking cross but Belvedere seems unphased.
We've been informed that Belvedere has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Drozd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belvedere's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drozd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drozd wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Belvedere is looking to clinch but Drozd is avoiding it.
Drozd looks to land a combination. Belvedere sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Belvedere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drozd.
Drozd scores with a body shot.
Drozd lands a body shot.
Drozd misses with a hook. Belvedere ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Belvedere - just one landing.
Drozd throws a sloppy head kick and Belvedere moves out of range easily.
Belvedere slips under a jab.
Drozd misses with a straight right.
Belvedere feints the counter takedown.
Belvedere throws a shot from downtown. Drozd moves away and avoids it.
Drozd lands with a shot to the body.
Drozd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drozd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Belvedere misses. #T2#
Drozd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drozd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drozd.
Drozd misses with a body shot
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
Drozd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belvedere fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drozd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Drozd coming out on top.
Belvedere slips under a jab from Drozd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drozd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Drozd blocks the low kick.
Drozd cracks Belvedere with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belvedere misses with a leg kick.
Drozd tried to counter with a leg kick but Belvedere avoided it.
Drozd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Belvedere connects with a looping right hand.
Drozd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Drozd throws the left hand but Belvedere avoids the punch easily.
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Belvedere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drozd slips a jab from Belvedere.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drozd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drozd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belvedere momentarily.
Drozd misses with a straight left.
Drozd throws a nice looking combination but Belvedere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belvedere tries to move into range but Drozd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drozd.
Drozd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drozd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belvedere sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Drozd.
Drozd with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Drozd scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belvedere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drozd can pounce on him. #T4#
Drozd looks to land a right hand but Belvedere moved out of range.
Drozd lands with a shot to the body.
Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
Drozd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drozd misses with a leg kick
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
Drozd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drozd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belvedere counters with a straight right hand.
Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far.
Drozd throws out a loose jab but Belvedere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drozd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drozd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drozd tries a head kick but it misses.
Belvedere wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miroslav Drozd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Drozd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drozd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belvedere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drozd lands a jab.
Belvedere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Drozd misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Drozd.
Drozd moves out of range of the body kick from Belvedere.
Good standup being displayed there by Drozd as he connects with a hook.
Drozd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Belvedere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drozd takes a swing at Belvedere's ribcage but misses.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belvedere ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Belvedere throws a push kick but Drozd slaps the foot to one side.
Drozd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belvedere takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belvedere loads up on a big right hand but Drozd slips the punch.#T1#
Belvedere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a body shot but no joy.
Drozd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drozd with a jab.
Drozd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belvedere ducks under a wild hook from Drozd.
Drozd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drozd throws a head kick but Belvedere moves out of range.
Belvedere takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Belvedere moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drozd.
Drozd lands with an uppercut that bounces Belvedere off the cage and back into range.
Drozd throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drozd throws a leg kick but Belvedere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belvedere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Drozd misses with a left hand
and Belvedere counters with a nice uppercut.
Drozd throws a hook but Belvedere blocks it.
Drozd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Drozd is rocked!
A slow jab from Drozd misses its intended target.
A jab from Belvedere misses.
Drozd throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Belvedere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Drozd misses.
Belvedere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere throws out a loose jab but Drozd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belvedere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drozd lands with an uppercut that bounces Belvedere off the cage and back into range.
Belvedere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Drozd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drozd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belvedere.
Drozd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richmond Belvedere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A left and a right from Drozd both land. Nice combination.
Drozd seems to have got his legs back now.
Drozd with the inside leg kick.
Drozd scores with a jab.
Drozd ducks under a wild hook from Belvedere.
Belvedere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd.
Drozd connects with a crisp jab.
Drozd pushes Belvedere away with a front kick.
Belvedere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drozd manages to avoid it.
Belvedere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drozd is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Drozd misses the target.
Drozd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drozd throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Belvedere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Drozd.
Belvedere avoids the body shot from Drozd.
Drozd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Belvedere closes the distance and clinches.
Miroslav Drozd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Drozd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Belvedere.
Drozd pushes Belvedere back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belvedere looking for a takedown.
Belvedere drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drozd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drozd blocks the elbow strike.
Belvedere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belvedere misses with an elbow strike.
Drozd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belvedere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miroslav Drozd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drozd, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hanson is pressed up against the cage. Probert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hanson down to the mat. Hanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Probert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanson misses with a right hand #TD#
and Probert counters with a shoot takedown. Hanson fights it but they end up in guard.
Probert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Probert throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
Probert tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Probert drops back looking for a leg! Hanson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanson manages to kick Probert off! Probert jumps back into Hanson's guard.
Probert slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Probert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Probert. #SUB#
Probert seems to be looking for submissions.
Probert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Probert uses his free foot to push down on Hanson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanson. #T2##SUB#
Probert with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Probert jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hanson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hanson and Probert has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Probert has hold of Hanson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hanson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Probert cranks the arm and Hanson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hanson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bob Probert!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Clarkson lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.#CL#
Hanson closes the distance and pushes Clarkson back into the cage.#TD2#
Clarkson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hanson can't fight it off and eventually Clarkson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hanson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clarkson manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR##SUB2#
Clarkson is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Clarkson seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Hanson is defending well. #SUB2#
Clarkson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Clarkson eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Clarkson slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like Clarkson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Clarkson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Clarkson eventually gives up the hold.
Hanson is looking for a sweep. Clarkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Clarkson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Clarkson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hanson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hanson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Clarkson struggling a bit here.#T4#
Clarkson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clarkson gets full guard.#SUB2#
Clarkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanson postures up and lands a big shot to Clarkson's brow.
Hanson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Clarkson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hanson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Clarkson's body to avoid the submission. Clarkson has instead reached around Hanson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Clarkson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGEâ„¢, into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurri tries to counter with a takedown but Nadadora is quick to defend against it.
Nadadora throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Nadadora tries to keep at a distance but Kurri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nadadora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nadadora. #TD#
Kurri has picked Nadadora up - he's going for a ride! Kurri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri stalling. #SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nadadora really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kurri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nadadora doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurri. #T1#
Kurri wants to pass to mount but Nadadora is defending the position.
Kurri controlling the action here.
Kurri is looking to advance position but Nadadora won't allow it.
Kurri slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurri wants to pass to mount but Nadadora is defending the position.
Kurri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nadadora can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurri trying to pass the guard but Nadadora defending well. #SUB#
Kurri is trying to work for a kimura but Nadadora is defending well. #T3#
Kurri content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Kurri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurri performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Nadadora is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kurri wants to free his trapped foot but Nadadora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurri passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurri controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadadora is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nadadora tries to hold on but Kurri postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kurri dominated that 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.#R2#
Nadadora throws a nice looking combination but Kurri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nadadora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurri.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Kurri avoids them all with ease.
Kurri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nadadora can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Nadadora. Those never looked like landing.
Kurri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nadadora is fending him off so far but Kurri persists. Nope, Nadadora circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurri dodges the punch combination from Nadadora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadadora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurri tries to counter with a takedown but Nadadora is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurri. #T1##SUB#
Kurri has hold of Nadadora's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nadadora tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kurri cranks the arm and Nadadora screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nadadora, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri 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: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Del Torro connects with a single shot there.
Del Torro leaves Nastula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nastula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Torro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nastula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Torro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Torro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nastula fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Del Torro blocks a head kick by Nastula.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Del Torro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Nastula is rocked!
Nastula dives in and grabs Del Torro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Torro pushes down on Nastula's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Del Torro.
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!
Del Torro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nastula under the eye.
Oh Nastula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Del Torro closes the distance and clinches.
Nastula really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice left hand lands by Del Torro.
A short right from Del Torro on the inside.
Nastula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Del Torro gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Nastula is working for takedown but Del Torro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Del Torro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nastula seems to have got his legs back now.
Del Torro scores with a shot to the side of Nastula's head. #BC2#
Del Torro breaks from the clinch.
Nastula wants to clinch up but Del Torro keeps it at a distance.
Del Torro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nastula misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Nastula tries to keep at a distance but Del Torro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nastula wants to break free but Del Torro has control.
Del Torro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
Del Torro lands a shoulder strike.
Del Torro lands a right hand. #T2#
Del Torro lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Torro.
Del Torro is working Nastula over against the cage.
Del Torro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
Del Torro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Del Torro scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Torro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
Del Torro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Del Torro.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Torro.
Nice body punch from Del Torro.
Del Torro lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Del Torro.
Del Torro lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Del Torro - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Del Torro manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Del Torro scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Del Torro sends Nastula crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Del Torro is motioning to the referee to let Nastula up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Del Torro flashes Nastula a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Nastula's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Nastula crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Del Torro punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Del Torro!
A very excited looking Arturo Del Torro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Bomstaerk throws a chopping leg kick but Belvedere manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belvedere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bomstaerk. #TD#
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belvedere controls Bomstaerk momentarily but Bomstaerk frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Belvedere 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.
Bomstaerk slips nicely into half guard.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Belvedere looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belvedere tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.#T1#
Belvedere is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Belvedere is defending against the submission attempts here by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belvedere is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Ground and pound from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk is taking a breather. Belvedere 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.
Belvedere wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Belvedere is having none of it.
Bomstaerk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belvedere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomstaerk is working away from the top position though.
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but Belvedere is a slippery customer.
Belvedere is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomstaerk is trying to control. Belvedere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bomstaerk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Belvedere kicks Bomstaerk off and gets back to his feet.
Bomstaerk throws a leg kick
and Belvedere counters with a nice uppercut.
Bomstaerk misses with an uppercut. Belvedere saw that one coming.
Belvedere flicks out a counter leg kick but Bomstaerk steps away.
Bomstaerk looks to land a combination but Belvedere avoids it well. #T3#
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
and Belvedere counters with a left and a right that stings Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bomstaerk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Bomstaerk blocks the low kick.
A big left from Belvedere misses.
Bomstaerk attempts a counter takedown but Belvedere avoids it well and moves away.
Belvedere throws a lazy right hand but Bomstaerk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belvedere dodges the punch combination from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belvedere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bobby Bomstaerk 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!
Bomstaerk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belvedere circles away quickly and effectively.
Bomstaerk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belvedere attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bomstaerk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belvedere.
Bomstaerk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belvedere sprawls well. Belvedere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomstaerk gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Belvedere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belvedere tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bomstaerk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into Belvedere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belvedere is trying to control the position but Bomstaerk postures up.
Bomstaerk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Belvedere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bomstaerk postures up. #SUB2#
Bomstaerk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belvedere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bomstaerk has managed to get both his arms back between Belvedere's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Belvedere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomstaerk is aware though and is defending well.
Bomstaerk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richmond Belvedere will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bomstaerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Belvedere to counter with a crisp jab.
Belvedere will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Bomstaerk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belvedere throws the left hand but Bomstaerk avoids the punch easily.
Bomstaerk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk misses with a left hand
enabling Belvedere to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Bomstaerk is rocked!
Belvedere leaves Bomstaerk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bomstaerk or perhaps it was just good defense by Belvedere, which made it look bad. #T1#
Bomstaerk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belvedere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomstaerk throws a jab when Belvedere was well out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a body punch but Belvedere moves out of range.
Nice cross by Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a hook but Bomstaerk blocks it.
Belvedere slips a jab from Bomstaerk.
A little jabbing left from Belvedere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bomstaerk misses with a jab to the body
and Belvedere counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belvedere gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bomstaerk seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Belvedere rushes Bomstaerk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Belvedere pushes off an throws an elbow but Bomstaerk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belvedere lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Belvedere prevents the takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk tries for a takedown but Belvedere manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bomstaerk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Belvedere is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bomstaerk to the mat. Bomstaerk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belvedere prevents Bomstaerk from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomstaerk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere slips nicely into half guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Belvedere is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Belvedere seems to be looking for submissions.
Belvedere wants to pass the guard but Bomstaerk is defending well. #SUB2#
Belvedere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belvedere scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES#
Bomstaerk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belvedere was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Bomstaerk throws Belvedere to one side and escapes!#T3#
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot. #TD#
Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into Belvedere's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bomstaerk 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.
Belvedere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Belvedere is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bomstaerk frees his head nicely. Oh but Belvedere has switched to an armbar! Bomstaerk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Jcool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanson's waist but Hanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jcool off to one side.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jcool counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanson thinking.
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jcool counter with a right hand. #TD#
Jcool closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jcool lands in his opponent's guard.
Jcool has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jcool trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jcool 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.
Jcool won't allow Hanson to get back to his feet.
Jcool pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanson is keeping the position for now.
Hanson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jcool stops Hanson from standing up.
Hanson looks winded!
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Jcool from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jcool is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Jcool connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdul Jcool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD#
Jcool lands a big head kick that sends Hanson tumbling to the mat! Jcool takes a step backwards and waves Hanson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Hanson is rocked!#TD#
Jcool shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Hanson is unconscious as Jcool celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Abdul Jcool!
After the fight, Abdul Jcool was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kurri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch but Kurri keeps him there for the moment.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Richardson manages to get underhooks.
Kurri tries to score a body lock takedown but Richardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richardson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kurri works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kurri passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1##SUB#
Kurri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richardson sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurri performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurri seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richardson for as long as he can get away with.
Kurri'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.#T3#
Kurri continues to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Richardson!
Kurri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kurri wants to finish this one by submission but Richardson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kurri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kurri dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kurri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Richardson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatu Kurri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kurri moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kurri duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a straight right.
Richardson misses with a combination
enabling Kurri to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kurri slips under a jab from Richardson.#CL#
Kurri clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurri has Richardson pressed against the cage, preventing Richardson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Kurri has clasped his hands together around Richardson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Kurri stalls from top position.#T2#
Kurri prevents Richardson from escaping the position.
Kurri controls the position from side control.
Kurri advances nicely into full mount.
Kurri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Richardson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurri controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kurri looking for a guillotine from mount but Richardson is having none of it.
Kurri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kurri is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richardson shrugs it off. #T4#
Kurri controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Kurri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kurri dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Richardson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Justin Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Kurri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kurri is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richardson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kurri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kurri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Richardson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kurri controlling from mount.
Tatu Kurri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kurri is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Richardson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hanson rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blake landing knees to the body.
Hanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanson or not.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Blake gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hanson is wriggling around but Blake manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SU2#
Blake stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A solid body kick from Blake.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Blake connects with a body shot.
Blake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Blake - just one landing. #T1#
Hanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danny Blake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Blake.
Hanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blake lands a slapping body shot.
Blake lands the left hand.#CUT2#Rikkard Hanson's cut is getting worse.
Blake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blake lands with a nice body kick.
Blake throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hanson to the canvas! Hanson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blake keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Blake!
Danny Blake gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kurri throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kiang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kurri is in Kiang's guard.
Kurri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kurri stopping the sweep attempt from Kiang.
Kurri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kurri advances to half guard.
Kurri slows the pace down in half guard.
Kiang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurri uses his free foot to push down on Kiang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kiang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Kurri seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kiang for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kurri throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kiang has his hands clasped together but Kurri breaks the hold and Kiang is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kurri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kurri!
A relieved looking Tatu Kurri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggs pinned against the cage. Diggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanson shoots and misses #KD#
and Diggs counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanson toppling to the canvas! Hanson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diggs finish him?!#ROC#Hanson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Diggs. Hanson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Diggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alonzo Diggs!
Alonzo Diggs 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: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Kurri works over Bitok's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Kurri gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kurri tightens his grip and picks Bitok up, before dumping him to the ground. Bitok manages to land in guard.
Kurri controlling from the top position.
Kurri passes Bitok's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kurri wants to work for an arm triangle but Bitok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kurri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Kurri works his way into full mount!
Kurri content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Kurri has control of Bitok's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bitok regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kurri sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Kurri has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bitok is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Kurri closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kurri has clasped his hands together around Amiga's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kurri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amiga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kurri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Amiga!
Kurri looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amiga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurri on the ground.#SUB2#
Amiga is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kurri locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Amiga is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kurri!
A very excited looking Tatu Kurri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Ispa misses with an uppercut
and Kurri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ispa throws a front kick that sends Kurri stumbling back into the cage.
Ispa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ispa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ispa feints and then cracks Kurri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurri down.
We've been told by Ispa's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ispa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice shot by Ispa.#TD2#
Kurri shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa is trying to maintain the position but Kurri is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Ispa is looking to improve his position.
Ispa controlling the position for now.
Ispa trying to control from the bottom.
Ispa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ispa trying to control but Kurri postures up.
Kurri prevents Ispa from improving his position.
Ispa manages to get to full guard.
Ispa trying to keep a closed guard but Kurri is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Kurri is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ispa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kurri is looking to defend but Ispa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kurri! Ispa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kurri taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mursk Ispa!
Our winner, Mursk Ispa, 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.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.

Event: ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Hanson misses with a takedown
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Hanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos is pushing Hanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos. #TD2#
Hanson is trying to trip Papadopoulos. He has hold of a leg but Papadopoulos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hanson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Papadopoulos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanson looks winded!
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Hanson moves to clinch but Papadopoulos breaks away
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Hanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanson at a distance.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Papadopoulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Hanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanson down.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanson's sensitive parts.
Hanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papadopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanson wants to clinch but Papadopoulos slips to the side
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanson's knee momentarily.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanson momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Hanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos lunges at Hanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanson's hand.
Hanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands with a good body shot.
Hanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Hanson down.
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Papadopoulos throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanson doesn't seem phased though.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos with a jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Hanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T5#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Hanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanson tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanson wants to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body. #T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Hanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papadopoulos!

Papadopoulos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Papadopoulos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Hanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Papadopoulos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hanson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T7#
Papadopoulos avoiding damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
Hanson is trying to drag Papadopoulos to the mat but Papadopoulos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Papadopoulos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Papadopoulos avoiding damage.
Papadopoulos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T8#
Hanson being controlled against the cage.
Papadopoulos stalling.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos. #BC#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick. #T9#
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Hanson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a good low kick that Hanson was not able to check.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Hanson with an uppercut!
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Hanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos tests Hanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Hanson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Hanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanson tries to avoid it.
Hanson fails with the takedown
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos punishes Hanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Hanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanson in his tracks.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanson doesn't seem phased though.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Papadopoulos with the inside leg kick.
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Papadopoulos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papadopoulos.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Hanson 's knee.
Papadopoulos lands with a good body shot.
Rikkard Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Papadopoulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papadopoulos wants it to stay on the feet.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson looks to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T5#
Hanson wants to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanson doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Hanson's midsection.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Papadopoulos, which made it look bad.
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.#T6#
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Hanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Papadopoulos with the inside leg kick.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos thumps Hanson with a low kick.
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.#T7#
Papadopoulos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Papadopoulos's waist but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos tests Hanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut. #T8#
Papadopoulos cracks Hanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Hanson moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Hanson moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Hanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Papadopoulos tries to sprawl but Hanson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanson is looking to stall here but Papadopoulos recovers full guard.
Papadopoulos managing to control the position. #T9#
Hanson forces his way into half guard.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Hanson stands up and beckons Papadopoulos to join him on the feet.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Hanson tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves away
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Papadopoulos's half guard.

Papadopoulos pushes Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body punch.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Hanson shakes it off.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Hanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanson tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Hanson's head back.
Hanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Hanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson wants to clinch
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanson on the side of the head.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Papadopoulos.#CL2#
Papadopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Hanson. Hanson maintains the clinch.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Papadopoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Hanson 's knee.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
Papadopoulos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson misses with the combination. #T4#
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Papadopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Hanson dives in and scores a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.

Papadopoulos pushes Hanson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos with a nice cross.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Hanson looks to move away, Papadopoulos throws a big counter combo but Hanson just gets out of the way.#T5#
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body shot. #T6#
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson looks to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Papadopoulos napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Papadopoulos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Hanson darts in and clinches Papadopoulos up against the cage.
Hanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T7#
Papadopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Papadopoulos stops a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Come on Papadopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Papadopoulos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos effectively controlling the action here.
Papadopoulos stops a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T8#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Papadopoulos controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Avraam Papadopoulos.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanson fails with the takedown.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos. #T9#
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papadopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Papadopoulos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Hanson moves into range and clinches up with Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos is pressed up against the cage. Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Papadopoulos down to the mat. Papadopoulos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Papadopoulos clobbers Hanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Hanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos defends well and Hanson ends up having to push Papadopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Papadopoulos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Hanson needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanson's head backwards.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanson's sensitive parts.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Hanson dives in and scores a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Papadopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papadopoulos pulls Hanson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson dives in and grabs Papadopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes down on Hanson's head and hops out.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Papadopoulos gets caught flat footed, as Hanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Papadopoulos pushes Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.#T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Hanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanson's knee momentarily.#T5#
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Hanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T6#
Papadopoulos works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense. #T7#
Hanson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Hanson has managed to clinch.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Papadopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Papadopoulos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Hanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanson walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.#T8#
Hanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick. #T9#
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Hanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanson tries to clinch
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papadopoulos tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papadopoulos to the ground. Papadopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos had his way with Rikkard Hanson in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Papadopoulos. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Papadopoulos cracks Hanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanson.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Papadopoulos lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson tries to clinch up
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos. #T2#
Papadopoulos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos tests Hanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Hanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papadopoulos defends it nicely.
Papadopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanson thinking.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanson has time to react.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos jabs at Hanson's body.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Hanson didn't see that one coming.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Papadopoulos sprawls well.
Hanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanson walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Hanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T5#
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Hanson off balance momentarily.
Hanson closes the distance but Papadopoulos moves to the side
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Papadopoulos. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanson walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.#T6#
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T7#
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab lands there for Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Hanson off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.#T8#
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Rikkard Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanson on the side of the head.
Hanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Papadopoulos as Hanson shoots in.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T9#
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson swinging wildly here.
Hanson with a nice cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:41
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:42
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:41

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Laperierre misses its intended target.
Kurri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Laperierre throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.
Laperierre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laperierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurri napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Laperierre trying to control the action but Kurri is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laperierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laperierre remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Laperierre tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Laperierre wants to control but Kurri is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Laperierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurri, who protects the arm well.
Laperierre has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Laperierre is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kurri is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kurri flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Laperierre anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kurri and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Laperierre slips an arm under Kurri chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Laperierre has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Laperierre is squeezing on Kurri like an anaconda would it's prey. Kurri fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Laperierre!
A very excited looking Ian Laperierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tatu Kurri was interviewed post fight and said 'ggwp'.

Event: DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Del Torro looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range.
Del Torro misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Del Torro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for San.
Del Torro throws a leg kick
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Torro pivots, looking for a leg kick but San is out of range and Del Torro settles back down.
San misses with an uppercut. Del Torro saw that one coming.
Del Torro throws a hook but San blocks it.
Del Torro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San throws out a powerful jab.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab.
San swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Torro throws a left and a right that both miss
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Torro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from San.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Torro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Del Torro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Del Torro moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Torro takes one to the chin there.#T1#
San misses with a straight right.
San sets himself, and Del Torro steps forward looking for the clinch! San avoids it this time.
Arturo Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Torro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
San fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
San misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
San working the head and body with strikes.
San in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Del Torro dodges the ground and pound from San.#SUB#
San tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
San in side control lands a decent elbow.
San landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Del Torro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
San looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
San lands some shots froms side control.
San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Torro keeps working. #T3#
San throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
San is working Del Torro over with some ground and pound from side control.
San landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
San working the ground and pound.
Del Torro manages to work his way to half guard, despite San's best efforts.
San is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Torro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
San throws a strike but Del Torro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Del Torro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
San is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control.
San throws a big elbow that misses.
San with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
San throws a big right hand that misses.
San trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
San is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control.
San postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
San is in close to Del Torro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
San working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Torro's head.
San wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving.
San landing some decent shots from guard.
San is working Del Torro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyata San dominated that round.
That's time! San's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
San slips a straight right by Del Torro.
Del Torro misses with a right hand
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Torro misses the jab.
Del Torro digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
San lands with a nice body punch.
Del Torro tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for San. That snapped Del Torro's head back.
San looks to land a left hand but Del Torro moved out of range nicely.
Del Torro misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by San.
Del Torro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Torro works over San's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
San scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
San takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
San throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Del Torro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
San trying to control from half guard but Del Torro is working away.
San sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Del Torro defending well though.
Del Torro is breathing heavily.
Del Torro wants to control but San is keeping busy.
San throws a strike but Del Torro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Torro has momentary wrist control but San slips an elbow through the middle.
San throwing strikes from guard but Del Torro blocks nicely. #T2#
San works over Del Torro with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
San drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Torro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Del Torro preventing the sweep.
San seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Miyata San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as San holds on and takes a little breather.
Del Torro looking to sit in guard and control but San gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
San lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
San sitting in guard here, content to control.
San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
San throwing strikes but missing.
San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
San trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Torro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San postures up in Del Torro's guard and throws a big left but Del Torro blocks it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
San looking to pass the guard.
Del Torro working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Torro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
San cracks a nice hook into Del Torro's ribs.
Del Torro throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
San throwing a counter right hand but Del Torro manages to avoid it.
San uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Torro manages to avoid it.
Del Torro throws a leg kick but San sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by San as he connects with a hook.
Del Torro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miyata San dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
San looks to land a left hand but Del Torro moved out of range nicely.
Del Torro throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
Del Torro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San throws out the jab.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Torro can do to turn this around?
Del Torro throws out a leg kick but San moves out of range and Del Torro only half commits.
San bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Torro's head backwards.
A decent looking cross lands there for San.
San moves into range and connects with a jab.
Del Torro misses the shot to the body.
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
San lands with a shot to the body.
San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro.
Del Torro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San dips to his left and cracks Del Torro with an uppercut!
San misses with a hook.
Del Torro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Torro misses with a shot to the body
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Torro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San throws a lazy right hand but Del Torro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Torro tries to clinch but San moves out of range. #T1#
San cracks Del Torro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
San throws a hook but Del Torro avoids it easily.
Miyata San is winning the standup battle so far.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab.
San loads up on a big right hand but Del Torro slips the punch.
Del Torro looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
Del Torro misses with a hook.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Torro throws a lazy uppercut
and San counters with a stiff right hand.
San moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Del Torro ducks under a wild hook from San.
Del Torro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Del Torro connects with an inside leg kick.
San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Torro throws an overhand right that lands on San's shoulder, as San tries to avoid the shot.
Del Torro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting San counter with a right hand.
San moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
San closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Del Torro did well to prevent San getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Torro blocking the ground and pound attempt from San. #T2##SUB#
San is working for a kimura but Del Torro is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Torro blocking the ground and pound attempt from San.
San lands strikes from half guard.
San slips a nice elbow through Del Torro's hands, connecting with Del Torro's forehead.
Del Torro blocking the ground and pound attempt from San.
San landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
San is keen to just control but Del Torro is a slippery customer.#T3#
Del Torro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
San lands strikes from half guard.
San is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
San working Del Torro over with strikes.
Del Torro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
San is trying to control. Del Torro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
San 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.
Del Torro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arturo Del Torro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San wants to pass the guard but Del Torro is defending well.
Del Torro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but San scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
San lands with a punch from half guard.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
San seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Torro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
San throws a strike but Del Torro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
San postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
San's corner is telling him to maintain position.
San scoring with punches to the head and body.
Del Torro has momentary wrist control but San slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyata San showed his dominance in that final round.
Well San has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 345 - Wulf Vs Biden
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Belvedere bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chan's head.
Chan throws a right and a left that Belvedere avoids nicely.
Belvedere swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Chan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Belvedere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belvedere motions for Chan to come forward. Belvedere throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Belvedere changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Belvedere is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chan's half guard.
Belvedere is nestled in close to Chan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Chan trying to hold on to Belvedere's head to control him but Belvedere postures up. #SUB#
Belvedere is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belvedere to get the leverage.
Chan gets full guard.
Chan trying to control the position.
Belvedere definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belvedere works over Chan with some ground and pound from guard.
Chan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chan, not yet.
Belvedere passes into half guard.
Chan is looking to control Belvedere's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chan avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Belvedere in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Belvedere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Harkless forces Best back against the cage and clinches.
Best looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC2#
Best escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harkless fails with a takedown attempt.
Harkless throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Best counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Best.
Best looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harkless not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harkless wants to hit a sweep here but Best passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harkless there!
Harkless in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Best controlling from the full mount.
Harkless is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Harkless wants to control but Best is having none of it.
Harkless is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Best can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harkless is looking to escape.
Harkless is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harkless is looking to improve his position but Best isn't that keen on the idea.
Harkless takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harkless tries to hold on but Best pushes him away.
Best controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Best looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best prevents Harkless from getting the reversal.#T3#
Best tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harkless sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Harkless trying to hold on to Best's head to control him but Best postures up.
Ground and pound from Best.
Harkless taking some punishment here, with Best in his half guard.
Best tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harkless knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Best scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Best keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Harkless looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Best slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

India Best dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Harkless changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Best tries to avoid it but Harkless manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Best to the ground. Best escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deshun Harkless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harkless throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harkless darts in looking for a takedown but Best gets double underhooks and turns Harkless into the cage.
Best displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harkless up against the cage.
Harkless tries to pull guard but Best holds him up against the cage and eventually Harkless drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshun Harkless. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Best drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harkless postures up in Best's guard and throws a big left but Best blocks it.
Harkless has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Best is proving hard to escape from.
Harkless wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving.
Best is breathing heavily.#T1#
Harkless has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Best is proving hard to escape from.
Harkless postures up.
Harkless being controlled here momentarily.
Harkless wants to control from the top but Best keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Best has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harkless tries a low kick but Best avoids it.#CL2#
Best clinches up against the cage.
Best tries to break free but Harkless pushes him back against the cage.
Best is trying to pull guard but Harkless has him pressed against the cage.
Harkless blocks an elbow strike.
Best prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Harkless escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Best looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harkless!
Harkless can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Best has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harkless!
Harkless gets back to half guard.
Harkless is trying to get back to full guard.
Best slips a nice elbow through Harkless's hands, connecting with Harkless's forehead.
Best slows the pace down in half guard.
Best tries to pass to full mount but Harkless defends it.
India Best has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Harkless is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harkless wants to control but Best is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Best tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Harkless trying to control but Best postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

India Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Best closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harkless quickly recovers to half guard.
Harkless tries to kick Best off but Best keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harkless slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harkless controls Best momentarily but Best frees himself.
Harkless is really struggling to control Best but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best tries to free his leg and advance position but Harkless is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Best controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Harkless 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harkless shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Best.
Harkless trying to control but Best flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Best softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Harkless is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Best controls the position.#SUB2#
Best looking for the choke from the back.
Best trying to control.
Best gets his hands free as Harkless looks to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Harkless defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harkless is in bad spot here. #T3##SUB2#
Harkless defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Harkless tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harkless really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Best controlling the position easily from mount.
Best is continuing to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Best working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Harkless wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Best.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Harkless really doesn't like being in this position too much.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... India Best!

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