Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roth gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rykov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rykov controlling the pace.
Rykov trying to control from half guard but Roth is working away.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nice strikes from Rykov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth has his hands clasped together around Rykov's back. He's all about the action.
Rykov stops Roth from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Rykov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Roth is trying to stand up here but Rykov is controlling him well.
Rykov wants to stand but Roth has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rykov trying to control the pace.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Rykov stands and steps away. Roth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Rykov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Roth gets control of Rykov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rykov won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Roth manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Roth working aggressively here.
Roth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rykov is defending well.#TD#
Roth jumps into guard, dragging Rykov to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Rykov from controlling successfully.
Roth pulls Rykov in to control the position. #T3#
Rykov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roth's guard.
Rykov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rykov wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rykov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roth dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Roth postures up.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rykov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rykov looks winded!
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rykov is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth distracts Rykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rykov wants to stand up but Roth is controlling him.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
Rykov throwing strikes but missing.
Roth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roth is adopting a defensive guard.
Rykov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roth is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Roth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rykov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth has Rykov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rykov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Rykov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Roth gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Roth manages to retain guard.
Rykov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rykov wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.
Roth can't keep his opponent in guard - Rykov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rykov is breathing heavily.
Rykov wants to stand up but Roth is controlling the position.
Roth is controlling Rykov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rykov can do to turn this around?
Rykov prevents Roth from standing back up. #T2#
Roth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth 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.
Roth is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##TD2#
Rykov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Rykov looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rykov looking to break Roth's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Roth remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rykov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Despite being in a bad position, Roth is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Rykov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Roth 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.
Rykov missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Roth turns into Rykov and is now in his guard.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.#SUB2#
Rykov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Rykov working a defensive guard but Roth passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rykov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Roth jumps into side control!
Roth working away.
Roth looks up at the clock and then as Rykov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Roth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Roth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Rykov has him pressed against the cage.
Rykov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roth's elbow. #TD2#
Rykov jumps guard and drags Roth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Rykov.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
Rykov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Rykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth landing with the ground and pound.
Roth working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Roth is in close to Rykov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Rykov's brow.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Rykov is rocked!
Roth distracts Rykov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rykov is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.
Rykov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Rykov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.
Roth stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rykov 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.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth works over Rykov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth cracks Rykov with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Rykov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rykov's head.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chad Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound.
Aleksey Rykov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Roth!
In defeat, Aleksey Rykov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Go on dick Bitch!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
De La Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roth sprawls well initially but De La Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
De La Cruz stands up and beckons Roth to join him on the feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roth enables De La Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De La Cruz trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Cruz won't allow Roth to sweep him here. #T1#
Roth keeping full guard, as De La Cruz tries to pass.
De La Cruz controlling from the top position.
De La Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Cruz is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roth wants to control but De La Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De La Cruz thows a huge punch but Roth dodges it nicely.
De La Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De La Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roth really is a fat lump.
De La Cruz is taking a breather. Roth 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.
De La Cruz prevents Roth from standing back up. #T2#
De La Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Roth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De La Cruz works his way into full mount!
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Roth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De La Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roth is looking to escape.
Roth wants to hold on but De La Cruz pushes him away.#T3#
De La Cruz lands a heavy elbow.
Roth is just holding on here. De La Cruz manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - De La Cruz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
De La Cruz missing with strikes. #SUB2#
De La Cruz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
De La Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Roth has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Roth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
De La Cruz tries to get the hooks in deep but Roth pushed the leg off.
Roth is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix De La Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
De La Cruz pushes Roth up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
De La Cruz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De La Cruz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De La Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
De La Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
De La Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Cruz controls Roth momentarily but Roth frees himself. #ES2#
De La Cruz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De La Cruz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Roth is trying to control the position but De La Cruz postures up.
De La Cruz wants to stand but Roth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Roth wants to stand but De La Cruz is controlling the position. #T1##ES#
Roth manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De La Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Roth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from De La Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De La Cruz throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
De La Cruz misses with a head kick.
Roth appears to be looking for a big counter.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
De La Cruz breaks from the clinch.
Felix De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Roth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz trying to control the position.
Roth distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth is working De La Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Felix De La Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roth defends well.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
De La Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth stands up over De La Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Roth distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth works over De La Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth is working De La Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but De La Cruz has wrist control.
Roth works over De La Cruz with some ground and pound from guard.
De La Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Roth is working De La Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roth is in close to De La Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De La Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth postures up in De La Cruz's guard and throws a big left but De La Cruz blocks it.
Roth won't allow De La Cruz to get back to his feet.
Roth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De La Cruz's head.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Roth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roth is in close to De La Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Roth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
De La Cruz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roth.
Roth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chad Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
De La Cruz instigates a clinch.
De La Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De La Cruz stalling the fight. #TD2#
De La Cruz decides to pull guard.
Roth distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Roth slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De La Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
De La Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roth stops De La Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth 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.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Roth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De La Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots.
De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roth blocks the strikes from De La Cruz.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Roth blocks the strikes from De La Cruz.
Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roth drops an elbow to the side of De La Cruz's head.
Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De La Cruz trying to hold on to Roth's head to control him but Roth postures up.
Roth working the head and body with strikes.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De La Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roth scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roth winds up and cracks De La Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
De La Cruz tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
Roth working over De La Cruz with some ground and pound. De La Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth lands strikes from half guard.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
De La Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth working De La Cruz over with strikes.
Roth 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. #T4#
Roth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roth working De La Cruz over with strikes. #SUB#
Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De La Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Cruz can do to turn this around?
Roth is nestled in close to De La Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roth lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roth prevents De La Cruz from improving his position.
De La Cruz wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Roth!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1##CL#
Roth instigates a clinch.
Roth is working for takedown but Roadhouse is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Roth pulls guard effortlessly.
Roadhouse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roadhouse forces his way into half guard.
Roth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roadhouse.
Roadhouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roadhouse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roadhouse wants to free his trapped foot but Roth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roth regains full guard. Nicely done.
Roadhouse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roadhouse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Let's hope that Roadhouse has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth wants to sweep here but Roadhouse controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Roadhouse gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Roadhouse cracks Roth with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Roth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roadhouse to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roadhouse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Roth wants to stand but Roadhouse is controlling the position.
Roth is trying to control the position but Roadhouse postures up. #SU2#
Roth is working an open guard so Roadhouse takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Roadhouse misses with a double jab.
Roth feinted there with a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Roadhouse fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roth to the ground. Roadhouse is now in Roth's guard.
Roadhouse showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Roadhouse's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roadhouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Roadhouse lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Roadhouse lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Roth wants to stand up but Roadhouse is controlling him.
Roadhouse trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roadhouse passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roadhouse slows the pace down.
More stalling from Roadhouse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Roadhouse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Roth rushes Roadhouse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Roadhouse gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Roth manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roadhouse keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roth has Roadhouse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roadhouse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Roadhouse has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Roth regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Roadhouse drops back looking for a leg! Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roth manages to kick Roadhouse off! Roadhouse jumps back into Roth's guard.
Roadhouse scoring with some ground and pound.
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roadhouse looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Roadhouse wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Roadhouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roadhouse stops Roth from standing up.
Roadhouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Roth rushes Roadhouse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roadhouse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roth.
Roth trying to control the position but instead, Roadhouse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roth into the cage.#BC#
Roth breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Roadhouse forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Roth.
Roth is looking to control Roadhouse's arms but Roadhouse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roth has his back to the cage.
Roth misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Roadhouse pulls Roth into guard. #ES2#
Roadhouse pushes Roth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Roth moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Roadhouse jumps guard. #SUB2#
Roadhouse looking for a guillotine here but Roth defends easily. #T3#
Roth stopping the sweep attempt from Roadhouse.
Roadhouse throwing short punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roadhouse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roadhouse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roadhouse has control of Roth's left arm, preventing Roth from doing any damage.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Roadhouse's brow.
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roadhouse trying to control the position.
Sean Roadhouse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roadhouse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roadhouse doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roadhouse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roadhouse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roadhouse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Roadhouse wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Roadhouse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roth to the mat! Roth manages to get full guard.
Roth wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Roadhouse manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Roth won't allow Roadhouse to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Roadhouse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Roadhouse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Roth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Roadhouse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roth's half guard.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Roth controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SU2#
Roadhouse stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Roth to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roadhouse shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roadhouse showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roadhouse in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Roadhouse escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Roadhouse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roadhouse is pressing down on Roth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roth is holding on for now.
Roth is looking to escape.
Roth wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Roadhouse uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth.
Roadhouse with good strikes from the mount here!
Roth is in a horrible position here. Roadhouse smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
Roadhouse is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Roadhouse tries to control but Roth wriggling away.
Roth is trying to escape the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roadhouse lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#
Roth is rocked!#T3#
Roadhouse postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Roth in real trouble here! The ref calls for Roth to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Roadhouse!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Pope gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch. #CL#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pope lands an elbow that stopped Roth in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Chad Roth has been cut.
Roth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pope fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Pope has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Pope has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roth uses from the top position.
Pope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2#
Pope manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Roth closes the distance and pushes Pope 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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Pope pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roth 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.#SUB2#
Pope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pope looking for a sweep. Not yet Pope, not yet.
Roth distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth is working Pope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roth lands a couple of elbows.
Roth distracts Pope with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roth really is a fat lump.
Pope throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roth postures up.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pope manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roth manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
Pope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roth has control of Pope's left arm, preventing Pope from doing any damage.
Roth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pope is one step ahead there.
Roth looking to control.
Roth has Pope pulled in close to control his posture. #ES#
Roth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pope off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3##CL#
Roth instigates a clinch.
Pope is looking to break free of the clinch but Roth has double underhooks.
Roth presses Pope against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roth is pushing Pope up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roth is working for takedown but Pope is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roth is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Pope manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pope drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Pope jumps guard and drags Roth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pope lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Roth being controlled here momentarily.
Pope is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roth is controlling him.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pope trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth stands up over Pope, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pope trying to keep a closed guard but Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chad Roth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Roth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Pope shoots in and gets a takedown into Roth's guard.
Roth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Pope trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Roth doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
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.
Roth wants to stand but Pope is controlling the position.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pope being controlled here momentarily.
Roth wants to stand but Pope is controlling the position. #T1#
Roth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Roth instigates a clinch. #TD#
Roth pulls guard successfully.
Pope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pope trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pope won't allow Roth to get back to his feet. #T2#
Roth looking for a sweep. Not yet Roth, not yet.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.
Roth wants to get back to his feet but Pope is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Pope decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Pope rushes Roth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roth tries to work over Pope's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roth goes for a takedown attempt but Pope pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Pope instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pope wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pope up against the cage.
Roth misses with some punches.
Roth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Roth.
Pope working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Pope has picked Roth up - he's going for a ride! Pope dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roth is trying to maintain the position but Pope is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Roth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pope slips a nice elbow through Roth's hands, connecting with Roth's forehead.
Roth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pope.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
JJ Pope has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Pope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Roth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Roth jumps guard but Pope turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch.
Pope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pope.#TD2#
Pope manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roth on his heels. He'll look to pass Roth's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Roth is controlling Pope's posture.#T1#
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Roth wants to stand up but Pope is controlling him.
Roth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pope throws a strike but Roth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pope wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Roth manages to pass to side control.
Pope wants to get back to his feet.
Roth is nestled in close to Pope, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Pope is looking for a sweep. Roth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pope moves into full guard.
Pope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pope is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pope not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Roth gets full guard.
Pope throwing strikes from guard but Roth blocks nicely. #T3#
Pope wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Roth wants to get back to his feet but Pope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Roth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Roth fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pope decides to pull guard. #T4#
Roth landing with the ground and pound.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES2#
Pope pushes Roth off and gets back to his feet.
Pope throws a low kick but Roth avoids it.
Roth throws a counter high kick but Pope was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pope misses with a leg kick.
Roth tries to counter by clinching up but Pope breaks away and moves out of range.
Pope misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Pope throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pope is in Roth's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope stops Roth from standing up.
Roth is looking to stand back up but Pope counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roth.
Pope seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pope has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Roth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Roth kicks Yates off and gets to his feet.
Roth takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Yates scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Yates tries to advance to mount but Roth denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Yates stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Yates has managed to clinch.
Roth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roth is looking to control Yates's arms but Yates gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roth has his back to the cage.
Yates blocking some punches. #TD2#
Yates is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roth can't fight it off and eventually Yates manages to take the fight to the floor. Roth looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roth looking for a sweep. Not yet Roth, not yet. #T1#
Yates pushes down on Roth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roth is looking to control Yates's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted?
Roth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yates.
Yates content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roth pushes Yates off looking to stand but Yates dives back in and keeps control.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Roth wants to stand back up but Yates manages to pass into side control.
Yates is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roth's shoulder. That is not cool.
Yates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roth keeps working.
Yates in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Roth bucks up and tries to throw Yates off but instead Yates has got his back!#T3#
Yates just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Roth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yates.
Yates missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Roth is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yates gets his way!
Yates slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roth looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roth is trying to get back to his feet but Yates has full control of the position and if anything, Roth has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Roth tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Yates working for the choke.
Roth has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Yates.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates keeps control of the position easily here as Roth tries to buck him off.
Roth rolls, trying to escape but Yates keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Yates dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Yates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yates lands in his opponent's guard.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yates is one step ahead there.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Yates from controlling successfully.
Yates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #ES#
Roth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Roth misses with the head strike.
Roth tries to pull guard but Yates forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yates is defending well.
Yates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roth throws a head punch that misses.
Roth misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Roth has hold of one of Yates's legs. Yates is fighting the takedown attempt but Roth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Yates has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Roth has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Roth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Yates breaks from the clinch.
Chad Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Yates drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
Roth jumps guard but Yates stands there with Roth around his waist. Roth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Roth has had enough of the clinch but Yates keeps him there for the moment.
Roth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yates smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Roth tries to pull guard but Yates holds him up against the cage and eventually Roth drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Yates lands a takedown into guard.
Yates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yates passes Roth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yates works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Yates tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yates is continuing to stall.
Yates throwing strikes here but Roth is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Yates raining down hammerfists from mount.
Yates wants to control the pace but Roth is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Yates looking for a guillotine from mount but Roth is having none of it. #T4#
Roth is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Roth tries to hold on but Yates pushes him away.
Yates thowing shots but they're missing.
Roth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yates sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yates wants to control the pace but Roth is squirming around nicely.
Yates takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yates thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yates moves out of range of the body kick from Roth.
Roth moves in looking to clinch but Yates pushes him off.
Yates drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Roth defends it well.#TD2#
Yates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yates in particular looking to stall.
Yates's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yates not doing much here. #T1##SUB2#
Yates wants to work for an arm triangle but Roth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yates looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roth misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Yates takes the fight into the clinch.
Roth looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Yates pulls Roth into guard. #T2#
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Yates's legs - danger averted.
Roth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Lorenzo Yates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yates wants to stand but Roth is controlling the position.
Yates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yates pulls Roth in close to his closed guard and prevents Roth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roth throwing strikes from guard but Yates blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Yates looking for a sweep. Not yet Yates, not yet.
Yates takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Yates has his foot on Roth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roth works his way back into a safe position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Roth 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.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Yates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roth defends it easily.#T4#
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roth cracks Yates with a solid left hand.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roth cracks Yates with a solid left hand.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yates's head.
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chad Roth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo Yates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yates 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Yates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1##CL#
Roth instigates a clinch.
Roth jumps guard but Kramer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roth really is a fat lump.#BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Roth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kramer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Roth has Kramer up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Roth jumps into guard, dragging Kramer to the mat.
Roth looking for a sweep. Not yet Roth, not yet.
Kramer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kramer forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Roth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kramer is stalling in the full guard.
Roth wants to stand and escape but Kramer is having none of it.
Roth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kramer wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it.
Kramer is trying to control the position but Roth postures up.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
Roth throwing strikes from guard but Kramer blocks nicely.
Roth won't allow Kramer to sweep him here. #T2#
Roth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Kramer gets to his feet - Roth follows without any prompting.
Mark Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer misses with a double jab #CL#
and Roth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Roth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Kramer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roth uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Kramer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Kramer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Kramer has control of Roth's left arm, preventing Roth from doing any damage.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Kramer has wrist control.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kramer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth postures up and lands a big shot to Kramer's brow.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Kramer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roth is working Kramer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kramer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roth.
Roth won't allow Kramer to sweep him here.
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roth preventing the sweep.
Roth throwing strikes but missing.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kramer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth throws a strike but Kramer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kramer prevents Roth from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Roth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kramer misses with a low kick.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Roth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roth is adopting a defensive guard.
Roth 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.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Kramer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roth wants to stand and escape but Kramer is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Kramer has Roth up against the cage in a clinch.
Roth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kramer is defending well for now.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Kramer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roth clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES#
Roth manages to escape to his feet. #CL2#
Kramer clinches up against the cage.
Roth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kramer is defending well for now.
Roth working aggressively here.
Kramer connects with a knee to the head.
Roth is trying to drag Kramer to the mat but Kramer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kramer lands a left hand. #TD#
Roth decides to pull guard.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving. #ES#
Roth pushes Kramer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kramer connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Kramer has managed to clinch. #T4#
Roth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kramer controls his hands. #TD#
Roth pulls guard successfully.
Kramer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roth working a defensive guard here.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kramer wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Kramer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kramer trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Kramer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kramer lands a nice hook to Roth's body. Roth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Kramer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roth's half guard.
Kramer is trying to control. Roth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kramer stalling away here and it's allowed Roth to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roth is proving hard to escape from.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roth wants to sweep but no luck.
Roth throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kramer postures up in Roth's guard and throws a big left but Roth blocks it.
Roth striking off his back.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.#SU2#
Kramer stands up from Roth's guard - Kramer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roth sets himself, and Kramer steps forward looking for the clinch! Roth avoids it this time.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Kramer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
Kramer controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kramer lands a nice short elbow.
Kramer is looking to take a break and control but Roth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kramer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Roth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roth is looking to escape.#T3#
Kramer misses with a head shot. Roth uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kramer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kramer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramer postures up and lands a big shot to Roth's brow. #SU2#
Kramer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roth, up you get! #TD2#
Kramer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roth is trying to defend but Kramer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kramer tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Kramer is keen to just control but Roth is a slippery customer.
Kramer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth tries to kick Kramer off but Kramer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roth tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Roth wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kramer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kramer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kramer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hillson.
Roth has one of Hillson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hillson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hillson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hillson's back!
Roth has the hooks in. Hillson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Roth looking to break Hillson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hillson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Roth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hillson is trying to remain composed but Roth is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Roth looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Roth connects with a big shot to the side of Hillson's head.
Hillson wants to control his opponent's hands but Roth gets his hands free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Roth. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Roth really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB#
Hillson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hillson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
What can Hillson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Roth lands a shot to the head.
Hillson is trying to remain composed but Roth is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Roth keeps control of the position as Hillson tries to break free. #SUB#
Hillson showing good submission defense here.
Roth lands a shot to the body. #T2#
Roth not allowing Hillson to control his hands.
Roth landing with strikes.
Roth throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Hillson! #ROC#
Hillson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hillson is still in real trouble! Can Roth finish him?
Roth lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roth is loading up with his shots from the back and Hillson is in big trouble! Hillson taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Roth!
Jacob Hillson was interviewed post fight and said 'I Foughted well but he got me fair and square.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Zadeh darts in and clinches Roth up against the cage.
Roth really is a fat lump.#TD#
Roth pulls Zadeh into guard.
Zadeh prevents Roth from getting back to his feet.
Zadeh wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Zadeh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roth! #REVR#
Roth tries to score with some ground and pound. Zadeh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zadeh parries the strikes from Roth easily there. Roth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zadeh to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zadeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zadeh taking a bit of punishment here - Roth scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Roth is working Zadeh over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zadeh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Roth 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.#T1#
Roth working the ground and pound from side control.
Zadeh is trying to buck Roth off.
Roth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zadeh down.
The ground and pound from Roth seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roth throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Roth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roth lands some shots froms side control.
Zadeh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roth.
Roth fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Roth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zadeh, who protects the arm well.
Roth taking a breather here. #T2#
Zadeh taking a bit of punishment here - Roth scoring with strikes.
Zadeh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roth.
Zadeh tries to escape but Roth is in control. #SUB#
Roth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Roth politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roth prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Roth working the ground and pound.
Zadeh is trying to get back to his feet.
Zadeh looks winded!
Zadeh managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roth.
Zadeh takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zadeh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Roth working the ground and pound.
Roth looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zadeh is avoiding damage well.
Roth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zadeh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Roth tries for a kimura but Zadeh is defending well. #SUB#
Roth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zadeh, who protects the arm well.
Roth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Roth lands a few punches from side control.
Roth in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roth working the ground and pound.
Roth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zadeh avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Roth.
Roth lands an elbow.
Roth grinds an elbow into Zadeh's temple.
Roth is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Roth working the head with strikes.
Roth lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Roth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Roth moves into the clinch successfully.
Roth has a couple of punches blocked by Zadeh.
Zadeh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth tries to circle away but Zadeh has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roth fails to land.
Roth tries to pull guard but Zadeh won't allow it.
Roth missing with knees to the body.
Roth has Zadeh pushed against the cage.
Roth is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zadeh to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roth tries to pull guard but Zadeh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Zadeh is trying to trip Roth. He has hold of a leg but Roth is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zadeh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chad Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Roth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zadeh can do to turn this around?
Roth connects with a couple of short punches.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roth won't allow Zadeh to get back to his feet.
Zadeh is breathing heavily.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Zadeh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Roth lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roth prevents Zadeh from getting back to his feet.
Roth with a nice head shot there.
Roth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound.
Roth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roth landing with the ground and pound.
Roth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth distracts Zadeh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roth with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Roth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roth landing with the ground and pound.
Roth scoring with some ground and pound.
Roth is in close to Zadeh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth works over Zadeh with some ground and pound from guard.
Roth working some strikes from top position.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Roth throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Roth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zadeh's head.
Roth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roth landing some decent shots from guard.
Zadeh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Zadeh has wrist control.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zadeh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Roth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roth throws a sloppy head kick and Zadeh moves out of range easily.
Zadeh tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Roth darts in and clinches Zadeh up against the cage.#BC2#
Zadeh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Roth has closed the distance and engaged Zadeh in a clinch. #BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Huseyn Zadeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Roth has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Roth manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zadeh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zadeh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roth wants to sweep here but Zadeh controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Roth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Roth working the head and body with strikes.
Zadeh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zadeh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zadeh is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ES2#
Zadeh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Roth gets a takedown into half guard.
Roth working over Zadeh with some ground and pound. Zadeh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth is nestled in close to Zadeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zadeh tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zadeh taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Roth slips a nice elbow through Zadeh's hands, connecting with Zadeh's forehead.
Roth is nestled in close to Zadeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth winds up and cracks Zadeh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roth working over Zadeh with some ground and pound. Zadeh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zadeh has hold of Roth's hands but Roth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Nice strikes from Roth there. #SUB#
Roth seems to be working for a kimura but Zadeh defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zadeh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Roth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Roth there.
Roth is nestled in close to Zadeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Zadeh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roth.
Roth working over Zadeh with some ground and pound. Zadeh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zadeh taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Roth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zadeh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Roth working Zadeh over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roth connects with a nice short shot to Zadeh's temple.
Zadeh taking some punishment here, with Roth in his half guard.
Roth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roth is nestled in close to Zadeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Huseyn Zadeh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roth winds up and cracks Zadeh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Roth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roth 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Roth!

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