Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
Boukhidous lands with a good body shot.
Boukhidous lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Henrique scores with a three punch combo!
Henrique misses with a few strikes there.
Henrique fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Henrique.
Boukhidous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henrique now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Henrique gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Henrique fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boukhidous stalling in the clinch but Henrique improves position. #BC2#
Henrique breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Henrique gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boukhidous is trying to break free.#TD2#
Henrique has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boukhidous regains guard immediately. #T1#
Henrique tries to free his leg and advance position but Boukhidous is retaining full guard.
Boukhidous trying to keep a closed guard but Henrique is proving a slippery customer.
Henrique stands and throws Boukhidous's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henrique wants to control but Boukhidous is keeping him busy.
Boukhidous tries to improve position but can't.
Boukhidous avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Henrique.
Boukhidous tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boukhidous wants to control but Henrique postures up.
Henrique postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Henrique moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henrique connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Henrique has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Henrique controlling from the full mount.
Henrique unloads with some shots from mount but Boukhidous bucks and avoids them well.
Boukhidous tries to lock up and control but Henrique gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Boukhidous keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henrique trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henrique working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Henrique throwing strikes here but Boukhidous is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Henrique throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boukhidous has his hands clasped together but Henrique breaks the hold and Boukhidous is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Henrique!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taigro Henrique!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Henrique. No joy for Boukhidous on that attempt.
Boukhidous gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Henrique counters by clinching up.
Henrique gets underhooks to prevent Boukhidous's takedown attempt.
Taigro Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Henrique prevents Boukhidous from breaking the clinch.
Henrique lands a good knee to the midsection. Boukhidous won't want to take too many of those.
Boukhidous jumps guard but Henrique stands there with Boukhidous around his waist. Boukhidous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Henrique's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boukhidous misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Henrique drives through and clinches with Boukhidous against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Henrique is trying to trip Boukhidous. He has hold of a leg but Boukhidous is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Henrique persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Henrique throws an elbow that misses. Boukhidous uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Henrique's guard. Nice move by Boukhidous!#REVB#
Boukhidous is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boukhidous must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Henrique manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boukhidous manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henrique accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working for submissions but it's allowed Henrique to get to half guard.
Henrique controlling the action here.
Henrique drops an elbow to the side of Boukhidous's head. #T2##SUB#
Henrique is working for a submission of some sort.
Henrique with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Henrique wants to work for an arm triangle but Boukhidous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Henrique is looking to take a break and control but Boukhidous is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Henrique wants to free his trapped foot but Boukhidous is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henrique winds up and cracks Boukhidous with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Boukhidous is defending against the submission attempts here by Henrique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boukhidous wants to get back to full guard.
Boukhidous wants to control but Henrique is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henrique frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Henrique misses with a head shot.
Henrique avoids the attempt from Boukhidous to control.
Henrique lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boukhidous tries to hold on but Henrique postures up.
Henrique tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henrique is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taigro Henrique dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Henrique clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Henrique has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boukhidous uses from the top position.
Henrique wants to stand but Boukhidous is controlling the position.
Boukhidous is fighting to break Henrique's control of his arms but Henrique is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Henrique is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boukhidous is controlling him.
Henrique is trying to control the position but Boukhidous postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Boukhidous wants to stand but Henrique is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Henrique is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henrique but Henrique pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Henrique gets caught flat footed, as Boukhidous shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Henrique 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.#SUB#
Henrique has his foot on Boukhidous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boukhidous works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Boukhidous trying to control but Henrique is working from the bottom.
Boukhidous with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Henrique has his foot on Boukhidous's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boukhidous works his way back into a safe position though.#ES#
Henrique has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boukhidous off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Henrique throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boukhidous's waist but Boukhidous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henrique off to one side.
Boukhidous looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boukhidous fails with a takedown attempt.
Boukhidous stuffs the takedown attempt from Henrique. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
Henrique stuffs the takedown.
Taigro Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.#T3#
Boukhidous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henrique is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boukhidous looks for a takedown but Henrique sprawls well.
Henrique shoots in but Boukhidous avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Henrique scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boukhidous wants to stand back up but Henrique manages to pass into side control.
Henrique tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boukhidous's legs.
Boukhidous is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Henrique misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boukhidous is looking to reverse the position.
Boukhidous is trying to control Henrique's posture but Henrique avoids it.
Boukhidous is letting Henrique control him for a moment.
Henrique creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Boukhidous sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boukhidous holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taigro Henrique dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boukhidous closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henrique slips a jab and a cross from Boukhidous.
Henrique throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boukhidous closes the distance and clinches up with Henrique, looking for a takedown. Boukhidous pushes Henrique against the cage but Henrique circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boukhidous fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henrique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boukhidous can do to turn this around?
Henrique shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boukhidous sprawls well. Boukhidous wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henrique gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous shoots in but no luck this time.
Taigro Henrique has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Boukhidous on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boukhidous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henrique.#T1#
Henrique shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boukhidous makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Henrique closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Boukhidous sneaks out the side door and pushes Henrique away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henrique shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boukhidous defends it nicely.#CL#
Henrique clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Henrique breaks from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Henrique fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boukhidous sprawls well initially but Henrique persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boukhidous misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boukhidous wants to improve his position but Henrique is controlling well. #SUB#
Boukhidous makes his way to full guard, as Henrique worked for a kimura.
Boukhidous looking to control.
Henrique trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henrique postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Boukhidous manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henrique manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Boukhidous looking to pass the guard.
Taigro Henrique overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henrique preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boukhidous stays in close to Henrique's body and controls the position.
Boukhidous passes into half guard.
Boukhidous sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Henrique trying to control from the bottom.
Boukhidous trying to mount his opponent but Henrique defends it. #SUB2#
Boukhidous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henrique doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boukhidous.
Boukhidous stops Henrique from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehdi Boukhidous.
Well Henrique 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taigro Henrique!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
Yurk shoots in and drives through. Boukhidous sprawls well.
Boukhidous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yurk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Boukhidous clinches with his opponent.
Yurk keeps control of Boukhidous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Yurk has him pressed against the cage.
Yurk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boukhidous is defending well.
Boukhidous lands with a right to the head.
Yurk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boukhidous goes for a takedown attempt but Yurk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maykol Yurk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.#CL2#
Boukhidous pushes Yurk up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Boukhidous jumps into guard, dragging Yurk to the mat.
Yurk controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Boukhidous is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yurk is controlling him.
Yurk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boukhidous keeping full guard, as Yurk tries to pass.
Boukhidous controlling Yurk's posture.
Boukhidous can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yurk controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yurk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boukhidous is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yurk shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurk takes one on the button.
Yurk moves in looking to clinch but Boukhidous pushes him off.
Boukhidous flicks out a counter leg kick but Yurk steps away.#CL2#
Boukhidous closes the distance and clinches.
Boukhidous tries to pull guard but Yurk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Yurk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yurk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Boukhidous throws a head kick that misses.
Yurk tries to counter by clinching up but Boukhidous breaks away and moves out of range.
Boukhidous displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yurk.
Boukhidous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yurk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boukhidous tries for a takedown but Yurk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yurk looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Yurk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yurk prevents Boukhidous from improving his position.
Yurk is trying to control the action in half guard but Boukhidous is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yurk is really struggling to control Boukhidous but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boukhidous preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Boukhidous keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurk controlling the action here.
Boukhidous trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mehdi Boukhidous will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yurk is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Yurk.
Boukhidous now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yurk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yurk sprawls well. Yurk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet.
Yurk has his takedown stuffed
and Boukhidous counters with a good low kick that Yurk was not able to check.
Boukhidous swings for the body but Yurk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Yurk with that takedown attempt.
Boukhidous is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Yurk. No joy for Boukhidous on that attempt.
Boukhidous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A cross from Yurk lands.
Yurk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Boukhidous takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Yurk breaks from the clinch.
Maykol Yurk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Boukhidous closes the distance and pushes Yurk back into the cage.
Yurk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yurk has Boukhidous pressed against the cage.
Yurk prevents the takedown attempt.
Yurk is looking for a takedown.#T2##BC2#
Boukhidous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Boukhidous has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boukhidous slows down the pace here.
Boukhidous tries to land a knee to the head but Yurk blocks with his arms. #TD#
Yurk pulls guard effortlessly.
Boukhidous preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yurk 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurk tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Yurk drops an elbow to the side of Boukhidous's head.
Boukhidous is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boukhidous has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yurk is working away from the top position though.
Boukhidous is looking to improve his position.
Boukhidous tries to kick Yurk off but Yurk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yurk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yurk tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boukhidous controls his leg. #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.
Boukhidous trying to control from the bottom.
Boukhidous is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boukhidous.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown. Yurk tries to sprawl out of it but Boukhidous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yurk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maykol Yurk dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yurk fails to land the takedown.
Boukhidous throws a head kick that Yurk semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Maykol Yurk has been cut.
Boukhidous stuffs the takedown attempt from Yurk. Yurk gets slowly back to his feet.
Yurk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykol Yurk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boukhidous wants it to stay on the feet.
Boukhidous misses with a two punch combination.
Yurk avoids a kick to the body.
Boukhidous wants to clinch.#T1#
Boukhidous is looking to clinch.
Yurk shoots in looking for a takedown. Boukhidous tries to sprawl out of it but Yurk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boukhidous manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurk goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Boukhidous moves into the clinch successfully.
Boukhidous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boukhidous gets underhooks to prevent Yurk's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2##TD#
Yurk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boukhidous tries to kick Yurk off but Yurk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Boukhidous actively working from the bottom here.
Boukhidous wants to control but Yurk is keeping busy.
Maykol Yurk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boukhidous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yurk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yurk's back!
Yurk covering up well under a series of strikes from Boukhidous. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working for a choke but Yurk is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Boukhidous has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Yurk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yurk tries to break free.
Yurk trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boukhidous's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yurk tries to escape but Boukhidous has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boukhidous throwing strikes and Yurk squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Boukhidous sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous trying to control but Yurk is having none of it.
Boukhidous looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Boukhidous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boukhidous 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Boukhidous!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Boukhidous has closed the distance and engaged Chorr in a clinch.
Boukhidous prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chorr gets underhooks to prevent Boukhidous's takedown attempt.
Boukhidous tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chorr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boukhidous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Assan Karim Chorr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Boukhidous pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD2#
Boukhidous drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chorr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chorr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boukhidous is proving hard to escape from.
Chorr trying to control the position from guard on top but Boukhidous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr wants to pass the guard but Boukhidous is keeping the position.#T1#
Boukhidous wants to sweep but no luck.
Boukhidous 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#
Chorr wants to control but Boukhidous is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boukhidous tries to pass to full mount but Chorr defends it. #SUB2#
Boukhidous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chorr is just riding it out for now. Boukhidous eventually gives up the hold.
Chorr gets back to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Chorr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boukhidous defends it easily.#SUB#
Chorr is looking for a triangle but Boukhidous pushes his legs off easily.
Chorr being controlled here, momentarily.
Chorr is controlling Boukhidous's posture.#T3#
Chorr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boukhidous puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boukhidous trying to control the action but Chorr is working from the bottom.
Boukhidous tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boukhidous is trying to control the action in half guard but Chorr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boukhidous slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chorr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Boukhidous moves into the clinch.#BC#
Chorr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Chorr fails with a takedown attempt.
Boukhidous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chorr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boukhidous somewhat.#CL2#
Boukhidous has Chorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Boukhidous wants to take the fight to the mat but Chorr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Boukhidous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Chorr moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Boukhidous dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boukhidous works over Chorr's head and body with a nice combination.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but Chorr shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boukhidous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boukhidous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chorr.
Boukhidous is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boukhidous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boukhidous misses with a takedown attempt - Chorr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Boukhidous moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chorr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Assan Karim Chorr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Chorr tries to break free but Boukhidous pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boukhidous's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boukhidous dives in for a single leg takedown but Chorr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chorr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Chorr fails with a takedown attempt.
Chorr scores with a kick to the body.
Chorr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boukhidous keeps the fight on the outside.
Assan Karim Chorr is winning the standup battle so far.
Boukhidous fails with a takedown attempt.
Chorr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boukhidous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Chorr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boukhidous as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Boukhidous has managed to clinch.
Boukhidous has Chorr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chorr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boukhidous leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boukhidous has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chorr after a bit of a struggle.
Boukhidous stops a takedown attempt from Chorr.
Chorr working hard to break the clinch.
Chorr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boukhidous has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boukhidous stops a takedown attempt from Chorr.
Boukhidous tries to pull guard but Chorr holds him up against the cage and eventually Boukhidous drops back down to his feet.
Boukhidous trying to stall but Chorr improves his position. #T3#
Chorr prevents the takedown attempt.
Chorr fails to pull guard.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chorr to keep the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chorr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Boukhidous breaks from the clinch.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boukhidous drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chorr defends it well.
Boukhidous fails to land the takedown.
Chorr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boukhidous.#T4#
Boukhidous fails to land with a series of punches.
Boukhidous shoots in but Chorr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boukhidous is breathing heavily.
Chorr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Assan Karim Chorr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chorr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chorr wants it to stay on the feet.
Chorr dives in and grabs Boukhidous's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boukhidous pushes down on Chorr's head and hops out.
Boukhidous throws a big counter head kick but Chorr avoids it with no problem.
Chorr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boukhidous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boukhidous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chorr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Chorr moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Assan Karim Chorr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boukhidous keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boukhidous wants to counter with a clinch but Chorr pushes him away.
Chorr throws a sloppy head kick and Boukhidous moves out of range easily.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chorr sprawls well. Chorr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet.
Chorr tries to bum rush Boukhidous with a series of wild strikes but Boukhidous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chorr digs a good body shot into Boukhidous's ribs.
Boukhidous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chorr tries to counter with a takedown but Boukhidous is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chorr is looking to clinch but Boukhidous is avoiding it.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chorr tries to clinch but Boukhidous is having none of it.
Boukhidous throws a series of punches but Chorr moves out of range. #T1#
Chorr throws a head kick but Boukhidous moves out of range.
Chorr tries to clinch but Boukhidous moves away
and Boukhidous counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chorr lands a shot to the body.
Boukhidous has Chorr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chorr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chorr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chorr tries to pull guard but Boukhidous forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Assan Karim Chorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chorr wants to take the fight to the mat but Boukhidous manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boukhidous.
Mehdi Boukhidous seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chorr trying to stall but Boukhidous improves his position. #T2#
Chorr jumps guard but Boukhidous stands there with Chorr around his waist. Chorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chorr fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Boukhidous breaks the clinch.
Chorr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boukhidous as he avoids it easily.
Chorr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous. #CL2#
Boukhidous drives through and clinches with Chorr against the cage.
Chorr is trying to break the clinch but Boukhidous has him pressed against the cage.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chorr to keep the fight standing.
Chorr stops a takedown attempt from Boukhidous. #T3##BC2#
Boukhidous breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boukhidous fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chorr shoots in and drives through. Boukhidous sprawls well.
Boukhidous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chorr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boukhidous throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Boukhidous tries a head kick but it misses.
Boukhidous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chorr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chorr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boukhidous moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Boukhidous closes the distance and clinches.
Boukhidous lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boukhidous just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Boukhidous tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chorr tries to pull guard but Boukhidous forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Boukhidous breaks from the clinch.
Chorr tries a head kick but it misses.
Chorr dives in for a single leg takedown but Boukhidous sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boukhidous fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Boukhidous looks to move away, Chorr throws a big counter combo but Boukhidous just gets out of the way.
Boukhidous shoots for a double leg takedown but Chorr sprawls well. He's pushed Boukhidous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chorr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boukhidous sprawls well. Boukhidous wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chorr gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boukhidous lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Boukhidous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boukhidous 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Boukhidous!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Al Saadoun throws a nice looking combination but Boukhidous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boukhidous throws a quick counter head kick but Al Saadoun was just out of range.
Boukhidous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Saadoun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boukhidous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boukhidous enables Al Saadoun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boukhidous manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Al Saadoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boukhidous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Saadoun keeps trying to improve his position.
Boukhidous is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boukhidous trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Al Saadoun controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Boukhidous is retaining full guard.
Boukhidous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boukhidous's guard.
Al Saadoun chips away with some ground and pound.
Boukhidous is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up.
Boukhidous 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.#T2#
Al Saadoun postures up in Boukhidous's guard and throws a big left but Boukhidous blocks it.
Al Saadoun has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boukhidous is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Boukhidous has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Saadoun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Saadoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boukhidous bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Al Saadoun's guard. #REVR#
Al Saadoun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boukhidous is controlling him.
Al Saadoun has his hands on Boukhidous's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Saadoun has Boukhidous pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Boukhidous from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Saadoun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boukhidous.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Boukhidous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Saadoun shoots in for a double leg but Boukhidous sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boukhidous looks to clinch #TD2#
and Al Saadoun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.
Boukhidous won't allow Al Saadoun to pass to mount.
Boukhidous gets full guard.
Al Saadoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boukhidous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boukhidous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boukhidous keeping full guard, as Al Saadoun tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Al Saadoun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Al Saadoun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boukhidous looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Boukhidous is keeping him busy.
Al Saadoun working the ground and pound.
Boukhidous manages to get back to half guard.
Al Saadoun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Boukhidous is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Saadoun pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun prevents Boukhidous from improving his position.
Boukhidous regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Al Saadoun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Saadoun is stalling in the full guard.
Boukhidous not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boukhidous pulls Al Saadoun in close to prevent any damage.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Boukhidous is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boukhidous moves in looking to clinch but Al Saadoun pushes him off.#TD2#
Al Saadoun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boukhidous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Saadoun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boukhidous can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Boukhidous has his arm trapped.
Al Saadoun scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boukhidous struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2#
Al Saadoun is trying to get an arm triangle but Boukhidous is defending well.
Al Saadoun working away.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Boukhidous has his arm trapped.
Al Saadoun is staying tight to Boukhidous's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Al Saadoun throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boukhidous can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Boukhidous gets caught flat footed, as Al Saadoun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Al Saadoun wants to get up but he can't break Boukhidous's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Al Saadoun postures up.
Boukhidous wants to improve his position but instead Al Saadoun has moved into half guard.
Khalid Al Saadoun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Al Saadoun wants to pass the guard but Boukhidous is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous has hold of Al Saadoun's hands but Al Saadoun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Al Saadoun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boukhidous quickly recovers to half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boukhidous keeps working.
Boukhidous trying to control here. #SU2#
Al Saadoun stands up and beckons Boukhidous to join him on the feet.
Al Saadoun throws a head kick but Boukhidous moves out of range.
Al Saadoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Al Saadoun moves into range and clinches up with Boukhidous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous wants to get back to striking at distance but Al Saadoun won't allow it. #TD2#
Al Saadoun pulls guard successfully.
Boukhidous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Saadoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Saadoun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boukhidous has passed into side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boukhidous trying to control the action but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Boukhidous's posture but Boukhidous avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Al Saadoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Saadoun is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boukhidous asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Saadoun is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Boukhidous wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Saadoun, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Boukhidous tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
Al Saadoun is trying to control Boukhidous's posture but Boukhidous avoids it. #SUB#
Boukhidous tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun throws a low kick, looking for Boukhidous's leg but Boukhidous calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Al Saadoun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Al Saadoun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boukhidous is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Boukhidous trying to remain calm as Al Saadoun controls from the top position.
Boukhidous regains half guard.
Boukhidous tries to roll over but Al Saadoun keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boukhidous is trying to stand back up but Al Saadoun is controlling him
Al Saadoun working Boukhidous over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous wants to improve his position but Al Saadoun is controlling well.
Al Saadoun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalid Al Saadoun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Saadoun 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalid Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Boukhidous tries for a takedown but Reneau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reneau jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reneau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Reneau tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Reneau moves into the clinch successfully.
Reneau tries to land knees in the clinch but Boukhidous avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Reneau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reneau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boukhidous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boukhidous wants it to stay on the feet.
Reneau stuffs the takedown attempt from Boukhidous. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitch Reneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reneau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boukhidous defends well and Reneau ends up having to push Boukhidous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Reneau backs off Boukhidous throws a huge counter combo but Reneau manages to avoid it all.
Reneau stuffs the takedown attempt from Boukhidous. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Reneau misses with a head kick.
Boukhidous throws a big counter head kick but Reneau avoids it with no problem.
Boukhidous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boukhidous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reneau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reneau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boukhidous on the side of the head. #CL#
Reneau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reneau working hard to break the clinch.
Reneau is working for takedown but Boukhidous is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Boukhidous gets control of Reneau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boukhidous will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Reneau is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reneau pushing down on Boukhidous's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Reneau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reneau is looking to advance position but Boukhidous won't allow it.
Reneau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boukhidous is trying to control but can't.
Reneau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boukhidous is pressing down on Reneau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Reneau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reneau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reneau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reneau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boukhidous wants to sweep here but Reneau controlling him for the moment.
Reneau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boukhidous tries to clinch but Reneau moves out of range.
Reneau leaves Boukhidous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Boukhidous gets tackled into the cage by Reneau. Reneau maintains the clinch.
Boukhidous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reneau tries to throw a body punch but Boukhidous avoids it by throwing Reneau back against the cage. #TD#
Reneau jumps into guard, dragging Boukhidous to the mat.
Boukhidous wanted to stand there but Reneau had control of the position.
Boukhidous stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reneau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boukhidous is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Reneau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reneau motions for Boukhidous to come forward. Reneau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Reneau forces Boukhidous back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Reneau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reneau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boukhidous won't allow Reneau to sweep him here.
Boukhidous sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reneau's guard.
Reneau is staying active underneath Boukhidous, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Boukhidous seems to be working for a kimura but Reneau defends the submission attempt.
Boukhidous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reneau defending well though.
Boukhidous not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Boukhidous works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Boukhidous has hold of Reneau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reneau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reneau working to try and regain half guard.
Boukhidous trying to control but Reneau is having none of it.
Boukhidous prevents Reneau from getting the reversal.#T2#
Reneau avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boukhidous.
Reneau is working to get back to half guard.
Boukhidous thowing shots but they're missing.
Reneau tries to improve his position but instead Boukhidous has taken his back!
Boukhidous struggling to keep hold of the position.
Reneau wants to escape the position.
Boukhidous somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mehdi Boukhidous has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Boukhidous looking to break Reneau's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reneau remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boukhidous will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boukhidous misses with a punch to the head.
Boukhidous is looking to control Reneau but Reneau is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Reneau is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reneau wants to get back to his feet.
Boukhidous has the hooks in. Reneau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #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.
Reneau looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boukhidous tries to get the hooks in deep but Reneau pushed the leg off.
Boukhidous misses with punches from the back.
Boukhidous thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Boukhidous is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boukhidous trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehdi Boukhidous 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#
Boukhidous is looking to clinch.
Boukhidous tries to clinch up but Reneau circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Boukhidous does no damage.
Reneau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boukhidous as he jumps to the side.
A nice side step and Boukhidous releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boukhidous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boukhidous there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Boukhidous has closed the distance and engaged Reneau in a clinch.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Reneau has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Reneau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Reneau finds it's way through Boukhidous's defenses.
Boukhidous shoots in for a double leg but Reneau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boukhidous fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mitch Reneau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.#T1#
A head kick misses from Reneau.
Reneau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous.
Reneau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boukhidous fails with a takedown attempt.
As Boukhidous tries to get set, Reneau tries to push him back and clinch up but Boukhidous manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Reneau closes the distance and pushes Boukhidous back into the cage.
Boukhidous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boukhidous taking a breather. #T2#
Reneau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boukhidous gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reneau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boukhidous can do to turn this around?
Reneau can't find room to land a body shot as Boukhidous controls the action.
Boukhidous is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reneau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reneau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boukhidous smiles and moves away.
Reneau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boukhidous's waist but Boukhidous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reneau off to one side.
Reneau sets himself, and Boukhidous steps forward looking for the clinch! Reneau avoids it this time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boukhidous.
Nice takedown defense from Reneau. No joy for Boukhidous on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Boukhidous as Reneau shoots in.
Boukhidous tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mitch Reneau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boukhidous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitch Reneau is winning the standup battle so far.
Reneau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous. #T3#
Boukhidous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reneau looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boukhidous with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reneau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boukhidous tries to clinch there but Reneau circles away.
Boukhidous throws a head kick that half lands.
Reneau looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boukhidous throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Boukhidous moves out of range as Reneau throws a body kick.
Reneau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boukhidous is defended easily by Reneau.#T4#
Boukhidous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reneau throws a head kick but Boukhidous moves out of range.
Boukhidous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reneau.
Reneau fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reneau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boukhidous.
Boukhidous throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Boukhidous gets tackled into the cage by Reneau. Reneau maintains the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Reneau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reneau 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Reneau!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Boukhidous shoots and misses
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grigorian moves in looking to clinch but Boukhidous pushes him off.
Boukhidous feints the counter takedown.
Boukhidous doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grigorian tries to land a front kick but Boukhidous steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boukhidous dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigorian has a takedown stuffed.
Grigorian closes the distance and clinches up with Boukhidous, looking for a takedown. Grigorian pushes Boukhidous against the cage but Boukhidous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boukhidous lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grigorian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boukhidous counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grigorian thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous shoots in but no luck this time.
Movsar Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boukhidous or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad. #T1#
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous.
Grigorian fails to land the takedown.
Boukhidous tries to work over Grigorian's front leg with a kick but Grigorian checks it.
Grigorian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boukhidous at a distance.
Grigorian has a takedown stuffed.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigorian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boukhidous defends well and Grigorian ends up having to push Boukhidous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boukhidous fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Grigorian cracks Boukhidous with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grigorian goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boukhidous.
No joy there for Grigorian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boukhidous plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck for Boukhidous with that takedown attempt.
Boukhidous looks winded!
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Boukhidous tries to keep at a distance but Grigorian has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Grigorian has him pressed against the cage.#T3##BC#
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian shoots for a takedown but Boukhidous saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grigorian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boukhidous.
Boukhidous throws a nice looking combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grigorian throws a counter high kick but Boukhidous was just alert enough to avoid it.
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown. Grigorian tries to sprawl out of it but Boukhidous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grigorian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grigorian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boukhidous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Boukhidous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grigorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grigorian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crunch! Boukhidous slams his shin into Grigorian's torso.
Grigorian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boukhidous swivels and escapes.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boukhidous keeps the fight on the outside.
Boukhidous stuffs the takedown attempt from Grigorian. Grigorian gets slowly back to his feet.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Boukhidous slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian misses with a takedown attempt - Boukhidous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Movsar Grigorian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Boukhidous darts in and clinches Grigorian up against the cage.
Grigorian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boukhidous prevents it. #TD2#
Boukhidous turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boukhidous manages to end up in side control.
Boukhidous wants to control but Grigorian is keeping him busy.
Boukhidous controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Boukhidous stands up. #T1#
Grigorian looks to land a combination. Boukhidous sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grigorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grigorian.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Boukhidous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boukhidous misses with a takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Boukhidous tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Boukhidous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grigorian has time to react.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Grigorian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boukhidous can do to turn this around?
Grigorian goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Boukhidous clinches up with Grigorian and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Boukhidous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Boukhidous rushes Grigorian and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boukhidous jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grigorian walks away with a smile on his face. Boukhidous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Movsar Grigorian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boukhidous chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boukhidous throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boukhidous.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grigorian.#T3#
Boukhidous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boukhidous shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Grigorian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Movsar Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.
Boukhidous is breathing heavily.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Boukhidous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boukhidous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grigorian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Grigorian darts in looking for a takedown but Boukhidous gets double underhooks and turns Grigorian into the cage.
Grigorian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boukhidous defends it nicely.
Boukhidous unleashes a big counter combination but Grigorian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Boukhidous. No joy for Grigorian on that attempt. #T4##CL2#
Boukhidous moves into the clinch successfully.
Grigorian can't get the takedown.
Boukhidous has Grigorian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigorian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boukhidous wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Boukhidous's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boukhidous drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grigorian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Boukhidous escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Grigorian clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mehdi Boukhidous will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boukhidous shoots for a takedown but Grigorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grigorian goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.
Grigorian shoots in but Boukhidous avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grigorian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boukhidous is fending him off so far but Grigorian persists. Nope, Boukhidous circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Movsar Grigorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Boukhidous clinches with his opponent.
Boukhidous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Boukhidous manages to pull guard.
Grigorian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Boukhidous working for a triangle but Grigorian defends it easily. #T1#
Boukhidous pulls Grigorian in close to his closed guard and prevents Grigorian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grigorian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boukhidous utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grigorian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boukhidous on the ground.#SUB2#
Boukhidous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grigorian throws a strike but Boukhidous rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boukhidous trying to control but Grigorian is working from the bottom.
Grigorian is striking from the bottom but Boukhidous uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Boukhidous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grigorian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boukhidous frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boukhidous tries to control but Grigorian wriggling away. #T3#
Boukhidous wants to get back to his feet but Grigorian is holding on tight.
Grigorian can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Boukhidous has control of Grigorian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grigorian regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Boukhidous jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grigorian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boukhidous tries to stand but Grigorian is controlling his head.
Grigorian tries to buck Boukhidous off but Boukhidous is having none of it.
Mehdi Boukhidous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boukhidous controls the position from side control.
Boukhidous has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Boukhidous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boukhidous 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehdi Boukhidous!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Al Saadoun throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Saadoun misses with the combination.
And Boukhidous tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Saadoun pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Al Saadoun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Boukhidous isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Al Saadoun stacks Boukhidous on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Al Saadoun!
Al Saadoun taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun working away.#T1#
Boukhidous wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Boukhidous has his arm trapped.
Boukhidous being controlled for a moment.
Al Saadoun seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boukhidous for as long as he can get away with.
Boukhidous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Saadoun's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boukhidous is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Al Saadoun seems content to control.
Boukhidous is looking to escape.
Al Saadoun is controlling the pace.
Al Saadoun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Al Saadoun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al Saadoun is taking a breather. Boukhidous 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.#T3#
Boukhidous manages to get to full guard.
Al Saadoun scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Al Saadoun drops back looking for a leg! Boukhidous is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boukhidous manages to kick Al Saadoun off! Al Saadoun jumps back into Boukhidous's guard.
Al Saadoun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Boukhidous is retaining full guard.
Al Saadoun connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Al Saadoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boukhidous trying to keep a closed guard but Al Saadoun is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Al Saadoun has gone for a leg lock! Boukhidous slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Saadoun's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulmalek Al Saadoun dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al Saadoun stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Boukhidous drives through and clinches with Al Saadoun against the cage.
Boukhidous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun tries to break the clinch but Boukhidous is controlling the position.
Al Saadoun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boukhidous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun working hard to break the clinch.
Boukhidous goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Saadoun prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous jumps guard but Al Saadoun stands there with Boukhidous around his waist. Boukhidous gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
Al Saadoun lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Boukhidous successfully pulls guard.
Al Saadoun would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Al Saadoun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boukhidous or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Saadoun, which made it look bad. #CL#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and pushes Boukhidous back into the cage.
Boukhidous wants to break free but Al Saadoun has control. #BC#
Al Saadoun breaks from the clinch.
Al Saadoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boukhidous can do to turn this around?#CL#
Al Saadoun gets a clinch. #T2#
Al Saadoun is trying to push Boukhidous away but Boukhidous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun has him pressed against the cage.
Al Saadoun jumps guard but Boukhidous stands there with Al Saadoun around his waist. Al Saadoun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Al Saadoun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Al Saadoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boukhidous is trying to drag Al Saadoun to the mat but Al Saadoun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Al Saadoun manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Al Saadoun is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boukhidous wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving. #T3#
Boukhidous has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Al Saadoun is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Al Saadoun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boukhidous gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Saadoun wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Saadoun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boukhidous trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Al Saadoun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Al Saadoun pushes down on Boukhidous's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Saadoun sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdulmalek Al Saadoun dominated that second round.
That's time! Al Saadoun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boukhidous is trying to defend but Al Saadoun finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boukhidous is pressing down on Al Saadoun's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Al Saadoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boukhidous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boukhidous keeping moving, preventing Al Saadoun from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Saadoun throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Boukhidous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boukhidous passes into half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to improve his position but Boukhidous is controlling well. #SUB2#
Boukhidous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Saadoun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boukhidous.
Boukhidous wants to free his trapped foot but Al Saadoun is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Boukhidous postures up.
Al Saadoun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Saadoun.
Boukhidous looking to pass the guard.
Boukhidous trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Al Saadoun working for a triangle but Boukhidous defends it easily. #SUB#
Al Saadoun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boukhidous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boukhidous manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boukhidous won't allow Al Saadoun to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Boukhidous from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Saadoun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boukhidous makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Al Saadoun really felt that one!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Al Saadoun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Saadoun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boukhidous is keeping the position for now.
Al Saadoun won't allow Boukhidous to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boukhidous controls Al Saadoun momentarily but Al Saadoun frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mehdi Boukhidous.
Well Al Saadoun 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdulmalek Al Saadoun!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1#
Boukhidous closes the distance but Quinones moves to the side
and Quinones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boukhidous's knee momentarily.
Boukhidous darts in looking for a takedown but Quinones gets double underhooks and turns Boukhidous into the cage.
As Boukhidous looks to move away, Quinones throws a big counter combo but Boukhidous just gets out of the way.
Boukhidous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quinones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boukhidous let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boukhidous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Quinones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Quinones tries to clinch but Boukhidous is having none of it.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown but Quinones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enrique Quinones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Boukhidous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boukhidous or perhaps it was just good defense by Quinones, which made it look bad.
Quinones shoots for a double leg takedown but Boukhidous sprawls well. He's pushed Quinones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boukhidous doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Boukhidous has closed the distance and engaged Quinones in a clinch. #BC#
Quinones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Boukhidous tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quinones swivels and escapes.
Boukhidous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boukhidous but Boukhidous pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boukhidous tries to clinch there but Quinones circles away.
Boukhidous blocks a head kick by Quinones.
Boukhidous looks for a takedown but Quinones sprawls well.#CL2#
Boukhidous closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Quinones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boukhidous walks away with a smile on his face. Quinones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Quinones as Boukhidous shoots in.
As Boukhidous looks to move away, Quinones throws a big counter combo but Boukhidous just gets out of the way.
Boukhidous shoots in but no luck this time.
Boukhidous looks winded!#T2#
Quinones lands a head kick. Boukhidous smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Quinones shoots in for a takedown but Boukhidous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boukhidous with the counter takedown but Quinones avoids it easily.
Boukhidous throws a nice head kick!
Quinones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quinones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinones tries for a takedown but Boukhidous circles away easily
and Boukhidous counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boukhidous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Quinones goes for a double leg but Boukhidous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boukhidous continues to drive forward.
Boukhidous scores with a head kick. Quinones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boukhidous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Quinones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boukhidous.#T3#
Quinones scores with a jab.
Quinones wants to clinch.
Quinones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boukhidous defends well and Quinones ends up having to push Boukhidous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boukhidous misses with a takedown attempt - Quinones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quinones misses the shot to the body.
Boukhidous looks for a takedown but Quinones sprawls well.
Quinones scores with a head kick. Boukhidous tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Quinones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boukhidous pinned against the cage. Boukhidous gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Boukhidous has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boukhidous drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quinones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boukhidous tries to pull guard but Quinones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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 Enrique Quinones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Quinones with a poor takedown
and Boukhidous finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boukhidous misses with a double jab.
Boukhidous tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quinones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quinones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boukhidous is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boukhidous shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinones tries to sprawl out of it but Boukhidous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quinones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enrique Quinones is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quinones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boukhidous is looking to clinch but Quinones is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Quinones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quinones 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.#CL2#
Boukhidous closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Quinones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boukhidous is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Quinones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Quinones tries to pull guard but Boukhidous forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Quinones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Boukhidous pulls guard effortlessly.
Quinones throws a big elbow that misses.
Quinones content to stall in guard here.
Quinones preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Boukhidous working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Quinones has passed into half guard!
Quinones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Quinones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boukhidous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quinones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boukhidous knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quinones wants to work for an arm triangle but Boukhidous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boukhidous is looking to control Quinones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boukhidous avoid being mounted?
Boukhidous is in trouble now - Quinones has advanced to mount! #T3#
Quinones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boukhidous because Quinones loaded up on that one.
Boukhidous is trying to stand.
Quinones throwing strikes here but Boukhidous is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Quinones controlling his opponent.
Boukhidous wants to hold on but Quinones pushes him away.
Boukhidous holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quinones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB#
Quinones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boukhidous is surviving well by controlling Quinones's body position as best he can. #T4#
Quinones trying to control but Boukhidous is having none of it.
Boukhidous is just holding on here. Quinones manages to take his back.
Boukhidous tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enrique Quinones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Boukhidous scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boukhidous shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinones but Quinones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quinones.
Quinones throws a body shot but no joy.
Quinones takes one to the side of the head.
Quinones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Quinones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boukhidous swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinones shoots in for a takedown but Boukhidous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enrique Quinones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boukhidous is defended easily by Quinones.#T1##CL2#
Boukhidous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quinones jumps guard but Boukhidous turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boukhidous tries to pull guard but Quinones won't allow it.
Quinones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boukhidous.
Quinones is trying to push Boukhidous away but Boukhidous has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boukhidous lands an uppercut.
Boukhidous leaning against his opponent.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Quinones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boukhidous wants a takedown.
Quinones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boukhidous to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Quinones tries to circle away but Boukhidous has him pinned against the cage.
Quinones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boukhidous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quinones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boukhidous just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boukhidous keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quinones's efforts to push away.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quinones to keep the fight standing.
Quinones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boukhidous pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boukhidous tries to pull guard but Quinones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boukhidous can't get the takedown.
Boukhidous gets through Quinones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Quinones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boukhidous is defending well for now.
Quinones throws an elbow but it misses.
Quinones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boukhidous to keep the fight standing.
Boukhidous gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quinones.
Quinones fails to pull guard.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Quinones to keep the fight standing.
Boukhidous creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Quinones's defenses.
Quinones is stalling here.
Boukhidous is trying to pull guard but Quinones has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Quinones tries to pull guard but Boukhidous holds him up against the cage and eventually Quinones drops back down to his feet.
Boukhidous has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quinones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boukhidous tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Quinones smiles and moves away.
Boukhidous ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boukhidous moves in looking to clinch but Quinones pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boukhidous stuffs the takedown.
Boukhidous feints the counter takedown.
Quinones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mehdi Boukhidous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quinones 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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