Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016

#R1#
Dillard with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Morningstar to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.#TD2#
Morningstar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dillard on his heels. He'll look to pass Dillard's guard now, I'm sure.
Morningstar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morningstar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dillard looking to control.
Dillard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morningstar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dillard's guard.
Morningstar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morningstar content to stall in guard here.
Dillard is trying to hold Morningstar in close to prevent damage but Morningstar has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Dillard is trying to maintain the position but Morningstar is very close to passing his half guard.
Dillard is not content to let Morningstar control the position.
Morningstar 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillard closes the distance and clinches up with Morningstar, looking for a takedown. Dillard pushes Morningstar against the cage but Morningstar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#KD2#
Morningstar lands a big head kick that sends Dillard tumbling to the mat! Morningstar takes a step backwards and waves Dillard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dillard is rocked!
Alec Morningstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Morningstar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillard, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Dillard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morningstar stalling. #TD2#
Morningstar jumps into guard, dragging Dillard to the mat. #ES2#
Morningstar pushes Dillard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Morningstar closes the distance looking for a takedown. Morningstar picks Dillard up and slams him brutally to the floor. Dillard is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alec Morningstar!
A very excited looking Alec Morningstar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1##TD#
Shepard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pelaez did well to prevent Shepard getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelaez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pelaez wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pelaez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shepard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shepard's back!
What can Shepard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pelaez is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #ES#
Shepard manages to stand up with Pelaez still on his back. Eventually Pelaez drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T1##TD2#
Pelaez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shepard regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pelaez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shepard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pelaez has managed to get both his arms back between Shepard's legs - danger averted.
Pelaez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pelaez pushes down on Shepard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Pelaez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pelaez misses with the combination. #T2#
Shepard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pelaez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shepard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Pelaez drives through with a takedown into Shepard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pelaez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Shepard looking for a guillotine here but Pelaez defends easily. #SUB#
Shepard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pelaez defends it easily.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Pelaez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shepard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pelaez is controlling him.
Pelaez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shepard is keeping the position for now.
Pelaez controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Shepard working for a triangle but Pelaez defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Pelaez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepard sprawls well initially but Pelaez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shepard pushes Pelaez off but Pelaez dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
Pelaez staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Pelaez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pelaez throws a head kick but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard attempts a counter takedown but Pelaez avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shepard. #CL2#
Pelaez moves into the clinch successfully.
Pelaez is trying to break the clinch but Shepard is controlling him.
Shepard tries for a takedown but Pelaez manages to get underhooks.
Pelaez is trying to push Shepard away but Shepard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pelaez working hard to break the clinch.
Pelaez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pelaez wants to get back to striking at distance but Shepard won't allow it. #T1##TD#
Shepard pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Shepard looking for a guillotine here but Pelaez defends easily.
Shepard trying to control the position.
Pelaez throws a big right hand that misses.
Pelaez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shepard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pelaez throws a big elbow that misses.
Pelaez advances to half guard.
Pelaez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pelaez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pelaez controlling the action here.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Shepard actively working from the bottom here.
Pelaez controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pelaez moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Pelaez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shepard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pelaez but great work by Shepard.
Shepard working away.
Pelaez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pelaez is looking for a sweep.
Pelaez sneaks back into half guard.
Pelaez trying to control but Shepard postures up. #T4#
Pelaez tries to roll over but Shepard keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pelaez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shepard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shepard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pelaez's guard.
Shepard won't allow Pelaez to sweep him here.
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.

Esteban Pelaez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shepard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pelaez counters with a series of strikes. Shepard will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Pelaez shoots in and bounces Shepard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pelaez looking to pass the guard.
Pelaez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Pelaez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pelaez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Pelaez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
Pelaez decides to pull guard.
Pelaez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
Pelaez looking to control.
Shepard stops Pelaez from standing up.
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shepard is looking to stand up but Pelaez won't let him.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Shepard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Esteban Pelaez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pelaez doesn't manage to clinch there - Shepard circles away. #TD2#
Pelaez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shepard's half guard.#SU2#
Pelaez stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Pelaez moves into the clinch.
Pelaez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pelaez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shepard wants a takedown but no success here.
Pelaez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Pelaez decides to pull guard.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelaez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pelaez looking to control. #SUB2#
Pelaez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shepard escapes and throws Pelaez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pelaez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Pelaez kicks Shepard off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Pelaez forces Shepard back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Pelaez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Pelaez wants to sweep but no luck.
Pelaez trying to keep a closed guard but Shepard is proving a slippery customer.
Shepard postures up in Pelaez's guard and throws a big left but Pelaez blocks it.
Pelaez controlling Shepard's posture.
Pelaez tries to strike from the bottom.
Jake Shepard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esteban Pelaez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pelaez is pulling down on Shepard's head. It's preventing any offense from Shepard, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Pelaez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pelaez 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Pelaez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Nine looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Nine is looking to advance position but Shepard won't allow it.
Nine prevents Shepard from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine throwing shots but Shepard is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nine is trying to control the action in half guard but Shepard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shepard is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Shepard wants to control but Nine is keeping busy.
Nine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shepard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shepard tries to roll over but Nine keeps him under control.#SUB#
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nine gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Nine is looking to take a break and control but Shepard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shepard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shepard is trying to stand.
Nine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nine is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Shepard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nine pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shepard looking for submissions off his back.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Nine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shepard defends it well.
Shepard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nine.
Nine tries to free his leg and advance position but Shepard is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shepard is looking for a triangle but Nine pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Shepard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belial Nine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Nine moves into the clinch.
Nine keeps control of Shepard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Nine jumps guard.
Shepard is fighting to break Nine's control of his arms but Nine is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shepard won't allow Nine to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nine is adopting a defensive guard.
Nine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shepard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shepard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nine is looking to sweep but instead, Shepard has passed into half guard.
Nine is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.
Nine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shepard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shepard's back!
Nine doesn't have the hooks in and Shepard manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Nine wants to control but Shepard passes easily into half guard.
Shepard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nine desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Shepard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nine defends it well.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shepard is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Nine trying to control but Shepard postures up. #SUB#
Shepard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Nine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shepard pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Nine is defending against the submission attempts here by Shepard.
Nine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Jake Shepard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nine swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nine shoots in and bounces Shepard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Shepard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shepard throws a big counter combination but Nine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Nine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nine manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Shepard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nine is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shepard is trying to stand up.
Nine unloads with some shots from mount but Shepard bucks and avoids them well.
Nine takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shepard is trying to stand but he's just given Nine his back.
Shepard covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Nine has got his arm under Shepard's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Shepard has spun round into Nine's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #T2#
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nine 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.
Nine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shepard preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nine is striking off his back. Shepard thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Shepard is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Nine is defending against the submission attempts here by Shepard. #SUB#
Shepard is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Nine is defending against the submission attempts here by Shepard.
Nine wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Shepard.
I think Shepard 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Shepard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Shepard tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. #TD#
Shepard pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson passes Shepard's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shepard is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Shepard is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Shepard is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Johnson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Johnson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Shepard is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Johnson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016

#R1#
Shepard moves to clinch but Diegs breaks away
and Diegs counters with a left to the body.
Shepard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diegs throws a body punch but Shepard moves out of range. #CL#
Shepard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shepard manages to pull guard.
Diegs trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Diegs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diegs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diegs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shepard trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Shepard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diegs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Shepard looking for a triangle here. Diegs is fighting it but it looks tight! Shepard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Diegs is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Shepard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Tzovalzeck tries to clinch up.
Shepard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tzovalzeck but Tzovalzeck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tzovalzeck swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Tzovalzeck closes the distance and pushes Shepard back into the cage.
Shepard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tzovalzeck's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Tzovalzeck drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepard is aware though and is defending well.
Tzovalzeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tzovalzeck holds on and takes a little breather.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard throws a big elbow that misses.
Shepard wants to stand but Tzovalzeck has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shepard wants to stand and escape but instead Tzovalzeck has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Tzovalzeck from controlling successfully.
Tzovalzeck throwing strikes from guard but Shepard blocks nicely.
Tzovalzeck looking to sit in guard and control but Shepard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shepard with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Tzovalzeck is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shepard working some strikes from top position.
Tzovalzeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shepard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tzovalzeck works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tzovalzeck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
Tzovalzeck striking off his back but it's not causing Shepard any problems. #SU#
Shepard gets to his feet. Tzovalzeck looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Shepard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tzovalzeck can't do much from the bottom here.
Tzovalzeck tries to control but Shepard manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzovalzeck trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Shepard working for a choke but Tzovalzeck is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balzac Tzovalzeck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tzovalzeck moves in looking to clinch but Shepard pushes him off.
Tzovalzeck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shepard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tzovalzeck looks to clinch #TD#
and Shepard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Shepard stands up from Tzovalzeck's guard - Shepard perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jake Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shepard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Tzovalzeck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tzovalzeck is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzovalzeck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shepard is keeping busy.#TD2#
Tzovalzeck jumps guard and drags Shepard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Tzovalzeck tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Tzovalzeck is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shepard throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tzovalzeck's body to avoid the submission. Tzovalzeck has instead reached around Shepard's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tzovalzeck arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Balzac Tzovalzeck!
After winning the bout, Balzac Tzovalzeck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Shepard scores with a four punch combination!
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt - Soininen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soininen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Shepard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shepard lands in his opponent's guard.
Shepard wants to get up but he can't break Soininen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Shepard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Soininen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shepard is trying to defend but Soininen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Shepard actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Shepard is trying to stand.
Shepard trying to control but Soininen postures up.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Soininen thows a huge punch but Shepard dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Soininen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shepard sees it coming and defends easily.
Soininen controlling the action here.
Shepard works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soininen lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Shepard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soininen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soininen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shepard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shepard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepard, not yet.
Soininen passes into half guard.
Soininen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shepard is breathing heavily.#T3#
Still in half guard, Soininen seems content to control.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Soininen has control of the leg.
Soininen working Shepard over with strikes.
Soininen moves nicely into side control.
Shepard is not content to let Soininen control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soininen is putting a hurting on Shepard here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard wants to get back to his feet but Soininen is dominant here and he's now got Shepard's back!
Soininen tries to get the hooks in deep but Shepard pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shepard is in a bad position with Soininen working for a choke. Shepard manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Soininen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuli Soininen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Soininen gets the takedown into side control.
Shepard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Soininen off and has taken his back!
Soininen is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Shepard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soininen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shepard controlling well, preventing Soininen from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shepard looking for the RNC. #T1##SUB#
Shepard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shepard doesn't have the hooks in and Soininen manages to turn into his guard.
Shepard keeping moving, preventing Soininen from controlling successfully.
Soininen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Shepard has an active guard here but Soininen has managed to pass into half guard.
Shepard trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Soininen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #KD2#
Soininen lands a left and a right that send Shepard crashing to the mat, dazed. Soininen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Shepard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Shepard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Soininen lands a huge takedown. Shepard is out but the ref is slow to react and Soininen lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Shepard lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuli Soininen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Emi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Shepard misses the target.#TD2#
Emi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Emi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Emi not doing much here.
Emi is trying to control. Shepard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Emi has control of the leg. #SU2#
Emi decides to return to a standing position. #T1##TD2#
Emi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shepard!
Shepard is pushing Emi's head away, looking to escape. Emi manages to hold on to the position though.
Emi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Shepard tries to bench press Emi off him but Emi keeps the position.
Emi staying calm.
Shepard tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Emi stands up and beckons Shepard to his feet. #T2#
Emi throws a chopping leg kick but Shepard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Emi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Emi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shepard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shepard is trying to stand up here but Emi is controlling him well. #SU2#
Emi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shepard blocks a head kick by Emi. #TD2#
Emi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepard sprawls well initially but Emi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shepard is trying to stand up here but Emi is controlling him well. #SUB#
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shepard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shepard is breathing heavily.
Emi wants to pass the guard but Shepard is defending well. #SUB#
Shepard actively working from the bottom here.
Shepard tries to get to full guard but Emi has control of the leg. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Emi controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SU2#
Emi stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Emi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Emi manages to pull guard.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Emi keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Emi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Emi throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Emi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shepard, pushing him back against the cage.
Shepard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Emi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emi tries to bum rush Shepard with a series of wild strikes but Shepard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shepard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shepard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Emi defends well and Shepard ends up having to push Emi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Emi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shepard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shepard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Emi under the eye.#TD2#
Emi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Shepard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Emi is on him like a limpet, forcing Shepard back against the cage.#T1#
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Emi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shepard is trying to pull guard but Emi has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shepard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shepard is trying to pull guard but Emi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Shepard breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Emi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shepard to the mat! Shepard manages to get full guard.
Emi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shepard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Emi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shepard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Emi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emi is pushing down on Shepard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shepard is fighting to maintain full guard but Emi has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SU2#
Emi decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Emi rushes Shepard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Emi pulls guard.
Emi is pulling down on Shepard's head. It's preventing any offense from Shepard, at least for the moment.
Shepard wanted to stand there but Emi had control of the position.
Emi seems keen to control Shepard's posture.
Emi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Emi has his foot on Shepard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shepard works his way back into a safe position though.
Shepard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Emi is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Emi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Shepard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Emi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Emi throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shepard attempts a counter takedown but Emi avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Emi shoots in and bounces Shepard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Shepard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Emi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Emi decides to pull guard.
Shepard stops Emi from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Emi holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Shepard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Emi is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shepard throwing strikes from guard but Emi blocks nicely.
Shepard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robert Emi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shepard tries to bum rush Emi with a series of wild strikes but Emi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emi just content to control the position.
Shepard is not content to let Emi control the position.
Emi 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. #T3##SU2#
Emi decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Emi.
Emi working the ground and pound.
Shepard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Emi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Emi controls the position.
Emi working away.#SU2#
Emi decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Emi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Emi is taking a breather. Shepard 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.
Shepard is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard won't allow Emi to pass to mount.
Jake Shepard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Emi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Emi.
Well Emi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Emi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1#
Nimr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Hodge rushes Nimr and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Nimr. #TD#
Hodge pulls Nimr into guard.
Hodge looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodge, not yet. #SUB#
Hodge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nimr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nimr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nimr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimr stopping the sweep attempt from Hodge.#T1#
Hodge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nimr trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hodge working for a triangle but Nimr defends it easily.
Nimr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hodge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nimr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hodge is tightening it up a little... Nimr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nimr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nimr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hodge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mose Hodge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016

#R1#
Burke avoids the body shot from Tuncer.
Burke throws a big counter combination but Tuncer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Burke scores with a takedown into Tuncer's guard.
Burke throwing strikes but missing.
Burke works over Tuncer with some ground and pound from guard.
Burke stops Tuncer from standing up.
Burke landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burke seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tuncer for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Burke connects with a couple of short punches.
Burke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuncer wants to stand up but Burke is controlling him.
Burke showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuncer lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Tuncer.
Tuncer swings for the body but Burke moves out of range.
Burke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Burke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adam Tuncer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuncer throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Burke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burke.
Burke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuncer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tuncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burke leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Burke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##ES2#
Tuncer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burke is on him like a limpet, forcing Tuncer back against the cage.#TD#
Burke pulls guard successfully.
Burke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuncer's guard. #REVR#
Tuncer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burke controls the pace.
Burke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Burke stands up and waves to Tuncer to follow him.
Tuncer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Tuncer throws a body punch but Burke moves out of range.
Burke tries to move into range but Tuncer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tuncer throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Burke counters with a single leg into guard. Tuncer didn't expect that.
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!
Burke landing with the ground and pound.
Burke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Foster Burke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tuncer looks to land a right hand but Burke moved out of range.
Tuncer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuncer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuncer lands a nice hook to Burke's body. Burke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Burke closes the distance and clinches.
Burke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burke tries for a takedown but Tuncer manages to get underhooks.
Burke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuncer after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Burke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Tuncer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tuncer's guard.
Burke controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burke postures up in Tuncer's guard and throws a big left but Tuncer blocks it. #T1#
Burke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tuncer wants to stand up but Burke is controlling him.
Burke sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tuncer's head.
Tuncer wants to stand and escape but Burke is having none of it.
Burke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burke stands up over Tuncer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Burke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tuncer misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Burke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tuncer's guard.
Burke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burke chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Tuncer pushes Burke off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Tuncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tuncer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tuncer misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Burke counters with a shoot takedown. Tuncer fights it but they end up in guard.
Tuncer is breathing heavily.
Burke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke cracks Tuncer with a solid left hand.
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 Foster Burke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuncer punishes Burke's body with a nice straight punch.
Burke takes one to the chin there.
Adam Tuncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burke avoids the body shot from Tuncer.
Tuncer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuncer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Burke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tuncer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tuncer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Burke jumps into guard, dragging Tuncer to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Burke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Burke continues to stall.
Tuncer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Burke dives into side control.
Burke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tuncer tries to escape but Burke is in control. #ES2#
Tuncer throws Burke to one side and escapes!
Tuncer misses with a body punch
and Burke counters with a left to the body.
Tuncer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Burke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tuncer scores with a body shot.
Tuncer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tuncer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuncer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Burke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuncer won't be happy with that.
Tuncer being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Burke stands up and beckons Tuncer to his feet. #T3#
Burke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tuncer connects with a body shot that sends Burke's belly button to the back.
Tuncer looks to land a right hand but Burke moved out of range.
Burke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tuncer misses the body punch #CL#
and Burke moves into the clinch.
Burke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuncer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burke scores with a shot to the side of Tuncer's head. #TD#
Burke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tuncer wants to get back to his feet but Burke passes into half guard.
Adam Tuncer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##REVB#
Burke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burke is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Burke decides to stand up.
Foster Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuncer moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Tuncer.
I think Burke 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foster Burke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Vladaminov is looking to clinch.
Hodge leaves Vladaminov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Hodge counters with a quick kick to the body but Vladaminov blocks it.
Vladaminov darts in trying to clinch
and Hodge counters with a two punch combo.
Vladaminov shoots for a takedown but Hodge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladaminov throws a hook but Hodge avoids it easily.
Hodge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladaminov moves in looking to clinch but Hodge pushes him off.#T1##TD#
Hodge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vladaminov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hodge is working away from the top position though.
Hodge stops Vladaminov from getting back to his feet.
Vladaminov is pressing down on Hodge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hodge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hodge being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Vladaminov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hodge has passed into half guard! #T2#
Vladaminov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hodge is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Vladaminov looking for submissions off his back.
Hodge working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vladaminov wants to control but Hodge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Vladaminov has hold of Hodge's hands but Hodge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hodge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vladaminov wants to get back to full guard.
Vladaminov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vladaminov is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vladaminov avoid being mounted?
Vladaminov tries to get to full guard but Hodge has control of the leg.
Hodge moves nicely into side control.
Vladaminov looks winded!
Vladaminov wants to control but Hodge postures up.#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.
Vladaminov tries to bench press Hodge off him but Hodge keeps the position.
Vladaminov misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Hodge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vladaminov is looking to reverse the position.
Hodge working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Hodge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vladaminov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hodge's guard! Nice work there by Vladaminov!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Vladaminov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge wants to stand and escape but Vladaminov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mose Hodge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vladaminov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hodge tries to avoid it but Vladaminov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hodge to the ground. Hodge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hodge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vladaminov throws a series of punches but Hodge avoids them all with ease.
Hodge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hodge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hodge avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Hodge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hodge showed some decent athleticism there.
Hodge wants to take a breather but Vladaminov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vladaminov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hodge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vladaminov's head.
Mose Hodge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodge is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Hodge stands up over Vladaminov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Vladaminov is looking for a triangle but Hodge pushes his legs off easily.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vladaminov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Vladaminov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hodge stacks Vladaminov 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 Hodge!
Vladaminov is breathing heavily.
Hodge trying to control the action but Vladaminov is working from the bottom.
Vladaminov wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodge landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hodge working the body and head with strikes.
Hodge lands some shots froms side control.
Vladaminov is being controlled here.
Vladaminov tries to buck Hodge off but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge grinds an elbow into Vladaminov's temple. #SUB#
Hodge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hodge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hodge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vladaminov, who protects the arm well.
Hodge lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Vladaminov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hodge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vladaminov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hodge lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hodge gets to mount! Vladaminov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hodge avoids the attempt from Vladaminov to control.
Hodge landing punches.
Vladaminov tries to lock up and control but Hodge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vladaminov tries to reverse the position but Hodge maintains control.#T4#
Vladaminov tries to hold on but Hodge postures up.
Hodge landing punches.
Vladaminov working to try and regain half guard.
Hodge landing strikes from the mount.
Hodge is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hodge 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.
Hodge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge controlling the position easily from mount.
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!#SUB#
Hodge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vladaminov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vladaminov shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mose Hodge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vladaminov shoots in but Hodge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexi Vladaminov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladaminov closes the distance and clinches up with Hodge, looking for a takedown. Vladaminov pushes Hodge against the cage but Hodge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Vladaminov has managed to clinch.
Hodge holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hodge.
Vladaminov is trying to force a seperation but Hodge has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladaminov has a couple of punches blocked by Hodge.
Hodge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vladaminov prevents it. #TD2#
Vladaminov decides to pull guard. #T1#
Hodge working some strikes from top position.
Hodge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hodge won't allow Vladaminov to get back to his feet.
Vladaminov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vladaminov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vladaminov, not yet.
Hodge cracks Vladaminov with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Vladaminov working for a triangle but Hodge defends it easily.
Hodge scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hodge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hodge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hodge cracks Vladaminov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vladaminov struggling a bit here.
Hodge scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Hodge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hodge working the ground and pound.#T3#
Vladaminov stops Hodge from passing to mount.
Hodge lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Hodge stands up and beckons Vladaminov to his feet.
Mose Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladaminov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hodge but Hodge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mose Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexi Vladaminov.
Vladaminov tries to clinch but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Vladaminov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hodge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vladaminov shoots and misses
and Hodge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Hodge has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Hodge pulls guard successfully.
Hodge 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#
Hodge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hodge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Vladaminov is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mose Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodge 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mose Hodge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Burke drives through and clinches with Kem against the cage. #TD#
Burke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Kem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kem looking for a guillotine here but Burke defends easily.
Burke 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. #SUB2#
Kem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burke postures up and lands a big shot to Kem's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kem being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Kem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SU#
Burke stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Burke has Kem up against the cage in a clinch.
Burke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kem is defending well.
Kem dodges an elbow strike from Burke. #TD#
Burke lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Kem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burke defends it easily.
Burke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kem working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burke has passed into half guard! #T2#
Burke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burke working Kem over with strikes. #SUB2#
Kem looking for submissions off his back.
Burke is nestled in close to Kem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burke lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burke trying to control the pace. #T3#
Kem wants to improve his position but Burke is controlling well.
Burke controlling the action here.
Burke prevents Kem from improving his position.
Burke content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Kem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burke pulls his head out easily.
Kem wants to get back to full guard.
Burke working over Kem with some ground and pound. Kem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kem is looking for a sweep. Burke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kem keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burke in particular looking to stall.
Kem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kem wants to improve his position but Burke is controlling well.
Kem is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Burke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Burke pushes Kem up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke is working for takedown but Kem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Kem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kem's efforts to push away.#T1#
Burke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burke looking for a takedown.
Burke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kem can't break the clinch.
Burke looking for a takedown. #TD#
Burke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kem regains guard.
Burke with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Kem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Burke stands up and waves to Kem to follow him.
Burke throws a right hand that misses
and Kem counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Burke works Kem's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Burke.
Burke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kem looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Burke moves into the clinch.#T3#
Burke is trying to drag Kem to the mat but Kem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kem after a bit of a struggle.
Kem tries to circle away but Burke has him pinned against the cage.
Burke stalling. #TD#
Burke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kem trying to get back to full guard but Burke takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kem slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kem is looking for a sweep. Burke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kem actively working from the bottom here.
Burke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Kem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kem is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kem looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burke has picked Kem up and slammed him! Kem can't keep hold of the triangle and Burke manages to pass to side control!
Kem tries to bench press Burke off him but Burke keeps the position. #SU#
Burke decides to stand back up. Burke steps back and let's Kem get back to his feet.#CL#
Burke has Kem up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Burke dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Burke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burke shoots in looking for a takedown. Kem tries to sprawl out of it but Burke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Kem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke misses with a body punch
and Kem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Burke has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Burke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Kem tries to bench press Burke off him but Burke keeps the position.
Kem tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Burke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kem's face.
Burke looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burke lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kem stops Burke from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Kem tries to reverse the position but Burke maintains control.
Burke content just to control the position here.
Kem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burke controlling from the full mount.
Kem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burke landing strikes from the mount and Kem is in trouble!
Burke controlling his opponent.
Kem is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke controlling the position easily from mount.
Kem is desperately trying to improve his position but Burke has a good base and remains in mount.
Burke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kem can do to turn this around?
Burke controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glo Kem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kem is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foster Burke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016

#R1#
Hodge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brian Knappmiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hodge ducks under a wild hook from Knappmiller.#TD2#
Knappmiller looking to score a takedown here. Hodge is defending well but Knappmiller drives through and ends up in Hodge's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knappmiller tries to stand but Hodge is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge trying to control the position.
Knappmiller trying to move into half guard but instead Hodge has managed to sweep!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Knappmiller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hodge defends it easily.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge is standing up over Knappmiller. Knappmiller looks to escape but Hodge dives into side control. #T1#
Knappmiller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hodge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Hodge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Knappmiller is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU#
Hodge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Hodge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hodge is trying to drag Knappmiller to the mat but Knappmiller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hodge will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knappmiller up against the cage.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Knappmiller has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knappmiller just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mose Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge avoiding damage.
Hodge wants to break free but Knappmiller has control. #BC2#
Knappmiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knappmiller misses the shot to the body.
As Knappmiller tries to get set, Hodge tries to push him back and clinch up but Knappmiller manages to avoid the attempt.
Knappmiller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodge swivels and escapes.#T3#
Knappmiller wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Hodge throws a counter high kick but Knappmiller was just alert enough to avoid it.
Knappmiller is looking to slow Hodge down with leg kicks.
Knappmiller doesn't manage to clinch there - Hodge circles away.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Knappmiller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Knappmiller moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Hodge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knappmiller throws an elbow that misses. Hodge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knappmiller's guard. Nice move by Hodge!#REVR#
Hodge lands a couple of digs.
Hodge postures up and lands a big shot to Knappmiller's brow.
Hodge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knappmiller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knappmiller wants to stand up but Hodge is controlling him. #T4##SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knappmiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knappmiller keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hodge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge prevents Knappmiller from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mose Hodge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knappmiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knappmiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knappmiller misses with a head kick.
Hodge tries to counter by clinching up but Knappmiller breaks away and moves out of range.
Hodge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knappmiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knappmiller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hodge avoids the head kick by Knappmiller.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knappmiller fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hodge rushes Knappmiller and presses him up against the cage.
Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knappmiller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hodge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knappmiller just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Knappmiller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knappmiller wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Knappmiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knappmiller looks to throw the jab but Hodge is out of range.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Knappmiller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knappmiller wants to clinch.
Knappmiller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Knappmiller looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Knappmiller just gets out of the way.#CL#
Hodge rushes Knappmiller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Knappmiller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hodge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knappmiller smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mose Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knappmiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knappmiller is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knappmiller.
Hodge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Knappmiller does no damage.
Knappmiller throws a sloppy head kick
and Hodge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Knappmiller.
Hodge dodges the punch combination from Knappmiller.
Hodge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Knappmiller wants to clinch up but Hodge keeps it at a distance.
Knappmiller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Knappmiller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hodge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Knappmiller striking off his back but it's not causing Hodge any problems.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Knappmiller holds on and takes a little breather.
Hodge lands a couple of elbows.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Hodge cracks Knappmiller with a solid left hand.
Hodge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Hodge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knappmiller keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Hodge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 Mose Hodge will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hodge moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Knappmiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hodge swats away the attempt to clinch by Knappmiller.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Knappmiller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Knappmiller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hodge's half guard.#SUB#
Hodge looking for subs from the bottom but Knappmiller mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knappmiller looking to control but Hodge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1##SUB2#
Knappmiller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hodge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hodge!
Knappmiller has his hands on Hodge's head, controlling the position.
Knappmiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge landing with the ground and pound.
Hodge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hodge slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hodge 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.
Knappmiller taking some punishment here, with Hodge in his half guard. #SU#
Hodge decides to return to a standing position.
Brian Knappmiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knappmiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knappmiller misses with a head kick.
Hodge circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Knappmiller looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Knappmiller just gets out of the way.
Knappmiller tries to clinch but Hodge moves out of range. #T3##CL#
Hodge has closed the distance and engaged Knappmiller in a clinch. #TD#
Hodge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hodge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hodge wants to sweep but no luck.
Knappmiller controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knappmiller defends well.#SUB#
Knappmiller avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knappmiller trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knappmiller is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knappmiller wants to stand but Hodge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mose Hodge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Da Sheep.
Dillard is looking to regain half guard here but Da Sheep keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Sheep throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dillard tries to bench press Da Sheep off him but Da Sheep keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Sheep working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Da Sheep crashes against the mat.
Da Sheep in side control, throwing shots but Dillard defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dillard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dillard.
Dillard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Da Sheep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Dillard is trying to control the position but Da Sheep postures up. #SUB#
Dillard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Sheep has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillard is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Da Sheep gets to his feet. Dillard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dillard dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Sheep sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A solid body kick from Da Sheep. #CL2#
Da Sheep moves into range and clinches up with Dillard.
Da Sheep taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Dillard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Sheep wants to break free but Dillard has control.
Da Sheep prevents a body shot from Dillard.
A head punch on the inside from Dillard fails to land.
Dillard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Sheep avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Da Sheep blocking some punches. #BC2#
Da Sheep manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Da Sheep scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Da Sheep working away.
Da Sheep wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dillard keeps working.
Da Sheep looks winded!
Da Sheep is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Dillard throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Dillard is trying to improve his position.
Da Sheep wants to control but Dillard is keeping him busy.
Da Sheep working away.
Da Sheep looks up at the clock and then as Dillard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Da Sheep smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Da Sheep tries to get to his feet but Dillard is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Da Sheep in his guard.
Da Sheep must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#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.
Da Sheep is stalling in the full guard.
Da Sheep trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dillard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Sheep defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Sheep trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Da Sheep dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Da Sheep shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Da Sheep is trying to control the action in half guard but Dillard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dillard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillard is trying to maintain the position but Da Sheep is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Dillard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Da Sheep seems content to control.#T1#
Dillard punching from the bottom.
Da Sheep wants to stand but Dillard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Da Sheep looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Sheep is breathing heavily.
Dillard keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Sheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Da Sheep closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dillard did well to prevent Da Sheep getting side control.
Dillard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dillard tries to get to full guard but Da Sheep has control of the leg. #T2#
Da Sheep wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Sheep. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dillard punching from the bottom.
Dillard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Da Sheep prevents Dillard from improving his position.
Dillard trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dillard manages to get to full guard.
Da Sheep has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Dillard 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#
Dillard lands with a punch from half guard.
Biscuit Da Sheep has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dillard lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillard winds up and cracks Da Sheep with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dillard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dillard lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Dillard is trying to work for a kimura but Da Sheep is defending well.
Dillard working Da Sheep over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Dillard wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Sheep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dillard connects with a nice short shot to Da Sheep's temple.
Dillard winds up and cracks Da Sheep with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Dillard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Sheep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dillard. #SUB#
Dillard seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Dillard is trying to work for a kimura but Da Sheep is defending well.
Dillard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Monroe Dillard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dillard fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Da Sheep feints and as Dillard raises his hands in defense, Da Sheep changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Da Sheep postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Sheep throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Da Sheep throwing strikes from guard but Dillard blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Da Sheep is stalling in the full guard.
Da Sheep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dillard is trying to control the position but Da Sheep postures up.
Da Sheep trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dillard shoots for a takedown but Da Sheep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Da Sheep is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Da Sheep has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dillard uses from the top position.
Dillard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Da Sheep wants to stand up but Dillard is controlling him.
Dillard lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Sheep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillard working some strikes from top position.
Dillard stands up over Da Sheep, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dillard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da Sheep utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillard 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.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillard works over Da Sheep with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Sheep has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dillard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Dillard throwing strikes from guard but Da Sheep blocks nicely.
Dillard distracts Da Sheep with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dillard postures up and lands a big shot to Da Sheep's brow.
Dillard lands a couple of elbows.
Dillard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard won't allow Da Sheep to get back to his feet.
Da Sheep is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dillard is in close to Da Sheep's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dillard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dillard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Da Sheep wants to stand and escape but Dillard is having none of it.
Dillard scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Da Sheep preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Sheep's head.
Da Sheep has momentary wrist control but Dillard slips an elbow through the middle.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Da Sheep is rocked!
Dillard landing with the ground and pound.
Da Sheep is still in real trouble! Can Dillard finish him?
Dillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Sheep's head.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillard landing some decent shots from guard.
Dillard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dillard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dillard stands up over Da Sheep, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Dillard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dillard 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Dillard!
In defeat, Biscuit Da Sheep stepped up to the mic, saying 'Best get back to boxing Kangaroo's'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Todd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepard ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Shepard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Todd plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Shepard to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Shepard just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Todd!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jason Todd made sure he mentioned Versus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Peevey has picked Burke up - he's going for a ride! Peevey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peevey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burke to regain full guard.
Peevey lands a couple of digs.
Peevey passes Burke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peevey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peevey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peevey wants to pass to mount but Burke is defending the position.
Peevey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peevey wants to free his trapped foot but Burke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peevey lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peevey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Peevey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burke's head.
Peevey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peevey slips a nice elbow through Burke's hands, connecting with Burke's forehead.
Peevey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peevey trying to mount his opponent but Burke defends it.
Peevey lands strikes from half guard.
Peevey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burke's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke trying to control here.
Burke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peevey throwing shots but Burke is blocking nicely. #T2#
Peevey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burke.
Peevey throws a strike but Burke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Burke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peevey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Peevey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burke's guard. #REVB#
Peevey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burke looking for a sweep. Not yet Burke, not yet.
Peevey pushing down on Burke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Peevey is looking to advance position but Burke won't allow it.
Burke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peevey slips nicely into half guard.
Burke is not content to let Peevey control the position.#T4#
Peevey throws a strike but Burke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peevey trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peevey lands a couple of digs.
Peevey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peevey tries to free his leg and advance position but Burke is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burke has Peevey pulled in close to control his posture.
Peevey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Peevey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burke misses with a double jab. #TD#
Burke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burke won't allow Peevey to sweep him here.
Burke looking to sit in guard and control but Peevey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Peevey stands up over Burke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peevey throws a big elbow that misses.
Burke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peevey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Peevey 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.
Peevey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Burke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burke working a defensive guard but Peevey passes into half guard.
Peevey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burke!
Burke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Peevey controlling from the full mount.
Peevey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peevey lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Burke is rocked!
Peevey tries to control but Burke wriggling away.
Oh Burke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee warns Burke that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Peevey connects with a bit shot that sees Burke covering up! More strikes from Peevey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peevey is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Peevey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hodge wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Kapunen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kapunen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kapunen slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kapunen scoring with punches from side control.
Hodge is trying to improve his position.
Hodge wants to control but Kapunen postures up.
Hodge tries to bench press Kapunen off him but Kapunen keeps the position.
Hodge is trying to buck Kapunen off.
Hodge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kapunen's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kapunen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Kapunen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kapunen prevents Hodge from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Kapunen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Kapunen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hodge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kapunen pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kapunen stalling. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions off his back.
Kapunen wants to pass the guard but Hodge is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hodge tries to get to full guard but Kapunen has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hodge gets caught napping as Kapunen dives in and scores a takedown. Hodge manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anto Kapunen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hodge gets a clinch.
Hodge tries to pull guard but Kapunen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Kapunen is trying to trip Hodge. He has hold of a leg but Hodge is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kapunen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kapunen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kapunen tries to stand but Hodge is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge trying to control the position.
Hodge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kapunen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Kapunen content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kapunen pushes down on Hodge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kapunen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kapunen fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Kapunen lands with some strikes.
Kapunen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hodge? #SUB2#
Kapunen looking to secure an arm triangle but Hodge defends it well.
Hodge tries to control the position but Kapunen now has his back. #SUB2#
Kapunen is looking for the choke from the back position but Hodge is controlling his hands well. #T3#
Hodge tries to roll but Kapunen sticks to his back.
Kapunen controls the position.
Kapunen is continuing to stall.
Hodge wants to get back to his feet.
Hodge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kapunen has the hooks in. Hodge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hodge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Kapunen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hodge turns into him and now he's in Kapunen's guard.
Kapunen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hodge wants to control from the top but Kapunen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kapunen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hodge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hodge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anto Kapunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hodge tries to clinch there but Kapunen circles away.
And Kapunen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hodge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mose Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kapunen feints the counter takedown.
Kapunen closes the distance and clinches up with Hodge, looking for a takedown. Kapunen pushes Hodge against the cage but Hodge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kapunen tries to keep at a distance but Hodge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kapunen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kapunen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hodge after a bit of a struggle. #T1##TD2#
Kapunen gets control of Hodge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kapunen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hodge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kapunen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kapunen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hodge throwing strikes but missing.
Kapunen is trying to keep Hodge in close.
Kapunen keeping moving, preventing Hodge from controlling successfully.
Kapunen controlling Hodge's posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kapunen trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kapunen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hodge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mose Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anto Kapunen.
Kapunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kapunen.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Kapunen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3##TD2#
Kapunen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kapunen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kapunen passes Hodge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hodge manages to get to full guard.
Kapunen looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kapunen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hodge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kapunen is one step ahead there.
Kapunen passes Hodge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mose Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anto Kapunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kapunen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anto Kapunen.
I've got Kapunen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anto Kapunen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1#
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burke as he jumps to the side.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burke avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Boy shoots in and gets a takedown into Burke's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy tries to stand but Burke is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Burke pulls Boy in close to his closed guard and prevents Boy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burke continues to stall.
Burke wants to sweep but no luck.
Burke has a closed guard, preventing Boy from standing up. #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.
Burke is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boy trying to move into half guard but instead Burke has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Burke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
Burke trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Burke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Boy has his foot on Burke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burke works his way back into a safe position though.
Burke trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Burke preventing the sweep. #T3#
Burke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burke trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burke defends well.
Burke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burke connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burke controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boy fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Burke misses its target.
Foster Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yeah Boy .
Boy looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Burke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burke. #TD#
Burke turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boy is trying to buck Burke off.
Boy can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burke controls the position.
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Burke dominated that round.
That's time! Burke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boy has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Burke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burke.
Boy is trying to keep Burke in close.
Burke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boy pulls Burke in close to his closed guard and prevents Burke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Burke trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy 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.
Burke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB2#
Boy working for a triangle but Burke defends it easily.
Burke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boy wants to stand and escape but Burke is having none of it.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Burke from controlling successfully.
Burke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boy wants to hit a switch here but Burke passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boy there!
Burke controlling the position easily from mount.
Boy tries to lock up and control but Burke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Burke working Boy over with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Boy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Burke controlling his opponent.
Burke fails to move to back control.
Boy is trying desperately to improve position.
Burke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Burke prevents Boy from getting the reversal.#T4#
Boy wants to get back to his feet.
Burke controlling his opponent.
Boy wants to control but Burke is having none of it.
Boy working to try and regain half guard.
Burke wants to control the pace but Boy is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Burke dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Burke circles away. #CL2#
Boy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burke tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burke manages to avoid it.
Burke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy moves in looking to clinch but Burke pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Burke misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Foster Burke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Boy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burke looking to control.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Burke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burke wants to improve his position but instead Boy has moved into half guard.
Burke tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Boy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Boy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boy wants to free his trapped foot but Burke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boy wants to take a breather but Burke is having none of it.
Boy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Burke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burke.
Burke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy .
Burke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4##CL2#
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Burke is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boy is trying to pull guard but Burke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Boy stops a takedown attempt from Burke.
Boy is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yeah Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yeah Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burke 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foster Burke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Romanoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodge is just out of range.
Romanoff scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Mose Hodge has been cut.
Romanoff misses with a straight left.
Romanoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hodge moves away from the strike by Romanoff.
Romanoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodge was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a combination that misses
and Hodge counters with a two punch combo.
Romanoff wants to clinch but Hodge slips to the side
and Hodge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanoff misses with the body kick#TD#
and Hodge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hodge.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romanoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hodge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romanoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
Hodge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romanoff's head.
Hodge stays in close to Romanoff's body and controls the position.
Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romanoff swings for the body but Hodge moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Romanoff.
Romanoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Artyom Romanoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hodge slips a jab from Romanoff.
Artyom Romanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Romanoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hodge slips under a jab.
Romanoff blocks a head kick by Hodge.
Romanoff misses with a hook.
As Romanoff looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Romanoff just gets out of the way.
Hodge swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Romanoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Romanoff lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Romanoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romanoff is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanoff down to the mat. Romanoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romanoff scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Romanoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romanoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanoff looks winded!
Romanoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hodge counters with a stiff right hand.
Romanoff dips to his left and cracks Hodge with an uppercut!
Romanoff misses with a looping left.
Romanoff looks to land a right hand but Hodge moved out of range.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Hodge dodges the punch combination from Romanoff. #T4##CL2#
Romanoff rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanoff misses the target.
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romanoff misses with the combination.
Romanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodge is just out of range.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Hodge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Romanoff looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Romanoff just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artyom Romanoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mose Hodge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hodge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanoff throws a series of punches but Hodge moves out of range.
Hodge moves out of range of the strikes.
Hodge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romanoff connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hodge tumbling to the canvas! Romanoff pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hodge was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Artyom Romanoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Takano misses with a few strikes there.
Burke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takano moves away.
Takano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Takano shoots in for a double leg but Burke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takano fails with the takedown.
Foster Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nishiki Takano.
Takano shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Takano looks to move away, Burke throws a big counter combo but Takano just gets out of the way.#CL#
Burke instigates a clinch.
Burke tries to score a body lock takedown but Takano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burke effectively controlling the action here.#T1##TD#
Burke gets control of Takano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Burke 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#
Burke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Burke stands up from half guard.
Takano misses with the body kick#TD#
and Burke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burke's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Takano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burke is working Takano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burke stopping the sweep attempt from Takano.
Burke sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Takano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Burke uses it to pass to side control.
Burke 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.
Burke taking a breather here. #T3#
Takano is looking to regain half guard here but Burke keeps moving and retains side control.
Burke working the ground and pound from side control.
Burke scores with punches from side control.
Takano is trying to improve his position.
Takano is letting Burke control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Burke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burke is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Takano will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burke landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burke scoring with punches and elbows.
Burke prevents Takano from escaping the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Takano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burke is staying tight to Takano's torso, preventing him from escaping. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Burke scores with a takedown into Takano's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Burke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Takano works Burke's body with a nice hook.
Burke checks a low kick from Takano.
Burke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takano tries to clinch but Burke moves out of range.
As Takano looks to move away, Burke throws a big counter combo but Takano just gets out of the way.
Burke slaps away a takedown attempt from Takano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster Burke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano tries to clinch but Burke moves away #TD#
and Burke counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke cracks Takano with a big right hand but Takano just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Takano is looking to regain half guard here but Burke keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Burke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Takano's shoulder. That is not cool.
Takano wants to control but Burke postures up.
Takano takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burke controls the position. #SU#
Burke stands up.
Takano looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takano is breathing heavily.
Takano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burke tries to counter by clinching up but Takano breaks away and moves out of range.
Foster Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nishiki Takano.#T2#
Burke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takano moves in looking to clinch but Burke pushes him off.
Burke stuffs the takedown.
Takano throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Burke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takano won't be happy with that.
Burke controlling from side mount.
Takano can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Burke's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Burke scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Burke stands up.
Burke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#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.
A head kick by Takano misses #CL#
and Burke counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burke is looking for a takedown.
Burke controlling the action here for a moment.
Takano jumps guard but Burke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burke effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takano is pressed up against the cage. Burke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takano down to the mat. Takano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takano.
Burke tries to counter with a takedown but Takano is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Foster Burke dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Takano is looking to clinch.
Takano shoots for a takedown but Burke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burke's waist but Burke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takano off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takano.
Foster Burke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nishiki Takano.
Burke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takano shoots for a double leg takedown but Burke sprawls well. He's pushed Takano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burke moves away.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burke throws out the jab. #T1#
Takano has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Burke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burke in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burke connects with a nice short shot to Takano's temple.
Burke is nestled in close to Takano, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burke winds up and cracks Takano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takano is trying to stand up here but Burke is controlling him well. #T2#
Burke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster Burke is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL#
Burke drives through and clinches with Takano against the cage.
Takano letting Burke take a breather here.
Burke has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takano after a bit of a struggle.
Takano is trying to break free.#TD#
Burke jumps guard.
Burke 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#
Burke scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Burke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Burke is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Takano trying to hold on to Burke's head to control him but Burke postures up.
Burke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foster Burke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nishiki Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foster Burke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Takano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Foster Burke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burke 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foster Burke!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Power fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Burke moves into the clinch.
Burke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Power looking to stall.
Power misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Power has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burke clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Burke showing good submission defense here.
Power keeps control of the position as Burke tries to break free. #T1##SUB2#
Power is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burke is defending well though. Power let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke just trying to survive but Power is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Burke tries to roll but Power sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Burke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Power working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Burke is doing well to defend. Power seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Burke is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Power!

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