Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Borosov feints a jab promting Leach to slip. Borosov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leach slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Shirley Leach has been cut.
Ryad Borosov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Borosov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Borosov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borosov landing with the ground and pound.
Borosov 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.
Borosov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leach could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Borosov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leach is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Borosov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Borosov avoids the attempt from Leach to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borosov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T1#
Borosov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Leach tries to hold on but Borosov pushes him away.
Borosov controlling from the full mount.
Borosov moves to take his opponent's back.
I would not like to be Leach right now.
Borosov is not going to allow Leach to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Borosov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Borosov biding his time, controlling Leach.
Leach looking very determined here, making life difficult for Borosov.
Borosov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Leach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Leach tries to escape but Borosov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Borosov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Borosov gets his hands free as Leach looks to control.
Borosov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Leach's body.
Borosov keeps control of the position as Leach tries to break free.
Leach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borosov is riding his opponent, not letting Leach buck him off.
Borosov trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Borosov working for a choke but Leach is defending well.
Borosov controlling the position well here. Leach rolled but Borosov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Borosov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Leach up. #SUB2#
Borosov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Borosov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leach knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leach for a finish.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Borosov is persistently looking for the submission but Leach is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Borosov is working for a rear naked choke. Leach is not defending it well and Borosov has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Leach refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Leach's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryad Borosov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baronu.
Baronu misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mcclure counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baronu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcclure really is a fat lump.#BC#
Mcclure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baronu misses with a takedown
and Mcclure counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brock Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Baronu.
Baronu doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Mcclure to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcclure. No joy for Baronu on that attempt.
Baronu misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mcclure counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcclure throwing shots but Baronu is blocking nicely.
Baronu is trying to control but can't.
Baronu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcclure. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Mcclure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcclure thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baronu's head.
Baronu punching from the bottom.
Baronu trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mcclure manages to pass to mount!
Baronu wants to control but Mcclure is having none of it.
Mcclure sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baronu tries to hold on but Mcclure postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mcclure cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mcclure lands with some strikes.
Mcclure postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baronu looks a forlorn figure.
Mcclure landing strikes from the mount and Baronu is in trouble!
Baronu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mcclure looking to finish Baronu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baronu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baronu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mcclure won't let Baronu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mcclure lands a big shot there that rocks Baronu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baronu looks winded!#T3#
Mcclure is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baronu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mcclure lands a big shot there that rocks Baronu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcclure lands a big shot there that rocks Baronu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baronu is bucking up trying to escape but Mcclure cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baronu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Mcclure connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mcclure lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Baronu is rocked!
Mcclure lands a big elbow - Baronu is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Baronu is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brock Mcclure!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017

#R1#
Hale throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Hale's belly button to the back.
Hale throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Hale bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Hale will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hale doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away. #T1#
A combination from Hale does no damage.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hale doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Santos tries to sprawl but Hale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hale is working for a submission of some sort.
Hale not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2##SUB#
Hale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos tries to kick Hale off but Hale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hale.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale tries to clinch there but Santos circles away. #T4#
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Santos as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Hale is rocked!
Hale bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Santos comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Hale falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Hale was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlon Santos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Ciocoi scores with a one two! Leach had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Shirley Leach has been cut.
A punch combination from Ciocoi misses.
Ciocoi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leach doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leach finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Ciocoi's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Leach falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasile Ciocoi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Paukku fails with a takedown attempt.
Hale is looking to counter the offense by Paukku and move into the clinch.
Paukku shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense.
Paukku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hale swivels and escapes.
Hale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paukku.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Paukku.
Paukku misses with a head kick.
Hale slips a straight right by Paukku.
Paukku throws a body punch but Hale moves out of range.
Hale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paukku sprawls and moves away.
Paukku fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hale counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hale jumps guard and drags Paukku to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Paukku throwing strikes from guard but Hale blocks nicely. #T1#
Paukku postures up.
Paukku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Paukku gets to his feet - Hale follows without any prompting.
Hale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paukku's waist but Paukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hale off to one side. #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.
Paukku misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hale.
Hale tries to break the clinch but Paukku is controlling the position. #BC2#
Paukku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paukku throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hale counters with a takedown into side control.
Paukku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paukku takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SU#
Hale stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Paukku misses with a double jab.
Paukku looks winded!#T3##TD#
Hale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paukku on his heels. He'll look to pass Paukku's guard now, I'm sure.
Hale stands up over Paukku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paukku looking to control.
Hale looking to sit in guard and control but Paukku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Paukku wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. #T4#
Hale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paukku postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clifton Hale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Paukku fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Paukku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hale, pushing him back against the cage.
Paukku stalling in the clinch but Hale improves position.
Paukku tries to score a body lock takedown but Hale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Paukku has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hale uses from the top position.
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.#SU#
Hale stands up from Paukku's guard - Hale perhaps looking for a knockout.
A left and a right from Paukku both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Paukku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paukku somewhat.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Paukku.#CL#
Hale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paukku, pushing him back against the cage.
Hale is trying to pull guard but Paukku turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paukku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hale tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Paukku tries to pull guard but Hale holds him up against the cage and eventually Paukku drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Paukku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Paukku takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Paukku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Paukku gets a clinch. #TD#
Hale pulls guard successfully.
Hale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Paukku won't allow Hale to sweep him here.
Hale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paukku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paukku stopping the sweep attempt from Hale.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Paukku from controlling successfully.
Paukku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hale is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hale 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.
Paukku advances position into side control!
Hale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Paukku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paukku is breathing heavily.
Hale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paukku.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Paukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Paukku rushes Hale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paukku cracks Hale with a nice body shot.
Hale is pressed up against the cage. Paukku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hale down to the mat. Hale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Paukku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paukku circles away quickly and effectively.
Hale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paukku.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Paukku avoids it well and moves away.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Paukku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Paukku moves into the clinch.#T1#
Paukku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Paukku can't get the takedown.
Paukku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paukku is looking to break free of the clinch but Hale has double underhooks.
Hale tries to break the clinch but Paukku is controlling the position.
Hale blocking some punches. #TD#
Hale gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Paukku wants to get back to his feet.
Hale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paukku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paukku trying to get back to full guard but Hale takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Hale controlling the position easily from mount.
Hale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hale lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hale with good strikes from the mount here!
Hale fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale tries to control but Paukku wriggling away. #SUB#
Hale swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Paukku is now in Hale's guard. A big mistake from Hale there, giving up the dominant position!
Clifton Hale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Paukku trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paukku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hale is proving hard to escape from.
Paukku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hale trying to keep a closed guard but Paukku is proving a slippery customer.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paukku is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Paukku from controlling successfully.
Hale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paukku manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hale is working Paukku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paukku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Hale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hale 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Hale!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017

#R1#
Holder moves out of range as Drews throws a body kick. #CL2#
Drews instigates a clinch.
Holder jumps guard but Drews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Drews lands a takedown into guard.
Holder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Drews decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holder, up you get! #TD2#
Drews 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.
Drews is standing up over Holder. Holder looks to escape but Drews dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Drews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drews slows the pace down. #T1#
Holder is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Drews is controlling him well.
Holder dodges the ground and pound from Drews.
Holder dodges the ground and pound from Drews.
Holder struggling a bit here.
Holder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here.
Holder tries to escape but Drews is in control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drews working the ground and pound but Holder is defending the strikes.
Holder is being controlled here.
Holder is looking for a sweep.
Drews sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Drews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Drews seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Drews misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Drews throws an elbow but Holder slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU2#
Drews stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drews.
Drews is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Holder will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Drews is looking to take a break and control but Holder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drews remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Drews in side control, throwing shots but Holder defends.
Drews tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holder's legs.
Drews creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Holder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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.
Drews trying to control the position but Holder is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Drews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Drews drives through with a takedown into Holder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Drews controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder looking for a sweep. Not yet Holder, not yet. #SU2#
Drews stands up from Holder's guard - Drews perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drews gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Drews taking a breather here.
Drews tries to move to full mount but Holder actually manages to regain half guard.
Holder wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Drews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drews is looking to advance position but Holder won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Drews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drews is looking to pass Holder's guard but actually Holder recovers to full guard.
Drews with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Drews stands and steps away. Holder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Holder breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Drews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holder's guard.
Drews engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holder wants to get back to his feet but Drews is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Drews stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Drews tries to clinch there but Holder circles away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holder enables Drews to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holder keeping moving, preventing Drews from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Drews stands up and waves to Holder to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Drews rushes Holder and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Drews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Drews clinches up with Holder and pushes him back against the cage.
Holder fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Holder has clasped his hands together around Drews's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Drews is looking for a sweep.
Drews prevents Holder from improving position.
Drews is not content to let Holder control the position.
Drews is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drews parries the strikes from Holder easily there. Holder is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Drews to escape.
Holder throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Drews works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Drews looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Holder not doing much here.
Drews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holder is trying to control. Drews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holder.
Drews slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holder won't allow Drews to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drews keeping moving, preventing Holder from controlling successfully.
Holder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drews wants to stand and escape but Holder is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drews keeping moving, preventing Holder from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drews tries to counter by closing the distance.
Drews jabs at Holder's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Drews drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Drews gets to his feet. Holder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Drews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Drews scores with a takedown into Holder's guard.#SU2#
Holder is working an open guard so Drews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Drews looking to score a takedown here. Holder is defending well but Drews drives through and ends up in Holder's guard.
Holder is wriggling around but Drews manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Drews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holder sees it coming and defends easily.
Drews sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Holder tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Drews manages to move to mount!
Francisco Holder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximilian Drews 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.
Drews controlling from the full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Drews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drews 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Drews!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Costa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hale to the ground. Costa is now in Hale's guard.#ES#
Hale manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Costa lands a takedown into guard.
Costa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hale's head.
Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Hale is keeping the position.
Costa content to stall in guard here.
Costa wants to get up but he can't break Hale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Costa is stalling in the full guard.
Costa wanted to stand there but Hale had control of the position. #T1#
Costa stays in close to Hale's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hale wants to sweep here but Costa controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Hale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Costa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Hale is defending well. #T2#
Hale is refusing to be controlled, as Costa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Costa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Costa is keen to just control but Hale is a slippery customer.
Hale manages to get to full guard.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Hale is keeping the position.
Costa stands and throws Hale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Costa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Costa working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Hale tries to bench press Costa off him but Costa keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Costa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Costa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Costa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Costa tries to control but Hale wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hale can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Costa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Costa quickly recovers to half guard.
Hale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hale prevents Costa from standing back up.
Joao Costa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working.
Costa is controlling Hale's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Costa is positioning himself well to prevent Hale advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa trying to control from the bottom.
Costa is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Hale misses with a takedown attempt - Costa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hale sprawls well. Hale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Costa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hale throws a big counter combination but Costa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Costa dives in for a single leg takedown but Hale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hale as he jumps to the side.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Costa.#T2##TD2#
Costa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Costa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hale defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa slows the pace down in half guard.
Costa passes to side control.
Hale misses with a strike 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.
Costa wants to stand but Hale is controlling his arm.
Hale is not content to let Costa control the position.
Costa controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Costa connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Clifton Hale has been cut.
Joao Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa is breathing heavily.
Hale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Costa tries to counter it with a takedown but Hale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clifton Hale's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Costa throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Costa moves into the clinch.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Hale avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Costa pulls guard effortlessly.
Costa trying to control the position.
Hale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hale wants to stand but Costa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa pulls Hale in close to his closed guard and prevents Hale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Costa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Costa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hale working a defensive guard here.
Hale looking for a sweep. Not yet Hale, not yet. #SUB#
Hale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Costa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hale dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
Hale connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Costa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hale throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Costa's body to avoid the submission. Costa has instead reached around Hale's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Costa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Costa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pustiu.
Sorinel Pustiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pustiu swivels and escapes.
Pustiu connects with a solid leg kick.
Pustiu misses with a head kick.
Leach fails to land the takedown.
Pustiu throws a head kick that Leach semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Shirley Leach has been cut.#CL2#
Pustiu rushes Leach and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pustiu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pustiu closes the distance and pushes Leach back into the cage.#TD2#
Pustiu successfully pulls guard.
Pustiu wants to stand and escape but Leach is having none of it. #ES2#
Pustiu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Leach presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leach fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Leach. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Pustiu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sorinel Pustiu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Pustiu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Leach sprawling to the canvas! Leach rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pustiu finish him?!
Pustiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Leach gets tackled into the cage by Pustiu. Pustiu maintains the clinch.
Leach really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Pustiu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pustiu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leach circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Pustiu. Leach falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Pustiu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sorinel Pustiu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017

#R1#
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Da Silva duly obliges.
Hale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Hale backing up. Hale nods at Da Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Hale fails with the takedown.
Hale dives in for a single leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Da Silva works over Hale's head and body with a nice combination.
Da Silva works Hale's body with a nice hook.
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Da Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hale back to the cage. Da Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hale doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Hale with a series of wild strikes but Hale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hale tries to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a series of strikes. Hale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva stuns Hale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hale looks to clinch
and Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hale thinking.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva throws a right hand that Hale ducks under and follows up with a left that Hale also avoids with ease.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Hale avoids it well.
Hale misses with a takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Da Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hale shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Hale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Da Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Hale looks for a takedown but Da Silva sprawls well.#T4#
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Hale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Silva pinned against the cage. Da Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Da Silva looks to move away, Hale throws a big counter combo but Da Silva just gets out of the way.
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Hale seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Hale avoids it well.
Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva misses with a combination #CL#
and Hale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hale tries to pull guard but Da Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Hale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hale shoots in for a double leg but Da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Da Silva throws a combination. Hale tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Da Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hale backs up against the cage.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Hale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Da Silva.
A nice combination there by Da Silva.
Da Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hale rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Da Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hale circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hale has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clifton Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hale works over Da Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Da Silva tries to bum rush Hale with a series of wild strikes but Hale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hale slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Da Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Hale looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Silva misses.#TD#
Hale drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Da Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hale is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Hale manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Hale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Hale getting side control.#ES2#
Da Silva kicks Hale off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Da Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hale tries to counter by clinching up but Da Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Hale takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Hale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hale.
Da Silva tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Hale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Hale moves out of range.
Hale tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Da Silva.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Hale's body. #T1#
Hale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Da Silva throws a one two combo.
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Hale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Da Silva misses.
Da Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Da Silva lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Da Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.#T2#
Hale shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hale wants to clinch.
Da Silva throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Da Silva.
Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hale misses with a takedown attempt - Da Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Da Silva works Hale's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Hale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hale darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Hale into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Clifton Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hale misses with a double jab
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Da Silva 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Younger has managed to clinch. #TD#
Hale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Younger uses from the top position.
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.
Hale trying to keep a closed guard but Younger is proving a slippery customer.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Younger from controlling successfully.
Hale 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.
Hale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Younger tries to free his leg and advance position but Hale is retaining full guard.
Younger trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Younger sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Younger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hale is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hale has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Younger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hale stays in close to Younger's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Younger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Younger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Hale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Younger tries to strike from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Younger is looking for a triangle but Hale pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Younger is working an open guard so Hale takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Younger enables Hale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Younger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Hale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hale 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.
Hale chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Younger working for a triangle but Hale defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Hale is posturing up here but Younger has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hale tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hale has to tap! Slick submission there by Younger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dabbart Younger!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Sherif throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcclure's waist but Mcclure gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sherif off to one side. #TD2#
Sherif is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcclure's half guard.
Mcclure tries to kick Sherif off in order to stand up. Sherif Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mcclure could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sherif trying to control the action but Mcclure is working from the bottom.
Mcclure tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sherif wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sherif working away.
Mcclure keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclure regains half guard.
Mcclure has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sherif is working away from the top position though.
Sherif trying to mount his opponent but Mcclure defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Sherif is trying to work for a kimura but Mcclure is defending well.
Sherif missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherif looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sherif wants to pass to mount but Mcclure is defending the position.
Sherif is thwarting Mcclure's attempts to control the position.
Mcclure is trying to control but Sherif manages to pass to mount!
Mcclure might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcclure tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherif wants to control the pace but Mcclure is squirming around nicely.
Mcclure prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Mcclure tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sherif tries to control but Mcclure wriggling away.
Mcclure is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcclure sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mcclure trying to control but Sherif postures up. #T3#
Sherif wants to stand but Mcclure has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mcclure keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sherif throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcclure trying to control here.
Mcclure moves into full guard.
Mcclure trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sherif wants to control from the top but Mcclure keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcclure is pulling down on Sherif's head. It's preventing any offense from Sherif, at least for the moment.
Sherif distracts Mcclure with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sherif pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcclure is keeping the position for now.
Mcclure keeping moving, preventing Sherif from controlling successfully.
Mcclure trying to keep a closed guard but Sherif is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclure stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcclure wants it to stay on the feet.
Sherif shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcclure as he avoids it easily.
As Sherif tries to get set, Mcclure tries to push him back and clinch up but Sherif manages to avoid the attempt.
Brock Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Sherif.
Sherif connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umar Sherif dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Mcclure's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sherif shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcclure defends it nicely.
Sherif tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcclure swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherif has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sherif fails with the takedown#TD#
so Mcclure counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sherif wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mcclure manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Umar Sherif has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mcclure wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherif is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Mcclure there. #T1#
Sherif has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mcclure is working away from the top position though.
Sherif blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcclure.
Sherif is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcclure scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Sherif looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sherif is trying to maintain the position but Mcclure is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcclure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Mcclure gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
Sherif pushes Mcclure up against the cage in a clinch.
Sherif wants to stall.
Mcclure tries to pull guard but Sherif forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcclure tries for a takedown but Sherif manages to get underhooks.
Sherif looking for a takedown.
Brock Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Sherif.#TD#
Mcclure pulls guard.
Sherif tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcclure is retaining full guard.
Sherif would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sherif is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sherif trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcclure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcclure bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sherif's guard. #REVR#
Sherif working a defensive guard here.
Sherif lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherif trying to move into half guard but instead Mcclure has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Mcclure postures up in Sherif's guard and throws a big left but Sherif blocks it. #T4#
Mcclure postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sherif is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mcclure tries to roll over but Sherif keeps him under control.
Sherif with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mcclure regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sherif won't allow Mcclure to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherif advances to half guard.
Mcclure is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Mcclure dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brock Mcclure's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sherif tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcclure sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sherif somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Sherif as Mcclure shoots in.
Mcclure throws a jab when Sherif was well out of range.
Sherif shoots in for a takedown but Mcclure shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcclure attempts a counter takedown but Sherif avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Sherif clinches.
Mcclure jumps guard but Sherif stands there with Mcclure around his waist. Mcclure gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclure tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Mcclure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherif trying to control the position but instead, Mcclure has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sherif into the cage.#T1#
Sherif drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcclure gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sherif changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcclure fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sherif lands a high kick! #CL2#
Sherif moves into range and clinches up with Mcclure.
Sherif is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Sherif turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sherif manages to end up in side control.
Mcclure manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sherif on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcclure lands a nice short elbow.
Mcclure missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sherif trying to control from the bottom.
Sherif tries to roll over but Mcclure keeps him under control.
Sherif keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mcclure lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Mcclure.
Sherif wants to control but Mcclure is keeping busy.
Sherif is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sherif tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mcclure has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Mcclure has hold of Sherif's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sherif manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcclure forces the positional change into back control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Mcclure showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcclure 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Mcclure!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Leach gets the takedown into side control.
Knob tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Knob avoids a series of strikes thrown by Leach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knob is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knob gets back to half guard.
Leach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knob defending well though.
Knob wants to control but Leach is keeping busy.
Leach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leach.
Leach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Leach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knob trying to control but Leach postures up.
Leach is nestled in close to Knob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knob is trying to control but can't.
Knob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Leach lands strikes from half guard.
Knob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leach.
Leach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Knob tries to kick Leach off but Leach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leach could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knob swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leach.#CUT2#
It looks like Shirley Leach has been cut.#CL2#
Knob has Leach up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Leach drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
Leach wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Leach working for a triangle but Knob defends it easily.
Leach pulls Knob in close to prevent any damage.
Knob wants to stand but Leach is controlling his posture from full guard.
Knob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knob trying to control the position from guard on top but Leach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leach swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Leach is looking for a triangle but Knob pushes his legs off easily.
Knob has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leach is proving hard to escape from.
Leach keeping moving, preventing Knob from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knob but Knob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shirley Leach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shirley Leach's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Leach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Knob tries to kick Leach off but Leach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knob wants to stand back up but Leach manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Leach is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knob knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leach throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Knob works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Leach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knob can do to turn this around?#T1#
Knob has hold of Leach's hands but Leach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Knob is trying to stand up here but Leach is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knob's head. #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.
Knob is looking for a sweep. Leach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Leach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knob's head.
Leach is nestled in close to Knob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leach working the head and body with strikes.
Leach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leach is nestled in close to Knob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leach drops an elbow to the side of Knob's head. #T3#
Leach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knob's head.
Leach throwing shots but Knob is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Leach tries to keep at a distance but Knob has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leach can't get the takedown.
Leach is working for takedown but Knob is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knob working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leach has Knob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Leach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leach has Knob pressed against the cage, preventing Knob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Knob's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Knob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knob scores with a decent looking hook.
Leach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knob's waist but Knob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leach off to one side. #KD2#
Knob cracks Leach with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knob has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Leach to stand back up!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leach avoids the body shot from Knob.
Leach avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Knob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shirley Leach's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Leach gets a double leg takedown into Knob's guard.
Leach works over Knob with some ground and pound from guard.
Leach stopping the sweep attempt from Knob.
Knob wants to control but Leach passes easily into half guard.
Leach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knob pushes Leach off but Leach dives into side control. #T1#
Knob is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Leach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knob is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knob is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Leach is controlling him well.#SUB#
Leach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knob dodges the ground and pound from Leach.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Leach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leach creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Knob sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leach shoots in for a double leg but Knob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leach fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob Knob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Knob instigates a clinch.
Knob wants to get back to striking at distance but Leach won't allow it. #BC2#
Knob manages to break the clinch.
Knob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leach slips a jab and a cross from Knob.
Knob lands with a right that hurts Leach. Leach looks to clinch but Knob throws a short knee that drops Leach. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bob Knob!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rykov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Rykov swings around for an armbar but Holder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rykov's guard.
Rykov trying to control the position.
Holder is stalling in the full guard.
Rykov working a defensive guard here.
Holder is working Rykov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder'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.#T1#
Holder preventing the sweep.
Holder scoring with some ground and pound.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
Holder postures up. #SUB2#
Rykov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holder stands up over Rykov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rykov for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holder continues to stall.
Rykov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Holder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More hug and hope from Holder.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rykov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rykov looks winded!
A head kick misses from Rykov.
Holder attempts a counter takedown but Rykov avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Holder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Holder takes a little break here. Rykov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holder landing a few strikes.
Holder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rykov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Holder is working Rykov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Holder working the ground and pound.
Holder cracks Rykov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rykov tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
Rykov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holder controlling the position from side mount.
Holder working the head with strikes.
Rykov is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Holder controls the position from side control.
Rykov tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
Holder scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rykov to see if he's OK.
Holder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rykov is letting Holder control him for a moment.
Holder wants to control but Rykov is keeping him busy.
Holder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder cracks Rykov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holder is putting a hurting on Rykov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Holder lands a nice forearm strike.
Holder scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Holder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rykov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Holder. Rykov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holder cracks a nice hook into Rykov's ribs.
Holder shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rykov sprawls well. Rykov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holder gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Rykov 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.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rykov is breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rykov lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Holder has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rykov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Holder decides to pull guard.
Holder 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.
Holder pulls Rykov in close to prevent any damage.
Holder keeping moving, preventing Rykov from controlling successfully.
Francisco Holder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holder keeping full guard, as Rykov tries to pass. #T2#
Rykov is fighting to break Holder's control of his arms but Holder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Holder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rykov is controlling him.
Rykov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holder wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Holder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Holder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rykov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Holder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rykov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Holder pulls guard. #ES#
Holder pushes Rykov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Rykov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holder wants to get back to his feet but Rykov drags him back down.
Rykov trying to control the position but Holder is working away.
Holder holds on to Rykov's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Rykov tries to stand but Holder controls the position and pulls Rykov into his guard. #SUB#
Holder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rykov defends well.
Holder pulls Rykov in to control the position.
Rykov won't allow Holder to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Holder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Rykov tries to keep at a distance but Holder has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Holder jumps guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Holder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rykov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aleksey Rykov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Holder gets caught napping as Rykov dives in and scores a takedown. Holder manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Holder is working an open guard so Rykov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rykov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rykov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holder enables Rykov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Holder kicks Rykov off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Holder closes the distance and clinches. #T1##BC#
Holder breaks the clinch.
Holder misses with a takedown attempt - Rykov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rykov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rykov throws a nice looking combination but Holder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Rykov looking to score a takedown here. Holder is defending well but Rykov drives through and ends up in Holder's guard.
Holder 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.
Rykov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Rykov wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
Holder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rykov's guard. #REVR#
Holder 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. #T3#
Rykov has momentary wrist control but Holder slips an elbow through the middle.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder lands a couple of elbows.
Rykov trying to control the position here.
Holder is in close to Rykov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Rykov's brow.
Holder won't allow Rykov to get back to his feet.
Holder stays in close to Rykov's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Holder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rykov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Holder breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Rykov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holder was covering up waiting for the punch and Rykov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holder is looking to stand up but Rykov isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Holder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holder, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Holder!
The defeated Aleksey Rykov had this to say: 'Go on dick Bitch!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017

#R1#
Ten I comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mcclure tries for a takedown but Ten I circles away easily
and Ten I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Mcclure has been cut.
Ten I fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Ten I lands a big right hand that sends Mcclure crashing to the mat! Ten I stays standing though and waves Mcclure back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ten I cracks Mcclure with a hook to the temple - Mcclure is on wobbly legs here! Ten I swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mcclure falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ten I wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hish Qu Ten I!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
A big right from Mcclure misses.
Peters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Mcclure has been cut.
Peters circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mcclure tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Peters wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ola Peters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017

#R1#
Mirkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Whack! Mirkovic lands a heavy head kick that drops Leach. The ref tackles Mirkovic to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Leach was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Igor Mirkovic!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Kross does it's job there.#CL2#
Kross closes the distance and pushes Leach back into the cage.
Leach tries to throw a body punch but Kross avoids it by throwing Leach back against the cage.
Kross throws a head punch that misses.
Leach really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Leach is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kross is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leach to the mat. Leach regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leach has a closed guard, preventing Kross from standing up.
Kross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leach controls Kross momentarily but Kross frees himself.
Kross 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Leach keeping moving, preventing Kross from controlling successfully.
Leach is pulling down on Kross's head to control his posture.
Leach is trying to control the position but Kross postures up.
Kross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leach keeping moving, preventing Kross from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Leach working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kross has passed into half guard!
Leach trying to control from the bottom.
Kross is trying to control the action in half guard but Leach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kross lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leach tries to roll over but Kross keeps him under control.
Leach trying to control but Kross postures up.
Leach might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kross is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kross.
Leach is trying to maintain the position but Kross is very close to passing his half guard.
Leach tries to roll over but Kross keeps him under control.#T3#
Leach is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kross jumps into side control!
Kross working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kross lands a nice forearm strike.
Kross working away.
Kross looks up at the clock and then as Leach takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kross smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kross happy to just control the position for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Leach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Kross decides to stand back up. Kross steps back and let's Leach get back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Kross forces Leach back against the cage and clinches.
Kross has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leach after a bit of a struggle.
Leach is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kross to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Kross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leach dives in and grabs Kross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kross pushes down on Leach's head and hops out.
Kross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leach defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Leach shoots in and gets a takedown into Kross's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Kross dominated that 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.
#R2#
Kross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leach seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leach or perhaps it was just good defense by Kross, which made it look bad.
Kross feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Kross has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Kross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kross pushes Leach up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Leach jumps guard.
Leach working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Kross is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Leach working a defensive guard here.
Kross would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kross being controlled here momentarily.
Leach looking to control.
Kross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leach is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leach is trying to keep Kross in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leach moves out of range of the body kick from Kross. #TD2#
Kross closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leach to the mat! Leach manages to get full guard.
Leach has his hands on Kross's head, controlling the position.
Kross stands and throws Leach's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kross lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leach down.
Leach isn't going anywhere.
Kross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leach keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T3#
Kross trying to control the position but Leach is working away.
Kross throws an elbow but Leach slips to the side and avoids it well.
Leach is not content to let Kross control the position.
Leach can't do much from the bottom here.
Kross staying calm.#SUB2#
Kross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kross trying to control the action but Leach is working from the bottom. #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.
You can see the frustration on Leach's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leach tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Kross stands up.
Kross misses with a few strikes there.
Mikel Kross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leach closes the distance and clinches up with Kross, looking for a takedown. Leach pushes Kross against the cage but Kross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Kross rushes Leach and presses him up against the cage.
Kross jumps guard but Leach turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Kross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Leach drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kross is trying to get back to half guard.
Leach throws a strike aimed at the side of Kross's head but Kross avoids it well.
Kross tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leach is chipping away with strikes. #T1#
Kross struggling a bit here.
Kross might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leach haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kross is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kross takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leach blocks the strikes from Kross.
Kross struggling a bit here.
Kross tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kross tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Leach landing strikes from the mount.
Mikel Kross has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Leach looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Kross sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kross is positioning himself well to prevent Leach advancing to mount.
Leach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kross defending well though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leach slips a nice elbow through Kross's hands, connecting with Kross's forehead.
Ground and pound from Leach.
Kross has hold of Leach's hands but Leach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Leach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kross is just riding it out for now. Leach eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kross is holding on to half guard well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shirley Leach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kross 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikel Kross!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Mcclure tries to clinch up.
Andersen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mcclure defends it well.
Mcclure shoots in for a takedown but Andersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcclure gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Andersen counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcclure manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andersen's best efforts.
Mcclure blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersen.
Mcclure is trying to maintain the position but Andersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcclure with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#
It looks like Brock Mcclure has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcclure's head.
Mcclure might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andersen slips a nice elbow through Mcclure's hands, connecting with Mcclure's forehead.
Andersen winds up and cracks Mcclure with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Brock Mcclure's cut is getting worse.
Mcclure is trying to maintain the position but Andersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersen is nestled in close to Mcclure, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Mcclure is trying to maintain the position but Andersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Andersen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcclure with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Mcclure is rocked!#CUT2#
Brock Mcclure's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brock Mcclure's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tor Andersen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker tries for a takedown but Hale manages to get underhooks.
Come on Baker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Hale rushes Baker and presses him up against the cage.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hale walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a series of punches but Hale avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Hale moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab. #T1##CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Hale wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker is looking for a takedown.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Baker.#TD#
Hale pulls guard effortlessly.
Baker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Baker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Baker wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Baker advances position into side control!
Baker throws an elbow but Hale slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baker slows the pace down. #T3#
Baker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hale works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hale manages to get to full guard.
Baker won't allow Hale to sweep him here.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Hale is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hale 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.
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 motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale leaves Baker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.#CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim Baker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense.
Hale is looking to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch.#CL#
Hale closes the distance and pushes Baker back into the cage.#BC2#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Clifton Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Baker gets caught flat footed, as Hale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hale with a nice head shot there.
Hale wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker has a closed guard, preventing Hale from standing up.
Hale won't allow Baker to sweep him here. #T1#
Baker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Baker is trying to control the position but Hale postures up. #SUB#
Hale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Hale sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Baker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baker tries to pull guard but Hale holds him up against the cage and eventually Baker drops back down to his feet.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Baker.#TD#
Hale gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Baker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hale off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2##CL#
Hale drives through and clinches with Baker against the cage. #TD#
Hale gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Baker manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker is working for takedown but Hale is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baker wants a takedown but no success here.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Hale moves in looking to clinch but Baker pushes him off.#CL#
Hale clinches.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hale smiles and moves away.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown. Hale tries to sprawl out of it but Baker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Baker moves forwards but Hale connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hale circles away.
Hale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baker sprawls and moves away.
Hale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hale. #CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Hale back into the cage.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Hale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Baker's half guard.
Tim Baker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Hale decides to stand up. #TD#
Hale gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Baker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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 Clifton Hale will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hale shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Hale misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Baker successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baker's guard.#SUB#
Hale postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Baker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hale, into his guard. #REVB#
Baker passes into half guard. #T1#
Hale is looking to improve his position.
Baker is trying to control. Hale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker prevents Hale from improving his position.
Baker wants to pass to mount but Hale is defending the position. #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.#SU2#
Baker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hale to stand up.
Tim Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hale if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the cage.
Hale prevents the takedown attempt.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baker is trying to pull guard but Hale turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Baker.
Hale prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Hale tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Hale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baker regains guard immediately.
Hale landing some decent shots from guard.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Hale gets to his feet - Baker follows without any prompting.
Danga de danga de dang - Hale scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Hale. No joy for Baker on that attempt. #T4#
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Hale manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Baker gets caught napping as Hale dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Hale passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB##SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
Hale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.

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 Clifton Hale.
I think Hale 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Carlos lands with a good body shot.
Hale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlos tries to avoid it but Hale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlos to the ground. Carlos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlos lands a body shot.
Carlos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Carlos.
Hale is breathing heavily.
Carlos dives in and grabs Hale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hale pushes down on Carlos's head and hops out.
Carlos scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Carlos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carlos showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlos.
Carlos working over Hale with some ground and pound. Hale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Carlos is trying to control the action in half guard but Hale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Carlos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlos throwing shots but Hale is blocking nicely.
Carlos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Carlos 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.
Let's hope that Carlos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#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.
Hale is looking to control Carlos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hale avoid being mounted?
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Carlos is pressing down on Hale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hale is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carlos throws a shot to the body.
Carlos lands a nice looking body shot.
Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlos.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Carlos lands a nice forearm strike.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carlos trying to control the action but Hale is working from the bottom.
Carlos in side control, throwing shots but Hale defends. #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.#SUB2#
Carlos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hale tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hale is not content to let Carlos control the position.
Hale wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Carlos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Hale rushes Carlos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carlos gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Carlos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos connects with a body shot.
Hale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Carlos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hale sprawls well initially but Carlos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlos prevents Hale from improving his position.#T1#
Carlos is trying to control the action in half guard but Hale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carlos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hale defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carlos wants to free his trapped foot but Hale is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Carlos shoots in and gets a takedown into Hale's guard.
Carlos wants to stand but Hale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Hale.
Carlos wants to pass the guard but Hale is keeping the position.
Hale can't keep his opponent in guard - Carlos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Carlos prevents Hale from improving his position.
Hale moves into full guard. #SU2#
Carlos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Carlos 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.
Hale wants to get back to his feet but Carlos passes into half guard. #T4##REVR#
Hale tries to get to full guard but Carlos has control of the leg.
Carlos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carlos is keen to just control but Hale is a slippery customer.
Hale works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hale's guard.
Carlos lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Carlos or perhaps it was just good defense by Hale, which made it look bad.
Carlos tries for a takedown but Hale circles away easily#TD#
and Hale counters with a shoot takedown. Carlos fights it but they end up in guard.
Carlos keeping moving, preventing Hale from controlling successfully.
Carlos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hale.
Hale scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hale has gone for a leg lock! Carlos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hale's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlos postures up. #T1#
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlos is one step ahead there.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Hale wants to sweep here but Carlos controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos wants to pass the guard but Hale is keeping the position.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlos is one step ahead there.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Hale working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hale rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Hale gets caught flat footed, as Carlos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Carlos wants to stand but Hale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlos is one step ahead there.
Carlos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Carlos.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carlos wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. #SU2#
Carlos gets to his feet. Hale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carlos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carlos.
Clifton Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Carlos.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hale enables Carlos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clifton Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hale trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Carlos!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Stylianopoulos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Holder throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Stylianopoulos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holder is staying active underneath Stylianopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holder wants to control but Stylianopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stylianopoulos seems to be looking for submissions.
Holder is concentrating on defense, preventing Stylianopoulos from advancing position.
Stylianopoulos is trying to control the action in half guard but Holder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Stylianopoulos throws a strike but Holder avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holder controlling Stylianopoulos's posture.
Holder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holder lands a couple of digs.
Holder sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
Stylianopoulos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Stylianopoulos pulls Holder into guard. #T2#
Holder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holder postures up.
Stylianopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stylianopoulos's head.
Holder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holder stands up over Stylianopoulos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stylianopoulos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stylianopoulos has momentary wrist control but Holder slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB2#
Stylianopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stylianopoulos looks winded!
Holder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holder'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.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder distracts Stylianopoulos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holder cracks Stylianopoulos with a solid left hand.
Holder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stylianopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Holder from standing up.
Holder sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stylianopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from Holder.#CL#
Holder moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Holder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Stylianopoulos looking to score a takedown here. Holder is defending well but Stylianopoulos drives through and ends up in Holder's guard.
Stylianopoulos wants to get up but he can't break Holder's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stylianopoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holder controlling Stylianopoulos's posture.
Holder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stylianopoulos is controlling him.
Stylianopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder pulls Stylianopoulos in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Holder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stylianopoulos throws an elbow that misses. Holder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stylianopoulos's guard. Nice move by Holder!#REVR#
Holder trying to control the position from guard on top but Stylianopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holder is stalling in the full guard.
Francisco Holder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holder postures up.
Stylianopoulos is breathing heavily.
Stylianopoulos has momentary wrist control but Holder slips an elbow through the middle.
Holder lands a couple of digs.
Holder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Holder trying to control the position from guard on top but Stylianopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stylianopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holder stands up over Stylianopoulos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holder lands a couple of digs.
Holder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holder distracts Stylianopoulos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Holder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holder 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.
Holder pushes down on Stylianopoulos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holder 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.#T3#
Holder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stylianopoulos has hold of Holder's hands but Holder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holder content to control rather than advance.
Holder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stylianopoulos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stylianopoulos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holder working Stylianopoulos over with strikes.
Holder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stylianopoulos can do to turn this around?
Holder content to control rather than advance.
Holder drops an elbow to the side of Stylianopoulos's head. #T4#
Holder slows the pace down in half guard.
Holder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holder trying to control the pace.
Holder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holder tries to stand and escape but Stylianopoulos is controlling the position.
Stylianopoulos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Holder scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Holder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Holder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holder lands in his opponent's guard.
Holder cracks Stylianopoulos with a solid left hand.
Holder is looking to work some ground and pound but Stylianopoulos has wrist control.
Holder is working Stylianopoulos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Stylianopoulos's brow.
Stylianopoulos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holder controls the pace.
Holder chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stylianopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stylianopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holder lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Stylianopoulos's brow.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Holder stands up from Stylianopoulos's guard - Holder perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holder wants to clinch.#T2#
Stylianopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Stylianopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stylianopoulos showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Holder has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stylianopoulos is on him like a limpet, forcing Holder back against the cage.
Holder 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##TD#
Holder jumps into guard, dragging Stylianopoulos to the mat.
Stylianopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Holder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stylianopoulos wants to stand and escape but instead Holder has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Holder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stylianopoulos has momentary wrist control but Holder slips an elbow through the middle.
Holder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stylianopoulos throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Holder postures up and lands a big shot to Stylianopoulos's brow. #SU#
Holder stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Holder closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Holder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stylianopoulos has hold of Holder's hands but Holder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Holder controlling the action here.
Holder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder controlling the action here.
George Stylianopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Holder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holder 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Holder!

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