Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1##KD2#
Stark drops Sheppard with a beautiful combination! Sheppard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stark is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Sheppard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Victor Sheppard has been cut.
Stark misses with the combination.
Oh Sheppard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sheppard! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ned Stark!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Strange closes the distance and pushes Rivers back into the cage.
Rivers jumps guard but Strange turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Strange successfully pulls guard.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strange's head.
Strange really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strange trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looking to pass the guard.
Rivers really is a fat lump.#ES2#
Strange has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rivers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Strange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
No luck for Strange with that takedown attempt.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strange avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Strange's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strange is defended easily by Rivers.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trouble Strange.
Strange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Strange backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Rivers tries to clinch up.
Strange throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Strange scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Rivers manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strange keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
Rivers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strange can't fight it off and eventually Rivers manages to take the fight to the floor. Strange looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers postures up. #SUB2#
Strange is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivers is aware though and is defending well.
Rivers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rivers wants to get up but he can't break Strange's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Strange trying to control the position. #T3#
Strange 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.
Rivers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strange can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Strange has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
Strange wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Strange is trying to stand up here but Rivers is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Strange thuds his shin into the meat of Rivers's side.
Strange goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strange changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Strange manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strange looks winded!#CL2#
Strange has managed to clinch. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivers pulls guard effortlessly. #ES#
Rivers has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strange off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Trouble Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rocco Rivers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strange somewhat.
Strange shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strange scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Strange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trouble Strange.#T1#
Rivers tries to clinch but Strange is having none of it.
Rivers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Rivers misses.
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
Rivers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strange tries to avoid it but Rivers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strange to the ground. Strange escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strange looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strange. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivers enables Strange to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Rivers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Strange avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers is pulling down on Strange's head to control his posture.
Strange postures up in Rivers's guard and throws a big left but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers is trying to keep Strange in close.
Rivers wants to stand up but Strange is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Strange postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strange in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strange stands up over Rivers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rivers has his hands on Strange's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Rivers has managed to clinch.
Rivers is trying to force a seperation but Strange has the dominant position.#T4#
Strange manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rivers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Strange breaks the clinch.
Rivers blocks a low kick nicely.
Strange looks for a takedown but Rivers sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Strange shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Rivers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trouble Strange will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rivers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strange doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strange is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rivers is controlling him. #SUB2#
Strange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocco Rivers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Strange has momentary wrist control but Rivers slips an elbow through the middle.
Strange controlling the position.
Rivers throws a strike but Strange rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strange looking to sit in guard and control but Rivers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rivers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strange trying to keep a closed guard but Rivers is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Rivers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strange wants to control but Rivers passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Strange looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strange takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strange tries to kick Rivers off but Rivers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Rivers decides to return to a standing position. #T3##CL2#
Strange rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strange's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
Trouble Strange seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rivers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strange, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strange is pressed up against the cage. Rivers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strange down to the mat. Strange avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Strange. Strange gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Strange in a clinch. #T4##TD#
Rivers jumps into guard, dragging Strange to the mat.
Rivers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strange prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet.
Rivers seems keen to control Strange's posture.
Rivers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strange manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Rivers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rivers 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Rivers!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2018

#R1#
Stout tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Gobert gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gobert manages to break the clinch.
Gobert tries to bum rush Stout with a series of wild strikes but Stout uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gobert lands with a shot to the body.
Stout is looking to clinch but Gobert is avoiding it.
Leo Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gobert scores with a head kick. Stout tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Stout has been cut.
Gobert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout closes the distance but Gobert moves to the side
and Gobert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stout's knee momentarily.
Gobert misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Stout is looking to clinch but Gobert is avoiding it. #CL#
Stout gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gobert manages to break the clinch.
Gobert has his takedown stuffed
and Stout counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Stout moves into the clinch successfully.
Stout fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Stout breaks the clinch.
Stout tries to clinch up
and Gobert counters with a left and a right that stings Stout.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch but Gobert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Gobert misses with a takedown attempt - Stout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Gobert pushes Stout up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gobert jumps guard and drags Stout to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gobert looking for a sweep. Not yet Gobert, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gobert looking to control.
Gobert 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.
Stout missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Stout trying to control but Gobert is working from the bottom.
Gobert pulls Stout in close to prevent any damage.
Stout throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gobert works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gobert doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
Stout fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Gobert coming out on top.
Gobert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stout circles away.
It looked like Stout was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Gobert.#CL#
Stout rushes Gobert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Stout tries to pull guard but Gobert won't allow it.
Gobert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stout to keep the fight standing.
Gobert wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Stout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gobert misses with the combination. #CL#
Stout clinches up with Gobert and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Stout gets control of Gobert's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stout will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stout wants to stand and escape but Gobert is having none of it.
Gobert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gobert throwing strikes from guard but Stout blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Gobert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Stout's cut.
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#
Stout doesn't manage to clinch there - Gobert circles away.
As Stout backs off Gobert throws a huge counter combo but Stout manages to avoid it all.
Stout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Stout gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gobert's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stout tries to pull guard but Gobert holds him up against the cage and eventually Stout drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Gobert pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Gobert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stout stacks Gobert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stout!#T1#
Gobert tries to control but Stout manages to take his back.
Stout is hanging on to Gobert's back as he tries to escape.
Gobert is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Gobert right now. #SUB#
Stout is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gobert defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gobert can't escape the position. #T2#
Stout gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Stout is persistently looking for the submission but Gobert is defending it well. #SUB#
Gobert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gobert trying to get back to his feet but Stout is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Stout is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gobert defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stout biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Gobert right now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is taking a good look at Gobert as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Stout!
Gobert prevents Stout from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Stout working for the choke.
Gobert trying to control the hands but Stout breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gobert is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stout is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Stout dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo Stout's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gobert moves in looking to clinch but Stout pushes him off.
Stout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stout wants it to stay on the feet.
Gobert darts in looking for a takedown but Stout gets double underhooks and turns Gobert into the cage.
Stout tries to clinch up but Gobert circles away and keeps his distance.
Gobert stuns Stout with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Stout darts in and clinches Gobert up against the cage.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Gobert has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gobert breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gobert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gobert shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stout tries to clinch but Gobert moves out of range.
Gobert keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Stout rushes Gobert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gobert misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gobert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gobert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stout is looking to clinch.
As Stout backs off Gobert throws a huge counter combo but Stout manages to avoid it all.
Gobert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Gobert.
Gobert keeps the fight on the outside.
Gobert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stout tries to clinch but Gobert is having none of it.
Gobert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stout moves away.
Leo Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gobert throws a combination that misses
and Stout counters with a series of strikes. Gobert will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Stout is looking to clinch.
Gobert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Stout moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gobert.
Stout fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Stout breaks from the clinch.
Gobert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gobert keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Gobert releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Gobert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stout, pushing him back against the cage.
Gobert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stout fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gobert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gobert.#T3#
Stout fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Stout gets tackled into the cage by Gobert. Gobert maintains the clinch.
Stout fails to pull guard.
Gobert stalling in the clinch but Stout improves position.
Stout fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Stout pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Stout looking for a guillotine here but Gobert defends easily.
Gobert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gobert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gobert wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Gobert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stout is looking to stand up but Gobert isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Stout manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Stout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gobert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gobert misses with the combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Gobert!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Ion keeps the fight on the outside.
Ion swats away the attempt to clinch by Stout.
Ion throws a push kick but Stout slaps the foot to one side.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ion doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
Ion shoots for a takedown but Stout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stout appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micut Ion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stout counters with a left and a right that stings Ion.
Ion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ion is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Stout was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Stout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Ion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stout pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Ion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stout clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Stout preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ion.
Stout trying to control the hands but Ion won't let him. #SUB2#
Ion tightening his grip on Stout, looking for the choke.
Stout trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
Ion controlling well, preventing Stout from escaping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ion working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ion punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ion avoiding Stout 's attempts to control his hands.
Stout is trapped and Ion is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Stout is trying to stand back up.
Ion tries to keep control of the position but Stout is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ion controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stout covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Stout is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
What can Stout do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB2#
Ion has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stout tries to escape the position.
Stout is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ion. #SUB2#
Stout showing good submission defense here.
I would not like to be Stout right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micut Ion 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#
An inside leg kick lands from Ion.
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Ion pushes him off.
Ion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Stout moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Stout.
Ion goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stout prevents it.
Ion taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stout jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ion walks away with a smile on his face. Stout 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.
Ion wants to clinch up but Stout keeps it at a distance.
Stout tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ion tries to counter with a clinch but Stout shakes him off and moves away.#T1##CL#
Stout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stout to keep the fight standing.
Ion tries to pull guard but Stout forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micut Ion.
Ion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Ion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Ion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Stout successfully pulls guard.
Micut Ion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ion with a nice head shot there.
Stout is looking to stand up but Ion isn't so interested in that idea.
Ion wanted to stand there but Stout had control of the position. #T2#
Stout is striking but Ion is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ion wants to control but Stout is keeping him busy.
Stout strikes from the bottom but Ion passes into mount!
Ion controlling the pace for now.
Ion wants to get back to his feet but Stout is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Stout is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ion locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Stout is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micut Ion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Christy pushes Rivers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but Christy gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the cage.#BC2#
Christy 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richard Christy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Christy clinches.
Good body shot from Christy .
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Christy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivers's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
Rivers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christy pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Christy .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Christy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rivers is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Christy to work. #T1#
Rivers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christy lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Rocco Rivers's cut is getting worse.
Christy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christy lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Christy .
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Christy lands an uppercut.
Christy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Rivers is rocked!
Christy slows down the pace here.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Christy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Christy scores with a hook to the body.
Christy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rivers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Christy is unloading with more strikes now! Rivers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Christy !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1#
Morris tries to clinch up.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sheppard defends it nicely.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Victor Sheppard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cluck Morris.
Sheppard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Morris.#T1#
Morris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheppard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sheppard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morris.
Sheppard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch combination from Morris misses. #TD2#
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sheppard looking for a sweep. Not yet Sheppard, not yet.
Sheppard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morris is controlling him.
Morris trying to control but Sheppard is working from the bottom. #ES#
Sheppard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2##BC#
Sheppard manages to break the clinch.
Morris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morris looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Morris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sheppard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sheppard wanted to stand there but Morris had control of the position. #T3##SU#
Sheppard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morris, up you get!
Sheppard keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheppard tries to counter by clinching up but Morris breaks away and moves out of range.
Sheppard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Morris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sheppard moves into the clinch.#BC#
Sheppard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sheppard throws the left hand but Morris avoids the punch easily.
Cluck Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sheppard jabs Morris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Morris finds it's target.
Morris throws a head kick but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheppard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sheppard dominated that round.
That's time! Sheppard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morris tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Sheppard scores with a shot to the body.
Sheppard avoids the body shot from Morris.
No joy there for Morris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sheppard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sheppard lands with a hook. Morris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Morris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sheppard, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Morris has hold of one of Sheppard's legs. Sheppard is fighting the takedown attempt but Morris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sheppard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sheppard 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.
Morris wants to control from the top but Sheppard keeps moving.
Morris throws an elbow that misses. Sheppard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morris's guard. Nice move by Sheppard!#REVR#
Sheppard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Morris trying to keep a closed guard but Sheppard is proving a slippery customer.
Sheppard tries to stand but Morris is controlling from the bottom.
Morris is controlling Sheppard's posture.
Sheppard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sheppard wanted to stand there but Morris had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sheppard postures up.
Sheppard pushes down on Morris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morris tries to kick Sheppard off but Sheppard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morris is breathing heavily.
Sheppard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morris tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Morris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sheppard as he avoids it easily.
Morris wants to clinch.
Sheppard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morris pinned against the cage. Morris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morris throws a one two combo.
Morris tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
As Morris tries to get set, Sheppard tries to push him back and clinch up but Morris manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Sheppard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morris goes for a double leg but Sheppard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sheppard continues to drive forward.
Cluck Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheppard scores with a nice strike.
Morris tries to clinch up but Sheppard circles away and keeps his distance.
Morris looks to land a left hand but Sheppard moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Sheppard clinches with his opponent.
Sheppard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC#
Sheppard breaks from the clinch.
Sheppard lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheppard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Sheppard moves into the clinch.
Morris has Sheppard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sheppard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sheppard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sheppard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Morris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sheppard pulls guard.
Sheppard 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.
Sheppard keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Victor Sheppard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sheppard wants to get back to his feet but Morris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sheppard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Sheppard wants to stand but Morris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Sheppard gets to his feet - Morris follows without any prompting.
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sheppard swivels and escapes.
Sheppard tries to counter by clinching up but Morris breaks away and moves out of range.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheppard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Morris has Sheppard up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morris closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Morris throws a body kick that misses.
Sheppard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris wants to counter with a clinch but Sheppard pushes him away.#TD#
Sheppard 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.
Sheppard 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. #SUB#
Sheppard drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Sheppard off! Sheppard jumps back into Morris's guard. #SU#
Sheppard stands up from Morris's guard - Sheppard perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Morris throws a combination that misses
and Sheppard counters with a straight right hand.
Sheppard darts in looking for a takedown but Morris gets double underhooks and turns Sheppard into the cage.
Morris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sheppard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Morris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Morris closes the distance but Sheppard moves to the side
and Sheppard counters with a right hand to the body.
Cluck Morris 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!
Sheppard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Morris tries to counter it with a takedown but Sheppard pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Sheppard shoots in and bounces Morris off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morris is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sheppard dives into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cluck Morris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sheppard 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sheppard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Dookiebreath clinches.
Dookiebreath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.#BC2#
Dookiebreath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dookiebreath throws an overhand right that drops Rivers like a sack of potatoes! Dookiebreath dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dookiebreath!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Sheppard scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Sheppard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sheppard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheppard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wilson tries to clinch but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard is looking to counter punch.
Sheppard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sheppard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Sheppard counters with a good, hard body kick but Wilson shrugs it off.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Sheppard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wilson avoids it.#TD#
Sheppard gets a double leg takedown into Wilson's guard.
Sheppard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sheppard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sheppard wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sheppard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sheppard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wilson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sheppard rolls with it to try and escape but Wilson cranks on the arm and Sheppard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Wilson!
A less than humble Ryan Wilson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Stout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stout wants it to stay on the feet.
Stout is looking for a counter combo.
Furkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furkinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Stout, which made it look bad.
Furkinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stout but Stout pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derk Furkinson.
Furkinson stalks Stout and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stout's face. Stout staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Stout has been cut.#CL#
Stout rushes Furkinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stout breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Stout has managed to clinch. #TD#
Stout gets control of Furkinson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stout will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Stout looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stout keeping full guard, as Furkinson tries to pass. #T1#
Stout is looking to stand back up but Furkinson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stout.
Furkinson works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Furkinson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stout is squirming around, avoiding Furkinson's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Furkinson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Stout looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Furkinson! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derk Furkinson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017

#R1#
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Sheppard has been cut.
Sheppard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Sheppard's head but Sheppard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan throws an overhand right that lands on Sheppard's shoulder, as Sheppard tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheppard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Sheppard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sheppard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Good shot there by Sullivan.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sheppard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Sheppard decides to stand back up. Sheppard steps back and let's Sullivan get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.#TD#
Sheppard drags the fight down to the ground. #ES#
Sheppard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheppard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
Sheppard is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Sheppard is rocked!
Sullivan catches Sheppard with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Sheppard forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Sullivan!
A relieved looking Michael Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Dunbar clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunbar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Stout has been cut.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Dunbar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dunbar pushes Stout back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dunbar as Stout tries to tie him up.
Dunbar lands a big right hand that drops Stout! The killer instinct kicks in and Dunbar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dunbar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Dunbar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Stokes lands a left and a right that sends Rivers crashing to the canvas! Stokes dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers wants to control but Stokes is having none of it.
Stokes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stokes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Stokes has control of Rivers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rivers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rivers is squirming around, avoiding Stokes's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes content just to control the position here. #T1#
Rivers looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Stokes tries to control but Rivers wriggling away.
Stokes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stokes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound.
Stokes throwing strikes here but Rivers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stokes loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rivers scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Stokes land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Stokes stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawnee Stokes!
After the fight, Shawnee Stokes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Rawls dives in and grabs Rivers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivers pushes down on Rawls 's head and hops out.
Rivers appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Rivers instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rawls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rivers wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to avoid it but Rawls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivers to the ground. Rivers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Rawls .#CL2#
Rawls clinches up against the cage.
Rivers lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Rivers has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rawls is trying to keep an underhook but Rivers manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rawls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rivers.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Rawls is looking to control Rivers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rawls avoid being mounted?#T1##SU#
Rivers decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rawls has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rivers after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rawls shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense.
Rawls fails with the takedown.#CL#
Rivers closes the distance and clinches.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##TD#
Rivers decides to pull guard. #ES#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Rawls has closed the distance and engaged Rivers in a clinch. #TD#
Rivers is trying to trip Rawls . He has hold of a leg but Rawls is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rivers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawls is looking to sweep but instead, Rivers has passed into half guard.
Rivers 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.
Rawls tries to kick Rivers off in order to stand up. Rivers Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Rivers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Rivers stands up and beckons Rawls to his feet. #T3#
Rawls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rivers avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Rawls in a clinch. #TD#
Rivers gets control of Rawls 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rivers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rawls wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving. #T4#
Rivers managing to control the position.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivers controlling Rawls 's posture. #ES#
Rivers manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rawls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivers swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Rawls closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rawls shoots in for a double leg but Rivers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocco Rivers 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#
Nice sprawl there from Rivers as Rawls shoots in.
Rivers throws a head kick that half lands. #TD#
Rivers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rawls wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rawls 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rawls takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Rawls on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rawls is trying to control Rivers's posture but Rivers avoids it. #SUB#
Rivers has hold of Rawls 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rawls seems comfortable defending it but Rivers has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rawls is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rawls is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rivers couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rocco Rivers!
In defeat, Billy Rawls stepped up to the mic, saying 'Haha that guy was a joke... I basically let him win because it was just that boring. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hendges clinches with his opponent.
Riggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hendges to keep the fight standing.
Riggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Hendges has double underhooks. #TD2#
Hendges works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Riggs trying to strike off his back.
Hendges works over Riggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Hendges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs has momentary wrist control but Hendges slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Riggs looking to control.
Hendges sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Hendges postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hendges is one step ahead there.
Riggs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hendges puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Riggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hendges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendges in particular looking to stall.
Hendges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Hendges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riggs is trying to stand back up but Hendges is controlling him
Riggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hendges manages to move to mount!
Riggs is working to get back to half guard.
Hendges raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs can't escape the position. #T3#
Hendges lands a big elbow.
Hendges content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Hendges connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hendges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hendges is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#
Riggs is rocked!
Hendges cracks Riggs with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Hendges!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Splat does no damage.
Stout appears to be looking for a big counter.
Splat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stout's waist but Stout gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Splat off to one side. #CL#
Stout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Splat is looking for a takedown.
Stout tries to pull guard but Splat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Stout decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Stout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Splat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Splat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stout looking to hit a scissor sweep but Splat is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Splat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stout is on top in guard. #REVR#
Stout has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Stout preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Splat is looking for a triangle here but Stout uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stout has control of an arm but Splat manages to advance to Stout's back!
Stout wants to control his opponent's hands but Splat gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Splat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Splat missing with strikes. #T2#
Splat keeps control of the position easily here as Stout tries to buck him off.
Splat controlling well, preventing Stout from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Splat is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stout defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stout trying to get back to his feet but Splat is in full control for now.
Splat slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #T3#
Splat is trying to stick to Stout's back but Stout is turning into Splat. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Splat's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stout.
Splat wants to get back to his feet but Stout passes into half guard.
Stout not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Splat is looking to control Stout's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Splat avoid being mounted?
Splat controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Stout is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Splat keeping hold of Stout's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Stout seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Splat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Stout is working for a kimura but Splat is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Stout seems to be working for a kimura but Splat defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Stout dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Stout tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Splat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Splat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Stout rushes Splat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Splat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stout holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Splat smiles and moves away.
Splat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Splat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Splat pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Splat has Stout up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Splat leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Splat jumps guard.
Splat pulls Stout in to control the position.
Stout in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Splat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stout manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Splat postures up in Stout's guard and throws a big left but Stout blocks it.
Splat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Stout trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Splat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Stout looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Splat passes into side control.
Splat working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Splat passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stout!
Splat tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stout is looking to improve his position but Splat isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Stout throws a strike from the bottom but Splat uses the opportunity to take his back.
Splat struggling to keep hold of the position.
Splat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Splat is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #ES#
Stout is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Stout avoids a kick to the body.
Art Splat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Splat shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Stout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Splat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stout defends well and Splat ends up having to push Stout into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Splat.#CL#
Stout clinches up with Splat and pushes him back against the cage.
Splat is trying to break the clinch but Stout is controlling him.#TD2#
Splat drags the fight down to the ground.
Splat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Splat has an active guard here but Stout has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stout misses with a head shot. Splat uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Splat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Stout gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stout is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Splat to keep the fight standing.
Stout prevents Splat from breaking the clinch.
Stout keeps control of Splat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stout tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stout scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Splat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stout.
Splat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stout fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Splat tries to circle away but Stout has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Splat tries to break the clinch but Stout is controlling the position.
Splat letting Stout take a breather here.
Stout tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Splat just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Stout has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Splat uses from the top position.
Splat stands and throws Stout's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stout is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Splat is controlling him well.
Splat is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stout's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Splat tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stout's legs.
Stout is not content to let Splat control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Art Splat has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SU2#
Splat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Splat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stout sprawls well. Stout wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Splat gets slowly back to his feet.
Stout tries to clinch up.
Stout tries to clinch but Splat moves away
and Splat counters with a right hand to the body.
Splat throws a right and a left that Stout avoids nicely. #CL2#
Splat moves into the clinch.
Splat is trying to break the clinch but Stout has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Stout is trying to pull guard but Splat has him pressed against the cage.
Stout tries to pull guard but Splat won't allow it.
Stout jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Splat walks away with a smile on his face. Stout gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Splat fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Stout tries to keep at a distance but Splat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stout stalling in the clinch but Splat improves position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stout tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Splat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Splat tries to pull guard but Stout won't allow it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Splat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Riggs tries to sprawl but Bravo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bravo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bravo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Riggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bravo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Riggs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Bravo!
After winning the bout, Joe Bravo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Hollafield rushes Stout and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Hollafield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollafield throws a head kick that misses
and Stout counters with a left and a right that stings Hollafield. #CL2#
Hollafield takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Hollafield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Stout fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hollafield, pushing him back against the cage.
Hollafield jumps guard but Stout turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stout slows down the pace here.
Stout fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollafield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stout walks away with a smile on his face. Hollafield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stout doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollafield circles away.
Hollafield avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Hollafield with a poor takedown
and Stout counters with a left and a right that stings Hollafield.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Hollafield.
Hollafield shoots in for a takedown but Stout shows good takedown defense.
Stout tries to clinch up but Hollafield circles away and keeps his distance.
Hollafield throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Hollafield has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Hollafield manages to break the clinch.
Evander Hollafield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollafield keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Stout has closed the distance and engaged Hollafield in a clinch.
Hollafield throws an elbow that misses.
Hollafield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Stout breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stout has Hollafield up against the cage in a clinch.
Stout has had enough of the clinch but Hollafield keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Hollafield tries to score a body lock takedown but Stout shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hollafield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Stout decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stout is trying to keep Hollafield in close.
Stout looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hollafield trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hollafield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stout manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hollafield has Stout in his guard.#REVR#
Hollafield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stout controls the pace.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stout's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Stout 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. #SUB#
Stout drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stout jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stout scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Hollafield wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Stout forces Hollafield back against the cage and clinches.
Stout missing with knees to the body.
Stout is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hollafield to keep the fight standing.
Hollafield prevents Stout from breaking the clinch.
Stout tries to break free but Hollafield pushes him back against the cage.
Hollafield wants to take the fight to the mat but Stout manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Hollafield has clasped his hands together around Stout's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Stout throws Hollafield to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Stout 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#
Stout has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Stout drives through and clinches with Hollafield against the cage. #BC2#
Hollafield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hollafield or perhaps it was just good defense by Stout, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollafield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stout but Stout pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hollafield clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollafield holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollafield tightens his grip and picks Stout up, before dumping him to the ground. Stout manages to land in guard. #T1#
Stout keeping moving, preventing Hollafield from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hollafield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stout is tightening it up a little... Hollafield has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hollafield reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hollafield taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leo Stout!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Willemson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Hiram Riggs has been cut.
Willemson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willemson throws a right and a left that Riggs avoids nicely. #CL#
Riggs takes the fight into the clinch.
Riggs tries to pull guard but Willemson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Willemson tries to circle away but Riggs has him pinned against the cage.
Riggs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Riggs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.#SUB#
Riggs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Willemson pushes Riggs off looking to stand but Riggs dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Riggs in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Willemson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Riggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hiram Riggs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
James throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rivers.#TD2#
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rivers wants to get back to his feet.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Rivers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
James wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his arm.
Rivers being controlled for a moment.
Rivers struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as James stalls from top position.
James in the domination position with Rivers hanging on.#T1#
James tries to advance to mount but can't.
James controlling the position.
James wants to stand but Rivers is controlling his arm.
Rivers pushes James away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, James gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James cracks Rivers with a big elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocco Rivers has been cut.
James working away.
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Rocco Rivers's cut is getting worse.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ES#
Rivers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James working away.#T3##SUB2#
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Rivers is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Rivers has James pulled in close to control his posture.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
James moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
James clinches up with Rivers and pushes him back against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Rivers won't allow it. #BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
Rivers stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
James forces Rivers back against the cage and clinches.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but James has him pressed against the cage.
Rivers is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rocco Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick James.
James fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivers tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James stalling against the cage. #BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivers, pushing him back against the cage.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivers.
James jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
James has Rivers pushed against the cage.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed James into the cage.
Rivers is trying to break free.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from James.
Rivers throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivers to the ground. James is now in Rivers's guard.
Rivers is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rivers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rivers continues to stall.
Rivers controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Rivers 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.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rocco Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
James has managed to clinch.
James slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
James gets control of Rivers's arms and successfully pulls guard. James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
James is wriggling around but Rivers manages to pass to half guard.
James trying to control but Rivers postures up.
Rivers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocco Rivers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rivers fails with the takedown#CL2#
and James moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
James trying to land knees to the body.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
James is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rivers can't fight it off and eventually James manages to take the fight to the floor. Rivers looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rivers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers can't get the takedown.
Rivers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Rivers has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers 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.
James working some strikes from top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rivers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rivers letting James take a breather here.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD2#
James pulls guard successfully.
James working a defensive guard here.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers works over James with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
James has an active guard here but Rivers has managed to pass into half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.#T3#
James gets back to full guard.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Rivers gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting. #TD2#
James gets a double leg takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivers is trying to keep James in close. #T4#
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Rivers wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James wants to control from the top but Rivers keeps moving.
James wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers is trying to control the position but James postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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 Rocco Rivers.
Well James 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick James!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Stout fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piper shoots for a double leg takedown but Stout sprawls well. He's pushed Piper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Stout on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stout is looking to clinch.
Piper swats away the attempt to clinch by Stout.
Stout tries to clinch up but Piper circles away and keeps his distance.
Piper 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.#CL#
Stout fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piper, pushing him back against the cage.
Stout tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout is trying to stall.
Stout is trying to break free.
Stout tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piper just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Stout is trying to stall.
Piper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Stout pulls guard successfully.
Stout trying to strike off his back.
Stout doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Piper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Piper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stout keeping full guard, as Piper tries to pass.
Stout looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Piper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stout trying to control the position.
Piper wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
Stout is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Stout seems to be working for a kimura but Piper defends the submission attempt.
Piper is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Piper is trying to get back to full guard.
Stout trying to control from half guard but Piper is working away.
Stout throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Stout is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Piper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stout throws a big right hand that misses.
Piper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stout is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stout sets himself, and Piper steps forward looking for the clinch! Stout avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Piper shoots in for a takedown but Stout shows good takedown defense.
Stout seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.#TD2#
Stout tries to sprawl but Piper drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Stout kicks Piper off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Stout dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piper.
Piper has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stout tries to clinch up
and Piper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stout on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Stout has been cut.
Stout moves in looking to clinch but Piper pushes him off.
Piper unleashes a big counter combination but Stout bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout tries to clinch up but Piper circles away and keeps his distance.
Piper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stout tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Piper counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stout won't be happy with that. #T1##ES#
Stout throws Piper to one side and escapes!
Leo Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stout is looking to clinch.
Stout tries to clinch there but Piper circles away. #CL#
Stout clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Piper pulls guard successfully.
Leo Stout overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stout accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stout throws a strike but Piper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Piper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Piper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Stout has his foot on Piper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Piper works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Stout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piper defends it easily.
Piper works over Stout with some ground and pound from guard.
Piper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stout will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Piper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES#
Stout pushes Piper off and gets back to his feet.
Piper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Piper somewhat.
Leo Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.#T3#
Piper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stout as he jumps to the side.
Stout checks a leg kick.
Piper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stout takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piper shoots for a double leg takedown but Stout sprawls well. He's pushed Piper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stout is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Stout tries to clinch but Piper is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stout looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stout.
Stout slaps away a takedown attempt from Piper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piper scores with a body shot.
Piper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leo Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Piper is defended easily by Stout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roddy Piper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leo Stout's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stout backing away here, and Piper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stout wants to clinch up but Piper keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Piper is defended easily by Stout.
Stout appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stout tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piper shoots in and drives through. Stout sprawls well.
Stout is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Piper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stout tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Stout is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Piper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stout is on top in guard.
Stout keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Piper's head.
Stout won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Piper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stout missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Piper has his foot on Stout's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stout works his way back into a safe position though.
Piper pulls Stout in close to his closed guard and prevents Stout from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Piper is working an open guard so Stout takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Piper tries to bum rush Stout with a series of wild strikes but Stout uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Piper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Stout tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Piper just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Piper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stout pushes Piper off but Piper dives into side control. #SUB2#
Piper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stout wants to control but Piper postures up.#SUB2#
Stout wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Piper has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Stout's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Stout is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Piper!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitchell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivers is looking for a counter combo.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.#CL2#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Mitchell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers really is a fat lump.
Rivers wants to stand and escape but Mitchell is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mitchell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mitchell is on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers controlling Mitchell's posture. #T1#
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell tries to stand but Rivers is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rivers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mitchell is aware though and is defending well.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mitchell prevents Rivers from getting back to his feet.
Rivers has a closed guard, preventing Mitchell from standing up.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.#SU2#
Mitchell stands up and waves to Rivers to follow him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice takedown defense from Mitchell. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Mitchell moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mitchell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rivers uses from the top position.
Rivers is in close to Mitchell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but instead Rivers has moved into half guard.
Mitchell trying to control from the bottom.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mitchell wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
Rivers wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it. #T3##SU#
Rivers escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rivers blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Mitchell has Rivers up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mitchell clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitchell. Mitchell gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mitchell looks winded!#T4##TD#
Rivers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mitchell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell trying to control the hands but Rivers won't let him. #SUB#
Rivers is working for a rear naked choke. Mitchell is not defending it well and Rivers has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Mitchell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Mitchell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocco Rivers!

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