Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Lehtonen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Mathews counters with a single leg into guard. Lehtonen didn't expect that.
Mathews throws an elbow that misses. Lehtonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mathews's guard. Nice move by Lehtonen!#REVB#
Lehtonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mathews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathews thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mathews controls Lehtonen momentarily but Lehtonen frees himself.
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Lehtonen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathews wants to stand and escape but Lehtonen is having none of it. #T1#
Mathews is wriggling around but Lehtonen manages to pass to half guard.
Lehtonen stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Mathews misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mathews trying to hold on to Lehtonen's head to control him but Lehtonen postures up.
Mathews is looking to escape.
Mathews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lehtonen is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mathews manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Mathews keeps moving.
Lehtonen stops Mathews from standing up. #ES#
Mathews kicks Lehtonen off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Lehtonen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen postures up.
Lehtonen is looking to take a break and control but Mathews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen postures up.
Lehtonen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Lehtonen working the ground and pound but Mathews is defending the strikes.
Lehtonen wants to control but Mathews is keeping him busy.
Lehtonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mathews's legs.
Mathews manages to get back to half guard.
Lehtonen trying to control from half guard but Mathews is working away.
Mathews is trying to escape back to his feet but Lehtonen uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU2#
Lehtonen decides to stand back up. #T4##TD2#
Lehtonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lehtonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Lehtonen looks winded!
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lehtonen is trying to work for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lehtonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lehtonen's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ossi Lehtonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lehtonen leaves Mathews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown. Lehtonen tries to sprawl out of it but Mathews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lehtonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxwell Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lehtonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mathews quickly recovers to half guard.
Ossi Lehtonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews is not content to let Lehtonen control the position.
Mathews wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mathews tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lehtonen manages to move to mount! #T1#
Lehtonen lands a couple of good shots and Mathews has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mathews tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mathews bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lehtonen controls Mathews momentarily but Mathews frees himself.
Lehtonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mathews being controlled here momentarily.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Lehtonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Lehtonen is breathing heavily.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Lehtonen working a defensive guard here.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lehtonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lehtonen has his foot on Mathews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathews works his way back into a safe position though.
Mathews has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Mathews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews cracks Lehtonen with a solid left hand.
Mathews cracks Lehtonen with a solid left hand.
Mathews cracks Lehtonen with a solid left hand.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews distracts Lehtonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews stands up over Lehtonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews wants to stand but Lehtonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mathews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Mathews dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mathews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lehtonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lehtonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehtonen, not yet.
Lehtonen trying to keep a closed guard but Mathews is proving a slippery customer.
Mathews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
Mathews throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Mathews stands and steps away. Lehtonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lehtonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lehtonen showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Mathews pushes Lehtonen off and gets back to his feet.
Lehtonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD#
Mathews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lehtonen's guard.
Lehtonen wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Lehtonen tries to strike from the bottom.
Lehtonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lehtonen 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.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews preventing the sweep.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Lehtonen has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Mathews works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Lehtonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mathews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Lehtonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Lehtonen 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.#T4#
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews stands up over Lehtonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lehtonen is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews is in close to Lehtonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lehtonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews is working Lehtonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mathews 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Mathews!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Temrezov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.#TD2#
Temrezov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swanson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Temrezov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Temrezov's guard. #REVR#
Temrezov is controlling Swanson's posture.
Temrezov trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Temrezov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Temrezov striking off his back but it's not causing Swanson any problems.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temrezov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Temrezov looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.
Temrezov wants to hit a switch here but Swanson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Temrezov there!
Swanson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Temrezov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temrezov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Swanson landing shots from mount.
Temrezov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Temrezov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Temrezov looks winded!
Swanson wants to control the pace but Temrezov is squirming around nicely.
Swanson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Temrezov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Swanson tries to control but Temrezov wriggling away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Temrezov wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Swanson scoring with strikes but Temrezov is staying in there.
Swanson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Temrezov is desperately trying to improve his position but Swanson has a good base and remains in mount.
Swanson looking to finish Temrezov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Temrezov!
Temrezov can't escape the position.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Temrezov hang on?
Temrezov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Temrezov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.#TD#
Swanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swanson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Temrezov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Temrezov is working an open guard so Swanson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov tries to clinch up.
Temrezov is breathing heavily.
Temrezov misses the jab.
Swanson is looking to counter the offense by Temrezov and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Temrezov clinches. #BC2#
Temrezov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Temrezov wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Temrezov shoots in.
Kaplan Temrezov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temrezov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temrezov wants it to stay on the feet.
Temrezov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Swanson defends it well.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Temrezov tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temrezov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Temrezov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swanson is looking to clinch but Temrezov is avoiding it. #CL2#
Temrezov moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.
Swanson is trying to drag Temrezov to the mat but Temrezov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Temrezov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Swanson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Temrezov to the mat. Temrezov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Temrezov wants to sweep but no luck.
Swanson scoring with some ground and pound.
Temrezov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swanson is controlling him.
Temrezov keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swanson cracks Temrezov with a solid left hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Temrezov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard! #T3#
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Temrezov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Swanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temrezov can do to turn this around?
Swanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Temrezov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kendall Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Temrezov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Temrezov is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swanson pushes Temrezov off looking to stand but Temrezov dives back in and keeps control.
Swanson is controlling Temrezov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Temrezov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson is trying to stand up here but Temrezov is controlling him well.
Temrezov controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kendall Swanson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Temrezov gets caught flat footed, as Swanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Temrezov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Swanson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Temrezov is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov is looking to get back to full guard here but Swanson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Temrezov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Swanson working away.
Temrezov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Temrezov trying to control but Swanson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Swanson keeps control of the position as Temrezov tries to break free.
Swanson is not going to allow Temrezov to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Temrezov tries to escape the position.
Swanson scores with punches from the back.
Swanson 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.
Temrezov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Temrezov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
Swanson controls the action.
Swanson is not going to allow Temrezov to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Temrezov right now.
Swanson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Swanson is working the ground and pound. Can Temrezov escape?#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swanson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Temrezov hold on?!
Swanson keeps control of the position as Temrezov tries to break free.
Swanson is punishing Temrezov with some ground and pound.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swanson is riding his opponent, not letting Temrezov buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson punches Temrezov on the ear.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendall Swanson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jay Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Swanson throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Swanson to the mat! Swanson manages to get full guard.
Tyson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swanson is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him. #T1##SU2#
Tyson gets to his feet. Swanson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Tyson has Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Swanson gets underhooks to prevent Tyson's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Tyson shoots in.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Nice sprawl there from Swanson as Tyson shoots in.
Tyson looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson wants to clinch.#T3##TD#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Tyson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Tyson tries to counter it with a takedown but Swanson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Swanson forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##TD2#
Tyson jumps guard.
Tyson is controlling Swanson's posture.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Swanson postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Swanson sprawls well.#CL2#
Tyson pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swanson is looking for a takedown.
Swanson takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Swanson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Swanson manages to get underhooks.
Kendall Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Tyson.
Swanson has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Jay Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Swanson gets tackled into the cage by Tyson. Tyson maintains the clinch.
Tyson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Swanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson wants to clinch.#T2#
Tyson throws a head kick that Swanson semi-blocks.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swanson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3##TD#
Tyson gets caught napping as Swanson dives in and scores a takedown. Tyson manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Tyson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swanson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tyson.
Swanson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Swanson lands some shots froms side control.
Tyson seems a little lost for a moment, as Swanson dominates the positioning.
Jay Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Swanson stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Swanson feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Swanson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swanson is standing up over Tyson. Tyson looks to escape but Swanson dives into side control. #T4##REVB#
Swanson 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Swanson decides to stand back up.
Swanson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Swanson closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
Tyson letting Swanson take a breather here.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
Swanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kendall Swanson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kendall Swanson'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tyson lands a head kick. Swanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Swanson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson wants to get back to full guard but Swanson has passed into side control.
Swanson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tyson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
A nice elbow there by Swanson.
Swanson trying to control but Tyson is having none of it. #T2#
Tyson can't escape the position.
Swanson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Swanson moves to back control.
Swanson keeps control of the position as Tyson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Tyson wants to control his opponent's hands but Swanson gets his hands free.
Swanson is hanging on to Tyson's back as he tries to escape.
Swanson biding his time, controlling Tyson.
Tyson wants to escape the position.
Swanson has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is punishing Tyson with some ground and pound.
Swanson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tyson hold on?
Swanson scores with strikes from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Swanson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Burgess defending well as Eorl loads up on a big left hand.
Eorl pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Eorl shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burgess manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Eorl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eorl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Burgess has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Eorl is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Burgess.
Eorl in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Eorl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burgess has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burgess is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1#
Eorl taking a breather here.
Eorl landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eorl has hold of Burgess's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Burgess seems comfortable defending it but Eorl has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Burgess is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Burgess is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Eorl couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hardis Eorl!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2018

#R1#
Steel leaves Mathews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Mathews counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mathews seems to be working for a kimura but Steel defends the submission attempt.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mathews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel trying to control here.
Steel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mathews looks to land a strike but Steel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Steel has his foot on Mathews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathews works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mathews is one step ahead there.
Mathews wants to stand but Steel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mathews postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mathews's guard. #REVB#
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Mathews working a defensive guard here.
Steel throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Steel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mathews looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steel passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel advances nicely into full mount.
Steel misses with a head shot.
Mathews is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Steel misses with a head shot.
Mathews is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mathews working to try and regain half guard.
Steel looking to control but Mathews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mathews is trying to stand.#T4#
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mathews holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Steel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Steel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mathews tries to hold on but Steel postures up.#SU2#
Steel is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Steel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews wants to control but Steel postures up.#SUB2#
Steel tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mathews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel stays in close to Mathews's body and controls the position.
Steel stands and throws Mathews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mathews managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Mathews is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB2#
Steel tries for a kimura but Mathews is defending well.
Mathews defending against the ground and pound.
Mathews wants to control but Steel postures up.
Mathews manages to get back to half guard.
Mathews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Steel.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Steel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel trying to advance position but Mathews counters by regaining guard.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Mathews is working an open guard so Steel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Steel feints and as Mathews raises his hands in defense, Steel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mathews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel's guard. #REVR#
Mathews postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel pulls Mathews in close to his closed guard and prevents Mathews from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel working for a triangle but Mathews defends it easily. #SUB2#
Steel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mathews defends it easily.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel trying to control the position.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Mathews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mathews has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Mathews postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mathews controlling him for the moment.
Steel trying to control the position.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Steel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxwell Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Steel takes a swing at Mathews's ribcage but misses.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel wants to clinch.
Mathews drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Mathews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mathews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Mathews's legs - danger averted.
Mathews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Mathews has wrist control.
Steel prevents Mathews from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mathews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between Mathews's legs - danger averted.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mathews is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mathews tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mathews is in bad spot here. #T3#
Mathews looking very determined here, making life difficult for Steel.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mathews haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mathews is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Steel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mathews defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Steel working for a choke but Mathews is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mathews is trying to stand back up.
Mathews breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mathews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mathews manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Steel looking to sit in guard and control but Mathews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Steel!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Swanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khaibulaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaibulaev keeps the fight on the outside.
Khaibulaev with the counter takedown but Swanson avoids it easily.
Khaibulaev lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khaibulaev.#CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Swanson has been cut.#CL2#
Khaibulaev rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khaibulaev is trying to break free.
Swanson wants a takedown.
Khaibulaev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khaibulaev is pushing Swanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khaibulaev is pressed up against the cage. Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khaibulaev down to the mat. Khaibulaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Swanson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khaibulaev has his hands clasped together around Swanson's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Khaibulaev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khaibulaev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Swanson manages to pass to side control.
Swanson prevents Khaibulaev from improving his position.#ES2#
Khaibulaev pushes Swanson off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Khaibulaev gets a double leg takedown into Swanson's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Khaibulaev drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Khaibulaev seems to have locked his on tight now - Swanson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Khaibulaev, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magomed Khaibulaev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Stroev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swanson on his heels. He'll look to pass Swanson's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stroev wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Stroev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Swanson controls Stroev momentarily but Stroev frees himself.
Stroev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
Swanson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stroev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stroev lands in his opponent's guard.
Swanson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Stroev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stroev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stroev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stroev 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.
Let's hope that Stroev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stroev prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stroev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stroev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swanson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Swanson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stroev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Stroev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stroev trying to control the pace.
Stroev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stroev seems to be looking for submissions.
Swanson is looking to escape.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stroev.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Swanson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stroev is on him like a limpet, forcing Swanson back against the cage.#TD2#
Stroev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stroev controls the position.
Stroev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stroev lands a few punches from side control.#ES#
Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson trying to hold on to Stroev's head to control him but Stroev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Victor Stroev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Swanson missing with punches from the bottom.
Stroev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroev controlling the action here.
Swanson looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Swanson trying to control from the bottom.
Stroev stalling.
Stroev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swanson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Swanson pushes Stroev off looking to stand but Stroev dives back in and keeps control.
Stroev trying to control the pace.
Stroev wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson pushes Stroev off looking to stand but Stroev dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stroev slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Swanson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stroev is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Stroev prevents Swanson from getting back to his feet.
Stroev is in close to Swanson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Stroev looking to pass the guard.
Stroev passes Swanson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Stroev seems content to control.#SUB2#
Stroev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Stroev seems content to control.
Stroev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Stroev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stroev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Swanson looking to control.
Stroev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stroev is looking to stand up but Swanson won't let him.
Stroev wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stroev defends well and Swanson ends up having to push Stroev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stroev stuffs the takedown attempt from Swanson. Swanson gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Stroev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Stroev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson is trying to maintain the position but Stroev is very close to passing his half guard.
Stroev content to control rather than advance.
Swanson is trying to stand.
Stroev tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Swanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stroev is controlling him.
Stroev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stroev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stroev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stroev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stroev wanted to stand there but Swanson had control of the position. #ES#
Swanson pushes Stroev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson goes for a double leg but Stroev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stroev continues to drive forward.#CL#
Swanson clinches up with Stroev and pushes him back against the cage.
Stroev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stroev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Stroev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stroev tightens his grip and picks Swanson up, before dumping him to the ground. Swanson manages to land in guard.
Stroev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Swanson's guard.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stroev's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stroev has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stroev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stroev keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Stroev is wriggling around but Swanson manages to pass to half guard.
Stroev controlling the position for now.
Stroev wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Stroev wants to get back to full guard but Swanson has passed into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stroev trying his best to control but Swanson has mounted him.
Swanson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swanson moves to the back position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendall Swanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stroev 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Swanson shoots in for a double leg but Temrezov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Swanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Temrezov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Swanson is trying to keep Temrezov in close.
Temrezov landing some decent shots from guard.
Temrezov stops Swanson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temrezov distracts Swanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson wants to stand but Temrezov is controlling the position. #T1#
Temrezov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Temrezov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Temrezov has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
Temrezov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Temrezov looking to pass the guard.
Temrezov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Temrezov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Temrezov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Temrezov is now in Swanson's guard.
Temrezov stands and throws Swanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Swanson tries to bench press Temrezov off him but Temrezov keeps the position. #T2#
Temrezov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Temrezov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Temrezov drags him back down.
Swanson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Temrezov lands a few punches from side control.
Swanson wants to control but Temrezov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swanson taking a bit of punishment here - Temrezov scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!
Temrezov is staying tight to Swanson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oh Swanson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Temrezov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Temrezov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Temrezov happy to just control the position for now.
Swanson tries to improve position but can't.
Temrezov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Swanson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Temrezov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaplan Temrezov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018

#R1#
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgess pinned against the cage. Burgess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karhu tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Burgess counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burgess seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess wants to stand up but Karhu is controlling the position.
Burgess content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Burgess is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karhu wants to control but Burgess is keeping busy.
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.
Karhu trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Burgess feints and as Karhu raises his hands in defense, Burgess changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karhu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burgess is now in half guard.
Burgess controlling the pace.
Karhu is looking to control Burgess's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karhu avoid being mounted?
Burgess controlling the pace. #T3##SU#
Burgess stands up out of the half guard.
Burgess throws a low kick but Karhu moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgess.
Burgess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Karhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgess tries to sprawl out of it but Karhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Britt Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Karhu.#CL#
Burgess rushes Karhu and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Burgess pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Burgess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karhu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karhu throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Burgess counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Karhu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burgess manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Karhu wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Burgess is taking a breather. Karhu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Burgess not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burgess in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Britt Burgess dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Burgess misses with a double jab.
Burgess tries to clinch up.
Britt Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgess sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karhu somewhat.
Burgess throws a big counter combination but Karhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Karhu closes the distance and clinches up with Burgess, looking for a takedown. Karhu pushes Burgess against the cage but Burgess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Britt Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Karhu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Burgess closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karhu did well to prevent Burgess getting side control.
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.
Burgess is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB#
Burgess looking for a guillotine from mount but Karhu is having none of it. #SUB#
Burgess jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karhu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Karhu wants to control but Burgess postures up.
Karhu manages to get back to half guard.
Burgess is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karhu can do to turn this around?
Burgess is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karhu!
Karhu is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Burgess looking for a guillotine from mount but Karhu is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Burgess there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Burgess thowing shots but they're missing.
Karhu manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Karhu wants to control but Burgess is keeping busy. #T3#
Burgess perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karhu tries to roll over but Burgess keeps him under control.
Karhu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burgess is working away from the top position though.
Burgess stops Karhu from getting back to his feet.
Karhu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burgess.
Karhu can't keep his opponent in guard - Burgess advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karhu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Burgess stands up from half guard.
Burgess moves out of range of the leg kick from Karhu.
Karhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Burgess sprawls well. He's pushed Karhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Burgess instigates a clinch. #BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgess looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Burgess. No joy for Karhu on that attempt. #TD#
Karhu tries to sprawl but Burgess drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karhu is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Britt Burgess dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Karhu gets caught flat footed, as Burgess shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Karhu working a defensive guard here.
Karhu is trying to hold Burgess in close to prevent damage but Burgess has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Karhu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burgess pulls his head out easily.
Burgess controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Karhu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karhu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burgess is now in half guard.
Burgess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karhu wants to get back to full guard but Burgess has mounted him!
Karhu is looking to improve his position but Burgess isn't that keen on the idea.
Karhu manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Burgess takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burgess looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Karhu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Karhu actively working from the bottom here.
Burgess performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burgess seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karhu for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Burgess is looking to advance position but Karhu won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burgess looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Burgess closes the distance and pushes Karhu back into the cage.
Karhu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burgess to keep the fight standing.
Karhu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burgess walks away with a smile on his face. Karhu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Burgess clinches up with Karhu and pushes him back against the cage.
Burgess pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Burgess jumps into guard, dragging Karhu to the mat.
Britt Burgess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karhu trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Karhu wants to pass the guard but Burgess is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Burgess is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karhu is aware though and is defending well.
Rauno Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Britt Burgess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burgess is pulling down on Karhu's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Britt Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burgess 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Britt Burgess!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Smitty moves into the clinch.
Smitty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgess is defending well.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smitty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Burgess tries a body shot but Smitty blocks it.
Smitty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burgess is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burgess jumps guard but Smitty stands there with Burgess around his waist. Burgess gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smitty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smitty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burgess avoids it.
Smitty has Burgess pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burgess manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Britt Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smitty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess scores with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Smitty turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smitty manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Smitty decides to stand back up.
Burgess tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smitty shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgess tries to sprawl out of it but Smitty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burgess is defended easily by Smitty.
Smitty works over Burgess's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Britt Burgess has been cut.
Smitty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burgess tries to avoid it but Smitty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burgess to the ground. Burgess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Burgess gets tackled into the cage by Smitty. Smitty maintains the clinch.
Burgess is trying to break the clinch but Smitty is controlling him.#BC2#
Smitty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smitty. #T2#
A control attempt from Burgess but he's now mounted!
Smitty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burgess sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smitty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Smitty there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Smitty winds up and cracks Burgess with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smitty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burgess wants to control but Smitty passes into side. #SU2#
Smitty stands up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smitty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smitty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smitty wants to counter the offense by Burgess and move into the clinch position.
Burgess throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burgess fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Smitty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burgess avoids the head kick by Smitty.
Burgess is looking to clinch but Smitty is avoiding it.
Burgess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smitty.
A combination from Smitty does no damage.
Burgess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smitty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Britt Burgess's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Smitty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Burgess swats away the attempt to clinch by Smitty.
Burgess swats away the attempt to clinch by Smitty.
Smitty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smitty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burgess as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smitty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burgess's waist but Burgess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smitty off to one side.
Smitty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burgess counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smitty throws a leg kick but Burgess moved away.
Burgess connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Burgess looks to land a body kick but Smitty moved away.
Smitty shoots in but no luck this time.
Britt Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Smitty.
Smitty tries for a takedown but Burgess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smitty is breathing heavily.
Smitty circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smitty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smitty keeps the fight on the outside.
Smitty misses with a low kick.
Smitty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smitty shoots in and drives through. Burgess sprawls well.
Smitty keeps the fight on the outside.
Smitty steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burgess.
Burgess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smitty avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgess. #T2#
Burgess throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smitty's waist but Smitty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burgess off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burgess.
Despite the aggression on Smitty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Smitty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burgess quickly recovers to half guard.
Burgess tries to get to full guard but Smitty has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Burgess actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smitty is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Burgess is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Smitty!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1##TD#
Damage tries to sprawl but Burgess drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damage trying to hold on to Burgess's head to control him but Burgess postures up.
Burgess is just content to waste time from the top position. Damage takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Damage 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.#SUB2#
Burgess is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Damage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Burgess is looking to defend but Damage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Burgess! Damage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Burgess taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Severi Damage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Stroev shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swanson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stroev manages to circle out of the way.
Stroev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stroev shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Victor Stroev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroev throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Stroev shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Kendall Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Stroev.
Stroev slips a jab and a cross from Swanson. #CL#
Swanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Swanson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Stroev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Swanson gets the takedown into side control.
Stroev is looking to get back to his feet here but Swanson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stroev's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Swanson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T1#
Swanson lands a shot to the body.
Stroev looking very determined here, making life difficult for Swanson.
Stroev trying to control but not successfully.
Stroev tries to escape but Swanson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stroev looks winded!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stroev keeps trying to improve his position.
Swanson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Swanson is working the ground and pound. Can Stroev escape?
Stroev rolls, trying to escape but Swanson keeps control of the position.
Swanson misses with an elbow to the head.
Stroev wants to control his opponent's hands but Swanson gets his hands free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Swanson.
Stroev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Swanson 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.
Swanson tries to get the hooks in deep but Stroev pushed the leg off. #T3#
I really don't envy Stroev right now.
Swanson has good solid back control here.
Swanson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Swanson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Swanson punches Stroev on the ear.
Swanson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Good control from Swanson.#T4#
Swanson lands punches and elbows.
Stroev covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Swanson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stroev just trying to survive but Swanson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Swanson is not going to allow Stroev to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stroev slaps away a takedown attempt from Swanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stroev is defended easily by Swanson.
Swanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroev pinned against the cage. Stroev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stroev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swanson with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson shoots in but Stroev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Stroev looks to land a combination but Swanson avoids it well.
Stroev is breathing heavily.
Swanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stroev avoids it really well and circles away.
Swanson leaves Stroev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Swanson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stroev.#TD2#
Swanson gets caught flat footed, as Stroev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Swanson 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#
Stroev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Swanson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stroev trying to control from the bottom.
Stroev is looking for a sweep. Swanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stroev is looking to get back to full guard here but Swanson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3##SU#
Swanson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Stroev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stroev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
Swanson fails to land the takedown.
Stroev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stroev throws a push kick but Swanson slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Swanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stroev swivels and escapes.
Stroev shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Stroev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stroev pinned against the cage. Stroev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Stroev takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Stroev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stroev tries to clinch up.
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroev circles away.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroev tries a head kick but it misses.
Stroev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stroev tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson has his takedown stuffed
and Stroev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Swanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stroev rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroev has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Swanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stroev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##TD#
Swanson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stroev is trying to keep an underhook but Swanson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stroev scores with a few weak punches.
Stroev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swanson jumps into side control!#SU#
Swanson decides to stand back up. Swanson steps back and let's Stroev get back to his feet.
Swanson has a takedown stuffed.
Stroev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Swanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stroev tries to sprawl out of it but Swanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stroev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
No luck for Swanson with that takedown attempt.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Stroev.
Swanson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stroev circles away.
Kendall Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stroev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson is looking to counter the offense by Stroev and move into the clinch.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroev but Stroev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Stroev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Stroev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stroev off to one side.
Swanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swanson misses with a takedown attempt - Stroev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stroev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stroev wants it to stay on the feet.
Stroev throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Stroev wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Swanson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stroev's guard.
Stroev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Stroev is looking to sweep but instead, Swanson has passed into half guard.
Stroev wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson stops Stroev from getting back to his feet.
Swanson working over Stroev with some ground and pound. Stroev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stroev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stroev trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Stroev.
I think Stroev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Janzen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Janzen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janzen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mathews holds on and takes a little breather.
Mathews trying to keep a closed guard but Janzen is proving a slippery customer.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews managing to control the position.
Janzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Janzen from controlling successfully.
Mathews trying to control the position here. #T1#
Janzen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janzen is controlling him.
Janzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathews working a defensive guard but Janzen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mathews wants to control but Janzen postures up.#SU2#
Janzen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mathews to his feet.
Michael Janzen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Janzen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Mathews is fighting off a takedown attempt but Janzen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mathews to the mat. Mathews regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mathews is trying to control the position but Janzen postures up.
Janzen trying to control but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Janzen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mathews 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.
Janzen throwing strikes from guard but Mathews blocks nicely. #T3#
Janzen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Janzen won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mathews enables Janzen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mathews manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mathews keeping full guard, as Janzen tries to pass.
Mathews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janzen.
Mathews has control of Janzen's left arm, preventing Janzen from doing any damage.
Mathews is wriggling around but Janzen manages to pass to half guard.
Janzen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Janzen working over Mathews with some ground and pound. Mathews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janzen's back!
Janzen is taking damage to the body and head.
Janzen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Janzen trying to control the hands but Mathews breaks the grip.
Janzen looks winded!
Mathews is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Mathews looking to break Janzen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Janzen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mathews will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathews avoiding Janzen 's attempts to control his hands.
Mathews landing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews lands a shot to the body.
Mathews is landing with strikes. Janzen can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Janzen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Janzen.
No luck for Mathews with that takedown attempt.
Janzen tries to clinch there but Mathews circles away.
Janzen lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Mathews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Janzen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mathews misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Janzen regains half guard.
Janzen looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janzen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mathews seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Janzen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Janzen tries to get to full guard but Mathews has control of the leg.
Janzen is breathing heavily.
Mathews missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janzen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mathews's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mathews's back!
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mathews rolls, trying to escape but Janzen keeps control of the position.
Mathews trying to get back to his feet but Janzen is in full control for now.
Mathews is keeping busy. #T2#
What can Mathews do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Janzen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mathews is defending well though. Janzen let's go of the attempt for now.
Mathews trying to control the position but Janzen manages to sink in the hooks.
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Janzen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Janzen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Mathews is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Janzen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mathews holding on to Janzen's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Mathews tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mathews holds on, trying desperately to control.
Mathews tries to reverse the position but Janzen maintains control.
Michael Janzen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mathews is squirming around, avoiding Janzen's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Mathews really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mathews regains half guard.#SUB2#
Janzen is working for a kimura but Mathews is defending it quite comfortably.
Mathews is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews trying to control from the bottom.
Mathews is trying to stand back up but Janzen is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Janzen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Janzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Mathews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Janzen's waist but Janzen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mathews off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Janzen.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Janzen as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Janzen gets a double leg takedown into Mathews's guard.#SU2#
Janzen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Janzen forces Mathews back against the cage and clinches.
Janzen lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Janzen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Janzen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Janzen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mathews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Janzen tries to control but Mathews wriggling away.
Janzen working Mathews over with strikes here.
Mathews taking shots to the head. #T2#
Janzen tries to control but Mathews wriggling away.
Janzen cracks Mathews with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Janzen wants to control the pace but Mathews is squirming around nicely.
Mathews is trying to escape the mount.
Janzen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mathews is looking to escape.
Janzen content just to control the position here. #T3#
Mathews gets back to half guard.
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews manages to get to full guard.
Janzen is stalling in the full guard.
Mathews is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Janzen passes into half guard.
Mathews is looking for a sweep. Janzen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Janzen moves nicely into side control.
Mathews wants to control but Janzen postures up.
Mathews gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Janzen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janzen throwing strikes here but Mathews is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Janzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Janzen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Janzen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2018

#R1#
Volkov shoots in but Swanson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Swanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Swanson passes into half guard. #REVB#
Swanson content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Volkov has a hand on Swanson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Swanson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Swanson unloading with bombs!
Swanson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Swanson avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
Swanson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swanson lands a big elbow.
Swanson lands with some strikes.
Swanson controlling the position easily from mount.
Swanson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Volkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Volkov can't escape the position.
Swanson 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.
Swanson tries to control but Volkov wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Volkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Volkov wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
The referee warns Volkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Swanson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendall Swanson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Swanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Volkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Swanson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kendall Swanson has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Volkov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksandr Volkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018

#R1##CL#
Burgess moves into the clinch.
Pathak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burgess tries to pull guard but Pathak holds him up against the cage and eventually Burgess drops back down to his feet.
Pathak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pathak blocks an uppercut.
Burgess wants to break free but Pathak has control.
Pathak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burgess looking for a takedown. #BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Pathak tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burgess goes for a double leg but Pathak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pathak continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britt Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Burgess closes the distance and clinches.
Pathak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgess is defending well.
Burgess has had enough of the clinch but Pathak keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Burgess shoots in for a takedown but Pathak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgess shoots in for a double leg but Pathak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pathak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pathak wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pathak. No joy for Burgess on that attempt.
Pathak unleashes a big counter combination but Burgess bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pathak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck for Burgess with that takedown attempt.
Burgess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pathak avoids it really well and circles away.
Pathak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgess.
Burgess jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pathak moves into the clinch.
Burgess wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Pathak is trying to drag Burgess to the mat but Burgess just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Pathak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Pathak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burgess wants to get up but he can't break Pathak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burgess passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pathak tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SU#
Burgess stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Burgess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burgess misses with an elbow strike.
Burgess tries to break the clinch but Pathak is controlling the position.
Burgess can't get the takedown.
Pathak pushes off an throws an elbow but Burgess leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burgess is looking to break free of the clinch but Pathak has double underhooks.
Pathak looking to stall.
Burgess fails to pull guard.
Pathak trying to control the position but instead, Burgess has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pathak into the cage.#T4#
Burgess is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pathak to keep the fight standing.
Pathak letting Burgess take a breather here.
Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pathak walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Pathak does no damage.
Burgess fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grove Pathak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pathak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burgess.
Pathak misses with a leg kick.
Pathak scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Burgess has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Burgess manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burgess is controlling Pathak's posture.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pathak is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess looking to control but Pathak passes into half guard. #T1#
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pathak is working away from the top position though.
Pathak wants to take a breather but Burgess is having none of it.
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pathak is working away from the top position though.
Burgess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burgess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pathak. No joy for Burgess on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britt Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pathak fails to land the takedown.
Good exchange - Burgess coming out on top.#CL#
Burgess clinches up with Pathak and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Burgess with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Pathak counters by clinching up. #T3#
Burgess scores with a shot to the side of Pathak's head.
Burgess tries to pull guard but Pathak holds him up against the cage and eventually Burgess drops back down to his feet.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Burgess manages to break the clinch.
Burgess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burgess keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgess dives in for a single leg takedown but Pathak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burgess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burgess tries for a takedown but Pathak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Burgess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pathak pinned against the cage. Pathak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Pathak clinches up with Burgess and pushes him back against the cage.
Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pathak walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burgess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pathak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burgess somewhat.
Pathak throws a fast counter high kick but Burgess manages to duck under it in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Pathak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grove Pathak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pathak swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Pathak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pathak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burgess tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pathak wants to control but Burgess is keeping him busy.
Grove Pathak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess is looking to reverse the position.
Pathak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burgess is working hard here to advance position.
Burgess is not content to let Pathak control the position.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Pathak wants to stand but Burgess is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burgess fails to land the takedown.
Burgess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grove Pathak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burgess.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britt Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pathak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Britt Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgess dives in for a single leg takedown but Pathak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pathak misses with a leg kick
and Burgess counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pathak's knee momentarily.
Burgess looks for a takedown but Pathak sprawls well.
Pathak closes the distance and clinches up with Burgess, looking for a takedown. Pathak pushes Burgess against the cage but Burgess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Pathak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Burgess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pathak, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Burgess pulls Pathak into guard.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Pathak from controlling successfully.
Burgess wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Pathak from controlling successfully. #T4#
Burgess throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Pathak controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burgess tries to close the distance and clinch but Pathak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pathak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burgess misses with a series of wild punches.
Pathak is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pathak as he avoids it easily.
Britt Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grove Pathak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burgess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pathak.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grove Pathak.
I've got Pathak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grove Pathak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Jami slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jami moves to clinch but Mathews breaks away #TD#
and Mathews counters with a single leg into guard. Jami didn't expect that.
Mathews throwing strikes but missing.
Jami wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jami manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jami moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Jami tries to clinch but Mathews moves out of range. #TD2#
Mathews gets caught napping as Jami dives in and scores a takedown. Mathews manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Mathews manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1##BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niko Jami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jami tries to clinch up.
Mathews changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Jami drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jami throwing strikes from guard but Mathews blocks nicely.
Jami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mathews is keeping the position for now.
Mathews looking for a sweep. Not yet Mathews, not yet.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet but Jami passes into half guard.
Mathews tries to kick Jami off but Jami keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Mathews is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mathews wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jami in particular looking to stall.
Mathews is trying to stand. #SU2#
Jami decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jami throws a head kick but Mathews moves out of range. #TD2#
Jami fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mathews to the ground. Jami is now in Mathews's guard.
Mathews wants to stand up but Jami is controlling him.
Mathews trying to keep a closed guard but Jami is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Mathews pulls Jami in to control the position.
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mathews wants to stand up but Jami is controlling him.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Jami from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathews trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mathews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jami defends it nicely.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jami tries to clinch there but Mathews circles away.
Jami leaves Mathews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews with a poor takedown
and Jami counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mathews is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mathews gets tackled into the cage by Jami. Jami maintains the clinch.
Mathews is trying to force a seperation but Jami has the dominant position.#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Jami fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mathews to the ground. Jami is now in Mathews's guard.
Jami is looking to work some ground and pound but Mathews has wrist control.
Jami 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.#SU2#
Jami stands up from Mathews's guard - Jami perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Jami. No joy for Mathews on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Jami dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mathews gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Mathews looking for subs off his back but Jami has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jami missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jami stops Mathews from getting back to his feet.
Mathews is controlling Jami's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mathews actively working from the bottom here.
Mathews landing rabbit punches to the side of Jami's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #T1#
Mathews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathews trying to hold on to Jami's head to control him but Jami postures up.
Jami trying to control the action but Mathews is working from the bottom.
Jami wants to stand but Mathews has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mathews is trying to control but can't. #ES#
Mathews manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Jami manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mathews on his heels. He'll look to pass Mathews's guard now, I'm sure.
Mathews trying to control the position.
Mathews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jami is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Jami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jami looking to pass the guard.
Mathews keeping moving, preventing Jami from controlling successfully.
Mathews wants to control but Jami passes easily into half guard.
Mathews trying to control from the bottom.
Jami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU2#
Jami postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mathews to stand up. #T3##TD2#
Jami shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mathews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jami throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathews 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#
Jami is pressing down on Mathews's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Jami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jami working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mathews.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jami has his foot on Mathews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mathews works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mathews throwing strikes but missing.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Jami's brow.
Jami is trying to control the position but Mathews postures up.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews 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.
Jami looking to control.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxwell Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mathews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jami throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mathews is working Jami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jami pulls Mathews in to control the position.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Jami's brow.
Mathews works over Jami with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews stands up over Jami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Jami working for a triangle but Mathews defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jami works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jami 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.#T1#
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mathews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jami wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jami working a defensive guard here.
Mathews stands up over Jami, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews won't allow Jami to sweep him here.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jami has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Jami's brow. #SUB2#
Jami is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Jami is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Maxwell Mathews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jami has a closed guard, preventing Mathews from standing up. #T4#
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jami's head.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jami throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mathews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jami is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews cracks Jami with a solid left hand.
Mathews cracks Jami with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews works over Jami with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews throws a big elbow that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Mathews!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ullvang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Burgess jumps guard.
Ullvang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burgess manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Burgess trying to control but Ullvang is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ullvang can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Ullvang has an active guard here but Burgess has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ullvang tries to kick Burgess off in order to stand up. Burgess Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ullvang prevents Burgess from moving into mount. #T1#
Burgess trying to control the action but Ullvang is working from the bottom.
Ullvang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ullvang is working away from the top position though.
Burgess wants to get back to his feet.
Ullvang uses his free foot to push down on Burgess's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Burgess.
Ullvang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Burgess tries to lock up and control but Ullvang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Ullvang goes for an armbar but Burgess turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burgess.
Ullvang is pulling down on Burgess's head. It's preventing any offense from Burgess, at least for the moment.
Burgess controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ullvang working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ullvang wants to stand up but Burgess is controlling him. #T3##SUB2#
Burgess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ullvang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burgess has managed to get both his arms back between Ullvang's legs - danger averted.
Ullvang throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Ullvang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ullvang working for a triangle but Burgess defends it easily.
Ullvang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ullvang is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burgess throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ullvang counters by moving into the clinch.
Burgess jumps guard but Ullvang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burgess misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ullvang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burgess avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Ullvang jumps guard.
Burgess slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stig Ullvang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burgess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ullvang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess is looking to counter the offense by Ullvang and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Ullvang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ullvang controlling the pace.
Ullvang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burgess reverses the position - he's now on top in Ullvang's guard.
Ullvang striking off his back but it's not causing Burgess any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ullvang doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Burgess trying to control the position from guard on top but Ullvang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Britt Burgess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burgess is looking to work some ground and pound but Ullvang has wrist control.#T1#
Burgess stopping the sweep attempt from Ullvang.
Ullvang keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully.
Ullvang controlling Burgess's posture.
Ullvang keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully.
Ullvang wants to improve his position but instead Burgess has moved into half guard.
Ullvang tries to roll over but Burgess keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ullvang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ullvang.
Ullvang wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ullvang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgess preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ullvang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burgess shoots in and drives through. Ullvang sprawls well.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Burgess as Ullvang shoots in.
Britt Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgess misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Ullvang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ullvang.
Burgess is trying to break free.#TD#
Burgess jumps into guard, dragging Ullvang to the mat.
Ullvang wants to pass the guard but Burgess is keeping the position.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Ullvang controlling him for the moment.
Burgess doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ullvang stays in close to Burgess's body and controls the position. #T4##SUB#
Burgess escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ullvang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ullvang is stalling in the full guard.
The adventures of Ullvang the control monster continue. Boring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ullvang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ullvang tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stig Ullvang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ullvang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ullvang shoots in but no luck this time.
Ullvang fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ullvang drives through and clinches with Burgess against the cage.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Ullvang.
Burgess tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ullvang smiles and moves away.
Burgess fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ullvang tries to counter with a clinch but Burgess shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Ullvang drives through and clinches with Burgess against the cage. #T1#
Ullvang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Britt Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Ullvang.
A frustrated look appears on Ullvang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burgess stalling in the clinch but Ullvang improves position.
Burgess tries to land knees in the clinch but Ullvang avoids the damage to the body.
Burgess is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Ullvang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burgess uses from the top position.
Ullvang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burgess's guard. #REVB#
Ullvang controlling from the top position. #T2#
Ullvang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgess works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burgess working a defensive guard here. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ullvang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burgess keeping full guard, as Ullvang tries to pass.
Ullvang stopping the sweep attempt from Burgess.
Ullvang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ullvang is staying tight to Burgess's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Ullvang is trying to get an arm triangle but Burgess is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Burgess's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ullvang moves into full mount!
Ullvang controlling from mount.
Ullvang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Stig Ullvang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ullvang 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stig Ullvang!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Franks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Franks takes a shot to the head.
Jones lands a right hand.
A short left from Jones. #CUT2#
It looks like Austin Franks has been cut.
Franks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Franks is rocked!
Jones creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Franks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Franks drops to his knees and Jones pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Jones!
Terrell Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018

#R1##TD#
Burgess shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Everything kicks off Burgess and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Burgess. No joy for Everything on that attempt.
Burgess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burgess defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Everything.#TD#
Burgess closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Everything pushes Burgess off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everything with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Burgess moves into the clinch.
Britt Burgess has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eats Everything.#TD#
Burgess has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Everything uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Burgess wants to control position but Everything is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Burgess here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eats Everything!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown. Rane tries to sprawl out of it but Mathews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rane looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Mathews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rane won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Mathews goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mathews but great work by Rane.
Mathews tries to escape but Rane is in control.
You can see the frustration on Mathews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mathews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Rane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mathews is trying to get back to half guard.
Mathews struggling a bit here.#T1#
Rane tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mathews can't do much from the bottom here.
Rane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mathews's legs. #ES#
Mathews throws Rane to one side and escapes!
Jvr Rane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mathews fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Mathews dives in and scores a takedown into Rane's guard.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews 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.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews cracks Rane with a solid left hand.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow.
Mathews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mathews stands up over Rane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mathews is in close to Rane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rane's head.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rane's head.
Mathews throws a big right hand that misses.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow. #SUB2#
Rane is looking for a triangle but Mathews pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mathews won't allow Rane to sweep him here.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Rane's brow.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Rane trying to keep a closed guard but Mathews is proving a slippery customer.
Mathews cracks Rane with a solid left hand.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rane wants to sweep but no luck.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rane is trying to keep Mathews in close.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rane pulls Mathews in to control the position.
Mathews chips away with some ground and pound.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rane's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Mathews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rane throws a series of punches but Mathews avoids them all with ease.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rane but Rane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Mathews backs off Rane throws a huge counter combo but Mathews manages to avoid it all.
Rane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rane misses the shot to the body.
Mathews shoots in looking for a takedown. Rane tries to sprawl out of it but Mathews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Mathews shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mathews showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews drops an elbow to the side of Rane's head. #T1#
Nice strikes from Mathews there.
Mathews working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mathews connects with a nice short shot to Rane's temple.
Mathews lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mathews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mathews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rane tries to get to full guard but Mathews has control of the leg.
Mathews landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rane is trying to stand.
Rane tries to get to full guard but Mathews has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Mathews. #T2#
Mathews drops an elbow to the side of Rane's head.
Rane trying to hold on to Mathews's head to control him but Mathews postures up. #SUB#
Mathews is trying for a kimura here. Rane looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mathews wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxwell Mathews!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Stone looks for the body kick but Mathews saw that one coming. #CL#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mathews!#ES#
Mathews throws Stone to one side and escapes!#TD#
Mathews manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathews is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stone trying to control the position.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Mathews stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mathews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.
Mathews works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Mathews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mathews cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Stone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews 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.
Mathews lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Mathews is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Mathews finish him?
Mathews works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.
Mathews scoring with some ground and pound.
Mathews scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone looks winded!
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Mathews lands a couple of elbows.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mathews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews is working Stone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mathews is controlling him.
Mathews landing some decent shots from guard.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
Mathews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mathews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mathews cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mathews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mathews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.
Mathews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Mathews gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Mathews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stone sprawls well initially but Mathews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mathews working over Stone with some ground and pound. Stone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mathews working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Mathews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Mathews shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Mathews landing with the ground and pound.
Mathews with a nice head shot there.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Mathews is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Mathews 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.
Stone is trying to keep Mathews in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathews working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mathews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mathews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mathews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Mathews slips an elbow through the middle.
Mathews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mathews drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mathews as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stone screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mathews! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maxwell Mathews!

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