Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Connollyy drives through with a takedown into Petersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Petersen scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Connollyy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Connollyy throws a strike but Petersen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Connollyy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen trying to control but Connollyy is working from the bottom.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen stays in close to Connollyy 's body and controls the position.
Petersen working some strikes from top position.
Connollyy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petersen. #SUB2#
Connollyy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Connollyy keeps moving. #T1#
Petersen is really struggling to control Connollyy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Connollyy wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Connollyy controlling the position.
Connollyy being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen is fighting to break Connollyy 's control of his arms but Connollyy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Connollyy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connollyy has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage.
Petersen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Connollyy 's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Connollyy keeps moving.
Connollyy controlling the position.
Connollyy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Connollyy clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Connollyy to work.
Come on Petersen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3##TD2#
Connollyy has hold of one of Petersen's legs. Petersen is fighting the takedown attempt but Connollyy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Connollyy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Connollyy tries to pass.
Connollyy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Connollyy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Petersen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Connollyy on the ground.
Connollyy trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Connollyy controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Connollyy looking to pass the guard.
Connollyy landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connollyy content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Connollyy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Connollyy moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Connollyy avoiding damage.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Connollyy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Connollyy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Connollyy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petersen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Connollyy off and has taken his back!#T1#
I really don't envy Connollyy right now.
Hiram Petersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connollyy keeps trying to improve his position.
Connollyy is trapped and Petersen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
I really don't envy Connollyy right now.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Connollyy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Petersen looking to break Connollyy 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Connollyy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Petersen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Petersen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Connollyy is really stuck here.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
Connollyy tries to escape but Petersen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Petersen biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Connollyy is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Petersen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Connollyy can't escape the position.
Connollyy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Connollyy can't escape the position.
Connollyy covering up well under a series of strikes from Petersen.
A lull in the action here.
Connollyy tries to escape the position. #T3#
Connollyy is trying to get back to his feet but Petersen has full control of the position and if anything, Connollyy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Connollyy tries to break free.
Petersen not allowing Connollyy to control his hands.
Connollyy prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.
Connollyy is trying to stand back up.
Petersen controls the action.#T4#
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Connollyy pushed the leg off.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Connollyy rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen misses with punches from the back.
Petersen controlling well, preventing Connollyy from escaping the position.
Petersen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connollyy trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Connollyy tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiram Petersen dominated that second round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Petersen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Connollyy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Connollyy looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Connollyy seems keen to control Petersen's posture.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Connollyy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connollyy wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Petersen throws a strike but Connollyy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Connollyy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Connollyy postures up.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Connollyy from controlling successfully.
Connollyy lands a couple of digs.
Connollyy stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Connollyy has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Connollyy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen is looking to get to half guard.
Connollyy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connollyy working Petersen over with strikes here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Connollyy is trying to control here but Petersen has managed to regain half guard.
Connollyy slows the pace down in half guard.
Connollyy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Connollyy moves into full mount! Petersen won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen really wants to buck Connollyy off and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Connollyy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connollyy 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Connollyy !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Belfort.
De Belfort throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Cole closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cole lands in his opponent's guard.
De Belfort looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Belfort is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but De Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
De Belfort wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Belfort keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
De Belfort has his hands on Cole's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Belfort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Belfort misses with a combination
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
De Belfort wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range. #TD#
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Belfort manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Belfort looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cole prevents De Belfort from getting back to his feet.
De Belfort keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but De Belfort gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
De Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Belfort controls the pace.
De Belfort is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but De Belfort has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
De Belfort content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Belfort scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Belfort perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cole trying to control but De Belfort postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Belfort in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Belfort's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that De Belfort 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Belfort dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
De Belfort shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Belfort 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.
De Belfort throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Belfort with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Belfort not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole has momentary wrist control but De Belfort slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
De Belfort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Belfort is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Belfort advances to half guard.
De Belfort controlling the action here.
De Belfort is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Belfort works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Belfort advances to full mount.
De Belfort controlling the pace for now. #T3#
A nice elbow there by De Belfort.
De Belfort controlling his opponent. #T4#
De Belfort dominating with strikes here.
De Belfort content just to control the position here.
De Belfort landing shots from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Belfort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Belfort punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
De Belfort shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Belfort showed some decent athleticism there.
De Belfort is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Belfort works his way into full mount! #T1#
De Belfort takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Belfort lands a nice shot to the head.
De Belfort tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodrigo De Belfort has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
De Belfort lands a big elbow.
De Belfort looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
De Belfort lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! De Belfort connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
De Belfort unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cole wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! De Belfort celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo De Belfort!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1##TD#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petersen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baez has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen won't allow Baez to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control but Baez is working from the bottom.
Baez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petersen.
Petersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Baez has wrist control.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baez looking for a sweep. Not yet Baez, not yet.
Petersen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petersen trying to control but Baez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Petersen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Baez has locked up a guillotine! Baez's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Petersen is holding on here and Baez must be using up a lot of energy. Petersen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Baez gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Baez!
Danny Baez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Ajan throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Cole counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Ajan has picked Cole up - he's going for a ride! Ajan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cole regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ajan.
Ajan being controlled here momentarily.
Cole continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole keeping full guard, as Ajan tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole seems keen to control Ajan's posture.#T1#
Ajan trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cole pulls Ajan in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ajan lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Ajan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cole to the mat! Cole manages to get full guard.
Ajan looks winded!#T2#
Cole 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.
Ajan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole pulls Ajan in close to prevent any damage.
Ajan wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ajan's guard. #REVR#
Cole 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. #SU#
Cole gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Ajan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cole on his heels. He'll look to pass Cole's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Cole stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Cole manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ajan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ajan's guard now, I'm sure.
Ajan is looking to stand back up but Cole counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ajan. #REVB#
Cole takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cole controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4##SU#
Cole stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Cole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ajan to the mat! Ajan manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neil Cole will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ajan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ajan 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.
Ajan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ajan is breathing heavily.
Cole is controlling Ajan's posture.
Ajan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Ajan trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole controlling Ajan's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Cole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ajan is looking to stand back up but Cole counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ajan. #REVB#
Cole content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Cole has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
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. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Ajan's temple.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.#SUB#
Cole is working for a submission of some sort. #SU#
Cole gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Cole scores with a takedown into Ajan's guard.#T4#
Cole controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cole seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ajan for as long as he can get away with.
Cole is working Ajan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ajan looking to control but Cole passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil Cole dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ajan enables Cole to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ajan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
More hug and hope from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Ajan.
Ajan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cole controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ajan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Neil Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Cole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ajan!
Ajan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cole controls the position.#T2##SUB#
Cole sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ajan taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Cole!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Goku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thomas kicks Goku off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Goku manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Thomas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Goku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas tries to break free but Goku pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Thomas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goku is trying to keep an underhook but Thomas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Goku is trying to escape back to his feet but Thomas uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T1#
Goku tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position. #SUB#
Thomas has an Americana. Goku didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thomas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thomas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arnoldo Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Stupramonte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stupramonte tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cole.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in half guard, Stupramonte seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stupramonte with the ground and pound but Cole uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Cole controls Stupramonte momentarily but Stupramonte frees himself. #SUB2#
Stupramonte has gone for a leg lock! Cole slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stupramonte's guard.#REVR#
Stupramonte keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Stupramonte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.
Cole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stupramonte wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stupramonte keeps working.
Cole is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stupramonte is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cole performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stupramonte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cole. #T3#
Stupramonte wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Stupramonte shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Stupramonte finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stupramonte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole trying to hold on to Stupramonte's head to control him but Stupramonte postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stupramonte throws a strike but Cole avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Cole 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#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stupramonte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Stupramonte has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cole escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cole!
Stupramonte is not content to let Cole control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stupramonte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murilo Stupramonte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Stupramonte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stupramonte lands in his opponent's guard.
Stupramonte controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stupramonte is looking to work some ground and pound but Cole has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cole managing to control the position.
Stupramonte won't allow Cole to sweep him here. #T1#
Stupramonte has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stupramonte is looking to pass into half guard but Cole pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cole is in guard.#REVR##SU#
Cole stands up and waves to Stupramonte to follow him.
Cole avoids the head kick by Stupramonte.
Cole feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Cole gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stupramonte to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Stupramonte preventing the sweep.
Stupramonte looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murilo Stupramonte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stupramonte is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Stupramonte has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cole 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 Stupramonte.
Cole gets to mount! Stupramonte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stupramonte is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cole tries to control but Stupramonte wriggling away. #SUB#
Cole looking for a guillotine from mount but Stupramonte is having none of it. #T4#
Cole lands a nice shot to the head. #SU#
Cole is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Stupramonte gets the takedown into side control.
Cole struggling a bit here.
Cole regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole trying to hold on to Stupramonte's head to control him but Stupramonte postures up.
Cole works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Neil Cole 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#
Cole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murilo Stupramonte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stupramonte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Stupramonte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cole pulls Stupramonte in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stupramonte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stupramonte trying to strike off his back.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stupramonte keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Stupramonte controlling Cole's posture. #SU#
Stupramonte is working an open guard so Cole takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stupramonte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stupramonte is looking to clinch. #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.
Cole fails with the takedown.
Stupramonte drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cole defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stupramonte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stupramonte looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cole wants to control from the top but Stupramonte keeps moving. #SUB#
Cole drops back looking for a leg! Stupramonte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stupramonte manages to kick Cole off! Cole jumps back into Stupramonte's guard. #T3#
Stupramonte trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Stupramonte working for submissions but it's allowed Cole to get to half guard.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cole content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cole is trying to control. Stupramonte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Stupramonte is staying active underneath Cole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stupramonte wants to control but Cole passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stupramonte is not content to let Cole control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neil Cole.
I think Cole 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Cole working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jones pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Cole is out of range.
Jones misses with the body kick#TD#
and Cole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cole defends it easily.#T1#
Cole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones is trying to control the position but Cole postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cole fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Cole gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cole will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Cole has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Cole stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. #TD2#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cole moves into full guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cole holds on and takes a little breather.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cole is proving hard to escape from.
Cole pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones postures up in Cole's guard and throws a big left but Cole blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renan Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Cole colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Jones as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Cole is left battered and dazed whilst Jones and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renan Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Terrell as Petersen shoots in.#CL2#
Terrell pushes Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Terrell tightens his grip and picks Petersen up, before dumping him to the ground. Petersen manages to land in guard. #ES#
Petersen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Terrell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Terrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Terrell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Terrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Terrell gets to his feet - Petersen follows without any prompting.
Petersen misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Terrell rushes Petersen and presses him up against the cage.
Petersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Terrell avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Terrell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Petersen is trying to keep an underhook but Terrell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Terrell is controlling the pace. #T2#
Terrell throws a strike but Petersen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Terrell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Terrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Terrell working some strikes from top position.
Terrell controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Petersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Terrell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Terrell stands up and waves to Petersen to follow him.
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Terrell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petersen wants to control but Terrell postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taryn Terrell dominated that round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Terrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petersen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short right from Terrell.
Petersen takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Terrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Terrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Terrell is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Terrell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Terrell is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SU2#
Terrell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Petersen to stand up.
Terrell moves out of range of the leg kick from Petersen.#TD2#
Terrell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petersen!
Terrell controlling the position.
Terrell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Terrell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Petersen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SU2#
Terrell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Petersen to stand up. #CL2#
Terrell has closed the distance and engaged Petersen in a clinch. #TD2#
Terrell pulls Petersen into guard. #T3#
Terrell keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen won't allow Terrell to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terrell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Petersen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Terrell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Petersen kicks off Terrell and gets to his feet.
Petersen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Petersen gets caught napping as Terrell dives in and scores a takedown. Petersen manages to retain guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Petersen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersen. #T4##TD2#
Terrell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Petersen sneaks out the side door and pushes Terrell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Terrell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Petersen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Petersen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Terrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Terrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petersen, pushing him back against the cage.
Petersen wants to break free but Terrell has control. #TD2#
Terrell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Petersen is trying to keep an underhook but Terrell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Hiram Petersen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Petersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Terrell's half guard.
Terrell is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Petersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terrell trying to control here.
Terrell wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Terrell is having none of it.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Terrell is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Petersen controlling the pace.
Petersen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Terrell is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Terrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petersen 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.
Petersen stalling.
Petersen tries to stand and escape but Terrell is controlling the position.
Terrell tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Terrell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petersen. #SUB#
Petersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petersen is keen to just control but Terrell is a slippery customer.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terrell tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petersen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Terrell defends well and Petersen ends up having to push Terrell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Terrell moves into the clinch.
Terrell stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Terrell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Terrell manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Terrell is just content to waste time from the top position. Petersen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Petersen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Petersen has Terrell pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Terrell lands a takedown into guard.
Terrell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Terrell wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T4#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terrell pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Terrell in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiram Petersen.
I think Petersen 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hiram Petersen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mate Jr breaks the clinch.
Mate Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mate Jr as he avoids it easily.
Mate Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Mate Jr tries to clinch up.
Mate Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Mate Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Morales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Morales working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mate Jr's head.
Morales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mate Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morales has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales landing strikes. #T1#
Morales grinds an elbow into Mate Jr's temple.
Morales lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mate Jr down. #ROC#
Mate Jr is rocked!#SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Morales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Morales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Morales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mate Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Morales is trying to get an arm triangle but Mate Jr is defending well.
Mate Jr tries to buck Morales off but Morales is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura but Mate Jr is defending well.
Mate Jr is trying to strike from the bottom but Morales has passed into full mount.#SUB#
Morales working for a submission but Mate Jr is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Morales looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mate Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Morales.#SUB#
Morales looking for a guillotine from mount but Mate Jr is having none of it.
Mate Jr tries to hold on but Morales postures up.#SUB#
Morales with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SU#
Morales stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Morales dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Morales wants to clinch.
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morales as he jumps to the side.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown. Mate Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Morales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mate Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mate Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
Mate Jr tries to land a front kick but Morales steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mate Jr circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Morales tries to clinch but Mate Jr is having none of it.
Mate Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Morales but Morales pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mate Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morales or perhaps it was just good defense by Mate Jr, which made it look bad. #TD#
Morales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mate Jr wants to stand back up but Morales manages to pass into side control.
Mate Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mate Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mate Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Morales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mate Jr, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Morales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Morales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Mate Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Morales seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Mate Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Anderson Morales!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Petersen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zbigniew to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Petersen kicks Zbigniew off and gets to his feet.
Mariusz Zbigniew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zbigniew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petersen is struggling to control the position.
Zbigniew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Zbigniew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zbigniew falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Zbigniew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petersen, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Zbigniew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Zbigniew takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zbigniew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zbigniew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zbigniew throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petersen shoots in and drives through. Zbigniew sprawls well.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Zbigniew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Zbigniew gets the takedown into side control.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Zbigniew is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petersen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zbigniew has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Zbigniew advances to full mount.
Zbigniew 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Zbigniew 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.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zbigniew.
Yet more stalling tactics from Zbigniew.
Petersen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee warns Petersen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Petersen is bucking up trying to escape but Zbigniew cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Zbigniew moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Petersen has worked his arm free - good work by Petersen!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zbigniew advances nicely into full mount.
Zbigniew working the ground and pound effectively.
Zbigniew controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Zbigniew get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Zbigniew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Zbigniew.
Petersen darts in looking for a takedown but Zbigniew gets double underhooks and turns Petersen into the cage.
Petersen fails with the takedown
and Zbigniew counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petersen thinking.
Zbigniew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zbigniew as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen throws a series of punches but Zbigniew avoids them all with ease.
Petersen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zbigniew checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zbigniew! But no joy.
Zbigniew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zbigniew clinches. #TD2#
Zbigniew turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zbigniew tries to stand but Petersen controls the position and pulls Zbigniew into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen wants to stand but Zbigniew is controlling the position. #T1#
Zbigniew is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #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.
Zbigniew sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Zbigniew gets a takedown into half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Zbigniew sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mariusz Zbigniew has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Zbigniew performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Zbigniew is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Zbigniew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zbigniew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Zbigniew.
Petersen tries to counter with a takedown but Zbigniew is quick to defend against it.
Zbigniew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petersen can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Zbigniew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zbigniew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Zbigniew has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petersen uses from the top position.
Zbigniew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zbigniew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen trying to control but Zbigniew is working from the bottom.
Zbigniew wants to stand and escape but Petersen is having none of it.
Zbigniew trying to strike off his back.
Zbigniew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zbigniew holds on and takes a little breather.
Zbigniew keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Zbigniew shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zbigniew showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Petersen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zbigniew is on him like a limpet, forcing Petersen back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petersen leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petersen stalling. #TD2#
Zbigniew has picked Petersen up - he's going for a ride! Zbigniew dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Zbigniew is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zbigniew drops an elbow to the side of Petersen's head. #SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zbigniew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zbigniew stalling.
Zbigniew's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from Zbigniew.
Zbigniew wants to stand but Petersen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zbigniew moves into full mount! Petersen won't be happy about that!
Zbigniew in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zbigniew controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zbigniew connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Zbigniew comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zbigniew 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Zbigniew!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Jelenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jelenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Jelenko avoids them all with ease.
Jelenko misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jelenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Jelenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jelenko throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Jelenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas sets himself, and Jelenko steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jelenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Jelenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Jelenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Jelenko.
Jelenko misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a series of strikes. Jelenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jelenko misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Jelenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with the combination. #TD2#
Jelenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas controls Jelenko momentarily but Jelenko frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jelenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jelenko is controlling him.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jelenko's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Jelenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas is taking a breather. Jelenko 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.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jelenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Thomas decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Jelenko misses.
Thomas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jelenko tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Jelenko counters with a series of strikes. Thomas will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Jelenko tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jelenko stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Jelenko from controlling successfully.
Thomas pulls Jelenko in close to prevent any damage.
Jelenko won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jure Jelenko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jelenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thomas!
Thomas is looking for a sweep.#ES#
Thomas sneaks out the side door and pushes Jelenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Jelenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Jelenko breaks from the clinch.
Jelenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jelenko throws a combination that misses
and Thomas counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jelenko. #T1#
Jelenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jelenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Jelenko's legs - danger averted.
Jelenko is breathing heavily.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jelenko wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it. #SUB#
Thomas 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. #SU#
Thomas stands up and waves to Jelenko to follow him.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
That kick from Jelenko tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jelenko swinging wildly here.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Jelenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to clinch.#T3#
Jelenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Jelenko scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jelenko misses with a wild combination.
Jelenko throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Jelenko avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Jelenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thomas kicks Jelenko off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jelenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Thomas sneaks out the side door and pushes Jelenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arnoldo Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Jelenko up against the cage.#TD#
Thomas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thomas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnoldo Thomas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jelenko counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Jelenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Jelenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Jelenko looks to land a combination but Thomas avoids it well.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jelenko tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Jelenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jelenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Thomas pulls Jelenko into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Thomas wriggles free and stands up.
Jelenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas throws a leg kick but Jelenko sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Jelenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jelenko.
Jelenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jelenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jelenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body
and Jelenko counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Jelenko to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas lands with a nice combination. Jelenko backs away looking to recover.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Jelenko is avoiding it.
Jelenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Jelenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Jelenko prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Thomas successfully pulls guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jelenko trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas working the head and body with strikes.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jelenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Jelenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Jelenko trying to control but Thomas postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jelenko trying to control but Thomas postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thomas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thomas's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jelenko misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Jelenko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thomas napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldo Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Benoit drives through with a takedown into Petersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Benoit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benoit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benoit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benoit leaves Petersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hiram Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Benoit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Petersen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benoit controls the pace.
Benoit looking to pass the guard.
Benoit stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Benoit 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.#T3#
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benoit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but Benoit shows good takedown defense.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses Benoit's front leg but catches the back leg as Benoit tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Benoit shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petersen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Benoit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Benoit stands and throws Petersen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face as Benoit controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Benoit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Benoit thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Petersen gets caught napping as Benoit dives in and scores a takedown. Petersen manages to retain guard.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Petersen working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Benoit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petersen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Petersen being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benoit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benoit's head.
Benoit has Petersen pulled in close to control his posture.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Benoit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Benoit looking for a sweep. Not yet Benoit, not yet.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petersen. #TD2#
Benoit shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petersen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Benoit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benoit staying calm.
Benoit advances to mount. #T4#
Benoit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Benoit swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petersen is now in Benoit's guard. A big mistake from Benoit there, giving up the dominant position!
Benoit controlling Petersen's posture.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benoit managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Benoit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Benoit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Benoit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Benoit is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen pushes Benoit off looking to stand but Benoit dives back in and keeps control.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Benoit not doing much here.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Benoit is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Benoit counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benoit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Petersen working for submissions but it's allowed Benoit to get to half guard.
Benoit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
More stalling from Benoit.
Benoit is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Benoit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petersen is just riding it out for now. Benoit eventually gives up the hold.
Benoit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Benoit is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Ryan Benoit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen tries to kick Benoit off but Benoit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benoit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petersen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hiram Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Benoit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Petersen gets caught flat footed, as Benoit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Benoit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benoit 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Benoit!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Morales tries to clinch but Mate is having none of it.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Morales tries for a takedown but Mate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morales.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mate defends well and Morales ends up having to push Mate into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Morales moves into the clinch successfully.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Morales successfully pulls guard.
Morales is trying to hold Mate in close to prevent damage but Mate has managed to pass into half guard.
Morales is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mate's back!#T1##SUB#
Morales is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morales not allowing Mate to control his hands. #SUB#
Morales has got his arm under Mate's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Mate has spun round into Morales's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Mate throws a big right hand that misses.
Morales is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Morales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB#
Morales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morales. #SUB#
Morales is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB2#
Mate has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Morales escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Morales!#SUB#
Morales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mate has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been informed that Mate has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morales throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Morales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mate, who protects the arm well.
Morales working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Morales thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Morales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Morales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mate swivels and escapes.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mate can do to turn this around?
Morales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Morales backs off Mate throws a huge counter combo but Morales manages to avoid it all.
Morales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mate sprawls well. Mate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morales gets slowly back to his feet.
Mate with the counter takedown but Morales avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mate gets tackled into the cage by Morales. Morales maintains the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Mate is breathing heavily.
Morales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mate to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mate wants to break free but Morales has control.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mate blocks an uppercut.
Morales fails to pull guard.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate has him pressed against the cage.
Morales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mate smiles and moves away.
Mate cracks Morales with an open hand slap.#CL#
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Mate in a clinch. #T2#
Morales fails to pull guard.
Mate is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mate is trying to break the clinch but Morales is controlling him.
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate won't allow it.
Morales tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mate smiles and moves away.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Mate circles away.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Mate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morales looks for a takedown but Mate sprawls well.#CL2#
Mate darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.#T3#
Morales jumps guard but Mate stands there with Morales around his waist. Morales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mate just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Mate pulls guard effortlessly.
Mate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Mate stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Mate pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morales back to the cage. Mate follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mate tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morales defends well and Mate ends up having to push Morales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mate is looking to clinch but Morales is avoiding it. #TD#
Morales closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mate to the mat! Mate manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RK Mate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mate shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Mate tries to keep at a distance but Morales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mate is trying to break the clinch but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales jumps guard but Mate stands there with Morales around his waist. Morales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morales 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#
Morales pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mate postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morales is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mate, into his guard. #REVR#
Mate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales wants to stand but Mate is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Morales trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#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.#SU#
Morales decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mate, up you get!
Mate stuffs the takedown attempt from Morales. Morales gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mate circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mate unleashes a big counter combination but Morales bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Morales tries for a takedown but Mate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morales moves in looking to clinch but Mate pushes him off.
Mate motions for Morales to come forward. Mate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mate. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Morales tries to pull guard but Mate holds him up against the cage and eventually Morales drops back down to his feet.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Mate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mate prevents a body shot from Morales. #BC2#
Mate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mate throws a series of strikes that have Morales backpedaling.
Morales misses with a takedown attempt - Mate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales wants to clinch.
Mate lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RK Mate.
I think Mate 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RK Mate!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Mate shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mate is standing up over Thomas. Thomas looks to escape but Mate dives into side control.
Mate looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVR##SUB2#
Mate working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to escape.
Mate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Mate is controlling him
Thomas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mate, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants a takedown. #TD#
Thomas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mate clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas. #SUB#
Thomas is looking for the choke from the back position but Mate is controlling his hands well.
Mate is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thomas.
Thomas keeps control of the position as Mate tries to break free. #T3#
Thomas biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Thomas looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Mate fending off the submission attempt from Thomas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Mate defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mate is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thomas gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arnoldo Thomas 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Mate won't allow it. #TD2#
Mate lands a takedown into guard.
RK Mate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to stand but Mate is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mate is breathing heavily.#T1#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mate preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mate, up you get!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
RK Mate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mate keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Mate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mate is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mate walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Thomas moves into range and clinches up with Mate.#TD#
Mate is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thomas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mate to the mat. Mate regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mate swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Mate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mate! But no joy.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Mate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Mate dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas wants to stand but Mate is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas wants to stand up but Mate is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnoldo Thomas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Mate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Mate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Thomas. #CL2#
Mate closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thomas.
Thomas jumps guard but Mate turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas has Mate pushed against the cage.#T1#
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mate prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mate stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Mate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Mate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Thomas is looking to sweep but instead, Mate has passed into half guard.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mate looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Mate throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Thomas wants to control from the top but Mate keeps moving.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Mate's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas distracts Mate with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mate wants to get back to his feet but Thomas passes into half guard. #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.
Mate missing with punches from the bottom.
Mate is looking to get back to full guard here but Thomas has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mate takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
RK Mate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnoldo Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnoldo Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnoldo Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018

#R1#
Petersen misses with a leg kick
and Rocks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocks as he jumps to the side.
Rocks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Rocks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petersen, pushing him back against the cage.
Petersen content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Rocks decides to pull guard.
Petersen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rocks looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SU#
Petersen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rocks, up you get! #CL2#
Rocks instigates a clinch.
Petersen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.
Petersen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Petersen. #BC#
Petersen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rocks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocks is working away from the top position though.
Rocks wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well. #T2#
Rocks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Rocks postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Petersen to stand up.
Petersen fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rocks moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.#TD2#
Rocks lands a takedown into guard. #ES#
Petersen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rocks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petersen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rocks misses with a body shot.
Petersen misses with a low kick.
Petersen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rocks throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rocks darts in and clinches Petersen up against the cage.#TD2#
Rocks has Petersen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rocks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Petersen tumbling to the mat - Rocks dives into Petersen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen has control of Rocks's left arm, preventing Rocks from doing any damage.
Rocks wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Petersen working for submissions but it's allowed Rocks to get to half guard.
Rocks tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.
Rocks keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Rocks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rocks gets tackled into the cage by Petersen. Petersen maintains the clinch.
Petersen stalls.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Petersen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Petersen holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD2#
Rocks jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocks trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petersen stays in close to Rocks's body and controls the position. #T1#
Petersen throws a strike but Rocks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rocks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rocks preventing the sweep.
Rocks stops Petersen from standing up.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Rocks passes into half guard.
Petersen tries to roll over but Rocks keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocks trying to control from Petersen's half guard. Petersen has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Rocks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petersen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petersen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Rocks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Rocks is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen working some strikes from top position.
Petersen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Petersen tries to sprawl but Rocks drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Petersen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rocks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Petersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocks. #BC2#
Rocks breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Petersen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rocks is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Rocks dives in and scores a takedown into Petersen's guard.
Rocks is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Rocks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rocks trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petersen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiram Petersen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rocks looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.#TD2#
Rocks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Petersen!#SUB2#
Rocks swings around for an armbar but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rocks's guard.#SU#
Rocks is working an open guard so Petersen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rocks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocks sprawls well. Rocks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rocks as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL2#
Rocks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Rocks manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rocks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Rocks looking to score a takedown here. Petersen is defending well but Rocks drives through and ends up in Petersen's guard.#ES#
Petersen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rocks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rocks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD2#
Rocks jumps guard and drags Petersen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Rocks is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rocks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Rocks trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rocks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Petersen pushes Rocks off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into Rocks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Rocks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rocks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petersen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petersen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rocks leaves Petersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiram Petersen.
I think Petersen 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiram Petersen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018

#R1#
Cole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Felipe finds it's way round the side to connect with Cole's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Neil Cole has been cut.
Fip Felipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cole enables Felipe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cole manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Felipe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Felipe 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.
Felipe is in close to Cole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Felipe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Felipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Felipe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Cole tries to sprawl but Felipe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Felipe prevents Cole from improving his position.
Felipe slows the pace down in half guard.
Felipe thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely. #T2#
Cole wants to get back to full guard but Felipe has passed into side control.
Felipe advances to full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felipe wants to control the pace but Cole is squirming around nicely.
Cole is wriggling around trying to escape.
Felipe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cole's face. #T3#
Felipe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Felipe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Felipe is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Felipe content just to control the position here.
Felipe wants to control the pace but Cole is squirming around nicely.
Felipe wants to control but instead Cole manages to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole is looking for a sweep. Felipe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Felipe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Felipe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Felipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fip Felipe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Cole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Cole closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Felipe's guard.#ES2#
Felipe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cole takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Felipe gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felipe content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Felipe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Felipe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Felipe wants to free his trapped foot but Cole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Felipe works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Felipe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Felipe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Felipe misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Felipe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Felipe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU2#
Felipe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Felipe throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Felipe drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Felipe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cole regains guard immediately.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Felipe from controlling successfully. #T4#
Felipe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is striking off his back. Felipe thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Felipe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fip Felipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Neil Cole's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Felipe closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Felipe won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Felipe throws Cole to one side and escapes!
Felipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Felipe dives in and scores a takedown into Cole's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felipe 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.
Felipe is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Felipe has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Felipe is looking for a kimura here.
Felipe controlling the pace. #T1#
Felipe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Felipe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole is looking to control Felipe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cole avoid being mounted?
Felipe trying to control from Cole's half guard. Cole has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #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.
Felipe passes Cole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Felipe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Felipe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Felipe wants to stand but Cole has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Felipe is pressing down on Cole's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cole is holding on for now. #T3#
Felipe slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cole wants to control but Felipe is keeping busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Felipe gets a double leg takedown into Cole's guard.#SUB2#
Felipe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Felipe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Felipe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Felipe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Felipe 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.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fip Felipe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Felipe 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fip Felipe!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Vestiege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vestiege is in Thomas's guard.
Vestiege postures up.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vestiege is controlling him.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Vestiege might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Vestiege trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vestiege dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Vestiege changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Vestiege shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vestiege 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. #T2#
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Vestiege is having none of it.
Vestiege is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas wants to stand up but Vestiege is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vestiege not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Vestiege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vestiege is in Thomas's guard.#T3#
Vestiege controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Vestiege 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.#SUB#
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vestiege defends well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vestiege sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vestiege feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Vestiege changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vestiege is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zadvar Vestiege dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Vestiege has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
Vestiege 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.
Vestiege wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Thomas wants to stand but Vestiege is controlling the position.
Vestiege looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thomas can't keep his opponent in guard - Vestiege advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thomas pushes Vestiege off looking to stand but Vestiege dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vestiege is taking a breather. Thomas 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.
Vestiege not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vestiege is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vestiege takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Thomas enables Vestiege to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thomas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vestiege engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vestiege's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Vestiege isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Vestiege from controlling successfully.
Vestiege controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vestiege looking to sit in guard and control but Thomas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vestiege pulls Thomas in to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vestiege being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Vestiege has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Vestiege wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thomas is now in half guard. #SUB#
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vestiege sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zadvar Vestiege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vestiege closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thomas is being controlled here.
Thomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Vestiege trying to control the position but Thomas is working away.
Thomas is letting Vestiege control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vestiege is controlling him well.
Vestiege has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Vestiege controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vestiege is continuing to stall.
Vestiege wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Vestiege drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vestiege closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Vestiege gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomas regains guard.
Vestiege trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Vestiege passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thomas tries to escape but Vestiege is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vestiege is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas is being controlled here.
Zadvar Vestiege has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas seems a little lost for a moment, as Vestiege dominates the positioning.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vestiege.#T3#
Vestiege trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas wants to control but Vestiege postures up.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vestiege clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Thomas lands a takedown into guard.
Vestiege is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zadvar Vestiege comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vestiege 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zadvar Vestiege!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Morales avoids the head kick by Law.
Law throws a head kick that misses.
Law misses with a double jab #TD#
and Morales counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Law sneaks out the side door and pushes Morales away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A punch combination from Law misses.
Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Morales counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Morales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Law sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Morales looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Morales. #T1#
Law has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morales is working away from the top position though.
Law trying to get back to full guard but Morales takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Morales lands a big shot there that rocks Law but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2##SUB#
Morales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Law tries to hold on but Morales pushes him away. #SUB#
Law is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Morales locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Law is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Morales!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018

#R1#
Thomas tries to bum rush Bell with a series of wild strikes but Bell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bell prevents it.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Bell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bell drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bell just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. 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.
Bell tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms. #BC#
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Bell gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Thomas throws Bell to one side and escapes!#T1##CL#
Thomas pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Bell gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.#BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Bell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Bell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Thomas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.#T2##CL#
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Bell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Bell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bell is in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Bell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas stays in close to Bell's body and controls the position. #SU#
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch. #T4#
Thomas tries to pull guard but Bell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Bell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bell just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Bell. #CL2#
Bell closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arnoldo Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Thomas gets caught napping as Bell dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Bell stands up from Thomas's guard - Bell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bell blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Bell throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas throws a low kick, looking for Bell's leg but Bell calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Bell drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Thomas pushes Bell off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Thomas instigates a clinch.
Thomas has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bell to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC2#
Bell breaks from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Thomas clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Bell clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Bell has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnoldo Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bell clinches. #BC2#
Bell breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bell to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Bell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thomas is trying to keep an underhook but Bell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like Bell is going to stand back up. #ES#
Thomas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bell is on him like a limpet, forcing Thomas back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Thomas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bell to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Thomas wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russell Bell 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#
Bell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas tries to land a body kick
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bell closes the distance and clinches.
Russell Bell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Bell is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bell down to the mat. Bell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell prevents the takedown attempt.
Bell gets underhooks to prevent Thomas's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnoldo Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bell manages to break the clinch.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Bell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Thomas manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##TD2#
Bell tightens his grip and picks Thomas up, before dumping him to the ground. Thomas manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell wants to stand but Thomas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SU2#
Bell gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bell.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russell Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Bell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
Thomas wants to clinch but Bell slips to the side
and Bell counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Bell to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bell stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bell gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bell 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Bell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Petersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Petersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Petersen persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Petersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes throws a big counter head kick but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes stuffs the takedown.
Hughes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petersen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHughes.#TD#
Petersen scores with a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Hughes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petersen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Petersen stays in close to Hughes's body and controls the position.
Petersen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Hughes's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Petersen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petersen throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Petersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Petersen fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Petersen shoots in.
Petersen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petersen off to one side.
Hughes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.
Petersen is breathing heavily.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Petersen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Petersen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petersen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hughes shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Petersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Petersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petersen goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.
Petersen backing away here, and Hughes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen dives in and grabs Hughes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes down on Petersen's head and hops out.
Petersen backing away here, and Hughes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Petersen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petersen. Petersen obviously looking to wear him down.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Petersen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petersen taking a breather.
Hughes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Hiram Petersen has been cut.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Petersen trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petersen.
Petersen avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.
Petersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but Petersen avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Hughes lands a good knee to the midsection. Petersen won't want to take too many of those.
Petersen wants to stall.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but Petersen avoids the damage to the body.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hughes is keeping busy.
Petersen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petersen is defending well for now.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.
Petersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petersen blocks the elbow strike.
Petersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Petersen taking a breather.
Petersen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
Petersen has Hughes pushed against the cage.
Petersen managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a knee strike.
Hughes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petersen is defending well for now.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petersen avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Petersen looking to slow down the pace here.
Petersen wants to stall.
Petersen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hughes is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Petersen avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Petersen blocks an elbow strike.
Petersen trying to control the position but instead, Hughes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petersen into the cage.
Petersen tries to land knees in the clinch but Hughes avoids the damage to the body.
Petersen tries to stall but Hughes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petersen avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petersen avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Petersen looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiram Petersen.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiram Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Petersen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Petersen ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Petersen shoots in.
Petersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughes is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiram Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hughes is fending him off so far but Petersen persists. Nope, Hughes circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Petersen throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petersen.
Petersen darts in looking for a takedown but Hughes gets double underhooks and turns Petersen into the cage.
Hughes shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hiram Petersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petersen misses with a leg kick.
Hughes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Petersen shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petersen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hughes as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes slaps away a takedown attempt from Petersen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Petersen with that takedown attempt.
Petersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Hughes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Petersen goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.#T3#
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.
Petersen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petersen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHughes.
Petersen shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A bone on bone clash there as Hughes blocks the leg kick.
Petersen has a takedown stuffed.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Petersen goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice side step and Hughes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Petersen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Petersen avoids it with no problem.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Hughes tries a quick counter leg kick but Petersen is wise to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is looking to chop away at Hughes's legs.
Hiram Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Petersen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Hughes!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018

#R1##TD#
Morales scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pinkov is trying to escape back to his feet but Morales uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pinkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morales. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Morales is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pinkov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Morales gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pinkov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Morales lets go of the hold and Pinkov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Morales!

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