Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1##CL#
Sosa has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Rita pulls Sosa into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sosa throwing strikes but missing.
Rita preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rita wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Sosa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Rita persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Rita pushes Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Rita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Sosa breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Sosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rita.
Rita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nathaniel Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goncalo Rita.#CL#
Rita tries to keep at a distance but Sosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rita has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sosa after a bit of a struggle.
Sosa is trying to force a seperation but Rita has the dominant position.
Rita is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Rita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Rita goes for a double leg but Sosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sosa continues to drive forward.
Rita looks winded!
Sosa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rita fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Sosa moves into the clinch successfully. #T3##TD#
Sosa pulls guard effortlessly.
Sosa pulls Rita in close to prevent any damage.
Sosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sosa'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.
Sosa continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sosa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
A head kick misses from Sosa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rita looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rita looks for a takedown but Sosa sprawls well.
Sosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Sosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathaniel Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sosa drives through and clinches with Rita against the cage.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Rita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rita tries to pull guard but Sosa won't allow it. #BC2#
Rita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rita with a poor takedown
and Sosa counters with a series of strikes. Rita will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
Nathaniel Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goncalo Rita.
Rita looks to throw the jab but Sosa is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sosa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sosa lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sosa is in close to Rita's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Rita has momentary wrist control but Sosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Rita has momentary wrist control but Sosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Rita is trying to control the position but Sosa postures up. #SU#
Sosa gets to his feet - Rita follows without any prompting.
Rita is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rita looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sosa is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Sosa clinches up with Rita and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Sosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rita uses from the top position.
Sosa managing to control the position.
Rita 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.
Rita trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosa wants to get back to his feet but Rita is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Rita from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sosa trying to strike off his back.
Rita must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sosa is pulling down on Rita's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rita wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Sosa misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Sosa pushes Rita up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sosa gets control of Rita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Rita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rita can do to turn this around?
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rita.
Sosa is pulling down on Rita's head. It's preventing any offense from Rita, at least for the moment.
Sosa tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rita being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Sosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rita shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Rita. Those never looked like landing.
Rita scores with a head kick. Sosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rita somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Rita. #CL#
Sosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Rita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rita jumps guard but Sosa stands there with Rita around his waist. Rita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nathaniel Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goncalo Rita.#T1#
A knee to the head by Rita.
Rita tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sosa avoids it.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rita just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Sosa jumps guard and drags Rita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rita tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Sosa managing to control the position.
Sosa wants to stand but Rita is controlling the position. #T2##ES#
Sosa has his feet on Rita's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Sosa clinches with his opponent.
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rita walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nathaniel Sosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Sosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Rita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goncalo Rita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sosa clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Sosa pulls guard. #T3#
Rita tries to stand but Sosa is controlling from the bottom.
Sosa pulls Rita in close to prevent any damage.
Sosa wants to stand and escape but Rita is having none of it.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Rita from controlling successfully.
Sosa pulls Rita in to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Rita from controlling successfully.
Sosa wants to stand up but Rita is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Sosa drives through and clinches with Rita against the cage.
Sosa jumps guard but Rita turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rita walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa wants to clinch up but Rita keeps it at a distance.
Rita darts in looking for a takedown but Sosa gets double underhooks and turns Rita into the cage.
Goncalo Rita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Sosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Sosa clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sosa 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Sosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019

#R1#
Owi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baird.
Baird really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#TD#
Baird closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Owi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Baird really is a fat lump.
Owi really wants to buck Baird off and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird with good strikes from the mount here!
Baird cracks Owi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Owi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T1#
Baird cracks Owi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Owi is trying to stand.#SUB#
Baird has control of Owi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Owi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Owi is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Baird looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Baird is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Owi is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Owi flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Baird anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Owi and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Baird slips an arm under Owi chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Baird has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Baird is squeezing on Owi like an anaconda would it's prey. Owi fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Russel Baird!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Mcgreggor is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Mcgreggor with a poor takedown
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgreggor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgreggor goes for a double leg but Chandler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chandler continues to drive forward.
Chandler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremiah Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgreggor.#CL#
Chandler clinches up against the cage.
Mcgreggor misses with a knee to the head.
Chandler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mcgreggor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgreggor tries to clinch up#TD#
and Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgreggor didn't expect that. #T1#
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mcgreggor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chandler 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.
Mcgreggor seems keen to control Chandler's posture.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chandler defending well as Mcgreggor loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Mcgreggor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chandler is trying to defend but Mcgreggor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Chandler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mcgreggor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to avoid it but Mcgreggor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chandler to the ground. Chandler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chandler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chandler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgreggor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chandler somewhat.#T3#
Mcgreggor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgreggor somewhat.#CL2#
Mcgreggor clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgreggor shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Mcgreggor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Mcgreggor fails to land the takedown.
Connor Mcgreggor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgreggor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chandler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chandler wants it to stay on the feet.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Mcgreggor avoids it well and moves away.
Mcgreggor looks winded!
Mcgreggor moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Mcgreggor tries to clinch up#TD#
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mcgreggor is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Mcgreggor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chandler's guard.#ES#
Chandler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mcgreggor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mcgreggor is looking for a takedown.
Chandler is trying to push Mcgreggor away but Mcgreggor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Mcgreggor manages to break the clinch.
Chandler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgreggor misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Chandler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mcgreggor won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgreggor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgreggor manages to get back to half guard.
Mcgreggor is breathing heavily.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jeremiah Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
Chandler controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chandler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcgreggor can do to turn this around?#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Mcgreggor's head.
Mcgreggor trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Mcgreggor trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Mcgreggor wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgreggor wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcgreggor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcgreggor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgreggor moves to clinch but Chandler breaks away #TD#
and Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgreggor didn't expect that.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler won't allow Mcgreggor to sweep him here. #T4#
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcgreggor for as long as he can get away with.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgreggor's head.
Chandler 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mcgreggor moves into range and clinches up with Chandler.#BC#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mcgreggor manages to circle out of the way.
Mcgreggor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Mcgreggor is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Mcgreggor's guard.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler throws a strike but Mcgreggor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mcgreggor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler wants to get back to his feet but Mcgreggor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chandler trying to keep a closed guard but Mcgreggor is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Mcgreggor trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler pulls Mcgreggor in to control the position.
Mcgreggor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chandler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Chandler pushes Mcgreggor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mcgreggor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mcgreggor shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgreggor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chandler throws a counter high kick but Mcgreggor was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mcgreggor tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler throws a quick counter head kick but Mcgreggor was just out of range.
Mcgreggor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Chandler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcgreggor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
Mcgreggor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeremiah Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgreggor.
Mcgreggor missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgreggor is quick to defend against it.
Mcgreggor falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Mcgreggor fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgreggor's head.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgreggor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler 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.
Chandler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcgreggor is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgreggor's head.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chandler stays in close to Mcgreggor's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mcgreggor shoots in but Chandler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chandler tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgreggor is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mcgreggor tries to sprawl but Chandler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Connor Mcgreggor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremiah Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler working over Mcgreggor with some ground and pound. Mcgreggor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Chandler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Baird tries to sprawl but Grungle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baird wants to get back to full guard.
Baird really is a fat lump.
Grungle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grungle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Baird controls his leg.
Grungle prevents Baird from improving his position.
Grungle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grungle trying to control from Baird's half guard. Baird has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Grungle trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. #T1#
Baird is adopting a defensive guard.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grungle trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Grungle closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Baird gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grungle regains guard.
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Grungle blocks nicely. #T2#
Grungle pulls Baird in to control the position.
Grungle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grungle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grungle working a defensive guard but Baird passes into half guard. #SUB#
Baird is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grungle wants to control but Baird is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grungle's head. #T3#
Grungle scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Baird manages to mount him!
Baird looking to finish Grungle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grungle!
Grungle reaches up to try and control the position but Baird seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Grungle rolls and tries to escape and now Baird has his back! #SUB#
Baird is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Baird looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Grungle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baird. #T4#
Grungle breaks Baird's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Baird has control of Grungle's left arm, preventing Grungle from doing any damage.
Grungle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grungle looking to sit in guard and control but Baird gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird prevents Grungle from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Baird dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Grungle clinches.
Grungle wants to stall. #TD#
Baird gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grungle regains guard.
Baird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grungle's head.
Baird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grungle can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Grungle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baird passes into side control.
Grungle 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.
Grungle is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Baird 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.
Baird throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grungle wants to get back to his feet.
Grungle is trying to maintain the position but Baird is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Grungle actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Baird maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Grungle could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Baird has cracked it and Grungle is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Baird!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russel Baird!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019

#R1#
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hernandez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Sosa darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.#TD2#
Hernandez successfully pulls guard. #ES2#
Hernandez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sosa walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Sosa jumps into guard, dragging Hernandez to the mat.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sosa controlling Hernandez's posture.
Sosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sosa looking to control. #SU2#
Hernandez gets to his feet. Sosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Sosa clinches with his opponent.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sosa won't allow it.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Sosa successfully pulls guard.
Sosa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hernandez is controlling him.
Hernandez advances to half guard.
Sosa trying to hold on to Hernandez's head to control him but Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Sosa dodges it nicely. #T3##SU2#
Hernandez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sosa throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nathaniel Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lando Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sosa swivels and escapes.
Sosa is looking for a counter combo.
Hernandez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa is looking for a counter combo.
Sosa throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Sosa leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hernandez looks winded!
Hernandez misses with a takedown attempt - Sosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Sosa clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sosa gets control of Hernandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sosa tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sosa is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sosa scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Sosa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hernandez swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sosa darts in and clinches Hernandez up against the cage.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Sosa jumps guard but Hernandez stands there with Sosa around his waist. Sosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Sosa won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sosa gets control of Hernandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hernandez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sosa tries to strike from the bottom.
Hernandez trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Hernandez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Sosa moves into the clinch.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez jumps guard but Sosa stands there with Hernandez around his waist. Hernandez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Hernandez manages to pull guard.
Sosa wants to stand but Hernandez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Hernandez has momentary wrist control but Sosa slips an elbow through the middle.
Sosa throws a big elbow that misses.
Sosa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Sosa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hernandez, up you get! #TD#
Sosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hernandez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hernandez manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hernandez wants to control the action here but instead Sosa manages to pass to full mount!
Sosa with shots to the head and body - Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sosa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hernandez is in a horrible position here. Sosa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hernandez tries to lock up and control but Sosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hernandez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hernandez tries to kick Sosa off but Sosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Sosa wants to stand but Hernandez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Sosa winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez tries to roll over but Sosa keeps him under control.
Sosa working over Hernandez with some ground and pound. Hernandez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Sosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Sosa eventually gives up the hold.
Nathaniel Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa working Hernandez over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Sosa 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. 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#
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sosa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hernandez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hernandez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hernandez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sosa somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa tries for a takedown but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sosa leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Hernandez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Sosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sosa jumps guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sosa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hernandez to keep the fight standing.
Hernandez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sosa to keep the fight standing.
Hernandez leaning against his opponent.
Sosa jumps guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Hernandez tries to pull guard but Sosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Hernandez drops back down to his feet.
Sosa prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Sosa jumps into guard, dragging Hernandez to the mat.
Sosa is looking to stand up but Hernandez isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez postures up.
Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa looking to control. #T3##SU2#
Hernandez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Sosa clinches up with Hernandez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sosa blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Sosa counters with a big head kick but Hernandez shrugs it off.
Sosa tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
As Sosa backs off Hernandez throws a huge counter combo but Sosa manages to avoid it all.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sosa fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Hernandez misses with a leg kick
and Sosa counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernandez punishes Sosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Hernandez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sosa's head.
Sosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lando Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Sosa as Hernandez shoots in.
Lando Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hernandez rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Sosa pulls guard.
Lando Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathaniel Sosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sosa is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture.

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 Nathaniel Sosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Sosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019

#R1#
Maximum closes the distance but Chandler moves to the side #TD#
and Chandler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximum's guard.
Chandler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler is working Maximum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chandler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Maximum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Maximum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maximum manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into Maximum's guard.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maximum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chandler 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Maximum darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maximum has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Chandler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrew Maximum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maximum.
Maximum wants to clinch up but Chandler keeps it at a distance.
Maximum tries for a takedown but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeremiah Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Maximum.#CL2#
Maximum closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
Chandler prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximum looks winded!
Chandler is trying to break the clinch but Maximum is controlling him.#TD#
Chandler jumps guard and drags Maximum to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Maximum is fighting to break Chandler's control of his arms but Chandler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximum trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler is pulling down on Maximum's head to control his posture.
Chandler 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chandler lands a nice short elbow.
Chandler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Chandler stops Maximum from getting back to his feet.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maximum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maximum moves into full guard.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Chandler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chandler, into his guard. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler wants to get back to his feet but Maximum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Maximum's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Maximum is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Maximum goes for a double leg but Chandler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chandler continues to drive forward.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Maximum shoots in and bounces Chandler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Chandler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maximum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maximum tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Maximum. Maximum gets slowly back to his feet.
Maximum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximum is breathing heavily.#T1#
Maximum swinging wildly here.
Chandler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maximum tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maximum is defended easily by Chandler.
Jeremiah Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Maximum.
A head kick by Maximum misses #TD#
and Chandler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maximum! #T2#
Maximum being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Chandler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maximum, who protects the arm well.
Chandler controls the position. #SUB#
Chandler swings around for an armbar but Maximum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chandler's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Chandler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maximum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maximum can do to turn this around?
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maximum is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Chandler throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maximum escapes and throws Chandler's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Maximum trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Maximum tries for a kimura but Chandler is defending well.
Chandler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chandler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Maximum is very close to passing his half guard.
Maximum is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximum prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler is trying to stand up here but Maximum is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Chandler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Maximum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maximum has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Chandler closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maximum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chandler's brow.
Maximum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chandler walks away with a smile on his face. Maximum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Maximum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeremiah Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chandler is defending against the submission attempts here by Maximum.
Maximum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler moves into full guard. #T1#
Chandler has control of Maximum's left arm, preventing Maximum from doing any damage.
Chandler 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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chandler'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.
Chandler is nestled in close to Maximum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Further stalling from Chandler.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maximum for as long as he can get away with.
Maximum trying to control but Chandler postures up. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maximum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
Chandler is nestled in close to Maximum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximum is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it. #TD2#
Maximum drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Chandler throws Maximum to one side and escapes!#T4#
Maximum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jeremiah Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Maximum.#CL#
Chandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Maximum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremiah Chandler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Pendas instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pendas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pendas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pendas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pendas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pendas tries to stand and escape but Baird actually recovers to full guard.
Pendas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird is adopting a defensive guard.
Baird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Baird keeping moving, preventing Pendas from controlling successfully.
Pendas stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.
Baird really is a fat lump.
Baird has his hands on Pendas's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Baird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pendas trying to move into half guard but instead Baird has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Baird really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pendas trying to control the position. #T2#
Baird postures up in Pendas's guard and throws a big left but Pendas blocks it.
Baird is standing up over Pendas. Pendas looks to escape but Baird dives into side control.
Pendas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #ES2#
Pendas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Pendas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Pendas moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendas taking a breather. #BC2#
Pendas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Pendas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Pendas trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Pendas wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Baird has Pendas pulled in close to control his posture.
Baird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pendas is in close to Baird's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Baird pulls Pendas in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pendas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pendas counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Pendas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pendas wants to take a breather but Baird is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird wants to improve his position but Pendas is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Pendas 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##TD2#
Pendas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Baird is looking to reverse the position.
Pendas lands some shots froms side control.
Pendas wants to stand but Baird is controlling his arm.
Baird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pendas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird wants to control but Pendas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Baird is not content to let Pendas control the position.#T1#
Baird trying to control but Pendas postures up.
Francisco Pendas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pendas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baird!
Baird is squirming around, avoiding Pendas's attempts to control the action.
Pendas looking to ground and pound but Baird is blocking nicely. #T2#
Pendas wants to control the pace but Baird is squirming around nicely.
Baird keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Baird wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pendas.
Baird tries to hold on but Pendas pushes him away. #T3#
Baird is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Pendas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baird is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baird and Pendas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SU2#
Pendas decides to stand back up. Pendas steps back and let's Baird get back to his feet.
Baird closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pendas circles away.#TD2#
Pendas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Baird scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Pendas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baird quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Pendas is trying to control the action in half guard but Baird is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baird is pressing down on Pendas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pendas is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baird is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Pendas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pendas sprawls well. Pendas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baird gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Baird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baird lands in his opponent's guard.
Baird distracts Pendas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendas 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.
Baird missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Baird throwing strikes from guard but Pendas blocks nicely.
Baird throws an elbow that misses. Pendas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baird's guard. Nice move by Pendas!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Pendas forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Baird holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pendas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Pendas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baird is just riding it out for now. Pendas eventually gives up the hold.
Pendas wants to free his trapped foot but Baird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pendas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baird defending well though. #T3#
Pendas trying to mount his opponent but Baird defends it.
Baird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pendas.
Baird pulls Pendas in close to his closed guard and prevents Pendas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pendas wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Pendas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pendas stopping the sweep attempt from Baird.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pendas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pendas has hold of one of Baird's legs. Baird is fighting the takedown attempt but Pendas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pendas wanted to stand there but Baird had control of the position.
Baird pulls Pendas in close to prevent any damage.
Pendas trying to control the position from guard on top but Baird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russel Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Pendas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pendas looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Pendas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pendas 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Chandler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kent stopping the sweep attempt from Chandler.
Kent stops Chandler from standing up.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler is controlling Kent's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chandler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #ES#
Chandler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kent is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Kent is looking for a takedown.
Chandler is trying to push Kent away but Kent has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chandler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kent.
Kent tries for a takedown but Chandler manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Chandler pulls guard.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent preventing the sweep.
Kent wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Kent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Chandler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kent is aware though and is defending well.
Kent postures up.
Kent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Kent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kent being controlled here momentarily.
Chandler 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#
Kent wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Kent tries to get to full guard but Chandler has control of the leg.
Chandler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chandler 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chandler is working away from the top position though.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kent for as long as he can get away with.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kent misses with a takedown
and Chandler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeremiah Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Kent.
Kent dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Kent avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler slips a jab and a cross from Kent.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
Kent misses with a takedown #CL#
and Chandler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kent looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremiah Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Kent clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Kent wants to land a leg kick but Chandler is out of range.
Kent misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Kent throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kent is in Chandler's guard.
Kent tries to stand but Chandler is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Kent content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Chandler has locked up a guillotine! Chandler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kent is holding on here and Chandler must be using up a lot of energy. Kent has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Chandler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jeremiah Chandler!
In defeat, Alex Kent stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gotta be better next time I will be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Weinstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Sosa as Weinstein shoots in.
Weinstein wants to clinch.#TD2#
Weinstein closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weinstein wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Sosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Weinstein tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sosa is looking to reverse the position.
Sosa has one of Weinstein's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Weinstein connects with a decent elbow.
Sosa has one of Weinstein's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Sosa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Sosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Weinstein connects with a decent elbow.
Sosa wants to control but Weinstein postures up.
Weinstein is looking to take a break and control but Sosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Sosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sosa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Weinstein is controlling him well.
Weinstein tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Sosa struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Weinstein throws a head kick that misses
and Sosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weinstein is looking to clinch.
It looked like Sosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weinstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Weinstein instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sosa decides to pull guard.
Sosa is pulling down on Weinstein's head. It's preventing any offense from Weinstein, at least for the moment.
Weinstein wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Sosa controlling Weinstein's posture.
Sosa continues to stall.
Weinstein won't allow Sosa to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa seems keen to control Weinstein's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frederik Weinstein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Weinstein wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa throws a big counter combination but Weinstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weinstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Sosa, which made it look bad.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Weinstein is quick to defend against it.
Nathaniel Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa stuffs the takedown attempt from Weinstein. Weinstein gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Sosa instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weinstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sosa managing to control the position.
Sosa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Weinstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosa seems keen to control Weinstein's posture.#SU2#
Weinstein gets to his feet. Sosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Sosa moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Sosa pulls guard.
Sosa controlling Weinstein's posture.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Weinstein from controlling successfully.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weinstein can do to turn this around?#T2#
Sosa trying to control the position here.
Weinstein prevents Sosa from getting back to his feet.
Sosa has Weinstein pulled in close to control his posture.
More hug and hope from Sosa.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weinstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weinstein somewhat.
Nathaniel Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederik Weinstein.
Weinstein is breathing heavily.
Weinstein wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weinstein tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range. #CL#
Sosa clinches. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weinstein fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Weinstein jumps guard.
Sosa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sosa tries to stand but Weinstein is controlling from the bottom.
Sosa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sosa is in close to Weinstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weinstein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Weinstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sosa throwing strikes from guard but Weinstein blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Sosa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Weinstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weinstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Weinstein goes for a double leg but Sosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sosa continues to drive forward.
Weinstein tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weinstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weinstein has a takedown stuffed.
As Weinstein tries to get set, Sosa tries to push him back and clinch up but Weinstein manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weinstein.
Weinstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weinstein shoots in but no luck this time.
Nathaniel Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederik Weinstein.
Sosa blocks a head kick by Weinstein.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sosa.
Weinstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Sosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weinstein, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Sosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Weinstein is defending well.
Weinstein wants to get back to his feet but Sosa drags him back down.#T2#
Sosa working away.
Weinstein is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sosa is staying active.#SU#
Sosa stands up. #CL#
Sosa pushes Weinstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Weinstein won't allow it. #T3#
Weinstein has Sosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Sosa pulls guard effortlessly.
Sosa 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.
Sosa controlling the position.
Weinstein wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Sosa managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Weinstein 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa is looking to stand up but Weinstein isn't so interested in that idea.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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!#TD#
Sosa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Sosa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Toews moves into the clinch.
Baird blocks a body shot from Toews.
Baird tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toews is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baird tries for a takedown but Toews manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baird takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Toews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Toews darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.#TD#
Baird pulls Toews into guard.
Baird really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Toews trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toews tries to free his leg and advance position but Baird is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Toews stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Toews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baird moves away.#TD#
Toews gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baird to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toews works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2#
Toews has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baird has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Toews is pressed up against the cage. Baird has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toews down to the mat. Toews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Toews shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baird is trying to defend but Toews finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Toews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baird sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Toews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
Baird wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toews is keen to just control but Baird is a slippery customer.
Baird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baird is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Toews tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Toews clinches. #BC2#
Toews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Toews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Toews clinches up with Baird and pushes him back against the cage.
Toews stops a takedown attempt from Baird. #BC2#
Toews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toews. Baird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toews connects with a body shot.
Baird looks for a takedown but Toews sprawls well.#T4##CL2#
Toews darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.
Baird is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Toews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Toews pushes Baird up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Toews manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Baird bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Toews tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Baird goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baird but great work by Toews.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baird is breathing heavily.
Baird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Toews dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toews, as that shot connected. #CUT2#
It looks like Russel Baird has been cut.#CL2#
Toews clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Toews manages to break the clinch.
Jonathan Toews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toews slaps away a takedown attempt from Baird, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Toews moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
Baird is trying to force a seperation but Toews has the dominant position.#TD2#
Toews drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baird preventing the sweep.
Baird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Baird lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jonathan Toews has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baird is controlling him. #SUB2#
Toews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baird defends it easily.
Toews lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Toews wants to stand but Baird is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Baird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toews wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet. #T3#
Baird keeping moving, preventing Toews from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toews has Baird pressed against the cage, preventing Baird from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toews is defending well.#TD2#
Toews pulls guard effortlessly.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baird postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Toews.#T4#
Baird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Baird stands up and waves to Toews to follow him. #CL2#
Toews moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Toews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Toews takes the fight into the clinch.
Baird changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Toews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Toews moves into range and clinches up with Baird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Toews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russel Baird's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Baird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toews moves away.#TD#
Baird shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toews is trying to defend but Baird finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Toews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Toews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.
Toews content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Toews just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jonathan Toews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baird keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toews's efforts to push away.
Toews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baird.
Toews wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Toews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Toews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baird, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Toews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Toews rushes Baird and presses him up against the cage.
Baird is trying to drag Toews to the mat but Toews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russel Baird. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Baird has clasped his hands together around Toews's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Toews tries to escape but Baird is in control. #SUB#
Baird tries for a kimura but Toews is defending well. #T2#
Toews regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toews tries to roll over but Baird keeps him under control.
Toews keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baird stops Toews from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Baird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baird.
Toews is trying to stand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##ES2#
Toews manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Baird looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Toews working a defensive guard here.
Toews wants to sweep here but Baird controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Baird postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Toews is looking to stand up but Baird isn't so interested in that idea.
Toews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Toews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Toews shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baird is trying to defend but Toews finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Toews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toews 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Toews!
An out of breath Jonathan Toews thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
Best gets a takedown into half guard.
Best takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Best missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Best takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Best seems to be looking for submissions.
Best looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Best is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Best is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Best.
Foster wants to control but Best is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Best looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Best is thwarting Foster's attempts to control the position.
Best thows a huge punch but Foster dodges it nicely.
Best is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Best is looking for a kimura but Foster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Best to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is trying to maintain the position but Best is very close to passing his half guard.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Best.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Best sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Best thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foster's head. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Best throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Best slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Best pinned against the cage. Best gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Best appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Best closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Best lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Foster pushes Best off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Foster with that takedown attempt.
Nicholas Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.#TD#
Best throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Foster was covering up waiting for the punch and Best finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Best stays in close to Foster's body and controls the position. #T4#
Best seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Foster for as long as he can get away with.
Foster is trying to control the position but Best postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Best loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Best working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster pulls Best in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Best dominated that round.
That's time! Best's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Best swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Foster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicholas Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Foster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Foster wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Best rushes Foster and presses him up against the cage.
Foster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foster trying to control the position but instead, Best has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foster into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best has Foster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Best gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Foster regains guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Best controlling from the top position. #T1#
Foster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Best is one step ahead there. #SU#
Best decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Foster, up you get! #CL#
Best drives through and clinches with Foster against the cage. #TD#
Best has Foster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Best pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foster tumbling to the mat - Best dives into Foster's guard.#ES2#
Foster kicks Best off and gets to his feet.
Best keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Foster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicholas Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.
Horrible takedown attempt by Foster or perhaps it was just good defense by Best, which made it look bad.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Best misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Best shoots in and gets a takedown into Foster's guard.#SU#
Best stands and steps away. Foster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Best tries to bum rush Foster with a series of wild strikes but Foster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Best throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Best throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Best misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Best moves away.#TD2#
Foster feints and as Best raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Best pushes Foster off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Best is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Best circles away and we're back to standing.
Foster is looking to clinch but Best is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foster misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Best misses. #TD#
Best closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Best lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Foster pushes Best off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Best dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Best throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Best dives in and scores a takedown into Foster's guard.#SU#
Best gets to his feet. Foster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Best.
Nicholas Best is winning the standup battle so far.
Best keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Best is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Best stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Best wants it to stay on the feet.
Nicholas Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Foster.#T1#
Best misses with the combination. #TD#
Best gets a double leg takedown into Foster's guard.
Best is standing up over Foster. Foster looks to escape but Best dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVB#
Best could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Best sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Foster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Best fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Foster struggling a bit here.
Best working the ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Best has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Best moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFoster.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Best shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Best throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Best connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Best is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Best throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Best drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Best has Foster in his guard.#REVB#
Foster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Best's guard.
Best works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Foster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Best is looking for a triangle here but Foster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Best is trying to improve his position.
Best wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Best is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best tries to bench press Foster off him but Foster keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Best showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Best 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Best!

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