Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Longo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randhawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Longo scores with a three punch combo!
Longo loads up on a big right hand but Randhawa slips the punch.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Longo avoids it well and moves away.
Longo punishes Randhawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Longo misses the jab.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Randhawa counters with a shoot takedown. Longo fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Longo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randhawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randhawa is fighting to break Longo's control of his arms but Longo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Randhawa won't allow Longo to sweep him here.
Longo managing to control the position.
Longo keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass.
Longo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Longo keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randhawa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Longo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longo pulls Randhawa in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Longo lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Longo lunges at Randhawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randhawa's hand.
A shot to the liver by Longo. Beautiful body shot.
Longo throws a good cross that connects.
Davide Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longo misses with the combination.
Randhawa staying out of range there.
Randhawa tries to counter with a takedown but Longo is quick to defend against it.
Longo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randhawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longo! But no joy.#T4#
Longo throws a shot to the body.
Longo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randhawa.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Longo avoids it well and moves away.
Longo misses with a two punch combination.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo thuds his right hand into Randhawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randhawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Longo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Longo dominated that round.
That's time! Randhawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Longo stuffs the takedown.
Longo lands a nice shot to the body.
Randhawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longo is fending him off so far but Randhawa persists. Nope, Longo circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Longo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randhawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Randhawa tries to counter with a takedown but Longo is quick to defend against it.
Longo throws a jab when Randhawa was well out of range.
Randhawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longo sprawls and moves away.
Randhawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longo is fending him off so far but Randhawa persists. Nope, Longo circles away and we're back to standing.
Longo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randhawa back to the cage. Longo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longo. Randhawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prathamesh Randhawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Longo cracks Randhawa with a good jab.
Randhawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Longo misses the target.
Randhawa fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randhawa. #T2#
Longo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longo misses with an uppercut. Randhawa saw that one coming.
Randhawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Longo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randhawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longo throws a lazy right hand but Randhawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randhawa.
Longo misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Longo is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longo wants to control but Randhawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randhawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longo! #SUB#
Randhawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Longo defends it well.
Longo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Randhawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randhawa. #T4#
Longo manages to get to full guard.
Randhawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Longo is retaining full guard.
Randhawa preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longo trying to keep a closed guard but Randhawa is proving a slippery customer.
Randhawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Longo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longo misses with a body shot.
Longo throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randhawa wants to take a breather but Longo is having none of it.
Randhawa works his way into side control.
Randhawa advances to mount.
Longo is trying to escape the mount.
Randhawa tries to control but Longo wriggling away.
Prathamesh Randhawa 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.
Longo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Longo keeps trying to improve his position.
Randhawa trying to control but Longo is having none of it. #T1#
Longo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Longo gets back to half guard.
Longo trying to control but Randhawa postures up.
Randhawa is taking a breather. Longo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Longo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Longo is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longo is looking to control Randhawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longo avoid being mounted?
Longo won't allow Randhawa to pass to mount. #SUB#
Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Longo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longo is holding on to half guard well.
Randhawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Longo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Longo is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randhawa wants to control but Longo is keeping him busy.
Randhawa is pressing down on Longo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Longo is holding on for now.
Longo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Randhawa jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Longo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longo sneaks back into half guard.
Longo is staying active underneath Randhawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Randhawa wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well.
Longo keeping control of the position.
Longo wants to get back to full guard.
Randhawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davide Longo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Longo trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longo throws a body punch but Randhawa moves out of range.
Longo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randhawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Longo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randhawa somewhat.
Randhawa fails with the takedown.#TD#
Randhawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Prathamesh Randhawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Randhawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Longo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Randhawa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prathamesh Randhawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Longo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017

#R1#
Hermano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hastings looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hermano lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermano tries to bum rush Hastings with a series of wild strikes but Hastings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Hermano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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.
Hermano 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. #SUB#
Hermano 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hastings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hastings wants to sweep but no luck.
Hastings working a defensive guard here.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Hastings keeps moving.
Hermano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Hermano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Hastings working a defensive guard here.
Hermano looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hastings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hastings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermano is aware though and is defending well.
Hermano is stalling in the full guard.
Hastings is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Hastings blocks nicely.
Hermano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hastings trying to control the position. #T2#
Hermano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hermano drops back looking for a leg! Hastings is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hastings manages to kick Hermano off! Hermano jumps back into Hastings's guard.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Hastings keeps moving.
Hermano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hermano content to stall in guard here.
Hermano trying to control but Hastings is working from the bottom.
Hermano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hastings on the ground.
Hastings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermano is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Hermano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hastings wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Hastings trying to control the position.
Hastings wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Hastings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hermano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hermano drops back looking for a leg! Hastings is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hastings manages to kick Hermano off! Hermano jumps back into Hastings's guard.
Hermano controlling from the top position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hermano trying to control but Hastings is working from the bottom.
Hastings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hermano wants to get up but he can't break Hastings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hastings keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hastings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermano defends well.#SUB2#
Hastings looking for a guillotine here but Hermano defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermano distracts Hastings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Hermano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hastings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermano.
Hastings misses with an uppercut.
Hermano tries to counter with a takedown but Hastings is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Hermano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Hermano tries for a kimura but Hastings is defending well. #SUB#
Hermano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hermano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hastings is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano working away.
Hastings is looking for a sweep.
Hermano trying to control the action but Hastings is working from the bottom.
Hermano throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Hastings is trying to control Hermano's posture but Hermano avoids it.
Piotr Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hastings tries to buck Hermano off but Hermano is having none of it.#SUB#
Hermano tries for a kimura but Hastings is defending well.
Hermano advances nicely into full mount.
Hermano unloading with bombs!
Hastings tries to hold on but Hermano pushes him away.
Hermano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hastings is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hermano looking to secure an arm triangle but Hastings defends it well. #SUB#
Hermano is working for a guillotine from mount but Hastings frees his head quite easily. #T2##SUB#
Hermano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hastings has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hastings wants to hold on but Hermano pushes him away.
Hermano controlling from mount.
Hermano lands with some strikes.
Hastings is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hastings prevents Hermano from taking his back.
Hastings sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hermano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Hermano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hastings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hastings.
Hermano slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hermano trying to control but Hastings is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hastings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
Hastings trying to keep a closed guard but Hermano is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hermano wants to control from the top but Hastings keeps moving.
Hermano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hermano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hastings can do to turn this around?
Hastings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermano is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hastings working for a triangle but Hermano defends it easily.
Hastings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hastings is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Hermano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hastings tries to keep at a distance but Hermano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hastings is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermano to keep the fight standing.
Hastings jumps guard but Hermano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermano. #TD#
Hermano has hold of one of Hastings's legs. Hastings is fighting the takedown attempt but Hermano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hastings has his foot on Hermano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hermano works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermano 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.
Hastings looking for a sweep. Not yet Hastings, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Hermano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hastings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hermano has managed to get both his arms back between Hastings's legs - danger averted.#T1##SU#
Hermano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hastings, up you get!
Hastings throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Hermano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hastings fails to pull guard.
Piotr Hermano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Hastings.
Hastings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hermano pushes Hastings back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hastings is trying to pull guard but Hermano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hermano manages to break the clinch.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hastings. #CL#
Hermano closes the distance and pushes Hastings back into the cage.
Hastings jumps guard but Hermano stands there with Hastings around his waist. Hastings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Hermano drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Hastings throws a big elbow that misses.
Hastings throws a big elbow that misses.
Hastings wants to control from the top but Hermano keeps moving.
Hermano seems keen to control Hastings's posture.
Hastings throws an elbow that misses. Hermano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hastings's guard. Nice move by Hermano!#REVR##SUB2#
Hastings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Hastings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hermano defends it easily.
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!
Hastings working a defensive guard here.
Toby Hastings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hermano landing with the ground and pound.
Hastings keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hastings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hastings is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Hermano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hastings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hastings throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Hastings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hastings trying to control the position from guard on top but Hermano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hastings is looking to work some ground and pound but Hermano has wrist control.#SUB2#
Hastings 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.
Hermano wants to sweep here but Hastings controlling him for the moment.
Hermano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hermano tries to get out of the position.
Hermano managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Hermano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermano 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Hermano!
An out of breath Piotr Hermano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Toby Hastings spoke after the fight, saying 'I am appealing this loss'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Evans throws a series of punches but Givens avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Evans instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Evans jumps guard and drags Givens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans has control of Givens's left arm, preventing Givens from doing any damage. #SU#
Givens gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Evans.#CL2#
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Evans pulls guard effortlessly.
Evans is pulling down on Givens's head to control his posture. #T1#
Evans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Givens wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Evans holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Givens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Evans's guard.#SUB2#
Evans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Givens defends well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Givens is controlling him.
Evans is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Givens trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Givens trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Givens but Givens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evans dives in and grabs Givens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Givens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Evans gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Evans successfully pulls guard. #T4#
Givens stands and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Evans struggling a bit here.
Givens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Evans's legs.
Evans gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Givens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Evans keeps working.
Evans is doing well to control the position and prevent Givens from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylar Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Givens.
Givens throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Givens as he avoids it easily.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans dives in and grabs Givens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Evans's head and hops out.
Evans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patrick Givens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylar Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans. #T1#
Evans throws a series of punches but Givens avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans shoots in but Givens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Givens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Evans just manages to avoid it.
Givens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Givens circles away.
Givens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Givens misses with a looping right.#T2#
Givens throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Evans tries to counter with a clinch but Givens shakes him off and moves away.
Sylar Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens scores with a hook.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Givens is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from Givens.
Givens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Evans is defending well.#TD2#
Evans gets control of Givens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Evans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Evans has his hands on Givens's head, controlling the position. #ES2#
Evans has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Givens has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Evans gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Givens is looking to stand back up but Evans counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Givens. #REVR##SU2#
Evans decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Givens tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Givens is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Givens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Evans prevents it. #T4#
Evans has Givens pressed against the cage.
Evans throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Evans stops Givens from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sylar Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Patrick Givens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Evans shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Givens's guard.
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Givens's guard.
Givens is looking to get back to full guard here but Evans has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Givens takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU2#
Evans decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Evans landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Givens pushes Evans off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Evans passes Givens's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Givens with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Evans there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evans in particular looking to stall.
Patrick Givens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Evans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sylar Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Givens wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Evans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More stalling from Evans.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sylar Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylar Evans!
In defeat, Patrick Givens stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will only come back stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Long.
Long looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Long shoots in for a double leg but Lock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Long seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Long's waist but Long gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lock off to one side.
Lock misses with a series of wild punches.
Lock shoots in but no luck this time.
Jax Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
Lock darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Lock into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long moves out of range of the body kick from Lock. #CL2#
Long tries to keep at a distance but Lock has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lock jumps guard. #T1#
Lock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Long postures up in Lock's guard and throws a big left but Lock blocks it. #SUB#
Long has gone for a leg lock! Lock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Long's guard.#REVB#
Lock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Lock stands and steps away. Long gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Long throws a wild body kick that Lock sees coming a mile off.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Lock closes the distance and clinches.
Lock looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Lock drags the fight down to the ground.
Lock keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lock has Long pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lock has his foot on Long's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Long works his way back into a safe position though.
Lock pulls Long in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Lock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Long defends it easily.
Lock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES2#
Lock has his feet on Long's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Long throws a leg kick which misses Lock's front leg but catches the back leg as Lock tries to avoid it. #T4##CL2#
Lock clinches.
Lock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lock gets control of Long's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lock will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Long's guard. #REVB#
Lock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Lock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
Lock goes for a double leg but Long avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Long continues to drive forward.
Long fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lock avoids it really well and circles away.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lock misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Lock closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Long being controlled against the cage.
Lock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Lock pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Lock scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lock fails with a takedown attempt.
Jax Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.#CL2#
Lock rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lock controlling the action here for a moment.
Lock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Lock leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Lock pulls Long into guard.
Long has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lock keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Lock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Long off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Lock instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lock can't get the takedown. #T3#
Lock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Lock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Long misses with a low kick.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Lock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Long working hard to break the clinch.
Long looking to stall.
Lock has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Lock drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
Lock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lock is trying to control the position but Long postures up.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Lock uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lock works Long's body with a nice hook.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lock moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Lock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lock.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt - Long sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long throws a sloppy head kick and Lock moves out of range easily.
Lock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Long shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Lock has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Lock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Long uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lock seems keen to control Long's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lock is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Lock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Long's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Lock gets to his feet. Long looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Lock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Long being controlled against the cage.
Lock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Long is trying to maintain a safe position but Lock gets an underhook and turns Long into the cage.#T2##TD2#
Lock pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Lock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Long wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving.
Lock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lock is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Lock forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Lock is looking for a kimura here.
Long is looking for a sweep. Lock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lock controlling from the full mount.
Long on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Long tries to get out of the position.
Lock misses with a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lock goes for an armbar but Long turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Long.
Jax Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Lock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Lock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Hoang Minh lands an overhand right.
Long looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hoang Minh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Hoang Minh with that takedown attempt.
Hoang Minh sets himself, and Long steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoang Minh avoids it this time.
Hoang Minh blocks a head kick by Long.
Long missing with a left hand there. Hoang Minh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hoang Minh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoang Minh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Hoang Minh persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Long tries to clinch up.
Hoang Minh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Long throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hoang Minh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Long wants to get back to his feet but Hoang Minh passes into half guard. #REVB#
Hoang Minh controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long is looking for a sweep. Hoang Minh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Hoang Minh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hoang Minh is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoang Minh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hoang Minh uses his free foot to push down on Long's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Long. #T2#
Hoang Minh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoang Minh controlling his opponent.
Long wants to control but Hoang Minh is having none of it.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoang Minh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoang Minh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Long looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3##SUB#
Hoang Minh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Long is defending well though. Hoang Minh let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Long is trying to defend against the choke here but Hoang Minh has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hoang Minh Tightens the hold and Long taps out furiously! Hoang Minh displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nguyen Hoang Minh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
Evans tries for a takedown but Givens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Givens.#CL2#
Evans clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Givens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sylar Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Evans clinches. #TD2#
Evans jumps guard.
Evans controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Evans can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Givens's guard. #REVB#
Evans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Evans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Givens has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Evans but great work by Givens.#SUB#
Givens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Givens prevents Evans from escaping the position.
Evans is looking to regain half guard here but Givens keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Evans keeping his opponent close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Givens.
Givens is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Givens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Givens is controlling him.
Givens pushes down on Evans's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Givens is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Evans manages to get to full guard.
Evans wants to sweep but no luck.
Givens is looking to pass into half guard but Evans pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Evans is in guard.#REVB#
Evans connects with a couple of short punches.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Evans distracts Givens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans lands a couple of digs.
Givens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evans is controlling him.
Evans stays in close to Givens's body and controls the position.
Evans slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Evans looking for a guillotine from mount but Givens is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylar Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Evans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Evans rushes Givens and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Givens thows a leg kick but Evans checks it #TD2#
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Givens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Givens taking some punishment here, with Evans in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans is controlling the pace. #T1##SU2#
Evans stands up and beckons Givens to join him on the feet.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt
letting Givens counter with a right hand.
Givens throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
Givens is looking to get back to his feet here but Evans is keeping cool and he's managed to take Givens's back.#SUB2#
Evans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Evans throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Givens!
Givens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB2#
Evans is cranking Givens's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Givens! He's tightened the choke and Givens is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sylar Evans!
Patrick Givens was interviewed post fight and said 'I will only come back stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1#
Diakite scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Long doesn't seem bothered though.
Long looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Long shoots for a double leg takedown but Diakite sprawls well. He's pushed Long's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Long has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diakite finds it's way round the side to connect with Long's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jax Long has been cut.
Diakite plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Long swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Long face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tsulmani Diakite!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Shabroo doesn't manage to clinch there - Long circles away. #CL#
Long gets tackled into the cage by Shabroo. Shabroo maintains the clinch.
Shabroo tries to land knees in the clinch but Long avoids the damage to the body.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Shabroo won't allow it.
Shabroo scores a nice knee to the body.
Shabroo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Long looks winded!
Shabroo trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shabroo.
Knees to the body from Shabroo.
Shabroo working Long over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shabroo.
Shabroo working Long over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabroo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shabroo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Long lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Shabroo.
Long managing to block the knees to the body from Shabroo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shabroo. #T1#
Shabroo crunches a lovely knee into Long's ribcage.
Long blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabroo scores a nice knee to the body.
Shabroo tries to land knees in the clinch but Long avoids the damage to the body.
Shabroo lands a good knee to the midsection. Long won't want to take too many of those.
Long blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Long on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Long working aggressively here.
Shabroo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Long avoids it.
Long avoiding damage as Shabroo throws knees to the body.
Long managing to block the knees to the body from Shabroo.
Long avoiding damage as Shabroo throws knees to the body.
Shabroo trying to land knees to the body.
Shabroo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Long.
Long managing to block the knees to the body from Shabroo. #T2#
Shabroo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Long is defending well for now.
Long blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Shabroo is controlling him.#TD2#
Long wants the takedown. Shabroo is fighting it off but Long persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shabroo's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long controlling from the top position.
Long lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Long drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Long jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Long sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shabroo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SU2#
Long stands and steps away. Shabroo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Shabroo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shabroo up against the cage.
Shabroo stops a takedown attempt from Long.
Shabroo scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Long.
Shabroo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Shabroo is controlling him.
Long on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Long is trying to pull guard but Shabroo has him pressed against the cage.
Shabroo tries to land knees in the clinch but Long avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabroo obliges.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Shabroo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Shabroo stands and steps away. Long gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Shabroo rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Shabroo keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Shabroo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shabroo looks to clinch
and Long makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shabroo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Long shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shabroo's guard.#ES#
Shabroo kicks Long off and gets to his feet.
Shabroo moves in looking to clinch but Long pushes him off.#CL#
Shabroo instigates a clinch.
Long on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Long is looking for a takedown.
Long takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shabroo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shabroo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Long in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Long takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shabroo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabroo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Long can't break the clinch. #T1#
Shabroo landing knees to the body.
Long is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shabroo to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Long tightens his grip and picks Shabroo up, before dumping him to the ground. Shabroo manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Long gets to his feet. Shabroo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shabroo is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
Shabroo closes the distance but Long moves to the side #TD2#
and Long counters with a shoot takedown. Shabroo fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Long gets to his feet - Shabroo follows without any prompting.
Shabroo blocks a low kick nicely.
Shabroo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Long swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Long is looking for the big counter here.#T2##TD2#
Long drives through with a takedown into Shabroo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Long controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shabroo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Long.
Long works over Shabroo with some ground and pound from guard.
Long is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Long has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3##SU2#
Long gets to his feet. Shabroo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Long scores with a push kick.#TD2#
Long shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shabroo's guard.
Shabroo has momentary wrist control but Long slips an elbow through the middle.
Long throws a big right hand that misses.
Long slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SU2#
Long stands up from Shabroo's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shabroo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Long manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Long tries to counter with a clinch but Shabroo shakes him off and moves away.
Malik Shabroo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Long wants to break free but Shabroo has control.
Long on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Long jumps guard.
Jax Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long pulls Shabroo in close to his closed guard and prevents Shabroo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shabroo wants to stand and escape but instead Long has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jax Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Long is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shabroo's half guard.
Long tries to pass to full mount but Shabroo defends it.
Long perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Long is stalling here. Shabroo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Long seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shabroo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to control but Shabroo postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shabroo tries to stand but Long is controlling his head.
Long throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T1#
Shabroo wants to stand but Long is controlling his arm.
Long is looking for a sweep.
Long controls the position for a moment.
Shabroo prevents Long from escaping the position.
Shabroo wants to stand but Long has his arm trapped.
Long is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Long desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Long manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Long can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shabroo preventing the sweep. #SU#
Shabroo stands and steps away. Long gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Long avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Long closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Long content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Long is continuing to stall.
Shabroo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Long on the ground.#T3#
Long stops Shabroo from getting back to his feet.
Long working Shabroo over with strikes.
Shabroo has hold of Long's hands but Long slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Long seems to be working for a kimura but Shabroo defends the submission attempt.
Shabroo is trying to stand up here but Long is controlling him well. #T4#
Long not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Long connects with a nice short shot to Shabroo's temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Long!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017

#R1#
Hope throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Patrick Givens has been cut.
Hope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hope misses with a jab, cross combination.
Givens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Givens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hope dodges the punch combination from Givens.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hope swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Givens dodges the punch combination from Hope.
Hope fails to land with a series of punches.
Givens dives in for a single leg takedown but Hope sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Givens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hope. #T1#
Givens misses with a combination
and Givens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Givens is rocked!
Hope connects with a nice cross there... Givens is looking wobbly and Hope recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Givens to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hope jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Hope!
Patrick Givens was interviewed post fight and said 'I will only come back stronger'.

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