Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Kelmendi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fertus throws a hook to the side of Kelmendi's head but Kelmendi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelmendi misses with a left hand
enabling Fertus to counter with a crisp jab.
Klajdi Kelmendi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fertus scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Fertus.
Fertus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelmendi.
Fertus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fertus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kelmendi misses.
Kelmendi lands with a hook. Fertus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kelmendi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fertus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelmendi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelmendi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Fertus. #T1#
Kelmendi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelmendi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Fertus instigates a clinch.
Fertus blocking some punches.
Kelmendi is trying to force a seperation but Fertus has the dominant position.
Kelmendi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fertus backwards.
Fertus keeps control of Kelmendi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Fertus breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Kelmendi lands a big right hand that sends Fertus crashing to the mat! Kelmendi stays standing though and waves Fertus back to his feet!#ROC2#
Fertus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelmendi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fertus is looking to counter punch.
Oh Fertus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kelmendi! Fertus is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klajdi Kelmendi!
Klajdi Kelmendi took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017

#R1#
Brock punishes Fertus's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Brock misses with a head kick.
Fertus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fertus circles away quickly and effectively.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fertus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fertus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brock misses with a looping right.
Brock scores with a decent looking hook.
Brock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fertus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brock throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fertus checks a leg kick.
Brock throws a series of strikes that have Fertus backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Fertus. Beautiful body shot.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Fertus.
Fertus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brock. Brock obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brock 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 Fertus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fertus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fertus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brock blocks a jab.
Brock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fertus is out of range.
Fertus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brock can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Fertus. Those never looked like landing.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Fertus's front leg but catches the back leg as Fertus tries to avoid it.
Brock thows a leg kick but Fertus checks it
letting Fertus counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fertus misses the target.
Brock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brock misses with a leg kick.
Fertus checks a low kick from Brock.
Fertus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brock lands a jab to the nose.
Fertus throws a good cross that connects.
Fertus avoids the head kick by Brock. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fertus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brock circles away quickly and effectively.
Brock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock lands with a nice body kick.
Fertus throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock defending well as Fertus loads up on a big left hand.
Brock is looking to counter punch.
Brock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brock cracks a nice hook into Fertus's ribs.
Fertus just misses with a punch to the body.
Eddie Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fertus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Fertus is looking for the big counter here.
Brock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fertus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Fertus misses with a looping left.
Brock thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brock scores with a nice head shot.
Fertus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brock throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Fertus moves into the clinch.
Brock tries a body shot but Fertus blocks it.
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Fertus avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Fertus is trying to break the clinch but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
Fertus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fertus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fertus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fertus backwards. #BC2#
Fertus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Fertus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertus misses the jab.
Fertus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Fertus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fertus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fertus avoids a kick to the body.
Fertus wants to clinch.
Brock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brock throws a head kick but Fertus moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Brock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fertus misses with a wild body shot.
Brock connects with an inside leg kick.
Fertus throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fertus takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Fertus rushes Brock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fertus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brock's hands.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Fertus's front leg but catches the back leg as Fertus tries to avoid it.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock is looking to chop away at Fertus's legs.
Fertus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brock lands with a right hand.
Brock moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Brock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fertus's sensitive parts.
Brock cracks Fertus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Fertus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brock lands a leg kick that knocks Fertus off balance momentarily.
Fertus clobbers Brock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fertus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
Brock throws a leg kick but Fertus checks it.
Brock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fertus! But no joy.
Fertus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brock throws a jab when Fertus was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fertus misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Fertus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock throws a push kick but Fertus slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Brock.
Brock throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Fertus misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Brock as he connects with a hook.
Brock throws a front kick aimed at Fertus's knee but Fertus avoids it well.
A low kick from Brock is predictable there
letting Fertus counter with a right hand.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fertus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brock misses with a hook. Fertus ducked under it nicely.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Fertus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Fertus down.
Fertus wants to clinch up but Brock keeps it at a distance.
Brock lands with a right hand. #T3#
Fertus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fertus throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fertus throws a sloppy body shot
letting Brock counter with a right hand.
Brock moves away from the strike by Fertus.
Brock throws a series of punches but Fertus avoids them all with ease.
Fertus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Fertus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fertus.
Brock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fertus's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fertus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fertus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Fertus does no damage.
Brock throws a body punch but Fertus moves out of range. #T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fertus checks a leg kick.
Brock throws a good cross that connects.
Brock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fertus throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brock lands a head shot.
Fertus misses the shot to the body.
Fertus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot lands for Brock.
Fertus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fertus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Fertus's defenses.
Brock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fertus in his tracks.
Brock scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Brock 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fertus blocks a head kick by Brock.
Fertus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brock.
Brock is looking to land body kicks.
Fertus with a jab.
Fertus scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Fertus is out of range.
Brock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fertus was well out of range. Poor timing from Brock.
Fertus takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Brock.
Brock lands a nice shot that snaps Fertus's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fertus throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fertus. Fertus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Brock.
Brock scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Fertus.
Fertus throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fertus can do to turn this around?
Brock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fertus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brock scores with a nice strike.
Brock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fertus. That did some damage!
Brock lands a head kick. Fertus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brock is looking to slow Fertus down with leg kicks.
Fertus looks to score with a jab to the body but Brock is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fertus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Fertus misses. #T2#
Brock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fertus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fertus.
Fertus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fertus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fertus is able to avoid easily.
Brock throws a series of punches but Fertus avoids them all with ease.
Fertus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Brock.
Fertus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brock.
Brock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Fertus.#T3#
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brock thows a leg kick but Fertus checks it
and Fertus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fertus slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Brock throws a low kick but Fertus avoids it.
Fertus throws a hook but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fertus is able to avoid easily.
Brock slips under a jab.
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fertus avoids a kick to the body.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Fertus.
Brock thumps Fertus with a low kick.
Fertus ducks under a wild hook from Brock.
Brock lands a head kick!
Brock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fertus's sensitive parts. #T4#
Fertus throws a nice looking combination but Brock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mike Fertus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fertus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brock.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Brock catches Fertus right on the button with a cross.
Brock fakes the leg kick and cracks Fertus in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Fertus's front leg but catches the back leg as Fertus tries to avoid it.
Fertus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brock throws a chopping leg kick but Fertus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fertus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fertus connects with a nice looking jab.
Brock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fertus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brock punishes Fertus's body with a nice straight punch.
Fertus connects with a body shot that sends Brock's belly button to the back.
Fertus slips under a jab from Brock.
Brock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brock, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
An out of breath Eddie Brock 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: Dec 13, 2016

#R1#
Fertus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daley.
Fertus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fertus throws a series of punches but Daley avoids them all with ease.
Daley throws a shot from downtown. Fertus moves away and avoids it.
Daley walks into a stiff left hand from Fertus.#CUT#
It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.
Fertus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Daley to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Daley misses its intended target.
Daley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fertus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fertus scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Fertus tries to keep at a distance but Daley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Daley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fertus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fertus. #BC#
Fertus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Daley moves into the clinch.
Daley stalling the fight. #T1#
Fertus is trying to break the clinch but Daley is controlling him.#BC#
Fertus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daley looks to land a left hand but Fertus moved out of range nicely.
Fertus is looking for a counter combo.
Fertus slips a jab and a cross from Daley.
Daley slips under a jab.
Fertus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daley misses with a straight right.
Daley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fertus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Fertus.#CL#
Fertus clinches up against the cage.
Fertus misses with some punches.
Fertus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fertus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fertus misses with an elbow over the top.
Fertus is trying to push Daley away but Daley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fertus. #BC#
Fertus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fertus connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daley swings widly with a right hand
and Fertus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Daley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fertus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Daley throws an off balance right hand
and Fertus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fertus throws a hook but Daley avoids it easily.#CL2#
Daley has closed the distance and engaged Fertus in a clinch.
Daley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daley stalling the fight.
Daley being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Fertus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fertus looks to throw the jab but Daley is out of range. #T3#
Fertus misses with a looping right.
Fertus takes a swing at Daley's ribcage but misses.
Fertus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley lands with a straight right. Fertus didn't see that one coming.
Daley cracks Fertus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fertus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daley throws a hook to the side of Fertus's head but Fertus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fertus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daley.
Fertus misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conor Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daley connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Daley clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Daley lands with a short shot to the head.
Daley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Fertus is rocked!
Daley keeps control of Fertus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oh Fertus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fertus to his knees! Daley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Daley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Markkanen thuds a left hand into Fertus's body.
A cross from Markkanen lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Markkanen as he connects with a hook.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Markkanen dives in and grabs Fertus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fertus pushes down on Markkanen's head and hops out.
Fertus unleashes a big counter combination but Markkanen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt - Fertus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fertus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Eemeli Markkanen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fertus connects with a body shot that sends Markkanen's belly button to the back.
Fertus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fertus misses the shot to the body.
Fertus throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fertus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markkanen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eemeli Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen works the jab nicely.#TD#
Markkanen 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.
Markkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Markkanen is looking to advance position but Fertus won't allow it.
Markkanen prevents Fertus from standing back up.
Fertus is trying to control but Markkanen passes into side control!
Markkanen trying to control the position but Fertus is working away. #T2##SUB#
Markkanen tries for a kimura but Fertus is defending well. #SUB#
Markkanen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fertus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markkanen's guard! Nice work there by Fertus!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen has control of Fertus's left arm, preventing Fertus from doing any damage.
Markkanen 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.#T3##SUB#
Markkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fertus defends well.
Markkanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Markkanen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fertus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Markkanen.
Markkanen is looking to regain half guard here but Fertus keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Fertus decides to stand back up. Fertus steps back and let's Markkanen get back to his feet.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fertus. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markkanen has his takedown stuffed
and Fertus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fertus looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown but Fertus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fertus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fertus stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Fertus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Fertus.
Mike Fertus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fertus circles away.
Fertus throws a counter combo.
Markkanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fertus's head.
Fertus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fertus clobbers Markkanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fertus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fertus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markkanen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fertus enables Markkanen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fertus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fertus wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen passes into half guard. #REVB#
Markkanen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fertus reverses the position - he's now on top in Markkanen's guard. #T1##SUB#
Markkanen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fertus has picked Markkanen up and slammed him! Markkanen can't keep hold of the triangle and Fertus manages to pass to side control!
Markkanen tries to buck Fertus off but Fertus is having none of it.
Markkanen struggling a bit here.
Markkanen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fertus looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Markkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fertus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Markkanen. #T2#
Markkanen slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Fertus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Markkanen is trying to control. Fertus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Markkanen is stalling here. Fertus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Markkanen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fertus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Markkanen is trying to control Fertus's posture but Fertus avoids it.
Markkanen is looking for a sweep.
Markkanen regains half guard.
Markkanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fertus jumps into side control!#SU2#
Fertus stands up.
Fertus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fertus avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Fertus misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eemeli Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Markkanen gets a double leg takedown into Fertus's guard.#ES2#
Fertus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Markkanen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen is trying to pull guard but Fertus has him pressed against the cage.
Markkanen tries to break the clinch but Fertus is controlling the position.
Fertus has Markkanen pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Fertus breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Fertus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eemeli Markkanen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Markkanen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fertus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Markkanen is in Fertus's guard.
Markkanen wants to pass the guard but Fertus is keeping the position.
Markkanen trying to control but Fertus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Markkanen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fertus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fertus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fertus! #REVB#
Markkanen tries to bench press Fertus off him but Fertus keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Fertus wants to work for an arm triangle but Markkanen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fertus tries to stand and escape but Markkanen is controlling the position.
Markkanen wants to get back to full guard.
Fertus is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Markkanen wants to control but Fertus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fertus wants to stand up but Markkanen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mike Fertus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fertus but Fertus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fertus punishes Markkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Markkanen with a poor takedown
enabling Fertus to counter with a crisp jab.
Markkanen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markkanen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markkanen slips under a jab.
Fertus throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen attempts a counter takedown but Fertus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Markkanen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eemeli Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fertus connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is getting worse.
Fertus connects with a single shot there.
Fertus looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen is looking to counter punch.
Markkanen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fertus's waist but Fertus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markkanen off to one side.
Fertus scores with a jab.
Fertus moves away from the strike by Markkanen.
A right-left combo lands from Fertus. #CUT2#
Eemeli Markkanen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fertus looks to land a combination but Markkanen avoids it well. #T4#
Markkanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Markkanen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fertus on his heels. He'll look to pass Fertus's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Fertus has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Markkanen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!#BC2#
Fertus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fertus throws a jab but it's blocked by Markkanen.
Fertus takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen slips a jab and a cross from Fertus.
Markkanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eemeli Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Fertus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markkanen fails with the takedown
and Fertus counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fertus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fertus 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fertus!
Mike Fertus decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016

#R1#
Goodman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fertus counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Fertus moves out of range easily.
Goodman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fertus as he jumps to the side.
Fertus takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Goodman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Fertus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Goodman is on him like a limpet, forcing Fertus back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fertus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mike Fertus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Goodman is working for takedown but Fertus is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Goodman fails with the takedown
and Fertus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman throws a head kick that Fertus semi-blocks. #T1#
Goodman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fertus avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fertus is fending him off so far but Goodman persists. Nope, Fertus circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Goodman slips under a jab from Fertus.#TD2#
Goodman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fertus to the mat! Fertus manages to get full guard. #ES#
Fertus scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mike Fertus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman shoots in for a double leg but Fertus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fertus jabs at Goodman's body.
Goodman looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fertus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fertus wants it to stay on the feet.
Goodman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fertus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fertus swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman dives in and grabs Fertus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fertus pushes down on Goodman's head and hops out.#T2#
Fertus misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Fertus manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Goodman clinches up with Fertus and pushes him back against the cage.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fertus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Fertus misses its intended target.
Goodman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodman.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fertus misses with a straight left.
Fertus swinging wildly here.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goodman throws a nice looking combination but Fertus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Goodman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodman lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Fertus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fertus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Goodman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fertus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goodman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fertus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman trying to control but Fertus is working from the bottom.
Fertus wants to stand and escape but Goodman is having none of it.
Goodman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman misses with a two punch combination.
Fertus throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman shoots and misses
letting Fertus counter with a right hand. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Goodman.#TD2#
Goodman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Goodman has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Fertus works to full guard.
Goodman wants to get up but he can't break Fertus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Goodman wants to stand but Fertus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fertus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Fertus looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Fertus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Goodman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodman stops Fertus from getting back to his feet.
Goodman passes to full mount!
Goodman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goodman throwing strikes but Fertus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Goodman stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
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. Goodman connects with a nice short shot to Fertus's temple. #ES#
Fertus kicks Goodman off and gets back to his feet.
Fertus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fertus keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fertus, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Goodman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Fertus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Fertus pushes him off.
Fertus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Fertus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Goodman has Fertus up against the cage in a clinch.
Fertus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Goodman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fertus regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Goodman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fertus, up you get!
Goodman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fertus swivels and escapes.
Mike Fertus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Goodman.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Fertus.
An attempted straight right counter from Fertus misses the target.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Fertus avoids them all with ease.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman wants to clinch but Fertus slips to the side
and Fertus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fertus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Goodman somewhat.
Mike Fertus is winning the standup battle so far.
Fertus throws a monster overhand right that drops Goodman! Fertus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Fertus!
Mike Fertus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
KarelinPalmeiras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fertus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
KarelinPalmeiras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fertus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fertus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fertus blocks a leg kick.
Fertus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
KarelinPalmeiras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KarelinPalmeiras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fertus counters with a right hand to the body.
KarelinPalmeiras looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fertus lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks KarelinPalmeiras out cold! KarelinPalmeiras is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Fertus!
Mike Fertus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Keskilatlo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fertus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keskilatlo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice cross by Fertus.
Fertus closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Keskilatlo! Fertus dives in looking to finish! Keskilatlo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Fertus!
In his post fight interview, Mike Fertus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Stricker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fertus is able to avoid easily.
Fertus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.#KD2#
Fertus lands a left and a right that send Stricker crashing to the mat, dazed. Fertus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A nice leg kick lands there from Stricker.
That kick from Stricker tenderised Fertus's leg. Fertus is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fertus misses with a straight right.
Stricker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fertus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stricker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good work by Fertus as he checks the leg kick.
Stricker avoids the body shot from Fertus.
Stricker throws out a powerful jab.
Fertus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stricker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stricker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fertus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stricker lands a body shot. #T1#
Stricker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stricker with a hook.
Fertus checks a leg kick nicely.
Fertus avoids the head kick by Stricker.
Fertus is looking to clinch. #CL#
Stricker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fertus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fertus working aggressively here.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Fertus controls the action.
Stricker working aggressively here.
Fertus is looking to break free of the clinch but Stricker has double underhooks. #BC2#
Fertus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fertus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fertus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stricker scores with a jab.#T2#
Stricker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fertus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stricker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stricker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fertus's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stricker. That's going to slow Fertus down.
Stricker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stricker tries to clinch up but Fertus circles away and keeps his distance.
Fertus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Steve Stricker's cut is getting worse.
Stricker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fertus.
Stricker tries to clinch there but Fertus circles away.
Stricker with a jab.
Stricker connects with a single shot there.
Stricker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fertuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stricker thuds his shin into the meat of Fertus's side.#T3##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Stricker sends Fertus down but not out. Stricker dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Fertus is rocked!#SU#
Stricker stands up.
Fertus is still on wobbly legs! Can Stricker finish him?
Stricker lands an overhand right.
Fertus misses with a hook.
Fertus seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy left from Stricker finds it's target.
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!
Stricker drops Fertus with a huge uppercut! Fertus drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stricker is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Stricker!
Steve Stricker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016

#R1#
Fertus misses with an uppercut.
Jelani looks to land a combination. Fertus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jelani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jelani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fertus unleashes a big counter combination but Jelani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fertus slaps away a takedown attempt from Jelani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fertus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Fertus misses.#TD#
Jelani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fertus's guard.
Jelani throws a big right hand that misses.
Jelani is pushing down on Fertus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fertus is fighting to maintain full guard but Jelani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fertus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jelani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jelani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jelani landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fertus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jelani.
Jelani throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fertus to regain full guard.
Jelani throwing strikes but missing.
Jelani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fertus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fertus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jelani is controlling him. #T2#
Fertus working a defensive guard but Jelani passes into half guard. #ES2#
Fertus pushes Jelani off and gets back to his feet.
Jelani slips a jab from Fertus.
Jelani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jelani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Jabari Jelani has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Fertus.
As Fertus looks to move away, Jelani throws a big counter combo but Fertus just gets out of the way.#TD#
Fertus gets caught napping as Jelani dives in and scores a takedown. Fertus manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jelani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fertus wants to stand up but Jelani is controlling him. #SUB2#
Fertus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jelani has picked Fertus up and slammed him! Fertus can't keep hold of the triangle and Jelani manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Jelani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fertus is avoiding damage well.
Fertus prevents Jelani from moving into mount.
Jelani is working hard here to advance position.
Fertus is looking to regain half guard here but Jelani keeps moving and retains side control.
Fertus dodges the ground and pound from Jelani.
Jelani creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fertus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fertus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Fertus is trying to get back to his feet.
Fertus regains half guard.#SUB#
Jelani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fertus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jelani.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jelani thows a huge punch but Fertus dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jabari Jelani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jabari Jelani's cut.
That's time! Jelani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fertus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jelani counters with a three punch combo that has Fertus backing up. Fertus nods at Jelani to acknowledge the strikes.
Jelani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jelani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jelani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Fertus does no damage.
Jelani misses with a body kick.
Fertus misses with a looping left.
Jelani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fertus as he jumps to the side.
Jelani misses with the combination.
Fertus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jelani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jelani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jelani misses with a combination
and Fertus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fertus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jelani. #T1#
Jelani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fertus defends well and Jelani ends up having to push Fertus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fertus lands an overhand right.
Fertus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jelani misses with a takedown
and Jelani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Jabari Jelani's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jabari Jelani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Fertus as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Fertus closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Fertus breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jelani. Those never looked like landing.
Jelani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fertus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jabari Jelani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Fertus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jelani sprawling to the canvas! Jelani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fertus finish him?! #ROC2#
Jelani is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jelani throws a body kick that misses
and Fertus counters with a right hand from hell and Jelani is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Fertus!
A less than humble Mike Fertus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jabari Jelani was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back !'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Fertus misses its intended target.
Fertus is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Ames clinches up against the cage.
Fertus working hard to break the clinch.
Ames wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Ames breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ames misses with a looping left.
Fertus throwing a counter right hand but Ames manages to avoid it.
Fertus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ames.
Ames tries to land a front kick but Fertus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice cross by Ames.
Fertus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ames throws a lazy body kick
and Fertus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ames thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ames looks for a takedown but Fertus sprawls well.#KD2#
Ames steps into range and cracks Fertus with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Fertus flops backwards and Ames dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Fertus is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Ames gets to his feet. Fertus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Fertus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike Fertus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ames darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Fertus's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ames before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Ames!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
A combination from Fertus does no damage.
Fertus swinging wildly here.
Fenix lands with an overhand left.
Fenix slips under a jab.
Fenix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fertus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fenix throws a hook but Fertus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fertus's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Fenix shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half 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!
Fertus is staying active underneath Fenix, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Fertus is looking to improve his position.
Fertus is trying to stand back up but Fenix is controlling him
Fenix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fertus is looking to improve his position.
Fenix not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Fenix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fertus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Fenix is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fenix content to control rather than advance. #ES#
Fertus kicks off Fenix and gets to his feet.
Marcus Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fenix swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fertus counters with a straight right hand.
Fenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fertus.
Fenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fenix is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Fertus misses the target.
Fenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Fertus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fertus avoids the body shot from Fenix. #T3#
Fenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Fertus.
Fenix lands with a cross.
Fertus lands a glancing blow to the side of Fenix's head.
Fertus fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fenix! But no joy.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fertus moves away.
Fertus lunges at Fenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fenix's hand.
Fertus throws an overhand right that lands on Fenix's shoulder, as Fenix tries to avoid the shot.
Fenix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fertus moves out of range as Fenix throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fenix.
Fenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fertus moves away.
Fenix moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fertus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Fenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fertus stalks Fenix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fenix's face. Fenix staggers backwards, shaken.
Fertus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenix.
Fenix defending well as Fertus loads up on a big left hand.
Fertus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fertus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fenix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fertus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Fertus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix misses with a body kick.
It looked like Fertus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fertus avoids the body shot from Fenix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Fenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fertus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fertus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fenix throws a body punch but Fertus moves out of range.
Fertus dodges the punch combination from Fenix.
Fenix throws a jab when Fertus was well out of range.
Fertus needs to keep his hands up - Fenix had a free shot at his head there.
Fertus throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fertus throws a combination that misses
and Fenix counters with a low kick, right behind Fertus 's knee.
Marcus Fenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fenix takes a swing at Fertus's ribcage but misses.
Fertus checks a leg kick.
Fenix avoids the head kick by Fertus.
Fertus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fenix. #T1#
Fertus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fenix.
Fenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fertus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenix lands the left hand.
Fenix ducks right into an uppercut from Fertus.
Fenix tries to clinch
and Fertus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fertus throws a nice looking combination but Fenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fenix.
Fertus misses with a left hand
and Fenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Fenix. That snapped Fertus's head back.
Fenix missing with a left hand there. Fertus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix throws a one two combo.
Fenix scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Fenix.
Fenix slips under a jab from Fertus.
Fenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Fenix.
Fenix cracks Fertus with an open hand slap.
Fenix cracks Fertus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fertus misses with a few strikes there.
Fenix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fertus misses with a wild combination.
Fertus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fenix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fertus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fenix.
Fenix scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Fertus throws a jab when Fenix was well out of range.
Fenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fertus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fenix lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Fenix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Fertus wriggles free and stands up.
Fenix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fenix lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fenix.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fertus looks to throw the jab but Fenix is out of range.
Fenix works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Fenix. #TD2#
Fenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fertus!#ES#
Fertus throws Fenix to one side and escapes!#T4#
Fertus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Fenix closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fertus quickly recovers to half guard.
Fenix trying to control from half guard but Fertus is working away.
Fertus has hold of Fenix's hands but Fenix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fenix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fertus tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenix prevents Fertus from standing back up.
Fenix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fenix swings for the body but Fertus moves out of range.
Fenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fertus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fertus avoids the body shot from Fenix.
Fenix avoids the body shot from Fertus.
Fertus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fenix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fertus's head.
Fenix lands with a nice body punch.
Fenix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fenix cracks Fertus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fertus misses with a wild body shot.
Fenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fertus momentarily.
Fenix walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Fenix scores with a decent looking hook.
Fenix moves out of range as Fertus strikes.
Fenix cracks Fertus with an open hand slap.
Fertus misses with a lunging right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fenix fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fertus checks it well.
Fertus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fenix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fertus misses with an uppercut
and Fenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fertus thinking.
Fenix is looking to land body kicks.
Fertus misses with a head kick.
Fertus loads up on a big right hand but Fenix slips the punch.
Fertus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fenix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix is looking to clinch but Fertus is avoiding it.
Fenix looks to land a combination but Fertus avoids it well.
Fertus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fertus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fertus connects with the punch.
Fertus takes one on the button.
Fertus works Fenix's body with a nice hook.
Fenix lands a leg kick that knocks Fertus off balance momentarily.
Fertus blocks the body kick.
Fenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Fertus counters with a left and a right that stings Fenix.
Fertus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fertus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fertus.
Marcus Fenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Fertus. Those never looked like landing.
Fertus moves away from the strike by Fenix.
Fenix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fertus misses with a hook.
Fenix misses with a straight right.
Fertus misses with a lunging right hand
and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fenix throws a wild body kick that Fertus sees coming a mile off.
Fertus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fertus misses with an uppercut.
Fenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fenix walks into a stiff left hand from Fertus.
Fenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fertus.#T4#
Fenix moves out of range as Fertus strikes.
Mike Fertus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fertus moves out of range of the leg kick from Fenix.
Fertus walks into a left hand.
Fertus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fertus misses with a double jab
and Fenix counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Fertus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix throws a hook to the side of Fertus's head but Fertus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fenix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fertus.
Fenix thuds a left hand into Fertus's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fenix 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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