Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2017

#R1#
Majerus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Majerus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Majerus misses with a body kick.
Majerus throws a head kick that misses.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Majerus 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.
Majerus cracks Birch with an open hand slap.
Edward Majerus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majerus tries to clinch but Birch moves out of range.
Majerus misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Majerus.
Birch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Majerus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Birch is out of range.
Majerus wants to clinch.#T1#
Majerus lands a glancing blow to the side of Birch's head.
Majerus 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.
Majerus sizes up Birch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Majerus scores with a sloppy right hand. Birch should have avoided that one.
Majerus misses with a hook.
Birch throws out a counter right but Majerus avoids it with no problem.
Birch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Majerus tests Birch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birch ducks right into an uppercut from Majerus.
It looks like Majerus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Majerus 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.
Majerus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Majerus dips to his left and cracks Birch with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majerus throws a head kick but Birch moves out of range.
Birch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Majerus with a body shot.
Majerus looks to score with a jab to the body but Birch is just out of range.
Majerus looks to land a right hand but Birch moved out of range.
Majerus lands with an overhand left.
Birch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Birch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Birch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majerus.
Birch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Birch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majerus throws out the jab.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Birch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majerus throws out the jab.
Majerus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Majerus, as that shot connected.
Majerus lands with a right hand.
Jab by Majerus.
Birch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birch throws out a counter right but Majerus avoids it with no problem.
Birch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Majerus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Majerus.
A countering left hand to the body from Birch misses.
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Majerus.
Majerus throws a low kick but Birch moves out of range easily.
Birch walks into a jab.
Majerus tries a head kick but it misses.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Birch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Majerus to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Majerus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Majerus throws a hook but Birch avoids it easily.
A left lands for Majerus.
Majerus catches Birch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Majerus scores with a body shot.
Birch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Majerus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Birch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Majerus lands with an overhand left.
Majerus throws a push kick but Birch slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Majerus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Majerus throws a lazy right hand but Birch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Birch misses.
Majerus wants to clinch up but Birch keeps it at a distance.
Majerus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Majerus lands a lovely overhand right.
Birch staying out of range there.
Majerus looks to land a left hand but Birch moved out of range nicely.
Majerus swings for the body but Birch moves out of range.
Majerus scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majerus scores with a hook to the body. Birch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Birch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Majerus has got the better of the exchanges.#CL#
Majerus moves into the clinch successfully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Birch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Birch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Majerus presses Birch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Majerus tries to land knees in the clinch but Birch avoids the damage to the body.
Majerus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Majerus.
Majerus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Majerus misses with a punch on the inside.
Birch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Majerus lands a body punch.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Majerus has him pressed against the cage.
Majerus is working Birch over against the cage.
Majerus pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Birch has been cut.#T2#
Majerus lands a shoulder strike.
Majerus lands with a right to the head.
Majerus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Majerus.
Majerus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Majerus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Majerus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Birch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Majerus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Majerus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Majerus. #T3#
A body shot lands from Majerus.
Birch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birch takes a shot to the head.
Birch is trying to maintain a safe position but Majerus gets an underhook and turns Birch into the cage.
Majerus lands a left hand.
Majerus lands a left hand.
Birch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Majerus prevents Birch from breaking the clinch.
Majerus lands a shot to the body.
Majerus lands a body shot.
Birch is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nice body punch from Majerus - that landed with a thud.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Majerus has him pressed against the cage.
Majerus presses Birch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Birch is trying to force a seperation but Majerus has the dominant position.
Majerus cracks Birch with a nice body shot.
Majerus pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Majerus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birch or not.
Majerus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Majerus digs a right hand into Birch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Birch's gas tank.
Majerus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Majerus scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Majerus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Birch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Majerus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Birch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Majerus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Majerus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Majerus darts in and clinches Birch up against the cage.
Majerus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Majerus as Birch tries to tie him up.
Majerus pushes Birch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majerus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Majerus.
Birch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Majerus.
Edward Majerus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Majerus lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Majerus lands with a left to the head.
Majerus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birch or not.
Majerus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Majerus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majerus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Birch.
Majerus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Majerus. #CUT#
That has opened up Tom Birch's cut even more.
A nice left hand lands by Majerus.
A short body shot lands from Majerus as the two fighters clinch.
Majerus lands with a light punch inside.
Majerus lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Majerus lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majerus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Majerus lands a shoulder strike.
Majerus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birch backwards. #KD#
Majerus lands an uppercut that drops Birch! Majerus follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC#
Birch is rocked!
Birch wants to control but Majerus postures up.
Birch is still in real trouble! Can Majerus finish him?
Majerus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Birch's legs.
Majerus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Birch struggling a bit here.
Birch seems to have recovered his senses.
Majerus is looking to take a break and control but Birch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Majerus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Majerus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Majerus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Birch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Majerus but great work by Birch.
Majerus can't do much from the bottom here.
Birch staying calm.
Birch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Birch advances to mount.
Birch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tom Birch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majerus is desperately trying to improve his position but Birch has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Majerus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majerus, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Majerus!

Event: ITFC Finale
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1##TD#
Lefebvre feints and as Birch raises his hands in defense, Lefebvre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving.
Lefebvre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Birch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lefebvre is one step ahead there.
Birch keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Birch controls Lefebvre momentarily but Lefebvre frees himself.
Lefebvre looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Lefebvre is stalling in the full guard.
Lefebvre wants to pass the guard but Birch is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Birch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birch swings for the body but Lefebvre moves out of range.
Birch misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Lefebvre gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Lefebvre has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Birch won't allow Lefebvre to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Lefebvre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lefebvre.
Still in half guard, Lefebvre seems content to control.
Birch tries to roll over but Lefebvre keeps him under control.
Lefebvre sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lefebvre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Lefebvre is pressing down on Birch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Birch is holding on for now.
Birch is refusing to be controlled, as Lefebvre sits in half guard.
Lefebvre is looking to advance position but Birch won't allow it.
Birch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lefebvre is working away from the top position though.
Lefebvre frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Birch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lefebvre with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Lefebvre swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Birch is now in Lefebvre's guard. A big mistake from Lefebvre there, giving up the dominant position!
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lefebvre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birch defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch tries to free his leg and advance position but Lefebvre is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Birch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Birch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lefebvre manages to avoid it.
Lefebvre feinted with a counter takedown.
Lefebvre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birch in his tracks.
Lefebvre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birch. #TD#
Lefebvre 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.
Birch keeping moving, preventing Lefebvre from controlling successfully.
Birch managing to control the position.
Birch keeping moving, preventing Lefebvre from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Birch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lefebvre wants to pass the guard but Birch is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tom Birch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lefebvre gets a takedown into half guard.
Geffrey Lefebvre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lefebvre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Birch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lefebvre looking to ground and pound but Birch is blocking nicely.
Lefebvre controlling from mount.
Birch tries to lock up and control but Lefebvre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lefebvre unloading with bombs!#T3#
Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Lefebvre there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Birch is squirming around, avoiding Lefebvre's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Lefebvre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Lefebvre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Birch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre pushes him away.
Lefebvre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birch can do to turn this around?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefebvre throwing strikes here but Birch is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lefebvre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lefebvre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lefebvre controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefebvre avoids the attempt from Birch to control.
Lefebvre with shots to the head and body - Birch looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geffrey Lefebvre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Birch misses with a wild body shot.
Birch swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Lefebvre looking to score a takedown here. Birch is defending well but Lefebvre drives through and ends up in Birch's guard.
Lefebvre trying to control but Birch is working from the bottom.
Lefebvre passes into half guard.
Lefebvre controlling the action here.
Lefebvre is looking to take a break and control but Birch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lefebvre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lefebvre. #T1#
Lefebvre working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Birch's thigh. Birch counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Birch keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass.
Lefebvre throws a strike but Birch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lefebvre is trying to keep Birch in close.
Birch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now.
Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefebvre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birch's guard. #REVR#
Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefebvre trying to control but Birch is working from the bottom.
Birch wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving. #SUB#
Lefebvre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Birch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Birch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Birch! #REVB#
Lefebvre tries to buck Birch off but Birch is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Lefebvre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lefebvre is looking for a sweep.
Birch trying to control the action but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
Lefebvre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lefebvre is looking to improve his position.
Birch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lefebvre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lefebvre trying to get back to full guard but Birch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Birch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lefebvre is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tom Birch.
I think Lefebvre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geffrey Lefebvre!
Our winner, Geffrey Lefebvre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ITFC 12
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Birch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilms was well out of range. Poor timing from Birch.
Gilms throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gilms cracks a nice hook into Birch's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birch. Gilms does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Gilms has Birch up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilms lands with a right to the head.
Gilms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Birch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gilms gets through Birch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Birch has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Gilms.
Gilms lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Gilms.
Gilms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Gilms lands a nice uppercut.
Gilms works on Birch's body with a couple of short punches.
Birch looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilms.
A short left from Gilms.
Birch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilms works on Birch's body with a couple of short punches.
Birch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilms controls his hands.
Gilms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gilms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Birch misses with a body punch.
Gilms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gilms leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gilms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Birch blocks it with crossed arms.
Gilms lands with a right to the head.
Birch throws a head punch that misses.
Gilms lands a hook that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Birch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilms.
Birch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gilms scores with a shot to the side of Birch's head.
Gilms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gilms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilms pressing his opponent against the cage.
Birch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Gilms lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Birch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gilms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilms has Birch pressed against the cage, preventing Birch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gilms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Birch wants to break free but Gilms has control.
Gilms prevents a body shot from Birch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gilms.
A shot in the inside from Gilms.
Birch has had enough of the clinch but Gilms keeps him there for the moment.
Gilms pushes Birch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gilms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Birch.
Birch tries to circle away but Gilms has him pinned against the cage.
Gilms keeps control of Birch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Gilms lands a nice uppercut.
Gilms gets through Birch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gilms cracks Birch with a nice body shot.
Gilms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilms lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilms works on Birch's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilms.
Gilms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gilms cracks Birch with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Gilms.
A short right from Gilms on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Tom Birch's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gilms takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gilms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birch or not.
Birch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gilms dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Birch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Birch misses with an uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Gilms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gilms tries to clinch but Birch moves out of range.
Birch checks the leg kick.#CL#
Gilms clinches up with Birch and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilms taking a breather.
Gilms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms just leaning against Birch, taking a breather.
Gilms digs a right hand into Birch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Birch's gas tank.
Good body shot from Gilms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilms lands a right hand.
Gilms lands a hook that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms scores with a shot to the side of Birch's head.
Gilms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birch has had enough of the clinch but Gilms keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Gilms lands a left hand.
Gilms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilms.
Gilms misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gilms scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gilms lands a right hand.
Come on Gilms - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gilms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birchs head.
Birch can't break the clinch.
Gilms lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilms.
Gilms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birch can do to turn this around?
Gilms gets through Birch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Gilms lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Gilms.
Gilms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birch is breathing heavily.
Gilms gets through Birch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gilms as the two fighters clinch.
Gilms digs a right hand into Birch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Birch's gas tank.
Birch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilms scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gilms lands a left hand.
Gilms lands a nice uppercut.
Gilms lands with a light punch inside.
Gilms is leaning against Birch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Gilms has him pressed against the cage.
Gilms lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilms softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Birch letting Gilms take a breather here.
Gilms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gilms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilms. #ROC#
Birch is rocked!
Birch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gilms controls his hands.
Gilms will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Birch up against the cage.
Birch is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilms has double underhooks.
Gilms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Gilms scores with a shoulder strike.
Gilms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Birch tries to work over Gilms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gilms lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilms.
A short left from Gilms.
Birch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gilms works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Gilms has him pressed against the cage.
Gilms content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gilms misses with an elbow strike.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Gilms has him pressed against the cage.
Birch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory Gilms dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Birch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gilms scores with a jab.
Birch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Birch swings for the body but Gilms moves out of range. #CL#
Gilms has closed the distance and engaged Birch in a clinch.
Birch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilms has him pressed against the cage.
Birch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gilms is leaning against Birch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gilms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
A body shot lands from Gilms.
Gilms lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilms lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gilms lands with a right to the head.
Gilms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilms lands an uppercut.
Birch is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilms finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Gilms. #T1#
Good body shot from Gilms.
Gilms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Birch's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Birch drops to his knees and Gilms pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Gilms!
Gregory Gilms retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gregory Gilms thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ITFC 11
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Birch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Birch checks the leg kick.
Gilms lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Gilms finds it's target.
Birch moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Gilms has Birch up against the cage in a clinch.
Birch is looking to break free of the clinch but Gilms has double underhooks.
Gilms lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilms scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Birch misses with a punch to the body.
Gilms prevents Birch from breaking the clinch.
Gilms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gilms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birch tries to throw a body punch but Gilms avoids it by throwing Birch back against the cage.
Gilms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms slowing the pace effectively.
Birch is trying to force a seperation but Gilms has the dominant position.#T1#
Gilms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birchs head.
Gilms lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gilms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilms pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birch is trying to force a seperation but Gilms has the dominant position.
Come on Gilms - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gilms scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Tom Birch has been cut.
Birch misses with a body punch.
Gilms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Birch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gilms lands an uppercut.
Birch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilms won't allow it.
Birch misses with a body punch.
Gilms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilms has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Gilms scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birch misses with a body punch.
Birch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Birch tries to circle away but Gilms has him pinned against the cage.
Birch is trying to break the clinch but Gilms is controlling him.
Birch can't break the clinch.
Gilms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Birch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gilms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilms lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Gilms. #KD2#
Gilms drops Birch onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Birch is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Birch is rocked!
Gilms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Oh Birch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gilms lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilms lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birch or not.
Birch is breathing heavily.
Gilms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birch backwards.
Gilms prevents a body shot from Birch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Birch letting Gilms take a breather here.
Gilms makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gilms creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Birch's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Birch drops to his knees and Gilms pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Gilms!
Gregory Gilms is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory Gilms thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ITFC 10
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Birch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lefebvre to the mat! Lefebvre manages to get full guard.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Lefebvre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lefebvre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lefebvre 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.
Birch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lefebvre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefebvre's head.#T1#
Birch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lefebvre trying to control the position.
Lefebvre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birch is looking to advance position but Lefebvre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Birch working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Lefebvre has control of Birch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Birch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Birch working to try and regain half guard.
Birch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Birch wants to control but Lefebvre is having none of it.#SUB#
Lefebvre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre postures up.
Birch is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Lefebvre controlling his opponent.
Birch is trying desperately to improve position.
Lefebvre trying to control but Birch is having none of it.
Birch is looking to get to half guard.
Birch tries to hold on but Lefebvre postures up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Birch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lefebvre is trying to control the action in half guard but Birch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Birch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lefebvre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lefebvre's back!#SUB2#
Birch is looking for the choke from the back position but Lefebvre is controlling his hands well.
Birch gets his hands free as Lefebvre looks to control.
Lefebvre tries to break free.
Birch scores with punches to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch is looking to control Lefebvre but Lefebvre is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Birch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lefebvre has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Birch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Lefebvre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Birch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lefebvre quickly recovers to half guard.
Lefebvre is trying to get back to full guard.
Lefebvre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birch's back!
Lefebvre trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Birch trying to control the hands but Lefebvre breaks the grip.
Lefebvre scores with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Lefebvre avoiding Birch 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Birch breaks Lefebvre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lefebvre 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.
Lefebvre has his hands on Birch's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Lefebvre has his foot on Birch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birch works his way back into a safe position though.
Birch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birch wants to control from the top but Lefebvre keeps moving.
Lefebvre has momentary wrist control but Birch slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Birch trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
Lefebvre pulls Birch in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Birch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Birch is fighting to break Lefebvre's control of his arms but Lefebvre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lefebvre looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Birch shoots in looking for a takedown but Lefebvre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Birch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lefebvre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Birch circles away.
Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Birch.
Lefebvre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lefebvre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lefebvre wants it to stay on the feet.
Birch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lefebvre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Birch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefebvre is just out of range.
Birch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefebvre tries to sprawl out of it but Birch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefebvre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lefebvre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lefebvre is just out of range.#T4#
Birch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Lefebvre gets a takedown into half guard.
Birch is staying active underneath Lefebvre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Birch won't allow Lefebvre to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lefebvre is thwarting Birch's attempts to control the position.
Lefebvre prevents Birch from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Geffrey Lefebvre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Birch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lefebvre as he jumps to the side.
Lefebvre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Birch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lefebvre did well to prevent Birch getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefebvre is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lefebvre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tom Birch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Birch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Birch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Birch trying to control the action but Lefebvre is working from the bottom.
Birch stalling away here and it's allowed Lefebvre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Birch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lefebvre has momentary wrist control but Birch slips an elbow through the middle.
Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Lefebvre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lefebvre keeping moving, preventing Birch from controlling successfully.
Birch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lefebvre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birch trying to control but Lefebvre is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Birch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geffrey Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birch misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birch is defended easily by Lefebvre.
Birch with a poor takedown
enabling Lefebvre to counter with a crisp jab.
Birch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lefebvre rather than just go for the knockout.
Birch shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefebvre tries to sprawl out of it but Birch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefebvre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Birch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lefebvre as he avoids it easily.
Birch slaps away a takedown attempt from Lefebvre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Birch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Birch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lefebvre was well out of range. Poor timing from Birch.
Lefebvre throwing a counter right hand but Birch manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Birch.
Birch throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Lefebvre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lefebvre lands in his opponent's guard.
Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Birch keeps moving.
Birch keeping full guard, as Lefebvre tries to pass.
Birch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefebvre trying to control the position from guard on top but Birch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Birch has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lefebvre should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Birch has tightened it up now! Lefebvre should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Birch!
Tom Birch is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: ITFC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Tandberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Birch circles away.
Birch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tandberg throws a leg kick but Birch checks it.
Tandberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Birch.
Tandberg throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Birch counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Birch.
Tandberg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birch on the ground.
Birch passes into half guard.
Birch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Birch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tandberg's head.
Birch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Birch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Birch not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB2#
Tandberg is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Birch has latched onto it... Big trouble! Birch pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Tandberg is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Birch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Birch!

Event: ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Rodd throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Birch counters with a shoot takedown. Rodd fights it but they end up in guard.
Rodd is looking to stand back up but Birch counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rodd. #REVB##SUB#
Birch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rodd could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Birch has cracked it and Rodd is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Birch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Birch!

Event: ITFC 2
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Milk.
Milk wants to clinch but Birch slips to the side#TD#
and Birch counters with a takedown into side control.
Milk wants to get back to his feet but Birch is dominant here and he's now got Milk's back!
Milk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Birch has got one arm under Milk's chin. This could be trouble... Milk trying to control the other hand but Birch gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Milk has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Birch!

Event: ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Birch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lefebvre was covering up waiting for the punch and Birch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lefebvre pulls Birch in to control the position.
Lefebvre looking for a sweep. Not yet Lefebvre, not yet.
Lefebvre managing to control the position.
Birch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Birch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birch throwing strikes but missing.
Birch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lefebvre is keeping the position for now.
Birch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Lefebvre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lefebvre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birch's guard. #REVR#
Birch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lefebvre preventing the sweep.
Lefebvre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lefebvre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Birch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Birch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lefebvre is looking to work some ground and pound but Birch has wrist control.
Birch keeping moving, preventing Lefebvre from controlling successfully.
Lefebvre looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Birch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Birch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lefebvre manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lefebvre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lefebvre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lefebvre's head.
Lefebvre is controlling Birch's posture.
Birch throws a big right hand that misses.
Birch throwing strikes from guard but Lefebvre blocks nicely.
Birch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lefebvre is adopting a defensive guard.
Lefebvre is trying to control the position but Birch postures up. #T3#
Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefebvre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lefebvre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've been informed that Birch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Birch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birch wants to sweep but no luck.
Lefebvre passes Birch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lefebvre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Birch is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Birch is not content to let Lefebvre control the position.
Lefebvre is pressing down on Birch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Birch is holding on for now.
Lefebvre is keen to just control but Birch is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lefebvre seems to be looking for submissions.
Birch tries to get to full guard but Lefebvre has control of the leg.
Birch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lefebvre passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lefebvre breaks from Birch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Birch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lefebvre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Birch's waist but Birch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lefebvre off to one side.
Birch has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Lefebvre decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Birch's guard.
Lefebvre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birch wants to sweep here but Lefebvre controlling him for the moment.
Lefebvre slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lefebvre has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lefebvre wants to control the pace but Birch is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lefebvre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lefebvre fails to move to back control. #T1#
Lefebvre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Birch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Birch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lefebvre looking to control but Birch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lefebvre lands a couple of good shots and Birch has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Birch rolls, trying to escape but Lefebvre keeps control of the position.
Birch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Birch wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Birch won't enjoy being in this position. Lefebvre looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Birch is tapping - it's over boys! Lefebvre picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Geffrey Lefebvre!
An out of breath Geffrey Lefebvre 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: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Birch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abueva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt
and Birch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abueva as he avoids it easily.
Calvin Abueva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Birch.
Birch ducks under a wild hook from Abueva.
Birch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abueva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch tries for a takedown but Abueva circles away easily
and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Birch has been cut.
Birch tries for a takedown but Abueva circles away easily
and Abueva counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch shoots and misses
and Birch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abueva counters with a nice uppercut.
Abueva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Birch has his takedown stuffed
and Abueva counters with a straight right hand.
Birch fails with the takedown
and Abueva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abueva swinging wildly here.
Birch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Birch misses with a shot to the body
and Abueva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birch tries for a takedown but Abueva circles away easily
and Abueva counters with a stiff right hand.
Birch looks winded!
Abueva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Birch misses with a takedown
and Abueva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abueva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Abueva thuds his right hand into Birch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Abueva to counter with a crisp jab.
Abueva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abueva feints a jab promting Birch to slip. Abueva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Birch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Tom Birch's cut even more.
Abueva connects with a right hand. Birch shakes it off.
Abueva cracks Birch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abueva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Birch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abueva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birch has his takedown stuffed
and Abueva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Birch is rocked!
Abueva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Abueva lands a jab to Birch's midsection.
Abueva cracks Birch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
The cut above Tom Birch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Birch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abueva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abueva lands with a straight right. Birch didn't see that one coming.
Birch is still on wobbly legs! Can Abueva finish him?
Calvin Abueva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abueva drops Birch with a straight right hand, right on the button! Abueva follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Abueva!

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 4
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Birch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Birch is controlling the pace.
Birch is trying to control. Shlemenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shlemenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Birch wants to control but Shlemenko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birch.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Birch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shlemenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birch lands a nice short elbow.
Shlemenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birch on the ground.
Birch lands strikes from half guard.
Birch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shlemenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birch. #T2#
Birch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Birch trying to mount his opponent but Shlemenko defends it.
Shlemenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Birch.
Shlemenko being controlled here, momentarily.
Birch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Shlemenko wants to stand but Birch is controlling the position.
Birch throwing strikes from guard but Shlemenko blocks nicely.
Birch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Birch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Birch trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Birch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shlemenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Birch lands a couple of elbows.
Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shlemenko's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birch throws a big right hand that misses.
Shlemenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birch wants to pass the guard but Shlemenko is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Birch stands and throws Shlemenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko defending against the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Birch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shlemenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shlemenko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Birch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Birch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shlemenko to the mat! Shlemenko manages to get full guard.
Birch distracts Shlemenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shlemenko keeping full guard, as Birch tries to pass.
Birch is stalling in the full guard.
Birch is in close to Shlemenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch trying to control the position from guard on top but Shlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shlemenko wants to get back to his feet but Birch passes into half guard. #T1#
Birch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tom Birch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shlemenko is looking to escape.
Birch trying to control from half guard but Shlemenko is working away.
Birch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Birch works his way into side control.
Shlemenko tries to escape but Birch is in control. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shlemenko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birch working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Shlemenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Birch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shlemenko keeps working.
Shlemenko parries the strikes from Birch easily there. Birch is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shlemenko to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Birch lands an elbow.
Birch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shlemenko's legs.
Birch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birch staying calm.
Birch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Shlemenko is not content to let Birch control the position.
An elbow from Birch crashes against the mat.
Shlemenko taking a bit of punishment here - Birch scoring with strikes.
Birch staying calm.
Birch tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shlemenko's legs. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Birch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Birch advances to mount.
Birch scoring with strikes but Shlemenko is staying in there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Birch landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Birch 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Birch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko.
Birch avoids the head kick by Shlemenko.
Birch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Birch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shlemenko!
Birch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Birch in side control, throwing shots but Shlemenko defends. #SUB2#
Birch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Birch scores with punches from side control.
Birch scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Birch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Birch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Birch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Birch trying to control the action but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Birch controls the position.
Birch throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shlemenko works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birch.
Still in half guard, Birch seems content to control.
Birch passes to side control.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Birch is trying to get an arm triangle but Shlemenko is defending well.
Birch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Birch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shlemenko!#T3##SUB2#
Birch has hold of Shlemenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shlemenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Birch landing strikes from the mount.
Birch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shlemenko looks a forlorn figure.
Birch with good strikes from the mount here!
Birch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Birch cracks Shlemenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Birch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Birch controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shlemenko is in a horrible position here. Birch smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birch landing strikes from the mount and Shlemenko is in trouble! #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Birch lands a couple of good shots and Shlemenko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Shlemenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birch softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Birch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Shlemenko seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Birch is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Shlemenko with him. Shlemenko is trying to defend but Birch has an arm under the chin now! Shlemenko grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Birch!
The defeated Alex Shlemenko had this to say: 'Don't give a fuck and fight back'.

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 3
Date: Mar 30, 2017

#R1#
Birch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abueva counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Abueva closes the distance and clinches.
Birch tries to pull guard but Abueva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Abueva.
Abueva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Abueva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abueva pushes Birch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Birch is trying to pull guard but Abueva has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Birch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Abueva.
Birch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abueva lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abueva.
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!
Abueva lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Birch gets control of Abueva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Birch will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Abueva wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Birch's closed guard. He's half up but Birch has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Birch pivots and extends the arm, Abueva falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Birch! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Birch!

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 2
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Birch throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range. #CL#
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Birch tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Birch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ward to keep the fight standing.
Birch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ward to keep the fight standing.
Simon Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Birch.
Birch is trying to pull guard but Ward has him pressed against the cage.
Ward leaning his opponent against the cage.
Birch tries to pull guard but Ward holds him up against the cage and eventually Birch drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Ward drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Birch lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Birch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Birch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ward's head.
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Birch wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward wants to stand up but Birch is controlling him.
Ward will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Birch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Birch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Birch is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Birch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tom Birch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Birch defends well and Ward ends up having to push Birch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Birch.
Birch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Birch shoots in and drives through. Ward sprawls well.#TD2#
Birch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Ward looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Birch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Birch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
Birch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birch wants to free his trapped foot but Ward is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ward wants to control but Birch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Birch. #T4#
Ward is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Birch maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ward could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Birch has cracked it and Ward is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Birch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Birch!

Event: QFC Tournament 739 Round 1
Date: Mar 28, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Nowakowski tries to sprawl but Birch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nowakowski pushes Birch off looking to stand but Birch dives back in and keeps control.
Birch is nestled in close to Nowakowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Birch throwing shots but Nowakowski is blocking nicely.
Birch thows a huge punch but Nowakowski dodges it nicely.
Birch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nowakowski defending well though.
Birch is nestled in close to Nowakowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Birch sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Birch in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nowakowski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Birch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Birch!

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