Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Fitzpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banks.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shoot takedown. Banks fights it but they end up in guard.
Banks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fitzpatrick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is trying to stand up here but Fitzpatrick is controlling him well.
Fitzpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzpatrick has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Banks is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Banks desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Banks trying to control but Fitzpatrick postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Fitzpatrick is controlling him
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banks desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzpatrick's waist but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Fitzpatrick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick seems to be looking for submissions.
Banks gets back to full guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #T3#
Fitzpatrick looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fitzpatrick has Banks in his guard.#REVR#
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Fitzpatrick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Banks fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
Fitzpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzpatrick is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is working hard here to advance position.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fitzpatrick pulls Banks in to control the position.
Banks trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Banks wants to stand but Fitzpatrick has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzpatrick is controlling Banks's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzpatrick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirk Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and pushes Fitzpatrick back into the cage.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Banks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fitzpatrick presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Banks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Banks tries for a takedown but Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Banks prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick prevents Banks from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banks regains guard. #T4#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick has gone for a leg lock! Banks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fitzpatrick's guard.#REVR#
Banks trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Banks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitzpatrick.
Banks wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Banks can't keep his opponent in guard - Fitzpatrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fitzpatrick is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is controlling Fitzpatrick's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banks keeping full guard, as Fitzpatrick tries to pass.
Banks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitzpatrick prevents Banks from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzpatrick is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Fitzpatrick circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanks.
Banks throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick drives through with a takedown into Banks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fitzpatrick landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Fitzpatrick pushing down on Banks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fitzpatrick is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banks!
Fitzpatrick is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fitzpatrick tries to control but Banks wriggling away.
Fitzpatrick scoring with strikes but Banks is staying in there. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick has control of Banks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Banks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fitzpatrick prevents Banks from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banks tries to hold on but Fitzpatrick postures up.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Banks turns into him and now he's in Fitzpatrick's guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Fitzpatrick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Shuba shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well. He's pushed Shuba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shuba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shuba leaves Fitzpatrick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Shuba pushes Fitzpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to break the clinch but Shuba is controlling the position. #TD#
Fitzpatrick jumps into guard, dragging Shuba to the mat.
Fitzpatrick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shuba trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuba throws a big elbow that misses.
Shuba stays in close to Fitzpatrick's body and controls the position.
Shuba tries to stand but Fitzpatrick is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Fitzpatrick pulls Shuba in close to prevent any damage.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Shuba throws a strike but Fitzpatrick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shuba working a defensive guard here.
Fitzpatrick stops Shuba from standing up. #SUB2#
Shuba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shuba controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself.
Shuba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzpatrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shuba will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzpatrick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shuba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Shuba keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shuba goes for a double leg but Fitzpatrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzpatrick continues to drive forward.
Kirk Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuba looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick slaps away a takedown attempt from Shuba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayoki Shuba.
Shuba looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
Shuba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it but Shuba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzpatrick to the ground. Fitzpatrick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Shuba shoots in and drives through. Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
Fitzpatrick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shuba.#CL2#
Shuba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but Shuba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick is trying to drag Shuba to the mat but Shuba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Shuba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fitzpatrick uses from the top position.
Fitzpatrick preventing the sweep.
Fitzpatrick controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shuba can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Shuba wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shuba looking to control. #SUB2#
Shuba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well.
Fitzpatrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shuba is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shuba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ayoki Shuba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shuba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzpatrick pinned against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzpatrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shuba swivels and escapes.
Shuba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzpatrick sprawls well. Fitzpatrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shuba gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Shuba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch
and Shuba counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD#
Shuba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shuba working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Shuba wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shuba controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Shuba is keeping the position.
Shuba 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.
Shuba trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shuba working for a triangle but Fitzpatrick defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shuba shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayoki Shuba.
Shuba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzpatrick pinned against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Fitzpatrick feints and as Shuba raises his hands in defense, Fitzpatrick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shuba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Shuba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Shuba is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fitzpatrick stopping the sweep attempt from Shuba.
Shuba trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
Shuba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
Fitzpatrick is pushing down on Shuba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shuba is fighting to maintain full guard but Fitzpatrick has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick is working for a kimura but Shuba is defending it quite comfortably.
Shuba is looking to control Fitzpatrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shuba avoid being mounted?
Fitzpatrick prevents Shuba from improving his position.
Kirk Fitzpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Fitzpatrick 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Shuba shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well. He's pushed Shuba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shuba connects with a high kick.
Fitzpatrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shuba throws out the jab.
Shuba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Shuba has managed to clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shuba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fitzpatrick jumps guard but Shuba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shuba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzpatrick's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Shuba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuba dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shuba but Shuba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Fitzpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Shuba instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shuba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Shuba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzpatrick pinned against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzpatrick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shuba sprawls and moves away.
Shuba with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets tackled into the cage by Shuba. Shuba maintains the clinch.
Shuba is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Shuba manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Shuba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shuba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shuba is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzpatrick gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Shuba manages to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Shuba controls the action.
Fitzpatrick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shuba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Shuba. #BC2#
Shuba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shuba shoots in but Fitzpatrick avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Shuba throws a head kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Shuba looks for a takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Shuba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shuba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shuba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzpatrick just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shuba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Shuba taking a breather.#T4#
Shuba is looking for a takedown.
Shuba jumps guard but Fitzpatrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shuba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shuba is pressed up against the cage. Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shuba down to the mat. Shuba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shuba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shuba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shuba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Shuba tries to get set, Fitzpatrick tries to push him back and clinch up but Shuba manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shuba avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kirk Fitzpatrick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Blase gets the takedown into side control.
Fitzpatrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
You can see the frustration on Fitzpatrick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
Fitzpatrick is pushing Blase's head away, looking to escape. Blase manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Blase wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitzpatrick, who protects the arm well.
Fitzpatrick dodges the ground and pound from Blase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick is not content to let Blase control the position.
Blase lands an elbow.
Blase wants to stand but Fitzpatrick is controlling his arm.#T1#
Blase wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Blase is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitzpatrick has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here.
Fitzpatrick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Blase lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzpatrick down. #T2#
Blase controls the position. #SUB#
Blase tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blase has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fitzpatrick struggling a bit here.
Fitzpatrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzpatrick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blase is controlling him well.
Blase wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
Fitzpatrick parries the strikes from Blase easily there. Blase is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fitzpatrick to escape.
Fitzpatrick trying to remain calm as Blase controls from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Blase tries to advance to mount but Fitzpatrick denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blase is looking to take a break and control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzpatrick holding on.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt - Blase sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blase throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Blase throws a leg kick but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Blase gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Fitzpatrick's face as Blase controls the position.
Blase tries to move to mount but Fitzpatrick blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Blase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzpatrick keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Blase politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blase prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blase lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blase tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB#
Blase thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandino Blase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blase.#CL#
Blase fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blase.
Blase tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandino Blase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blase prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a takedown.
Blase trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Blase pulls guard. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blase is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fitzpatrick, into his guard. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Blase trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blase has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitzpatrick is proving hard to escape from.
Fitzpatrick being controlled here, momentarily.
Blase tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
Blase wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blase lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blase trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzpatrick's guard.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blase can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as Blase tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blase defends well.
Blase wants to pass the guard but Fitzpatrick is keeping the position.#T3#
Blase stays in close to Fitzpatrick's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blase wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blase works Fitzpatrick's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Blase moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzpatrick has Blase pressed against the cage, preventing Blase from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blase prevents a takedown attempt there. #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.
Blase stalls.
Fitzpatrick can't break the clinch.
Blase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Blase has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fitzpatrick regains guard immediately.
Blase trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blase keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandino Blase 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Blase, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Blase closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fitzpatrick quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Blase wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzpatrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blase slows the pace down in half guard.
Blase not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blase seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzpatrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blase is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Blase trying to pass the guard but Fitzpatrick defending well.
Fitzpatrick pushes Blase off looking to stand but Blase dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Blase is looking to take a break and control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Blase postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blase throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blase tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Fitzpatrick with that takedown attempt.
Blase shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to sprawl out of it but Blase keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Blase shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzpatrick's guard.#T2##SUB#
Blase is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Blase has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitzpatrick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Blase thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position here.
Fitzpatrick looking to control but Blase passes into half guard.
Fitzpatrick is looking to get back to is feet but Blase passes into side control.
Blase works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blase wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control Blase's posture but Blase avoids it.
Blase cracks Fitzpatrick with a big elbow.
Fitzpatrick trying to remain calm as Blase controls from the top position.
Blase wants to stand but Fitzpatrick is controlling his arm.
Fitzpatrick managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blase.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick dodges the ground and pound from Blase.
Blase is looking to take a break and control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandino Blase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick lands with a shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandino Blase!

Event: WCF WNF 33: Bader vs Prawira
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Tacktheritrix as Fitzpatrick shoots in.
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown
and Tacktheritrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Tacktheritrix.
Kirk Fitzpatrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick stuffs the takedown.
Fitzpatrick is looking to clinch.
Fitzpatrick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tacktheritrix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a double leg but Tacktheritrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Tacktheritrix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tacktheritrix. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tacktheritrix defends well.#SUB#
Tacktheritrix is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Tacktheritrix drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tacktheritrix jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Tacktheritrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fitzpatrick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tacktheritrix, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tacktheritrix has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fitzpatrick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tacktheritrix has tightened it up now! Fitzpatrick 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 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
Zackmarius Tacktheritrix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCF 45: Garcia vs Escalante
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Santiago controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Fitzpatrick is looking to break free of the clinch but Da Santiago has double underhooks. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Da Santiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzpatrick defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Santiago is retaining full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Da Santiago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Da Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Da Santiago lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Da Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Da Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzpatrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzpatrick's face.
Fitzpatrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Da Santiago pushes Fitzpatrick up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Santiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzpatrick blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Santiago but Da Santiago pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Da Santiago takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Da Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
Fitzpatrick looking for a takedown.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Da Santiago has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Da Santiago rushes Fitzpatrick and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago lands a right hand.
Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Santiago.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Da Santiago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Da Santiago breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Da Santiago tries to work over Fitzpatrick's front leg with a kick but Fitzpatrick checks it.
Da Santiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3##CL#
Da Santiago darts in and clinches Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Da Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzpatrick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzpatrick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzpatrick! #REVB#
Da Santiago pushes Fitzpatrick away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fitzpatrick gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Santiago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Da Santiago sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitzpatrick pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura but Da Santiago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzpatrick to get the leverage. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Santiago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Da Santiago sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Fitzpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep. Fitzpatrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Da Santiago doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzpatrick. #SUB#
Da Santiago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Da Santiago clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Santiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzpatrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Santiago is looking to clinch.
Da Santiago lands with a hook. Fitzpatrick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Da Santiago rushes Fitzpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Santiago lands a jab to Fitzpatrick's midsection.
That kick from Da Santiago tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Santiago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Santiago wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Da Santiago shows good takedown defense.
Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Da Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick scores with a takedown into Da Santiago's guard.#ES#
Da Santiago wriggles free and stands up.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.#T1#
Da Santiago tries to clinch there but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Da Santiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Alessio Da Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Santiago shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Da Santiago to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A good leg kick by Da Santiago. #CL#
Da Santiago has managed to clinch.
Da Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Da Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzpatrick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Da Santiago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Da Santiago trying to control the position but instead, Fitzpatrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Da Santiago into the cage.
Da Santiago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2##BC#
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Da Santiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Santiago chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Da Santiago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Da Santiago - that landed with a thud.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzpatrick wants a takedown.
Da Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Fitzpatrick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Santiago down to the mat. Da Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Da Santiago scores with a jab to the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Da Santiago has knocked Fitzpatrick down with a huge combo! Da Santiago steps away and waves a wobbly Fitzpatrick back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Fitzpatrick is rocked!#T3#
Da Santiago thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Santiago finish him?#CL#
Da Santiago clinches up against the cage.
Da Santiago with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago connects with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Santiago. #BC#
Da Santiago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Santiago connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Fitzpatrick to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Da Santiago!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alessio Da Santiago!
Our winner, Alessio Da Santiago, 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: WCF 38: Dirk vs Denovan
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander connects with a right hand. Fitzpatrick shakes it off.
Fitzpatrick looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alexander throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitzpatrick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alexander.
Alexander goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alexander throws a front kick that sends Fitzpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
Alexander throws a series of strikes that have Fitzpatrick backpedaling. #ROC2#Fitzpatrick is rocked!
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!
Alexander stalks Fitzpatrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzpatrick's face. Fitzpatrick staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Fitzpatrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whack! Alexander lands a heavy head kick that drops Fitzpatrick. The ref tackles Alexander to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fitzpatrick was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tyson Alexander!
After the big win, Tyson Alexander made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WCF WNF 13: Turban vs Gracie
Date: Aug 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzpatrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzpatrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fitzpatrick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazuki defends it nicely.
Hazuki jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hazuki.
Crunch! Hazuki slams his shin into Fitzpatrick's torso.#KD#
Hazuki lands a left and a right that send Fitzpatrick crashing to the mat, dazed. Hazuki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Fitzpatrick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Hazuki shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Fitzpatrick is on queer street and Hazuki is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Daisuke Hazuki!
Daisuke Hazuki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick fails with a takedown attempt.
Melendez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Melendez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzpatrick's half guard.#SUB#
Melendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzpatrick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melendez tries to pass to full mount but Fitzpatrick defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez slips a nice elbow through Fitzpatrick's hands, connecting with Fitzpatrick's forehead.
Melendez is controlling the pace.
Melendez is thwarting Fitzpatrick's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Melendez wants to stand up but Fitzpatrick is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Melendez is looking for a kimura here.
Melendez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Melendez 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Melendez prevents Fitzpatrick from standing back up.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Melendez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Melendez lands in his opponent's guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
Melendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melendez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Melendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand up but Melendez is controlling him. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Melendez pushes down on Fitzpatrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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. Melendez connects with a nice short shot to Fitzpatrick's temple. #T4#
Fitzpatrick is trying to stand.
Melendez not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet.
Melendez trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Melendez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fitzpatrick shoots in and drives through. Melendez sprawls well.
Fitzpatrick moves in looking to clinch but Melendez pushes him off.#CL#
Melendez closes the distance and pushes Fitzpatrick back into the cage.#TD#
Melendez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep an underhook but Melendez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Melendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Melendez postures up.
Melendez wants to stand up but Fitzpatrick has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fitzpatrick defends it well.
Melendez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Melendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzpatrick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Melendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitzpatrick is just riding it out for now. Melendez eventually gives up the hold.
Melendez wants to stand up but Fitzpatrick has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melendez controlling the pace.
Melendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melendez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fitzpatrick's thigh. Fitzpatrick counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.#T3#
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzpatrick is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Melendez wanted to stand there but Fitzpatrick had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Melendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzpatrick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and clinches up with Melendez , looking for a takedown. Fitzpatrick pushes Melendez against the cage but Melendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fitzpatrick gets back to full guard. #T4#
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position.
Melendez pushes down on Fitzpatrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Melendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Melendez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Melendez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fitzpatrick fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick gets a clinch.
Melendez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Melendez jumps guard and drags Fitzpatrick to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick stops Melendez from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Melendez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to Melendez 's brow.
Melendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Melendez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzpatrick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Melendez trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzpatrick is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Melendez is retaining full guard.
Melendez pulls Fitzpatrick in to control the position. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Melendez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Melendez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melendez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Melendez lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Melendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chad Melendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Melendez has passed into half guard!
Fitzpatrick trying to control from the bottom.
Melendez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melendez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Melendez seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Melendez is taking a breather. Fitzpatrick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Melendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzpatrick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melendez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Melendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzpatrick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melendez winds up and cracks Fitzpatrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
Melendez controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melendez swinging wildly here.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick throws the kick towards the body but Melendez avoids it.
Melendez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Melendez !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hussein!
Hussein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hussein tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hussein has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hussein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hussein is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but Hussein is working away. #T1#
Hussein wants to control but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzpatrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussein tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hussein tries to bench press Fitzpatrick off him but Fitzpatrick keeps the position.
Hussein can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick scoring with punches and elbows.
Fitzpatrick gets to mount! Hussein was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Hussein is working to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Hussein is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking for a guillotine from mount but Hussein is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick working for a submission but Hussein is keeping him at bay.
Hussein regains half guard.
Hussein is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Hussein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fitzpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitzpatrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussein is trying to work for a sweep but Fitzpatrick has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Fitzpatrick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hussein to take his back!#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hussein taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fitzpatrick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Fitzpatrick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwande cracks Fitzpatrick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzpatrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kwande as he jumps to the side.
Kwande connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kwande keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kwande cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwande throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwande scores with a nice strike.
Kwande scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Kwande lands.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kwande but Kwande pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Kwande thuds his right hand into Fitzpatrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Kwande swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzpatrick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kwande.
Kwande sizes up Fitzpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Kwande.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into range but Kwande moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kwande lands a jab-cross combination.
Kwande connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Kwande ducks down to avoid it.
Kwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwande finish him?
Kwande misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kwande slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick seems to have recovered his senses.
Kwande lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Fitzpatrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Fitzpatrick has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Kwande is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kwande looking to pass the guard.
Fitzpatrick keeping moving, preventing Kwande from controlling successfully.
Fitzpatrick can't keep his opponent in guard - Kwande advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fitzpatrick is not content to let Kwande control the position.#T3#
Kwande is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fitzpatrick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position for now.
Kwande missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwande sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzpatrick defending well though.
Fitzpatrick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kwande missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwande is looking to advance position but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzpatrick is refusing to be controlled, as Kwande sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwande!
Kwande lands a two punch combo.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A cross from Kwande lands.
Kwande misses with a body shot.
Kwande misses with a straight right.
Kwande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwande stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oluwadare Kwande dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Kwande, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oluwadare Kwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwande misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kwande. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Oluwadare Kwande is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Kwande catches Fitzpatrick right on the button with a cross.
Kwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oluwadare Kwande is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwande catches Fitzpatrick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwande looks to land a combination. Fitzpatrick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwande throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kwande's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzpatrick under the eye.
Fitzpatrick has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Kwande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzpatrick backs up against the cage.
Kwande uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
Kwande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwande throws a combination. Fitzpatrick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzpatrick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Kwande finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzpatrick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kwande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwande stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kwande wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Kwande.
Fitzpatrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.#T2#
Fitzpatrick shoots for a takedown but Kwande saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwande tries to bum rush Fitzpatrick with a series of wild strikes but Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwande moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kwande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick walks into a jab.
Kwande is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kwande misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some ground and pound.
Kwande lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Kwande drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitzpatrick dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fitzpatrick passes Kwande's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Fitzpatrick is keen to just control but Kwande is a slippery customer.
Kwande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kwande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick tries to stand but Kwande is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Kwande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzpatrick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oluwadare Kwande dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fitzpatrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kwande pinned against the cage. Kwande gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
Kwande scores with a punch to the head.
Kwande connects with a right hand. Fitzpatrick shakes it off.
Kwande lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitzpatrick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwande connects with the punch.
Kwande moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick darts in looking for a takedown but Kwande gets double underhooks and turns Fitzpatrick into the cage.
Kwande tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Kwande.
Kwande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwande lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Kwande throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwande.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kwande lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem phased though.
Kwande lands an overhand right.
Kwande smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwande jabs Fitzpatrick to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kwande scores with a body shot.
Kwande throws a right hand that Fitzpatrick ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzpatrick also avoids with ease.
Kwande jabs at Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a double leg but Kwande sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kwande attempts a counter takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it well and moves away.
Oluwadare Kwande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but Kwande shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kwande tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzpatrick is quick to defend against it.
A right-left combo lands from Kwande.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwande tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Kwande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Kwande. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Kwande throws a nice looking combination but Fitzpatrick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwande throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick walks into a stiff left hand from Kwande.
Kwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Kwande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick shoots in and drives through. Kwande sprawls well.
Kwande shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzpatrick eats them both and turns towards Kwande to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kwande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzpatrick shoots in and drives through. Kwande sprawls well.
Kwande connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick walks into a left hand.
Fitzpatrick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwande lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Kwande.
Kwande connects with a crisp jab. #T3##TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets a takedown into half guard.
Kwande wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fitzpatrick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura here.
Kwande regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kwande wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Fitzpatrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oluwadare Kwande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwande, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oluwadare Kwande!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick fails with the takedown
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garcia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzpatrick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Garcia gets caught napping as Fitzpatrick dives in and scores a takedown. Garcia manages to retain guard.
Fitzpatrick is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fitzpatrick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Garcia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick advances to half guard.
Fitzpatrick is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick stops Garcia from getting back to his feet.

Fitzpatrick 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. Garcia tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fitzpatrick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirk Fitzpatrick!
The defeated Ryan Garcia had this to say: 'It's only the beggining'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
Notorious fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick with the counter takedown but Notorious avoids it easily.
Notorious pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Notorious looks for the body kick but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming.
Notorious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzpatrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Notorious manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzpatrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Notorious seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Notorious looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzpatrick looks for a takedown but Notorious sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Notorious pinned against the cage. Notorious gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Conor Notorious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Notorious scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Notorious tries to clinch there but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Notorious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Notorious moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Notorious misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Notorious. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick with the counter takedown but Notorious avoids it easily.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fitzpatrick tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fitzpatrick controls the position.
Fitzpatrick scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Notorious is looking to regain half guard here but Fitzpatrick keeps moving and retains side control.
Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Notorious is controlling his arm.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Notorious tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitzpatrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Notorious is controlling his arm.
Fitzpatrick landing a few strikes.
Fitzpatrick controls the position. #T3#
Fitzpatrick is working Notorious over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fitzpatrick looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Notorious is avoiding damage well.
Notorious is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fitzpatrick with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Notorious can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Notorious is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Fitzpatrick.#T4#
Fitzpatrick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notorious tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzpatrick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Notorious looks a forlorn figure.
Fitzpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitzpatrick looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Fitzpatrick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Notorious is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fitzpatrick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kirk Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Notorious tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Notorious gets caught flat footed, as Fitzpatrick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Notorious is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fitzpatrick dives into side control. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Fitzpatrick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fitzpatrick takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notorious throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Notorious to keep the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Notorious just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzpatrick's brow. #T1#
Notorious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Notorious with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Notorious misses with the head strike.
Notorious prevents the takedown attempt.
Notorious lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick tries to break free but Notorious pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick drags the fight down to the ground.
Notorious wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fitzpatrick.
Notorious wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Notorious is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzpatrick is looking to stand up but Notorious isn't so interested in that idea.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep here but Notorious controlling him for the moment.
Fitzpatrick is pulling down on Notorious's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Notorious digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Notorious in a clinch. #T3#
Notorious lands a nice elbow.
Notorious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick is trying to pull guard but Notorious has him pressed against the cage.
Conor Notorious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Fitzpatrick.
Notorious tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Notorious back against the cage.
Notorious tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Notorious with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Fitzpatrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Notorious looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Notorious throws a right and a left that both miss.
Notorious throws a head kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Notorious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzpatrick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Notorious misses with a kick to the body.
Notorious goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Notorious finds it's way through Fitzpatrick's defenses. #TD2#
Notorious gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Notorious controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself.
Notorious looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Fitzpatrick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Notorious 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#
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt - Notorious sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Notorious connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Notorious throws a nice outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fitzpatrick.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notorious taking a bit of punishment here - Fitzpatrick scoring with strikes.
Notorious tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Notorious is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fitzpatrick asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Notorious is controlling his arm.
Notorious tries to bench press Fitzpatrick off him but Fitzpatrick keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Fitzpatrick is putting a hurting on Notorious here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fitzpatrick working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Notorious is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fitzpatrick working the head with strikes.
Fitzpatrick is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Notorious's shoulder. That is not cool.
Notorious can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Notorious is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Notorious?
Notorious tries to hold on but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Notorious knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitzpatrick on the ground.
Fitzpatrick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Notorious looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T4#
Notorious is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking to break Notorious's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Notorious remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fitzpatrick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fitzpatrick keeps control of the position easily here as Notorious tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Notorious preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fitzpatrick. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is persistently looking for the submission but Notorious is defending it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzpatrick loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Notorious hold on?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Fitzpatrick!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
George closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzpatrick, looking for a takedown. George pushes Fitzpatrick against the cage but Fitzpatrick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
George goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
George tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzpatrick defends well and George ends up having to push Fitzpatrick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzpatrick wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzpatrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and George finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD#
George looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzpatrick!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
George content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fitzpatrick stops George from passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
George is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitzpatrick has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Fitzpatrick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
George tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
George wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
George is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitzpatrick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
George trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control George's posture but George avoids it. #T3##SUB#
George is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzpatrick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
George in side control, throwing shots but Fitzpatrick defends.
George wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but George postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away.
George works over Fitzpatrick's head and body with a nice combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
George has a takedown stuffed.
George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzpatrick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris George dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
George fails with the takedown.
George moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fitzpatrick on that attempt.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
George delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
George has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
George scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitzpatrick tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Fitzpatrick is trying desperately to improve position.
George looking to control but Fitzpatrick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
George is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzpatrick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
George looking to finish Fitzpatrick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fitzpatrick!#T2#
George tries to control but Fitzpatrick wriggling away.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
George unloading with bombs!
George looking to control but Fitzpatrick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
George postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzpatrick looks a forlorn figure. #SU#
George is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3#
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away.
Chris George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzpatrick slaps away a takedown attempt from George, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
George clinches up against the cage.#TD#
George gets control of Fitzpatrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. George will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Fitzpatrick tries to stand but George is controlling from the bottom.
George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to George's brow.
George keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
George lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George throws a front kick that sends Fitzpatrick stumbling back into the cage.
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris George dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitzpatrick fails with the takedown
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!#CL#
George drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?#BC#
George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris George is winning the standup battle so far.
George shoots in and drives through. Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
George tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
George shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzpatrick wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
George moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
George stalks Fitzpatrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzpatrick's face. Fitzpatrick staggers backwards, shaken.
George misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzpatrick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here.
Chris George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick is thwarting George's attempts to control the position.
George makes his way to full guard. A much better position for George.#T3#
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but George keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzpatrick goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward.
George went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzpatrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzpatrick wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away.#CL#
George closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
George tries to kick Fitzpatrick off but Fitzpatrick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Fitzpatrick there.
Fitzpatrick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fitzpatrick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzpatrick to get the leverage.
Kirk Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris George!
After the fight, Chris George was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Fitzpatrick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fitzpatrick lands in his opponent's guard.
Rahl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fitzpatrick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzpatrick is one step ahead there.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl is controlling Fitzpatrick's posture.#T1#
Rahl 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes but missing.
Rahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzpatrick's guard. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick looking to control.
Rahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rahl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Fitzpatrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rahl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahl connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitzpatrick has momentary wrist control but Rahl slips an elbow through the middle.
Rahl working some strikes from top position.
Rahl with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rahl controlling from the top position.
Rahl distracts Fitzpatrick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Rahl lands a couple of digs.
Rahl chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahl's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahl tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzpatrick is retaining full guard.
Fitzpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rahl is working Fitzpatrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Rahl controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzpatrick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahl is one step ahead there.
Rahl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rahl passes Fitzpatrick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahl lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rahl working Fitzpatrick over with strikes.
Rahl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rahl is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rahl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rahl winds up and cracks Fitzpatrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Rahl is nestled in close to Fitzpatrick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darken Rahl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Rahl 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.
Fitzpatrick is still in real trouble! Can Rahl finish him?
Rahl is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rahl postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand and escape but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Rahl is working Fitzpatrick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rahl slips nicely into half guard.
Rahl lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fitzpatrick quite badly. Fitzpatrick pulls Rahl in close trying to recover. Rahl postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fitzpatrick on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darken Rahl!

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