Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GLFC 5: Destruction
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Stroman tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Fleck counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fleck.
Stroman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleck throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleck throwing strikes from guard but Stroman blocks nicely.
Fleck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleck chips away with some ground and pound.
Fleck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fleck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stroman has momentary wrist control but Fleck slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck passes into half guard.
Fleck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fleck is nestled in close to Stroman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Fleck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleck trying to pass the guard but Stroman defending well.
Stroman taking some punishment here, with Fleck in his half guard.
Fleck thows a huge punch but Stroman dodges it nicely.
Fleck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fleck slips a nice elbow through Stroman's hands, connecting with Stroman's forehead.
Nice strikes from Fleck there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fleck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fleck is nestled in close to Stroman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stroman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fleck is nestled in close to Stroman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Stroman has hold of Fleck's hands but Fleck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fleck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stroman is breathing heavily.
Fleck working Stroman over with strikes.
Fleck working Stroman over with strikes.
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!
Fleck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fleck is taking a breather. Stroman 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.
Fleck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fleck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fleck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stroman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleck is taking a breather. Stroman 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.
Fleck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Fleck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fleck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fleck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fleck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fleck 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.
Fleck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stroman has hold of Fleck's hands but Fleck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fleck slips a nice elbow through Stroman's hands, connecting with Stroman's forehead.
Nice strikes from Fleck there.
Fleck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stroman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fleck on the ground.#T4#
Fleck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fleck working over Stroman with some ground and pound. Stroman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fleck working over Stroman with some ground and pound. Stroman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Stroman 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!
Fleck controlling the action here.
Fleck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fleck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stroman has hold of Fleck's hands but Fleck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleck lands a nice short elbow.
Fleck winds up and cracks Stroman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aurther Fleck dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Fleck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stroman sprawls well initially but Fleck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fleck is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Fleck.
Fleck landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Stroman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleck lands with some strikes.
Fleck unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Stroman wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fleck celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aurther Fleck!

Event: HFC Challengers 91
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Rivara lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Henry Fernedez has been cut.
Fernedez dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fernedez darts in looking for a takedown but Rivara gets double underhooks and turns Fernedez into the cage.
Rivara digs a good body shot into Fernedez's ribs.
Rivara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rivara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Rivara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernedez's half guard.
Rivara is trying to control. Fernedez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Rivara there.
Rivara is trying to control. Fernedez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fernedez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rivara thows a huge punch but Fernedez dodges it nicely.
Rivara slips a nice elbow through Fernedez's hands, connecting with Fernedez's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernedez is staying active underneath Rivara , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Rivara tries to pass to full mount but Fernedez defends it.
Rivara stalling away here and it's allowed Fernedez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rivara postures up and lands a big shot to Fernedez's brow.
Rivara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
Jeez, Henry Fernedez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Fernedez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Del Rivara !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Diaz looks for a takedown but Simbecka sprawls well.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Simbecka, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Simbecka against the cage but Simbecka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to clinch but Simbecka is having none of it. #CL#
Diaz darts in and clinches Simbecka up against the cage.
A short left from Diaz.
Simbecka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz effectively controlling the action here.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body. #T1##TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simbecka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simbecka trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Simbecka tries to pass.
Simbecka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simbecka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Simbecka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diaz! #REVR##T2#
Diaz 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 Simbecka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Simbecka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diaz cracks Simbecka with a big right hand but Simbecka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SU#
Diaz stands up and beckons Simbecka to his feet.
Simbecka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Simbecka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Simbecka gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
Simbecka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Diaz has Simbecka pulled in close to control his posture.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simbecka is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz has his hands on Simbecka's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simbecka but Simbecka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simbecka pinned against the cage. Simbecka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Simbecka sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simbecka tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simbecka to the ground. Simbecka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Simbecka keeps it at a distance.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simbecka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jimmy Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz closes the distance but Simbecka moves to the side #TD2#
and Simbecka counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Simbecka trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Simbecka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is not content to let Simbecka control the position.
Diaz tries to buck Simbecka off but Simbecka is having none of it.
Simbecka is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Simbecka is working for a submission of some sort.
Simbecka is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simbecka pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz controlling the position for now.
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Simbecka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diaz goes for a double leg but Simbecka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simbecka continues to drive forward.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.#CL#
Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Simbecka.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz taking a breather.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but Diaz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Simbecka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Simbecka jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Simbecka.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Diaz gets control of Simbecka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Simbecka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Simbecka tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Simbecka from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Simbecka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diaz is not content to let Simbecka control the position. #T3#
Simbecka passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz!
Simbecka tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz tries to hold on but Simbecka pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Simbecka there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Simbecka with a couple of short strikes.
Simbecka tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Simbecka is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Simbecka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simbecka 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Simbecka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2017

#R1#
Khabilov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khabilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Khabilov circles away.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes wants to clinch.#CL2#
Holmes clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes working Khabilov over with knees to the body.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Khabilov.
Holmes lands an elbow inside that Khabilov shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Khabilov blocks it.
Holmes avoids the elbow strike from Khabilov, against the cage.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khabilov blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Khabilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmes misses with a body punch.
Khabilov can't break the clinch.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khabilov is defending well for now.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khabilov tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Khabilov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holmes walks away with a smile on his face. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Holmes rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khabilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2##BC#
Khabilov breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Khabilov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Khabilov tries to counter by clinching up but Holmes breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Khabilov shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Khabilov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Khabilov'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.#T3#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khabilov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holmes manages to circle out of the way.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khabilov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holmes wants to clinch but Khabilov slips to the side
and Khabilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khabilov throws a wild body kick that Holmes sees coming a mile off.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch #TD#
and Khabilov counters with a single leg into guard. Holmes didn't expect that.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Khabilov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Khabilov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holmes as he jumps to the side.
Holmes is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khabilov.
An inside leg kick from Khabilov misses.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khabilov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov is having none of it. #CL2#
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Khabilov in a clinch.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Khabilov.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Khabilov manages to pull guard.
Khabilov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holmes.
Khabilov controlling the position.#SUB#
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes throwing strikes from guard but Khabilov blocks nicely.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Khabilov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Holmes rolls with it to try and escape but Khabilov cranks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Khabilov!

Event: ECFC FN 35
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Minakov loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Minakov gets a clinch. #BC2#
Minakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simbecka's waist but Simbecka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minakov off to one side.
Minakov moves in looking to clinch but Simbecka pushes him off.
Oleg Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov throws a nice looking combination but Simbecka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Minakov clinches up with Simbecka and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minakov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Simbecka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minakov is stalling here.
Minakov controlling the action here for a moment.
Simbecka has been working on his balance at Kemps training camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Minakov.
Simbecka is trying to pull guard but Minakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Simbecka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but Minakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Simbecka drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Minakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minakov fails with the takedown.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Minakov shoots for a takedown but Simbecka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simbecka circles away.
Minakov lands with a nice combination. Simbecka backs away looking to recover.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka shows good takedown defense.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minakov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Minakov forces Simbecka back against the cage and clinches.
Simbecka wants a takedown.
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Simbecka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simbecka goes for a takedown attempt but Minakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minakov has a takedown stuffed.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Minakov tries to clinch up.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minakov sprawls and moves away.
Minakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simbecka defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simbecka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simbecka pinned against the cage. Simbecka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Minakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simbecka is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Simbecka circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Minakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simbecka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Simbecka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
Simbecka is really struggling to control Minakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving. #T1#
Simbecka content to stall in guard here.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simbecka advances to half guard.
Minakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simbecka trying to control from half guard but Minakov is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minakov tries to roll over but Simbecka keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
Simbecka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minakov is defended easily by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Minakov darts in and clinches Simbecka up against the cage.#BC2#
Minakov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Simbecka tries to keep at a distance but Minakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Minakov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Minakov gets control of Simbecka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minakov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Simbecka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minakov's guard.
Minakov won't allow Simbecka to pass to mount.
Simbecka is keen to just control but Minakov is a slippery customer.
Minakov wants to get back to full guard.
Minakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka trying to control the action but Minakov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oleg Minakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Minakov has managed to clinch.
Simbecka tries to score a body lock takedown but Minakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minakov stalling the fight.
Minakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simbecka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simbecka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov is looking to clinch but Simbecka is avoiding it.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minakov. #T1#
Minakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Simbecka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving. #T2#
Simbecka throws a big right hand that misses.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Minakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simbecka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simbecka pushes down on Minakov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving. #T3#
Simbecka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minakov fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov shoots and misses #TD#
and Simbecka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simbecka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka looking to control but Minakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold Simbecka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Minakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simbecka controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Simbecka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minakov 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Minakov!

Event: ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Birchmont.
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchmont swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks clinches up with Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks has Birchmont pressed against the cage, preventing Birchmont from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchmont swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchmont seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchmont.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Birchmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Birchmont manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Birchmont dives in and grabs Brooks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brooks pushes down on Birchmont's head and hops out.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Birchmont sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brooks fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Birchmont darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birchmont keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchmont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Birchmont tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Birchmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brooks moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Birchmont as Brooks shoots in.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Birchmont sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Birchmont decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brooks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Brooks has his foot on Birchmont's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchmont works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
Birchmont is pushing down on Brooks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brooks is fighting to maintain full guard but Birchmont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brooks has hold of Birchmont's hands but Birchmont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchmont working Brooks over with strikes.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Brooks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchmont lands a nice short elbow.
Birchmont is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Birchmont working the head and body with strikes.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont passes the guard and advances to mount!
Birchmont landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks taking shots to the head.
Birchmont unloading with bombs!
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Birchmont is defended easily by Brooks.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Brooks jumps guard and drags Birchmont to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.#T1#
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks 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.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchmont 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.
Birchmont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchmont throws an elbow that misses. Brooks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Birchmont's guard. Nice move by Brooks!#REVB#
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage.
Birchmont is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Birchmont working a defensive guard but Brooks passes into half guard.
Birchmont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birchmont manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brooks has Birchmont in his guard.#REVR#
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Birchmont passes Brooks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Birchmont is keen to just control but Brooks is a slippery customer.
Birchmont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchmont scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchmont wants to take a breather but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but Brooks defending well.
Birchmont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brooks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Birchmont looks to land a strike but Brooks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brooks wants to get back to his feet but Birchmont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brooks working for a triangle but Birchmont defends it easily.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont 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##TD#
Brooks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Birchmont to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Birchmont is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Birchmont throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchmont gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for a guillotine here but Birchmont defends easily.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Birchmont is stalling in the full guard.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont is working Brooks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brooks trying to control the position.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brooks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Birchmont haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchmont distracts Brooks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchmont stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Birchmont content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchmont stays in close to Brooks's body and controls the position.
Birchmont preventing the sweep.
Birchmont throws a big right hand that misses.
Birchmont prevents Brooks from getting back to his feet.
Birchmont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.#T4#
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchmont stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Birchmont from controlling successfully.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Birchmont trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Birchmont connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benjamin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Birchmont slips an elbow through the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Birchmont showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Birchmont, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Birchmont!

Event: ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khabilov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Khabilov dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.#SU#
Khabilov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Khabilov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmes's guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Holmes is working an open guard so Khabilov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Holmes wants to clinch#TD#
and Khabilov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holmes won't be happy with that.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Khabilov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Holmes.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holmes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khabilov.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now. #T2#
Khabilov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Khabilov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Holmes is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Holmes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Holmes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Khabilov controlling the positon.#T3#
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Khabilov looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape.
Khabilov misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Khabilov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
Khabilov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Holmes showing good submission defense here.
Khabilov controls the position.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khabilov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Khabilov controlling the position well here. Holmes rolled but Khabilov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Khabilov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holmes for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Khabilov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khabilov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Khabilov clinches up with Holmes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Khabilov decides to pull guard.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head to control his posture.
Holmes cracks Khabilov with a solid left hand.
Khabilov is pulling down on Holmes's head. It's preventing any offense from Holmes, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khabilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Khabilov had control of the position.
Holmes is fighting to break Khabilov's control of his arms but Khabilov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Khabilov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Khabilov's brow. #T1#
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Khabilov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes letting Khabilov take a breather here.#TD#
Khabilov pulls guard. #SUB#
Khabilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Khabilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses. Khabilov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Holmes's guard. Nice move by Khabilov!#REVR#
Khabilov is standing up over Holmes. Holmes looks to escape but Khabilov dives into side control.
Holmes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Khabilov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khabilov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khabilov lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Khabilov is staying tight to Holmes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes bucks up and tries to throw Khabilov off but instead Khabilov has got his back!#SUB#
Khabilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Khabilov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov controls the position.#SUB#
Khabilov looking to break Holmes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holmes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khabilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Khabilov is riding his opponent, not letting Holmes buck him off.
Holmes covers up after that shot from Khabilov.
What can Holmes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Khabilov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Khabilov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Holmes. #T4#
Holmes trying to get back to his feet but Khabilov is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ruslan Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khabilov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Khabilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Holmes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov scores with strikes from the back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Khabilov 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#
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Khabilov.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khabilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Khabilov pushes him off.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khabilov scores with a head kick.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khabilov is defended easily by Holmes.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khabilov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves away
and Khabilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range. #T1#
Holmes is looking to clinch but Khabilov is avoiding it.
Khabilov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Khabilov circles away. #TD#
Khabilov feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Khabilov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khabilov stops Holmes from standing up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.
Khabilov'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.#SUB#
Khabilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khabilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Khabilov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Khabilov misses with a head kick. #T3#
Holmes wants to clinch.
Casey Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khabilov attempts a counter takedown but Holmes avoids it well and moves away.
Khabilov takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Khabilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khabilov lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Khabilov isn't so interested in that idea.
Khabilov slips nicely into half guard.
Khabilov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Khabilov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khabilov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khabilov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khabilov prevents Holmes from standing back up.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Khabilov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khabilov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holmes defending well though.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Khabilov thows a huge punch but Holmes dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khabilov 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!

Event: ECFC 70
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Rivara looks to land a combination but Avala avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Avala.
Avala with the counter takedown but Rivara avoids it easily.
Rivara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rivara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Avala swivels and escapes.
Avala throws a head kick that misses.
Rivara throws a shot to the body.
Rivara throws a body punch but Avala moves out of range.
Avala wants to counter with a clinch but Rivara pushes him away.
Avala tries to work over Rivara 's front leg with a kick but Rivara checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Avala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Avala has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rivara off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivara tries to bum rush Avala with a series of wild strikes but Avala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Avala tries to clinch but Rivara is having none of it.
Rivara scores with a punch to the head.
Rivara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rivara throwing a counter right hand but Avala manages to avoid it.
Avala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivara circles away.
Rivara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Avala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rivara is trying to defend but Avala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rivara wants to control but Avala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rivara wants to sweep but no luck.
Avala prevents Rivara from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Avala is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivara has wrist control.
Avala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rivara can't do much from the bottom here.
Avala throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Avala taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rivara is looking to regain half guard here but Avala keeps moving and retains side control.
Rivara is working hard here to advance position.
Rivara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivara tries to get out of the position.
Rivara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rivara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avala defends well and Rivara ends up having to push Avala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Avala thinks about the counter body kick.
Rivara lands a jab to Avala's midsection.
Rivara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Avala fails to land the takedown.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Avala.#T4#
Avala fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rivara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avala with the counter takedown but Rivara avoids it easily.
Rivara misses with a looping right.#KD#
Rivara drops Avala with a nice combination! Rivara dives into Avala's guard, looking to finish! #CUT#
It looks like Jerry Avala has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivara .
Rivara looking to sit in guard and control but Avala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Avala trying to control but Rivara is working from the bottom.
Avala is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Avala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Rivara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Avala's cut.
That's time! Rivara 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Avala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivara connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Rivara throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Avala tumbling to the canvas!
Rivara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Avala is rocked!
Rivara throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avala can do to turn this around?
Rivara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Avala is still in real trouble! Can Rivara finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivara gets to his feet and stands over Avala, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Avala felt that one! Rivara unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Avala from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Del Rivara !

Event: ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
A nice side step and Grey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Holmes tries to keep at a distance but Grey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes tries a body shot but Grey blocks it. #TD2#
Grey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grey manages to end up in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Grey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grey counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Grey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Grey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Grey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grey 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.
Holmes tries to kick Grey off but Grey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU2#
Grey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey misses with the combination.
Grey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grey off to one side.
Casey Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes moves to clinch but Grey breaks away #TD2#
and Grey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holmes's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grey throws a big elbow that misses.
Grey controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Grey stands and steps away. Holmes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Holmes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3##CL#
Holmes has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Grey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Grey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
Grey tries for a takedown but Holmes manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Grey clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.
Holmes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Holmes misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Grey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away. #CL2#
Grey pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Grey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grey blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Grey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grey blocks an elbow strike.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Grey is blocking nicely.
Grey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Grey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Holmes is trying to stand up here but Grey is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Grey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Grey counters with a series of strikes. Holmes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Holmes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holmes wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Grey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes wants to stand but Grey is controlling the position.
Grey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey postures up in Holmes's guard and throws a big left but Holmes blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holmes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Grey passes into half guard.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grey tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.
Holmes is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Grey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grey passes to side control.
Grey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Grey cracks Holmes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holmes pushes Grey away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Grey gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2#
Grey stands up and beckons Holmes to his feet. #CL2#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grey is defending well for now.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey darts in looking for a takedown but Holmes gets double underhooks and turns Grey into the cage.
Grey tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes wants to clinch.#T3#
Holmes wants to clinch
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Grey counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Grey counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
As Grey tries to get set, Holmes tries to push him back and clinch up but Grey manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Grey persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Casey Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Grey.
Grey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grey feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Grey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holmes, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Grey drags the fight down to the ground.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Grey won't let him. #ES2#
Grey has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holmes tries to clinch but Grey is having none of it.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away. #CL2#
Grey clinches.
Ethan Grey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Grey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Grey counters with a straight right hand.
Grey keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes closes the distance but Grey moves to the side
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Grey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Grey circles away.
Holmes wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Grey is avoiding it.
Ethan Grey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Grey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grey! But no joy.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Grey circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Holmes wants to clinch
and Grey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking.
Grey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey circles away. #CL2#
Grey has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Grey jumps into guard, dragging Holmes to the mat.
Holmes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Grey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grey has control of Holmes's left arm, preventing Holmes from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard. #REVB#
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Grey is having none of it. #T2##SU2#
Grey stands up from Holmes's guard - Grey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Casey Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes wants to clinch up but Grey keeps it at a distance.
Grey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Grey pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grey! But no joy.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ethan Grey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grey shoots for a double leg takedown but Holmes sprawls well. He's pushed Grey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes moves to clinch but Grey breaks away #TD2#
and Grey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Holmes pushes Grey off looking to stand but Grey dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Holmes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Grey is taking a breather. Holmes 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holmes avoids the head kick by Grey. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Grey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grey is working for takedown but Holmes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey avoids it.#TD2#
Grey successfully pulls guard.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Grey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ethan Grey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grey wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey pulls Holmes in to control the position.
Grey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Casey Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Grey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holmes is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Grey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Grey!

Event: ECFC FN 34
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Rivara misses its intended target.
Wallace changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rivara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Rivara does it's job there.
Rivara lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Rivara misses with the combination.
Wallace tries to counter with a clinch but Rivara shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Wallace closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivara to the mat! Rivara manages to get full guard.
Rivara is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wallace dives into side control. #REVR#
Rivara wants to control but Wallace postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rivara seems a little lost for a moment, as Wallace dominates the positioning.
Rivara is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Rivara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rivara is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rivara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.
Wallace trying to control the pace.
Rivara tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Rivara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wallace.
Wallace perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wallace passes to full mount!
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2#
Wallace gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rivara looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
Wallace looks for a takedown but Rivara sprawls well.
Rivara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivara lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivara is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Rivara circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wallace.
Rivara looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well. #T3#
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Rivara . #TD#
Rivara closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rivara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wallace sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rivara scoring with punches and elbows.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wallace looks winded!
Rivara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rivara lands a nice forearm strike.
Rivara trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Rivara is chipping away with strikes.
Wallace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rivara landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ground and pound from Rivara seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Rivara working the head and body with strikes.
Rivara tries to move to full mount but Wallace actually manages to regain half guard.
Rivara stalling away here and it's allowed Wallace to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rivara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivara is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Rivara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Rivara dominated that round.
That's time! Rivara 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivara tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivara to the ground. Rivara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Rivara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Wallace sneaks out the side door and pushes Rivara away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace throws a head kick that Rivara semi-blocks.
Rivara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivara swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Wallace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rivara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rivara wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Rivara moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWallace.
Rivara misses with a straight right. #T1#
Rivara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivara tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Del Rivara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
Rivara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wallace. #TD2#
Wallace drags the fight down to the ground.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Wallace has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wallace dives in and grabs Rivara 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivara pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.
Rivara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wallace.
Rivara throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Del Rivara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivara thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Rivara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivara .
Wallace wants to counter with a clinch but Rivara pushes him away.#TD2#
Rivara gets caught flat footed, as Wallace shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wade Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wallace passes Rivara 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rivara tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg.
Wallace controlling the pace. #T3#
Wallace is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rivara !
Rivara avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wallace.
Rivara is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wallace throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rivara because Wallace loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Wallace working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Rivara is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rivara gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Wallace stands up out of the half guard.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivara .
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Rivara .
Wallace jabs at Rivara 's body.
Del Rivara is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivara misses with a few strikes there.
Rivara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rivara sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Rivara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Rivara throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Wallace's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace scores with a spinning back kick!
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wallace breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Wallace pushes Rivara up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Rivara .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivara is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Rivara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Rivara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Rivara drives through with a takedown into Wallace's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Wallace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Rivara wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Wallace. #CUT2#
It looks like Del Rivara has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivara being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Wallace gets control of Rivara 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wallace will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivara trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Rivara landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Wallace pulls Rivara in close to his closed guard and prevents Rivara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivara 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wallace is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rivara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace is pulling down on Rivara 's head to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivara connects with a couple of short punches.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Rivara lands a couple of digs.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Rivara throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivara looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wallace 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wallace!

Event: ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Birchmont shoots for a takedown but Brooks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks throws a right hand that Birchmont ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchmont also avoids with ease.
Birchmont throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Birchmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchmont tries to counter with a takedown but Brooks is quick to defend against it.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Birchmont swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Birchmont feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Birchmont has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brooks uses from the top position. #SU2#
Brooks gets to his feet - Birchmont follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Brooks gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont is trying to control Brooks's posture but Brooks avoids it. #T1##SU2#
Brooks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Birchmont has been working on his balance at Kemps training camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brooks.
Samuel Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
Birchmont slaps away a takedown attempt from Brooks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Birchmont thinks about countering with a head kick.
Birchmont fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Brooks rushes Birchmont and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Birchmont prevents a takedown attempt there.
Birchmont fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooks is working for takedown but Birchmont is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Birchmont forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##TD#
Birchmont manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Birchmont wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchmont is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Birchmont prevents Brooks from improving his position.
Birchmont performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks trying to control but Birchmont postures up. #T3#
Birchmont is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Birchmont has control of the leg.
Brooks is refusing to be controlled, as Birchmont sits in half guard.
Brooks trying to hold on to Birchmont's head to control him but Birchmont postures up.
Birchmont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Birchmont trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
Brooks wants to get back to full guard.
Birchmont trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#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.
Brooks is trying to maintain the position but Birchmont is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchmont misses with a head kick.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Birchmont avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Birchmont continues to drive forward.
Benjamin Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Birchmont closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Brooks looks winded!
Brooks has control of Birchmont's left arm, preventing Birchmont from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brooks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchmont keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks has his hands on Birchmont's head, controlling the position.
Brooks is looking to stand up but Birchmont isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brooks misses with a double jab.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Birchmont circles away and keeps his distance.
Birchmont throwing a counter right hand but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks with a poor takedown #TD#
and Birchmont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Birchmont throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birchmont advances position into side control!
Birchmont working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Birchmont advances nicely into full mount.
Birchmont lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brooks hang on?
Brooks is in a horrible position here. Birchmont smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birchmont is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks tries to hold on but Birchmont postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks can't escape the position.
Birchmont 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.
Birchmont pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brooks tries to lock up and control but Birchmont gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Birchmont working the ground and pound effectively.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Birchmont landing punches.
Birchmont raining down hammerfists from mount.
Birchmont trying to control but Brooks is having none of it.
Birchmont dominating with strikes here.
Birchmont scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brooks? #ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Birchmont landing punches.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Birchmont finish him?
Brooks is bucking up trying to escape but Birchmont cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brooks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont connects with a bit shot that sees Brooks covering up! More strikes from Birchmont and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Birchmont is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Birchmont!

Event: ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Holmes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Connor pulls Holmes into guard.
Holmes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Connor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmes is looking to clinch. #TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Connor dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Connor controls the pace.
Connor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Connor isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Connor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Connor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Connor scores with a jab. Holmes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
As Holmes looks to move away, Connor throws a big counter combo but Holmes just gets out of the way.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holmes.#T2#
Holmes closes the distance but Connor moves to the side
and Connor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holmes tries to clinch but Connor moves away
and Connor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking. #TD#
Connor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holmes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Connor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holmes!#SUB#
Connor looking for a guillotine from mount but Holmes is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Connor cracks Holmes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holmes tries to buck Connor off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Holmes is controlling an arm, preventing Connor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Connor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Connor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Connor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Connor with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Holmes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Connor landing strikes from the mount.
Holmes wants to try and get back to his feet.
Connor scoring with strikes but Holmes is staying in there.
Holmes is trying to stand.
Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Connor lands a nice shot to the head.
Connor controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Connor.
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Connor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Connor with shots to the head and body - Holmes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Connor controlling the position easily from mount.
Holmes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Connor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Connor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Connor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor stops Holmes from standing up.
Connor tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard. #SU#
Connor gets to his feet. Holmes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes looks to clinch #TD#
and Connor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmes is looking to stand back up but Connor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Holmes.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Connor is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well. #T1#
Holmes is trying to stand back up but Connor is controlling him #SU#
Connor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Holmes to get to his feet. #TD#
Connor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holmes to the mat! Holmes manages to get full guard.
Connor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes can do to turn this around?
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Connor 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Connor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Connor decides to stand back up. Connor steps back and let's Holmes get back to his feet.#T2#
Connor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Connor misses.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor attempts a counter takedown but Holmes avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Holmes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor taking a breather here. #SUB#
Connor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes is being controlled here. #T3#
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet here but Connor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holmes's back.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but Connor has full control of the position and if anything, Holmes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Connor working for a choke but Holmes is defending well.
Connor slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Connor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holmes doesn't escape. #T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Connor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Connor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holmes is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Connor manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Holmes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Connor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Connor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Connor scores with a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connor is controlling him. #SU#
Connor gets to his feet - Holmes follows without any prompting.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Holmes gets caught napping as Connor dives in and scores a takedown. Holmes manages to retain guard.
Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Connor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connor is controlling him.
Connor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Connor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jimmie Connor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Connor prevents Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Connor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Holmes wants to stand and escape but Connor is having none of it.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connor passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Connor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Holmes is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
Connor content just to control the position here.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Connor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Connor with good strikes from the mount here!
Connor with the ground and pound from mount.
Connor content just to control the position here.
Holmes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holmes is trying to stand.
The referee warns Holmes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Connor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Connor working the ground and pound effectively.
Holmes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SU#
Connor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Connor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor throws a quick counter head kick but Holmes was just out of range.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Connor counters with a three punch combo that has Holmes backing up. Holmes nods at Connor to acknowledge the strikes.
Connor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Casey Holmes has been cut.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connor works the jab nicely.
Holmes is looking to clinch.
Connor keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Connor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holmes sprawls well initially but Connor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Connor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Holmes wants to get back to his feet. #SU#
Connor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD#
Connor feints and as Holmes raises his hands in defense, Connor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Connor passes into half guard.
Holmes pushes Connor off looking to stand but Connor dives back in and keeps control.
Connor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Holmes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Connor manages to move to mount!
Casey Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmie Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connor, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Gall darts in looking for a takedown but Rivara gets double underhooks and turns Gall into the cage.
Rivara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gall is fending him off so far but Rivara persists. Nope, Gall circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Rivara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gall's guard.#ES2#
Gall is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rivara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gall can't get the takedown.
Rivara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rivara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rivara tries to avoid it but Gall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rivara to the ground. Rivara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Gall.
Gall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Gall has a takedown stuffed.
Del Rivara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivara misses with a wild body shot.
Rivara tries for a takedown but Gall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Rivara throws out a loose jab but Gall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Rivara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gall shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivara tries to sprawl out of it but Gall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivara pinned against the cage. Rivara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Rivara stuffs the takedown attempt from Gall. Gall gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivara throws a nice looking combination but Gall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gall dives in and grabs Rivara 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rivara pushes down on Gall's head and hops out.
Rivara is looking to counter punch.
Gall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivara misses with a double jab.
Rivara avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Gall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gall pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Gall successfully pulls guard.
Rivara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivara 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Rivara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rivara has managed to get both his arms back between Gall's legs - danger averted.
Gall looks winded!
Rivara is fighting to break Gall's control of his arms but Gall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Gall is looking for a triangle but Rivara pushes his legs off easily.
Rivara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gall on the ground.
Gall wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
Rivara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Gall working for a triangle but Rivara defends it easily. #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.
Rivara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gall pulls Rivara in close to prevent any damage.
Rivara trying to control but Gall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gall has his foot on Rivara 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rivara works his way back into a safe position though.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Rivara dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gall takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivara misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Rivara . No joy for Gall on that attempt.
Rivara shoots in but Gall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gall throws a big counter head kick but Rivara avoids it with no problem.
Gall misses with a double jab.
Rivara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Gall connects with a jab.
Rivara misses with a wild combination.
Gall feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rivara shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gall wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rivara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gall keeps working.
Rivara working the head and body with strikes.
Gall is staying active underneath Rivara , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rivara lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rivara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gall controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gall wants to improve his position but Rivara is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gall keeping hold of Rivara 's head, controlling as best he can.
Gall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gall wants to control but Rivara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rivara 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rivara lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Gall is looking for a triangle but Rivara pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Rivara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gall is keeping the position for now.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
Gall wants to sweep but no luck.
Gall has momentary wrist control but Rivara slips an elbow through the middle.
Rivara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rivara wants to control from the top but Gall keeps moving.
Del Rivara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gall has control of Rivara 's left arm, preventing Rivara from doing any damage. #T4#
Gall working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gall can do to turn this around?
Rivara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gall is breathing heavily.
Rivara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivara looks for a takedown but Gall sprawls well.
Gall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivara misses with a series of wild punches.
Gall feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Gall as Rivara shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Del Rivara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivara thuds his right hand into Gall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Del Rivara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Gall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rivara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivara stuffs the takedown attempt from Gall. Gall gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gall.
Rivara throws a right and a left that Gall avoids nicely.
Rivara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rivara connects with a single shot there.
Rivara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gall as he avoids it easily.
Gall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivara . #TD#
Rivara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Gall has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rivara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Gall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Gall drags the fight down to the ground.
Gall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivara 's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Gall stands up from Rivara 's guard - Gall perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rivara enables Gall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rivara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Gall drops back looking for a leg! Rivara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rivara manages to kick Gall off! Gall jumps back into Rivara 's guard. #T2#
Rivara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivara wants to sweep but no luck.
Gall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Gall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rivara throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Rivara keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivara attempts a counter takedown but Gall avoids it well and moves away.
Rivara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Rivara .
Rivara misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rivara . Those never looked like landing.
Del Rivara is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gall tries to land a front kick but Rivara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gall slips a jab and a cross from Rivara .
Rivara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gall.
Del Rivara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Gall.
Gall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivara at a distance. #T4##CL2#
Gall has Rivara up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivara wants to take the fight to the mat but Gall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gall pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gall. #CL2#
Gall takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glen Gall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Gall putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Rivara !

Event: ECFC 69
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Diaz has hold of one of Simbecka's legs. Simbecka is fighting the takedown attempt but Diaz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Simbecka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simbecka manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Simbecka's guard. #SUB2#
Simbecka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Simbecka looking to control.
Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simbecka controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simbecka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Simbecka and pushes him back against the cage.
Simbecka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Simbecka blocks it. #BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simbecka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simbecka defends it nicely.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Simbecka sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Simbecka moves out of range easily.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Simbecka tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Simbecka trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Simbecka wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Simbecka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Simbecka tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz controlling the pace. #T4#
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU#
Diaz decides to return to a standing position.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simbecka but Simbecka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Simbecka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simbecka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Jimmy Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Simbecka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simbecka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Simbecka sprawls well.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Simbecka tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simbecka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Simbecka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jimmy Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Simbecka is avoiding it.
Arnold Simbecka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simbecka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold Simbecka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simbecka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka shows good takedown defense.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simbecka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simbecka circles away.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Simbecka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Simbecka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Simbecka moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Simbecka sees coming a mile off.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simbecka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a push kick but Simbecka slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka avoids it really well and circles away.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simbecka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simbecka tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simbecka to the ground. Simbecka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz throws a wild body kick that Simbecka sees coming a mile off.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Simbecka avoids it well.
And Simbecka tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simbecka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Simbecka circles away.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Simbecka.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Simbecka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simbecka blocks a leg kick.
Diaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Simbecka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbecka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simbecka's waist but Simbecka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Simbecka with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Simbecka leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Simbecka's knee but Simbecka avoids it well.
Simbecka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Simbecka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simbecka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Simbecka feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arnold Simbecka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Rivara misses with a looping right.
Gras darts in looking for a takedown but Rivara gets double underhooks and turns Gras into the cage.
Rivara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivara cracks Gras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gras is breathing heavily.
Rivara throws a right hand that Gras ducks under and follows up with a left that Gras also avoids with ease.
Gras dodges the punch combination from Rivara .
Gras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Rivara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gras!
Rivara lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gras is letting Rivara control him for a moment.
Rivara cracks Gras with a big elbow. #T1#
Gras is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rivara connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Rivara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rivara prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gras takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rivara controls the position.
Rivara working the ground and pound from side control.
Rivara advances nicely into full mount.
Rivara controlling from mount.
Gras taking shots to the head.
Rivara lands a big shot to the head and Gras winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Del Rivara !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Birchmont circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chat looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Chat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Birchmont wants to stand back up but Chat manages to pass into side control.
Birchmont is holding Chat down, trying to stall.
Birchmont is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Birchmont tries to escape but Chat is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chat prevents Birchmont from standing back up.
Birchmont holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Chat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Birchmont is trying to stand back up but Chat is controlling him
Birchmont is controlling Chat's trapped leg to prevent Chat from advancing to side control.
Chat prevents Birchmont from improving his position.
Chat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birchmont moves into full guard.
Chat won't allow Birchmont to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchmont wants to stand but Chat is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chat throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Birchmont counters with a shoot takedown. Chat fights it but they end up in guard.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Birchmont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchmont chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchmont cracks Chat with a solid left hand.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Birchmont works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchmont lands a nice short elbow.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont lands with a punch from half guard.
Birchmont is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchmont lands with a punch from half guard.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchmont is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchmont lands strikes from half guard.
Birchmont looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchmont working Chat over with strikes.
Birchmont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Birchmont.
Chat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birchmont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Birchmont lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Birchmont looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Birchmont connects with a nice short shot to Chat's temple.
Birchmont scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchmont working Chat over with strikes.
Chat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchmont scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchmont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchmont seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchmont scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birchmont looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Birchmont throws a sloppy head kick and Chat moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chat throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Chat gets caught flat footed, as Birchmont shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Birchmont is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Birchmont landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Chat is rocked!
Birchmont working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Chat is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchmont is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Birchmont lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Birchmont looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Birchmont slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont tries to free his leg and advance position but Chat is retaining full guard.
Birchmont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chat trying to keep a closed guard but Birchmont is proving a slippery customer.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chat is trying to keep Birchmont in close.
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchmont is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchmont lands a couple of digs.
Birchmont scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchmont not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Chat looking for a guillotine here but Birchmont defends easily.
Birchmont is in close to Chat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Birchmont lands a couple of elbows.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Birchmont is in close to Chat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Birchmont postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchmont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchmont controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchmont postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchmont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chat is trying to keep Birchmont in close.
Chat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birchmont showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Birchmont is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Birchmont works over Chat with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chat's head.
Birchmont with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchmont cracks Chat with a solid left hand.
Birchmont is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Birchmont landing some decent shots from guard.
Chat wants to sweep here but Birchmont controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Birchmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Birchmont throws a body shot but no joy.
Chat seems to have got his legs back now.
Birchmont throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Chat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Birchmont lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchmont is working Chat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchmont landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birchmont lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Birchmont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.
Birchmont cracks Chat with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Chat working for a triangle but Birchmont defends it easily.
Birchmont postures up and lands a big shot to Chat's brow.
Birchmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Chat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birchmont is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Birchmont working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chat's head.
Chat keeping full guard, as Birchmont tries to pass.
Birchmont working some strikes from top position.
Birchmont lands a couple of elbows.
Birchmont makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchmont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchmont scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birchmont's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Birchmont must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Birchmont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Birchmont with a nice head shot there.
Samuel Birchmont has got the better of the ground game so far.
Birchmont scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchmont distracts Chat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birchmont's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Birchmont is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chat is controlling him.
Chat trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom. #T4#
Birchmont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chat is one step ahead there.
Chat tries to stand but Birchmont is controlling from the bottom.
Chat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birchmont is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chat wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Birchmont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birchmont has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Birchmont!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016

#R1#
King throws a looping overhand right but Simbecka ducks down to avoid it.
King throws a lazy right hand but Simbecka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simbecka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Simbecka ducks under a wild hook from King.
Nice defenses there by Simbecka.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a leg kick but Simbecka sees it coming and moves out of range.
King lands with an overhand left.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simbecka slips under a jab.#T1#
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simbecka back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Arnold Simbecka has been cut.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Simbecka blocks a jab.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simbecka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King throws a hook to the side of Simbecka's head but Simbecka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simbecka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King. #T2#
King throws a hook but Simbecka blocks it.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka slips under a jab.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robert King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simbecka circles away quickly and effectively.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a hook. Simbecka ducked under it nicely.
Simbecka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
King tries to bum rush Simbecka with a series of wild strikes but Simbecka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King connects with a jab.
King throws a jab when Simbecka was well out of range.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range. #T3#
Simbecka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
Simbecka ducks under a wild hook from King.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King looks to land a right hand but Simbecka moved out of range.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simbecka.
King swings for the body but Simbecka moves out of range.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a hook to the side of Simbecka's head but Simbecka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a straight left.
A combination from King does no damage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simbecka doesn't seem phased though.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King cracks Simbecka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simbecka slips a jab from King.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Simbecka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Simbecka.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King misses with a straight right.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simbecka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King misses with a hook. Simbecka ducked under it nicely.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnold Simbecka's cut.
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#
King misses with a straight left.
King digs a good hook to Simbecka's body.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Simbecka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
A big right from King misses.
King misses with a looping left.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Simbecka moves away from the strike by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbecka.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King missing with a left hand there. Simbecka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King misses with a looping right.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King misses with an uppercut.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King throws a nice looking combination but Simbecka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Simbecka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Nice cross by King.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Simbecka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simbecka.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King throws a low kick but Simbecka avoids it.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from King misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Simbecka might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
King misses with a hook.
Simbecka slips a straight right by King.
Simbecka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King looks to land a right hand but Simbecka moved out of range.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Simbecka blocks a jab.
King lands a body shot.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simbecka avoids a punch combination nicely.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
King misses with a straight left.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Simbecka slips a jab from King.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King swinging wildly here.
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
King misses with a double jab.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnold Simbecka's cut.
That's time! Simbecka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Simbecka moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simbecka doesn't seem phased though.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King wants to slow Simbecka down by chopping away at his legs.
King misses with a wild combination.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a hook but Simbecka avoids it easily.
Simbecka moves out of range as King strikes.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A jab from King finds it's way through Simbecka's defenses.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from King misses.
Simbecka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbecka.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King lands with a nice body punch.
King throws a hook but Simbecka blocks it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Simbecka.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simbecka momentarily. #T2#
Simbecka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simbecka staying out of range there.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King misses with an uppercut. Simbecka saw that one coming.
King misses with an uppercut.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King missing with a left hand there. Simbecka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from King misses.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
A swing and a miss from King.
King looks to land a left hand but Simbecka moved out of range nicely.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
King throws a jab when Simbecka was well out of range.
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simbecka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simbecka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King missing with a left hand there. Simbecka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
King swinging wildly here.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
King looks to throw the jab but Simbecka is out of range.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simbecka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King throws a right and a left that Simbecka avoids nicely.
Simbecka tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.
Simbecka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
King misses with a straight right.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but King avoids it well and moves away.
Arnold Simbecka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simbecka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert King!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carver.
Tython seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tython rushes Carver and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tython takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Tython manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Tython looking for a guillotine here but Carver defends easily.
Tython looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tython's guard.
Tython gets full guard.#T1##SUB#
Tython throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carver uses it to pass to side control.
Carver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tython is trying to get back to half guard.
Tython is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carver connects with a decent elbow.
Tython is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carver connects with a decent elbow.
Carver creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tython sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Carver trying to control the position but Tython is working away.
Carver throws an elbow but Tython slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tython is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carver connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Tython is trying to get back to his feet.
Tython struggling a bit here.
Tython is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carver throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tython is trying to control Carver's posture but Carver avoids it.
Carver lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Tython is rocked!#T3#
Carver scores with a couple of short elbows.
Oh Tython is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carver cracks Tython with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Carver immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tython is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Carver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gill Carver!

Event: Fightmaster Finale
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Recall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Udric circles away quickly and effectively.
Udric thinks about countering with a head kick.
Udric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Recall to score with a decent uppercut.
Udric moves out of range as Recall throws a body kick.
Udric tries to clinch but Recall is having none of it.
Recall lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Udric drives through and clinches with Recall against the cage.
Udric using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Recall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Recall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
Recall tries to land knees in the clinch but Udric avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Recall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Udric is defending well for now.
We've been hearing reports that Udric has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice body punch from Recall - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Recall fails to land.
Udric avoiding damage.
Recall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Udric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Recall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Udric.
Udric closes the distance looking to clinch
and Recall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Udric gets a clinch.
Udric lands a hook that snaps the head of Recall backwards.
Recall trying to land knees to the body.
Recall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Udric. #BC#
Udric breaks from the clinch.
Udric wants to clinch up but Recall keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Udric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Udric tries to clinch there but Recall circles away.
No joy there for Recall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Udric shoots in but Recall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Recall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Recall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Udric throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Recall's waist but Recall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Udric off to one side.
Udric moves to clinch but Recall breaks away
and Recall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Recall circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Udric gets a clinch.
Recall missing with knees to the body.
Recall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Recall tries to work over Udric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Recall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Udric avoids it.
Udric lands a good knee to the midsection. Recall won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Udric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Recall throws a chopping leg kick but Udric manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Udric seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Udric tries to clinch up.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch but Recall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Udric moves in looking to clinch but Recall pushes him off.
Jab by Recall.#CL#
Recall gets tackled into the cage by Udric. Udric maintains the clinch.
Udric tries to land knees in the clinch but Recall avoids the damage to the body.
Recall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Udric lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Udric lands a good knee to the midsection. Recall won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Recall misses with a knee to the head.
Udric tries to work over Recall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Recall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Recall connects with a knee to the head.
Recall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Recall lands a nice uppercut.
Recall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udric backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hanson Recall dominated that round.
That's time! Udric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Recall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Udric momentarily.
Recall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Udric tries to clinch up.
Recall swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Udric instigates a clinch. #TD#
Udric is trying to trip Recall. He has hold of a leg but Recall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Udric persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Udric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Recall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Udric has managed to get both his arms back between Recall's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recall 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.
Udric is working Recall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Udric with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Recall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Udric defends well.
Udric wants to stand but Recall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Recall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Udric is looking to work some ground and pound but Recall has wrist control.
Recall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Recall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Udric has passed into half guard!
Recall wants to get back to full guard.
Udric is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Udric has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Udric trying to mount his opponent but Recall defends it.
Udric is keen to just control but Recall is a slippery customer.
Recall punching from the bottom.
Recall tries to roll over but Udric keeps him under control.
Recall is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Recall actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Udric is trying to control. Recall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Recall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Udric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Udric looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanson Recall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Udric tries to clinch up.
Udric tries to clinch but Recall is having none of it.
Recall raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Recall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Udric closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Udric landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Udric obliges.
Udric is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Recall to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Udric pulls guard effortlessly.
Recall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Recall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Udric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Recall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Recall wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Udric is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Udric is pressing down on Recall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Recall is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razbinos Udric dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Recall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Recall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Udric is out of range and Recall settles back down.
Razbinos Udric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Recall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Udric is looking to clinch.
Recall unleashes a big counter combination but Udric bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Udric moves in looking to clinch but Recall pushes him off.#CL#
Recall gets tackled into the cage by Udric. Udric maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Recall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Udric trying to land knees to the body.
Udric lands a nice shot to the body.
Udric stalling the fight. #T1#
Udric stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Udric.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Recall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Udric has Recall pressed against the cage.
Udric blocking some punches. #BC#
Udric breaks the clinch.
Udric tries to clinch but Recall moves out of range.
Recall feints a jab promting Udric to slip. Recall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Udric slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Udric lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Udric tries to clinch up but Recall circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Recall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Razbinos Udric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udric shoots in for a takedown but Recall shows good takedown defense.
Udric tries to clinch but Recall moves out of range.
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Recall paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Udric clinches with his opponent.
Recall blocks a body shot from Udric.
Udric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Recall as the two fighters clinch.
Udric is trying to pull guard but Recall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Recall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Recall. #T3#
Udric lands an elbow just above Recall 's eye.
Udric taking a breather.
Udric blocking some punches.
Udric looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Razbinos Udric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udric landing knees to the body.
Recall missing with knees to the body.
Recall misses with a knee strike.
Udric avoiding damage as Recall throws knees to the body.
Udric is stalling here.
Udric landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Recall misses with some punches.
Recall struggles to land a body shot inside as Udric controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Udric blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Udric lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Udric displaying some good clinch control by pressing Recall up against the cage.#TD#
Udric pulls guard successfully.
Udric is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Udric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Recall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Recall stopping the sweep attempt from Udric.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Recall working some strikes from top position.
Udric wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hanson Recall.
I think Recall 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Carver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Falco.
Falco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carver tries to bum rush Falco with a series of wild strikes but Falco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Falco clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Carver gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Carver is thwarting Falco's attempts to control the position.
Carver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Falco trying to control but Carver postures up.
Carver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falco trying to hold on to Carver's head to control him but Carver postures up. #T1#
Falco wants to improve his position but Carver is controlling well.
Carver is taking a breather. Falco 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falco has hold of Carver's hands but Carver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Falco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carver in particular looking to stall.
Falco trying to control but Carver postures up.
Falco is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Falco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Carver is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Falco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carver has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mad Dog Fight Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carver trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3##TD2#
Carver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Falco's guard.
Carver landing with the ground and pound.
Falco has momentary wrist control but Carver slips an elbow through the middle.
Carver cracks Falco with a solid left hand.
Carver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Falco is breathing heavily.
Falco has momentary wrist control but Carver slips an elbow through the middle.
Carver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carver stays in close to Falco's body and controls the position.
Carver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falco's head.
Carver scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Falco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carver is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gill Carver dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Carver shoots in and gets a takedown into Falco's guard.
Carver pushing down on Falco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carver is taking a breather. Falco 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.#SU2#
Carver decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Carver throws a body punch but Falco moves out of range.
Falco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carver.
Carver lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Falco has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Carver.
Carver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falco fails with the takedown
letting Carver counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##TD2#
Carver scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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. Carver connects with a nice short shot to Falco's temple.
Carver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Falco looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Carver wants to work for an arm triangle but Falco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carver lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Carver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Carver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falco trying to hold on to Carver's head to control him but Carver postures up.
Gill Carver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carver controlling from mount.
Carver landing strikes from the mount and Falco is in trouble!
Carver is landing with some decent strikes but Falco is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Carver postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Falco looks a forlorn figure.
Carver controlling the pace for now.
Carver working Falco over with strikes here.
Carver controlling his opponent.
Carver unloading with bombs!
Carver looking to finish Falco with some ground and pound. This is bad for Falco!
Falco tries to hold on but Carver pushes him away.
Carver working the ground and pound effectively.
Carver with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Carver in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carver controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Carver 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.
Carver postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Falco looks a forlorn figure.
Carver in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gill Carver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Falco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Carver scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Falco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carver on his heels. He'll look to pass Carver's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Carver has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Falco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Carver throws a right hand that Falco ducks under and follows up with a left that Falco also avoids with ease.
Carver catches Falco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carver closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Carver drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carver postures up.
Carver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carver pushes down on Falco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SUB2#
Carver is looking for a kimura here.
Falco tries to roll over but Carver keeps him under control.
Carver lands with a punch from half guard.
Carver lands with a punch from half guard.
Carver content to control rather than advance.
Carver winds up and cracks Falco with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Falco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carver controls the pace.
Carver advances position into side control!
The referee asks Carver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Carver prefers to stall for the moment though.
Carver scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Falco to see if he's OK.
Carver working the ground and pound.
Carver 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 Falco's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3##SUB2#
Carver has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Falco is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Carver yanks on the arm and Falco is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Carver.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gill Carver!

Event: G #34 STOLT vs ALEXIUS
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Good work by Frost as he checks the leg kick.
Partio connects with a single shot there.
Frost throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Frost has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Partio shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Frost tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost. #CL2#
Frost pushes Partio up against the cage in a clinch.
Partio scores with a shoulder strike.
Partio has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Partio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost misses with a knee strike.
Partio lands with a right to the head.
Frost misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Partio breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Frost moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Partio lands with a kick to the temple. Frost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Partio scores with a hook.#ROC#
Frost is rocked!
Roger Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio throws a low kick but Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Partio finish him?
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.#TD#
Partio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Partio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Frost is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Partio works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frost can do anything to dispel that myth.
Partio cracks Frost with a big right hand but Frost just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Partio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Partio trying to control the position but Frost is working away.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Frost is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Partio off and has taken his back!
Partio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Partio won't allow Frost to pass to mount. #T3#
Frost 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. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
Partio wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
Partio wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Partio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frost lands a nice short elbow.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partio regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Partio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frost can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Frost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Partio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frost has managed to get both his arms back between Partio's legs - danger averted.
Frost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
Partio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Frost's best efforts.
Partio is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Frost closes the distance but Partio moves to the side
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Partio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frost connects with a crisp jab.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Frost moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost blocks a head kick by Partio.
Frost steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Partio.
Frost moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Partio throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Partio avoids the head kick by Frost.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio. #T1#
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Partio. Partio obviously looking to wear him down.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Partio throws a series of strikes that have Frost backpedaling.
Frost tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Partio.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Katu Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Partio is looking for a counter combo.
Frost throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frost walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partio is looking to counter with head kicks.
Frost blocks a head kick by Partio.
Frost does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Partio throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.#CL2#
Frost darts in and clinches Partio up against the cage.
Partio jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Partio on the inside. #T3#
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partios head.
Partio lands a body punch.
Frost throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Partio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Partio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Frost landing with the ground and pound.
Frost looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Frost is posturing up here but Partio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Frost tries to roll out but it's too tight and Frost has to tap! Slick submission there by Partio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katu Partio!
Katu Partio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Roger Frost had this to say: 'Crap'.

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