Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2025

#R1#
Guria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdermanis circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdermanis wants to clinch
and Guria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Modris Murdermanis has been cut.
Guria scores with a three punch combo!
Murdermanis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guria.
Guria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdermanis circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdermanis. Guria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guria lands a slapping body shot.
Guria scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guria sprawls well. Guria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Guria moves out of range.
Murdermanis pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Guria closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Murdermanis moves to clinch but Guria breaks away
and Guria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdermanis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdermanis slips a jab and a cross from Guria.
Guria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murdermanis has time to react.
Murdermanis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guria.
Murdermanis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guria's waist but Guria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murdermanis off to one side.
Murdermanis moves in looking to clinch but Guria pushes him off.
Guria misses with a double jab.
Murdermanis feints the counter takedown.
Murdermanis slips a jab and a cross from Guria.
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown but Guria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Guria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modris Murdermanis.#T2#
Guria misses with a few strikes there.
Murdermanis dodges the punch combination from Guria.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guria scores with a hook to the body. Murdermanis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guria has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guria!
Guria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guria wants it to stay on the feet.
Murdermanis throws a sloppy head kick and Guria moves out of range easily.
No luck for Murdermanis with that takedown attempt.
Guria tries to counter by clinching up but Murdermanis breaks away and moves out of range.
Murdermanis looks winded!#T3#
Murdermanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murdermanis shoots in but Guria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdermanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdermanis shoots in but Guria avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Guria lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murdermanis backs up against the cage.
Guria uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murdermanis has time to react.#T4#
Guria comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guria lands with a nice combination. Murdermanis backs away looking to recover.#CUT#That has opened up Modris Murdermanis's cut even more.
Guria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdermanis circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdermanis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murdermanis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Guria is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Guria misses its target.
Guria works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdermanis.
Murdermanis walks into a straight right hand from Guria.
Guria thuds a left hand into Murdermanis's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Guria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modris Murdermanis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murdermanis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guria sprawls well. Guria wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Guria is winning the standup battle so far.
Guria throws a nice looking combination but Murdermanis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdermanis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Guria moves away
and Guria counters with a one-two to the body.
BOOM! Guria lands a beautiful left hook that drops Murdermanis. Murdermanis tries to recover but Guria is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Murdermanis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Guria!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Spekmanis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mckee but Mckee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mckee looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spekmanis blocks a head kick by Mckee. #CL#
Spekmanis rushes Mckee and presses him up against the cage.
Spekmanis tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Spekmanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckee misses with a low kick. #TD#
Spekmanis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mckee sprawls well initially but Spekmanis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mckee taking some punishment here, with Spekmanis in his half guard.
Spekmanis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spekmanis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Spekmanis controlling the action here.
Spekmanis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Spekmanis working for a submission but Mckee is keeping him at bay.
Spekmanis raining down hammerfists from mount.
Spekmanis content just to control the position here. #T2##SUB#
Spekmanis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spekmanis controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Spekmanis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Spekmanis working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mckee turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Spekmanis off and cradles Mckee's limp body as Spekmanis celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gideons Spekmanis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Saldejums misses with a head kick.
Flores wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Flores seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Flores dodges the punch combination from Saldejums.
Saldejums throws a combination that misses
and Flores counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flores lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saldejums on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saldejums fails with the takedown
and Flores counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saldejums.
Saldejums fails with the takedown#CL#
and Flores counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Flores.
Bernard Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.#T1##BC#
Flores manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Saldejums closes the distance and clinches.
Flores prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saldejums tries to pull guard but Flores holds him up against the cage and eventually Saldejums drops back down to his feet.
Come on Flores - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saldejums throws a leg kick #KD#
and Flores counters with a nice right hand that sends Saldejums toppling to the canvas! Saldejums scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flores finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Janis Saldejums has been cut.#T2#
Saldejums gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flores counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saldejums looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Saldejums's jaw. Saldejums's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Flores does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Flores!

Event: HFA 30
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Murdermanis misses with a body kick.
Murdermanis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daems's waist but Daems gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murdermanis off to one side. #CL2#
Daems has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Daems ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daems no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daems controlling Murdermanis's posture.
Daems keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Daems looking for a guillotine here but Murdermanis defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis stands up over Daems, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB#
Murdermanis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Daems manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murdermanis has Daems in his guard.#REVB#
Murdermanis keeping moving, preventing Daems from controlling successfully.
Murdermanis trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daems preventing the sweep.
Daems wants to pass the guard but Murdermanis is keeping the position.
Murdermanis working a defensive guard here.
Daems controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murdermanis circles away.
Murdermanis dives in for a single leg takedown but Daems sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Murdermanis tries to pull guard but Daems forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modris Murdermanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daems tries to pull guard but Murdermanis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murdermanis misses with a punch to the body.
Daems is trying to pull guard but Murdermanis has him pressed against the cage.
Murdermanis looking to throw knees to the head but Daems is blocking nicely.
Daems stops a takedown attempt from Murdermanis.
Murdermanis gets underhooks to prevent Daems's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Daems breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daems defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Murdermanis.#CL2#
Daems rushes Murdermanis and presses him up against the cage.
Murdermanis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daems is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Daems pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daems is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Murdermanis stands up from Daems's guard - Murdermanis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Daems shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murdermanis sprawls well. Murdermanis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daems gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Daems darts in and clinches Murdermanis up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Murdermanis breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jefke Daems dominated that round.
That's time! Murdermanis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murdermanis looks for a takedown but Daems sprawls well.#CL2#
Daems has managed to clinch.
Murdermanis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daems smiles and moves away.
Daems scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murdermanis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daems's waist but Daems gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murdermanis off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modris Murdermanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daems tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdermanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daems somewhat.
Murdermanis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daems moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Murdermanis misses with a head kick.
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Daems moves out of range. #TD2#
Daems gets the takedown into side control.

Murdermanis sneaks out the side door and pushes Daems away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murdermanis is defended easily by Daems.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daems looks for a takedown but Murdermanis sprawls well.
Daems swings for the body but Murdermanis moves out of range.
Murdermanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daems throws a counter combo.#T2#
Daems shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daems is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Daems rushes Murdermanis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murdermanis fails to pull guard.
Murdermanis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daems is defending well.
Murdermanis is trying to drag Daems to the mat but Daems just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Murdermanis gets control of Daems's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murdermanis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Daems showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Daems gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Murdermanis gets tackled into the cage by Daems. Daems maintains the clinch.
Murdermanis fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Daems breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdermanis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daems sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daems fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Murdermanis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daems shoots in but Murdermanis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daems tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murdermanis swivels and escapes.
No luck for Murdermanis with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Daems stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Daems releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daems looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdermanis is fending him off so far but Daems persists. Nope, Murdermanis circles away and we're back to standing.
Murdermanis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Daems fails with a takedown attempt.
Daems scores with a head kick. Murdermanis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murdermanis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jefke Daems will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Murdermanis throws a right hand that Daems ducks under and follows up with a left that Daems also avoids with ease.
Daems changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murdermanis tries to avoid it but Daems manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murdermanis to the ground. Murdermanis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murdermanis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Daems clinches.
Murdermanis can't find room to land a body shot as Daems controls the action.
Daems misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Daems jumps guard and drags Murdermanis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Murdermanis stopping the sweep attempt from Daems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Daems has his foot on Murdermanis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murdermanis works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murdermanis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daems is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Daems takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdermanis trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Murdermanis regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Murdermanis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daems defends it easily.
Murdermanis wants to stand up but Daems is controlling him.
Daems advances position into side control!
Daems tries to score with some ground and pound. Murdermanis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #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.
Murdermanis is looking to regain half guard here but Daems keeps moving and retains side control.
Murdermanis struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Daems stands up and beckons Murdermanis to his feet.
Murdermanis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daems sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murdermanis somewhat.
Daems darts in looking for a takedown but Murdermanis gets double underhooks and turns Daems into the cage. #CL2#
Daems moves into the clinch.#T3#
Daems lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murdermanis backwards.
Daems stalling.
Murdermanis wants to get back to striking at distance but Daems won't allow it. #BC2#
Daems breaks the clinch.
Murdermanis closes the distance and clinches up with Daems, looking for a takedown. Murdermanis pushes Daems against the cage but Daems circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daems circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Murdermanis. No joy for Daems on that attempt.
Modris Murdermanis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefke Daems.
Daems keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdermanis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daems but Daems pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Murdermanis stuffs the takedown attempt from Daems. Daems gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Daems closes the distance and pushes Murdermanis back into the cage.#TD2#
Daems drags the fight down to the ground.
Murdermanis trying to control but Daems is working from the bottom.
Murdermanis wants to stand and escape but instead Daems has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daems trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdermanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1#
Spekmanis wants to clinch.#TD#
Spekmanis gets a takedown into half guard.
Farias is looking to control Spekmanis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farias avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias keeping hold of Spekmanis's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spekmanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB#
Farias is defending against the submission attempts here by Spekmanis.
Spekmanis stops Farias from getting back to his feet.
Farias is looking to improve his position.
Farias gets full guard.
Spekmanis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farias on the ground.
Farias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farias wants to sweep but no luck.
Spekmanis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farias will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spekmanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Farias drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spekmanis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Spekmanis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farias connects with a nice short shot to Spekmanis's temple.
Farias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Farias working over Spekmanis with some ground and pound. Spekmanis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Farias.
Still in half guard, Farias seems content to control.#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.
Farias scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farias lands a nice short elbow.
Farias controlling the action here.
Spekmanis has hold of Farias's hands but Farias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farias looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spekmanis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Farias working over Spekmanis with some ground and pound. Spekmanis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. Farias connects with a nice short shot to Spekmanis's temple.
Farias is taking a breather. Spekmanis 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.
Farias is nestled in close to Spekmanis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Farias dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spekmanis throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Farias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Farias lands in his opponent's guard.
Farias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farias lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spekmanis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farias scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Farias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farias is continuing to stall.
Farias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spekmanis's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farias 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.
Spekmanis is looking to stand up but Farias isn't so interested in that idea.
Farias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farias postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spekmanis working a defensive guard here.
Farias pushing down on Spekmanis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Farias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farias working over Spekmanis with some ground and pound. Spekmanis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Farias 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.
Farias working Spekmanis over with strikes. #T3#
Farias uses his free foot to push down on Spekmanis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spekmanis.
Farias raining down shots from the mount!
Farias landing punches.
Farias controlling from the full mount.
Farias raining down shots from the mount!
Farias landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Spekmanis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Farias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
BOOM! Farias connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Farias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farias fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diego Farias has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Farias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farias with shots to the head and body - Spekmanis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Farias cracks Spekmanis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Farias looking to finish Spekmanis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spekmanis!
Spekmanis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Farias landing strikes from the mount.
Farias with good strikes from the mount here!
Farias is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Farias working Spekmanis over with strikes here.
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farias controlling his opponent.
Farias landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Spekmanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Farias shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Farias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Farias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farias's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Spekmanis trying to control the position.
Farias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Farias lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spekmanis's head.
Farias content to stall in guard here.
Farias postures up and lands a big shot to Spekmanis's brow.
Farias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farias advances to half guard.
Farias winds up and cracks Spekmanis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farias with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farias is looking to advance position but Spekmanis won't allow it.
Farias not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Farias. #T3#
Farias lands with a punch from half guard.
Farias passes to full mount!
Farias landing punches.
Farias landing strikes from the mount.
Farias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farias putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Farias has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spekmanis's face.
Farias landing strikes from the mount and Spekmanis is in trouble!
Farias lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Farias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farias with good strikes from the mount here!
Farias with shots to the head and body - Spekmanis looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farias raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Spekmanis is rocked!
Farias controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Spekmanis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spekmanis seems to have got his legs back now.
Farias lands a big shot there that rocks Spekmanis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Farias landing strikes, looking to finish!
Farias controlling his opponent.
Farias looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Farias pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Farias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Farias with the ground and pound from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Farias!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Grayson gets tackled into the cage by Saldejums. Saldejums maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Saldejums manages to break the clinch.
Saldejums tries for a takedown but Grayson circles away easily#TD#
and Grayson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grayson.
Grayson really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Grayson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldejums working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saldejums not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Saldejums looking for subs off his back but Grayson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saldejums wants to improve his position but Grayson is controlling well.
Grayson content to control rather than advance.
Grayson 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.
Saldejums wants to get back to full guard.
Saldejums wants to control but Grayson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Grayson seems to be looking for submissions.
Saldejums is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldejums regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grayson throws a strike but Saldejums rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saldejums tries to free his leg and advance position but Grayson is retaining full guard.
Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saldejums.
Saldejums postures up.
Grayson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grayson is controlling Saldejums's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Grayson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saldejums passes into half guard.
Grayson is refusing to be controlled, as Saldejums sits in half guard. #SU2#
Saldejums gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Grayson dives in and scores a takedown into Saldejums's guard.

Saldejums pushes Grayson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Saldejums on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grayson. Grayson obviously looking to wear him down.
Saldejums shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grayson but Grayson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saldejums fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grayson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Saldejums moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Janis Saldejums will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Saldejums gets caught flat footed, as Grayson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Saldejums not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayson trying to control but Saldejums is working from the bottom.
Saldejums lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Saldejums has his hands on Grayson's head, controlling the position.
Janis Saldejums has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grayson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldejums being controlled here, momentarily.
Grayson wants to get up but he can't break Saldejums's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Saldejums can't keep his opponent in guard - Grayson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldejums is trying to maintain the position but Grayson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldejums moves into full guard.
Saldejums is trying to control the position but Grayson postures up.
Saldejums is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Saldejums rushes Grayson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grayson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saldejums is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saldejums is trying to pull guard but Grayson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grayson taking a breather.
Saldejums is working for takedown but Grayson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.
Saldejums goes for a takedown attempt but Grayson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saldejums is breathing heavily.#TD#
Grayson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Grayson wants to work for an arm triangle but Saldejums is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saldejums tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grayson wants to stand up but Saldejums has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saldejums blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grayson.
Grayson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grayson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grayson in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Saldejums will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grayson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Saldejums closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Grayson breaks from the clinch.
Saldejums tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grayson defends well and Saldejums ends up having to push Grayson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldejums fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saldejums goes for a double leg but Grayson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grayson continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Grayson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saldejums shoots in looking for a takedown but Grayson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saldejums's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saldejums has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Grayson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grayson advances to mount.
Grayson lands a heavy elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grayson looking to finish Saldejums with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saldejums!
Grayson with the ground and pound from mount.
Saldejums takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grayson controlling his opponent. #T1#
Grayson looking to control but Saldejums is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Grayson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Saldejums has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Saldejums! #SUB#
Grayson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldejums is aware though and is defending well.
Saldejums in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grayson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saldejums pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grayson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Grayson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saldejums has passed into side control.
Grayson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Saldejums misses with the ground and pound.
Saldejums is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grayson tries to escape but Saldejums is in control. #T3##SU2#
Saldejums has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Saldejums drives through and clinches with Grayson against the cage. #BC2#
Saldejums escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saldejums shoots in and drives through. Grayson sprawls well.
Dick Grayson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.#CL#
Grayson closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Grayson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grayson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Saldejums got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grayson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldejums has managed to get both his arms back between Grayson's legs - danger averted.
Saldejums with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Saldejums with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saldejums content to stall in guard here.
Saldejums throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Grayson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Saldejums gets to his feet - Grayson follows without any prompting.

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 Dick Grayson.
I think Grayson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Grayson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Murdermanis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Anderson stands up and waves to Murdermanis to follow him.
Murdermanis misses with a body kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Murdermanis. #CL#
Anderson pushes Murdermanis up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Murdermanis wants to stand back up but Anderson manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdermanis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdermanis tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Anderson dominating with strikes here.#T1##SUB#
Anderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murdermanis is surviving well by controlling Anderson's body position as best he can.
Murdermanis wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson unloading with bombs!#CUT#It looks like Modris Murdermanis has been cut.
Murdermanis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson 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.#T2##SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Murdermanis turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murdermanis is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully. #T3#
Murdermanis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murdermanis is looking to stand up but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson pulls Murdermanis in close to his closed guard and prevents Murdermanis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murdermanis trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murdermanis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Murdermanis trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Murdermanis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murdermanis is defending well.
Anderson leaning against his opponent.
Murdermanis goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Anderson forces Murdermanis back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Modris Murdermanis's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Murdermanis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Murdermanis persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Murdermanis lands a nice shot to the body.
Matt Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murdermanis goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Murdermanis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modris Murdermanis.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdermanis tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdermanis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Murdermanis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murdermanis is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdermanis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SU#
Anderson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdermanis. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
As Murdermanis looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Murdermanis just gets out of the way.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murdermanis wants to stand back up but Anderson manages to pass into side control.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdermanis can do to turn this around?
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!
Murdermanis is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Anderson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Anderson gets a clinch. #TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Murdermanis is having none of it. #SUB#
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SU2#
Murdermanis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murdermanis shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Murdermanis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Murdermanis sprawls well.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Murdermanis sprawls well.
Murdermanis shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murdermanis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Murdermanis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murdermanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Modris Murdermanis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Anderson forces Murdermanis back against the cage and clinches.
Murdermanis is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
Murdermanis stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##TD#
Anderson gets a double leg takedown into Murdermanis's guard.
Anderson stays in close to Murdermanis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Anderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murdermanis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anderson has Murdermanis in his guard.#REVB#
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson continues to stall.#T2#
Murdermanis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matt Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Murdermanis gets to his feet. Anderson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Murdermanis pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdermanis blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Murdermanis. #T3#
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Murdermanis moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murdermanis lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully. #T4##SU2#
Murdermanis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Matt Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Murdermanis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murdermanis swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard.

Anderson has his feet on Murdermanis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Murdermanis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Modris Murdermanis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murdermanis quickly recovers to half guard.

Murdermanis kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Modris Murdermanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anderson 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Anderson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Saldejums clinches with his opponent.
Saldejums changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fletcher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saldejums shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fletcher as he avoids it easily.
Fletcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saldejums will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janis Saldejums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fletcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saldejums.
Saldejums throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saldejums moves out of range of the body kick from Fletcher.
Saldejums is looking to clinch.
Fletcher should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL#
Saldejums clinches.
Fletcher has Saldejums pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saldejums manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldejums slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Fletcher pulls guard.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saldejums is controlling him.
Saldejums stopping the sweep attempt from Fletcher.#T1##SUB2#
Fletcher has his foot on Saldejums's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saldejums works his way back into a safe position though.
Fletcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldejums is one step ahead there.
Fletcher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fletcher can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldejums advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fletcher desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fletcher wants to control but Saldejums is keeping busy.
Fletcher won't allow Saldejums to pass to mount.
Saldejums not doing much here.
Saldejums trying to control the action but Fletcher is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Saldejums takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saldejums moves out of range of the body kick.
Fletcher looks to land a body kick but Saldejums moved away.
Saldejums will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Fletcher is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saldejums's half guard.#SUB2#
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saldejums has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fletcher tries to stand and escape but Saldejums is controlling the position. #T4#
Saldejums tries to roll over but Fletcher keeps him under control.
Saldejums keeping control of the position.
Fletcher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saldejums gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldejums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Fletcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Saldejums tries to sprawl but Fletcher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fletcher works his way into side control.
Fletcher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fletcher cracks Saldejums with a big right hand but Saldejums just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saldejums manages to get back to half guard.
Fletcher trying to control the action but Saldejums is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Fletcher seems content to control.
Fletcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Fletcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saldejums is just riding it out for now. Fletcher eventually gives up the hold.
Fletcher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joe Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fletcher is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saldejums has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fletcher trying to control the action but Saldejums is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saldejums is looking for a sweep. Fletcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldejums is trying to control but can't.
Fletcher tries to pass to full mount but Saldejums defends it.
Fletcher tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Saldejums is pressing down on Fletcher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Saldejums is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fletcher defends well.#T3#
Saldejums throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saldejums looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fletcher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fletcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saldejums scores with a hook.
Fletcher looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saldejums is fending him off so far but Fletcher persists. Nope, Saldejums circles away and we're back to standing.
Fletcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fletcher is looking for the big counter here.
Saldejums will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fletcher is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Saldejums fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saldejums displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fletcher.
Saldejums moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off.
Fletcher throws a counter combo.
Saldejums shoots and misses
and Fletcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saldejums wants to clinch but Fletcher slips to the side
and Fletcher counters with a series of strikes. Saldejums will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fletcher is breathing heavily.#TD#
Saldejums closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fletcher did well to prevent Saldejums getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fletcher is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Saldejums is going to stand back up.
Saldejums is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Fletcher 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#
Saldejums fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Saldejums looking to score a takedown here. Fletcher is defending well but Saldejums drives through and ends up in Fletcher's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fletcher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fletcher has his hands on Saldejums's head, controlling the position.
Fletcher striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Saldejums stops Fletcher from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fletcher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saldejums looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Fletcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldejums is one step ahead there.
Fletcher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saldejums is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saldejums fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saldejums throws a series of punches but Fletcher avoids them all with ease.
Saldejums will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saldejums fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janis Saldejums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saldejums is looking to clinch but Fletcher is avoiding it.
Saldejums looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fletcher is fending him off so far but Saldejums persists. Nope, Fletcher circles away and we're back to standing.
Saldejums is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fletcher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Fletcher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fletcher wants to stand but Saldejums is controlling his arm.#T3##SU2#
Fletcher decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Janis Saldejums is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Fletcher clinches.
Fletcher keeps control of Saldejums as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saldejums drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fletcher gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Fletcher decides to pull guard.
Saldejums looking to pass the guard.
Saldejums trying to control but Fletcher is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saldejums won't allow Fletcher to sweep him here.
Fletcher is pulling down on Saldejums's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Fletcher looking for subs off his back but Saldejums has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldejums missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janis Saldejums has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Fletcher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Fletcher.
I've got Fletcher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Fletcher!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Beair has closed the distance and engaged Spekmanis in a clinch. #TD2#
Spekmanis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beair uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spekmanis 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.
Beair controlling from the top position.
Spekmanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beair's guard. #REVB#
Beair being controlled here, momentarily.
Beair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair pulls Spekmanis in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Spekmanis stays in close to Beair's body and controls the position.
Beair keeping moving, preventing Spekmanis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beair wants to stand up but Spekmanis is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beair is on top in guard. #REVR#
Beair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spekmanis keeping moving, preventing Beair from controlling successfully.
Spekmanis is trying to control the position but Beair postures up.
Spekmanis wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Spekmanis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Beair off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spekmanis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beair throws a head kick but Spekmanis moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Spekmanis has Beair up against the cage in a clinch.
Beair is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spekmanis is defending well.#BC2#
Spekmanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Spekmanis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beair's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spekmanis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beair is keeping the position for now.
Spekmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Beair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beair has momentary wrist control but Spekmanis slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Beair will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Spekmanis stands up over Beair, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Spekmanis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Beair throws a combination. Spekmanis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Spekmanis closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Beair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beair slaps away a takedown attempt from Spekmanis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beair is looking to counter the offense by Spekmanis and move into the clinch.
Spekmanis tries to clinch but Beair is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideons Spekmanis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Spekmanis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beair is trying to maintain the position but Spekmanis is very close to passing his half guard.
Spekmanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spekmanis is pressing down on Beair's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beair is holding on for now.
Beair is looking to control Spekmanis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beair avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair is refusing to be controlled, as Spekmanis sits in half guard.
Beair wants to get back to full guard but Spekmanis has passed into side control.#T1#
Beair is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beair is trying to improve his position.
Spekmanis grinds an elbow into Beair's temple.
Spekmanis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Beair on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spekmanis scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Beair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beair seems a little lost for a moment, as Spekmanis dominates the positioning.
Spekmanis prevents Beair from escaping the position.
Gideons Spekmanis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Spekmanis stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Beair gets caught napping as Spekmanis dives in and scores a takedown. Beair manages to retain guard.
Spekmanis looking to sit in guard and control but Beair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spekmanis has momentary wrist control but Beair slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Beair drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beair jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SU#
Beair stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spekmanis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spekmanis fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Spekmanis has Beair up against the cage in a clinch.
Beair is trying to break the clinch but Spekmanis is controlling him.
Spekmanis jumps guard but Beair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beair pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spekmanis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cody Beair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideons Spekmanis.#T4#
Spekmanis is trying to force a seperation but Beair has the dominant position.#BC#
Beair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cody Beair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Spekmanis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spekmanis is breathing heavily.
Beair misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Beair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spekmanis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beair tries to buck Spekmanis off but Spekmanis is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideons Spekmanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Spekmanis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beair sprawls well. Beair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spekmanis gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Beair misses the target.
Spekmanis shoots in but no luck this time.
Spekmanis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beair shoots for a double leg takedown but Spekmanis sprawls well. He's pushed Beair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beair tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spekmanis defends well and Beair ends up having to push Spekmanis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beair just leaning against Spekmanis, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beair tries to land a knee to the head but Spekmanis blocks with his arms.
Beair works on Spekmanis's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Spekmanis breaks the clinch. #CL#
Beair clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Spekmanis tries to pull guard but Beair won't allow it.
Cody Beair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideons Spekmanis.#TD2#
Spekmanis pulls Beair into guard.
Beair preventing the sweep.
Spekmanis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spekmanis is trying to control the position but Beair postures up.
Beair trying to control the position from guard on top but Spekmanis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beair throwing strikes from guard but Spekmanis blocks nicely. #SUB#
Beair is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spekmanis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spekmanis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Spekmanis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Beair bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spekmanis's guard. #REVR#
Beair preventing the sweep.
Spekmanis controlling the position.#SU#
Beair gets to his feet - Spekmanis follows without any prompting.
Gideons Spekmanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beair tries to clinch but Spekmanis is having none of it.
Beair throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spekmanis's waist but Spekmanis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beair off to one side.
Spekmanis tries to clinch but Beair is having none of it. #T3#
Spekmanis catches Beair with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spekmanis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beair tries to counter with a takedown but Spekmanis is quick to defend against it.
Cody Beair is winning the standup battle so far.
Beair shoots in for a double leg but Spekmanis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beair drops his hands momentarily and Spekmanis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Beair fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spekmanis sprawls well initially but Beair persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spekmanis is trying to control but can't.
Spekmanis taking some punishment here, with Beair in his half guard. #SUB#
Beair is working for a kimura but Spekmanis is defending it quite comfortably.
Beair sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spekmanis defending well though. #T4#
Beair tries to stand and escape but Spekmanis is controlling the position.
Beair trying to control from half guard but Spekmanis is working away.
Spekmanis trying to control here.
Beair wants to stand up but Spekmanis has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cody Beair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gideons Spekmanis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spekmanis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beair doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gideons Spekmanis.
I've got Spekmanis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideons Spekmanis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdermanis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Murdermanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdermanis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bash has eaten all the pies!
A good leg kick by Murdermanis.
Murdermanis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdermanis throws a series of strikes that have Bash backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modris Murdermanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdermanis. That one must have hurt.
Bash looks winded!
Murdermanis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murdermanis fails with a takedown attempt.
Bash steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Murdermanis.
Murdermanis has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Bash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Modris Murdermanis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdermanis shoots in but no luck this time.
Bash has a takedown stuffed.
Bash stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdermanis. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Bash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murdermanis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bash manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murdermanis tries to hold on but Bash pushes him away.
Murdermanis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murdermanis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murdermanis works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murdermanis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bash has Murdermanis in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdermanis is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Murdermanis working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Bash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murdermanis passes into side control.
Bash is not content to let Murdermanis control the position.
Murdermanis advances nicely into full mount.
Murdermanis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdermanis lands a couple of good shots and Bash has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdermanis trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Murdermanis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Modris Murdermanis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murdermanis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bash under the eye.
Murdermanis shoots in looking for a takedown but Bash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murdermanis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bash wants to counter the offense by Murdermanis and move into the clinch position.
Bash stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdermanis. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdermanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdermanis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bash is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murdermanis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bash shoots and misses
and Murdermanis counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Murdermanis shoots in and drives through. Bash sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modris Murdermanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdermanis wants to clinch.#TD2#
Bash shoots in and bounces Murdermanis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Murdermanis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bash has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Murdermanis gets underhooks to prevent Bash's takedown attempt.
Murdermanis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bash backwards. #TD#
Murdermanis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murdermanis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Murdermanis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdermanis is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Murdermanis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Murdermanis working a defensive guard here.
Bash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Murdermanis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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.
Murdermanis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bash advances position into side control!
Murdermanis struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Bash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdermanis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Modris Murdermanis dominated that second round.
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#
Murdermanis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murdermanis can pounce on him.
Murdermanis tries for a takedown but Bash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Modris Murdermanis is winning the standup battle so far.
Bash swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdermanis.
Bash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bash has his takedown stuffed
and Murdermanis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Murdermanis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bash defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modris Murdermanis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murdermanis doesn't manage to clinch there - Bash circles away.
Bash stuffs the takedown attempt from Murdermanis. Murdermanis gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdermanis throws a head kick that Bash semi-blocks. #T2#
Bash shoots for a double leg takedown but Murdermanis sprawls well. He's pushed Bash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murdermanis scores with a head kick.
Bash misses with a takedown
letting Murdermanis counter with a right hand.
Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdermanis closes the distance and clinches up with Bash, looking for a takedown. Murdermanis pushes Bash against the cage but Bash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murdermanis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murdermanis.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Murdermanis or perhaps it was just good defense by Bash, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Murdermanis gets caught flat footed, as Bash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Murdermanis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bash is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Murdermanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdermanis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Bash moves out of range.
Bash avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Murdermanis fails with a takedown attempt.
Murdermanis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Bash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murdermanis to the mat! Murdermanis manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdermanis trying to keep a closed guard but Bash is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bash drops back looking for a leg! Murdermanis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murdermanis manages to kick Bash off! Bash jumps back into Murdermanis's guard.
Modris Murdermanis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murdermanis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Modris Murdermanis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murdermanis 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Modris Murdermanis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Spekmanis connects with an inside leg kick.
Spekmanis stuffs the takedown.
Waters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spekmanis fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Spekmanis tries to keep at a distance but Waters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waters cracks Spekmanis with a nice body shot.
Waters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spekmanis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Waters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spekmanis up against the cage.
Waters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is pressed up against the cage. Spekmanis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Waters down to the mat. Waters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phoenix Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideons Spekmanis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spekmanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Waters has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Spekmanis counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Spekmanis successfully pulls guard.
Waters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Spekmanis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waters defends it easily.
Waters is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Waters trying to control but Spekmanis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Waters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Waters controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spekmanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Waters throws a combination. Spekmanis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Waters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spekmanis tries to clinch up but Waters circles away and keeps his distance.
Spekmanis moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off.
Waters is looking to counter with a body kick.
Waters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spekmanis.
Waters seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Waters moves into the clinch.
Waters with an attempt at a knee that misses. #TD#
Waters drags the fight down to the ground.
Waters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waters tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Spekmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Waters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Waters has his hands on Spekmanis's head, controlling the position.
Waters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spekmanis on the ground.
Waters looking to control.
Waters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Waters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spekmanis is one step ahead there.
Waters throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spekmanis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spekmanis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Waters 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#
Waters darts in looking for a takedown but Spekmanis gets double underhooks and turns Waters into the cage.
Waters looking to throw knees to the head but Spekmanis is blocking nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Waters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Waters clinches up with Spekmanis and pushes him back against the cage.
Waters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Waters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spekmanis. #BC2#
Spekmanis breaks from the clinch.
Spekmanis is looking to clinch. #T1#
Waters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Waters gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spekmanis stops Waters from passing to mount.
Spekmanis can't do much from the bottom here.
Spekmanis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spekmanis landing strikes from the bottom.
Spekmanis is pressing down on Waters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Waters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Spekmanis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spekmanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard. #REVB#
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spekmanis is looking to work some ground and pound but Waters has wrist control.
Spekmanis wants to control from the top but Waters keeps moving.
Waters is looking to sweep but instead, Spekmanis has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spekmanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Spekmanis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Waters throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spekmanis is trying to control the action in half guard but Waters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spekmanis prevents Waters from improving his position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Spekmanis uses his free foot to push down on Waters's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Waters. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Spekmanis's attempts to control the action.
Waters is in a horrible position here. Spekmanis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spekmanis avoids the attempt from Waters to control.
Spekmanis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spekmanis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideons Spekmanis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spekmanis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Waters is fending him off so far but Spekmanis persists. Nope, Waters circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Spekmanis tries to sprawl but Waters drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Spekmanis manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Waters feints and as Spekmanis raises his hands in defense, Waters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spekmanis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Waters's guard. #REVB#
Waters is trying to control the position but Spekmanis postures up.
Waters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Waters is working an open guard so Spekmanis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Waters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spekmanis sprawls well. Spekmanis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waters gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Spekmanis.
Nice takedown defense from Waters. No joy for Spekmanis on that attempt. #CL#
Waters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Waters scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spekmanis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phoenix Waters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideons Spekmanis.
Spekmanis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waters gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Spekmanis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Waters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Waters jumps into guard, dragging Spekmanis to the mat.
Spekmanis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spekmanis is stalling in the full guard.
Waters wants to hit a sweep here but Spekmanis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Waters there!
Spekmanis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Waters wants to control but Spekmanis is having none of it.
Waters is trying to escape the mount.
Waters is working hard here to advance position.
Spekmanis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spekmanis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Waters hang on?
Spekmanis controlling the position easily from mount.
Spekmanis misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waters is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideons Spekmanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spekmanis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideons Spekmanis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Murdermanis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdermanis is aware though and is defending well.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Murdermanis has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Murdermanis is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Murdermanis 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. #T1#
Murdermanis is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Murdermanis connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Murdermanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to improve his position but Murdermanis is controlling well.
Murdermanis trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Murdermanis pushes past his half guard into mount!
Murdermanis lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Murdermanis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Murdermanis's guard. A big mistake from Murdermanis there, giving up the dominant position!
Jones stays in close to Murdermanis's body and controls the position.
Murdermanis keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdermanis is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murdermanis keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Murdermanis is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Murdermanis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Murdermanis!#REVB##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.#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Jones kicks Murdermanis off and gets to his feet.
Murdermanis has a takedown stuffed.
Murdermanis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like James Jones has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Murdermanis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Modris Murdermanis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murdermanis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Murdermanis blocks it.
Murdermanis shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Murdermanis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdermanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.#CL#
Jones rushes Murdermanis and presses him up against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to pull guard but Murdermanis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murdermanis wants a takedown but no success here.
Murdermanis is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
James Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Modris Murdermanis.#T1##BC2#
Murdermanis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murdermanis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Murdermanis with the inside leg kick.
Murdermanis avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones wants to clinch#TD2#
and Murdermanis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Murdermanis.
Murdermanis trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T2#
Murdermanis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones is trying to keep Murdermanis in close.
Murdermanis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to control but Murdermanis passes easily into half guard.
Murdermanis controlling the action here.
Modris Murdermanis has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Murdermanis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Murdermanis is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Murdermanis works his way into side control.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murdermanis wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. #ES#
Jones kicks off Murdermanis and gets to his feet.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murdermanis paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Murdermanis darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Murdermanis goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murdermanis shoots in but no luck this time.
Murdermanis is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdermanis wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdermanis leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Modris Murdermanis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Jones's cut.
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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murdermanis is defended easily by Jones.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Modris Murdermanis has been cut.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdermanis throws a fast counter high kick but Jones manages to duck under it in time.
James Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Murdermanis as Jones shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdermanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdermanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murdermanis tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Murdermanis lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Murdermanis wants to clinch.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Murdermanis was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Murdermanis dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Murdermanis's head and hops out.
James Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdermanis as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Murdermanis on that attempt.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Murdermanis shows good takedown defense.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdermanis feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdermanis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murdermanis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murdermanis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murdermanis trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jones keeping full guard, as Murdermanis tries to pass.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Murdermanis from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Murdermanis is proving a slippery customer.
Murdermanis preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Murdermanis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is striking off his back. Murdermanis thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Murdermanis is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Jones to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Murdermanis stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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 James Jones.
I think Murdermanis 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Modris Murdermanis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Spekmanis tries to keep at a distance but Ferguson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spekmanis blocks a head kick by Ferguson. #TD2#
Spekmanis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson is being controlled here.
Ferguson wants to control but Spekmanis postures up.
Ferguson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spekmanis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Spekmanis.
Ferguson tries to bench press Spekmanis off him but Spekmanis keeps the position.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
Ferguson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Spekmanis is pressing down on Ferguson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferguson is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Spekmanis seems content to control.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Spekmanis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferguson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spekmanis is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.#TD2#
Spekmanis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Ferguson is defending against the submission attempts here by Spekmanis.
Spekmanis prevents Ferguson from standing back up.
Spekmanis uses his free foot to push down on Ferguson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to control but Spekmanis is having none of it.#T3##SU2#
Spekmanis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Ferguson gets the takedown into side control.
Spekmanis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ferguson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ferguson takes a little break here. Spekmanis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Spekmanis prevents Ferguson from moving into mount.
Ferguson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Spekmanis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spekmanis is being controlled here.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Spekmanis is working away.
Spekmanis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spekmanis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Armand Ferguson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Ferguson gets a clinch.
Spekmanis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferguson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spekmanis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferguson up against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spekmanis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferguson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spekmanis uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ferguson has clasped his hands together around Spekmanis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spekmanis tries to escape but Ferguson is in control.
Spekmanis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferguson passes into side control, despite Spekmanis's attempt to control the position. #T1#
Ferguson controlling the position from side mount.
Spekmanis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spekmanis is trying to work for a sweep but Ferguson has mounted him!
Ferguson landing punches. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spekmanis is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Ferguson with a couple of short strikes.
Spekmanis can't escape the position.
Ferguson controlling the pace for now.
Spekmanis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Spekmanis tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ferguson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Spekmanis is looking to improve his position but Ferguson isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ferguson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spekmanis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spekmanis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ferguson stalling. #T4#
Spekmanis is looking for a sweep. Ferguson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spekmanis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Armand Ferguson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Spekmanis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armand Ferguson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Spekmanis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spekmanis misses with a double jab.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Spekmanis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spekmanis is trying to stall. #TD#
Ferguson jumps guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Spekmanis from controlling successfully.
Ferguson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spekmanis being controlled here momentarily.
Spekmanis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ferguson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Spekmanis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson has Spekmanis pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spekmanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferguson. #T2#
Spekmanis is looking to reverse the position.
Ferguson wants to stand but Spekmanis has his arm trapped.
Ferguson taking a break here but Spekmanis is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Ferguson is looking for a kimura but Spekmanis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ferguson to get the leverage.
Spekmanis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Spekmanis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferguson content to control rather than advance.
Spekmanis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
Spekmanis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #SUB2#
Spekmanis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spekmanis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Spekmanis not allowing Ferguson to control his hands.
Ferguson breaks Spekmanis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ferguson pushes down on Spekmanis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spekmanis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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 Armand Ferguson.
Well Ferguson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Ferguson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Scott gets caught flat footed, as Saldejums shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saldejums in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Saldejums gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Scott lands a lovely overhand right.
A left lands for Scott.#TD2#
Saldejums drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Saldejums looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saldejums working away.#T1##SUB2#
Saldejums wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Scott is trying to control Saldejums's posture but Saldejums avoids it.
Saldejums throws a strike aimed at the side of Scott's head but Scott avoids it well.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control but Saldejums postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Scott tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Saldejums presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Saldejums has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scott's face.
Saldejums controlling the pace for now.
Saldejums avoids the attempt from Scott to control.#T3#
Saldejums tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Scott tries to hold on but Saldejums postures up.
Saldejums scoring with strikes but Scott is staying in there. #CUT2#It looks like Xander Scott has been cut.
Scott working to try and regain half guard.
Saldejums sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Saldejums 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.#T4#
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Saldejums with the ground and pound from mount.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Scott is squirming around, avoiding Saldejums's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott has given up his back. Will we see Saldejums going for some submissions?
Scott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janis Saldejums dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xander Scott's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Scott stuffs the takedown attempt from Saldejums. Saldejums gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Scott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saldejums has time to react.
Donk. Scott catches Saldejums right on the button with a cross.
Saldejums takes one to the chin there.
Saldejums shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scott defends it nicely.
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Saldejums's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saldejums gets a clinch.
Scott fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A cross from Scott lands.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saldejums.
Xander Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Saldejums.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saldejums.
Scott clobbers Saldejums with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Scott.
Scott walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Saldejums drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Scott swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Saldejums's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Scott!
An out of breath Xander Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2024

#R1#
Murdermanis tries to clinch but Li moves away #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Li lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Murdermanis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li controlling the action here.
Murdermanis is trying to maintain the position but Li is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdermanis tries to roll over but Li keeps him under control.
Li slips a nice elbow through Murdermanis's hands, connecting with Murdermanis's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murdermanis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Li. #SUB2#
Murdermanis looking for a triangle here. Li is fighting it but it looks tight! Murdermanis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Li is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Modris Murdermanis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016

#R1#
Berzins misses with a takedown
and Sherman counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Sherman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berzins, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Berzins breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sherman closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Sherman pulls Berzins into guard. #SUB#
Sherman has his foot on Berzins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berzins works his way back into a safe position though.
Sherman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sherman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berzins controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Berzins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A nice leg kick lands there from Berzins.
Berzins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sherman circles away.
And Sherman counters with a quick kick to the body but Berzins blocks it.#T1#
Sherman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berzins.
Rodrick Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janis Berzins.
Sherman tries for a takedown but Berzins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berzins feints the counter takedown.
Berzins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sherman is looking for a counter combo.
Berzins misses with a takedown
and Sherman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Berzins! #CL#
Sherman clinches up with Berzins and pushes him back against the cage.
Berzins is trying to break the clinch but Sherman has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Berzins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sherman uses from the top position. #T2#
Sherman wants to control from the top but Berzins keeps moving.
Berzins looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzins, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sherman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sherman postures up in Berzins's guard and throws a big left but Berzins blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sherman is in close to Berzins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sherman postures up in Berzins's guard and throws a big left but Berzins blocks it.
Sherman throws a big right hand that misses. #T3##SUB2#
Berzins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sherman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Sherman.
Sherman is looking to clinch but Berzins is avoiding it. #CL#
Sherman rushes Berzins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Berzins breaks the clinch.
Sherman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berzins counters with a series of strikes. Sherman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sherman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Sherman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berzins but Berzins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berzins tries a head kick but it misses.
Berzins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Sherman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berzins shoots and misses
and Sherman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berzins looks winded!
Sherman tries to clinch but Berzins moves out of range.
Janis Berzins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berzins tries to clinch up but Sherman circles away and keeps his distance.
Sherman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sherman wants to clinch but Berzins slips to the side#TD2#
and Berzins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sherman's guard.
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 Rodrick Sherman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sherman moves to clinch but Berzins breaks away
and Berzins counters with a right hand to the body.
Berzins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sherman as he avoids it easily.
Sherman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Sherman pushes Berzins up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sherman jumps guard. #SUB#
Sherman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berzins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sherman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Sherman throws a strike but Berzins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sherman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sherman 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.
Sherman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES#
Sherman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch but Berzins keeps him there for the moment.
Sherman is trying to pull guard but Berzins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Berzins manages to pull guard.
Berzins controls Sherman momentarily but Sherman frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Berzins is looking for a triangle but Sherman pushes his legs off easily.
Sherman connects with a couple of short punches.
Berzins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sherman landing some decent shots from guard.
Sherman working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Sherman postures up in Berzins's guard and throws a big left but Berzins blocks it.
Berzins trying to keep a closed guard but Sherman is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherman throws a strike but Berzins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sherman looking to control.
Berzins is looking to work some ground and pound but Sherman has wrist control.#SUB#
Sherman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berzins is aware though and is defending well.
Berzins stopping the sweep attempt from Sherman.
Berzins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Sherman is looking for a triangle but Berzins pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Berzins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berzins goes for a double leg but Sherman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sherman continues to drive forward.#CL#
Sherman has managed to clinch. #TD#
Sherman pulls guard effortlessly.
Berzins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Berzins gets to his feet. Sherman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrick Sherman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Sherman moves into the clinch.
Sherman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Berzins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sherman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sherman has Berzins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Berzins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Berzins prevents Sherman from breaking the clinch.
Sherman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sherman tries to pull guard but Berzins holds him up against the cage and eventually Sherman drops back down to his feet.
Berzins tries to break the clinch but Sherman is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Berzins has picked Sherman up - he's going for a ride! Berzins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Sherman kicks off Berzins and gets to his feet.
Sherman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berzins circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Sherman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Berzins shoots for a takedown but Sherman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sherman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Berzins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Sherman darts in and clinches Berzins up against the cage.
Sherman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Berzins walks away with a smile on his face. Sherman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sherman throws a shot to the body.
Sherman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berzins pinned against the cage. Berzins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sherman throws a sloppy head kick and Berzins moves out of range easily.
Berzins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Rodrick Sherman has been cut.
Sherman misses with a takedown
and Berzins counters with a nice uppercut.
Janis Berzins seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##TD2#
Berzins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sherman looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berzins in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Sherman is trying to stand.
Berzins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sherman!
Berzins controlling from mount.
Sherman wants to try and get back to his feet.#SU2#
Berzins stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Sherman gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Berzins breaks from the clinch.
Berzins fails with a takedown attempt.
Sherman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Berzins sprawls well. Berzins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sherman gets slowly back to his feet.
Berzins throws a series of punches but Sherman avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Berzins or perhaps it was just good defense by Sherman, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Janis Berzins.
I think Sherman 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rodrick Sherman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016

#R1#
Shepard moves to clinch but Diegs breaks away
and Diegs counters with a left to the body.
Shepard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diegs throws a body punch but Shepard moves out of range. #CL#
Shepard moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shepard manages to pull guard.
Diegs trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Diegs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diegs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diegs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shepard trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Shepard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diegs showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Shepard looking for a triangle here. Diegs is fighting it but it looks tight! Shepard pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Diegs is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Shepard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016

#R1#
Diegs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximov but Maximov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Diegs. No joy for Maximov on that attempt.
Diegs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivan Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Maximov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Maximov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Maximov is working for a kimura but Diegs is defending it quite comfortably.
Diegs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maximov scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Maximov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diegs is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Maximov wants to work for an arm triangle but Diegs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diegs taking some punishment here, with Maximov in his half guard.
Maximov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Maximov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Diegs trying to hold on to Maximov's head to control him but Maximov postures up.
Maximov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diegs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maximov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Diegs has a hand on Maximov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maximov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Diegs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maximov.
Maximov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diegs looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Maximov working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Diegs looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Maximov! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Maximov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Berzins drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Morgan scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Berzins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morgan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard. #REVR#
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!
Berzins wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Berzins looking to control.
Berzins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morgan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Berzins's guard.
Berzins is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Berzins wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Berzins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morgan. #SU#
Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Berzins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berzins won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Berzins sneaks out the side door and pushes Morgan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berzins lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Berzins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morgan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Berzins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Berzins avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Berzins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morgan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Berzins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berzins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Berzins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Morgan is pressing down on Berzins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Berzins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berzins has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berzins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berzins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berzins stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Morgan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Berzins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard but Berzins has passed into side control.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Berzins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Morgan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berzins presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Berzins with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Morgan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Berzins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Berzins wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Berzins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morgan moves into full guard.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Berzins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Morgan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berzins has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janis Berzins 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#
Berzins misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan attempts a counter takedown but Berzins avoids it well and moves away.
Berzins misses with a looping right.
Morgan dives in for a single leg takedown but Berzins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Berzins keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Berzins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morgan's guard.#SU2#
Berzins stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Berzins.
Morgan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Berzins after a bit of a struggle.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Berzins won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Berzins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Berzins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Berzins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Berzins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morgan tries to buck Berzins off but Berzins is having none of it.
Berzins staying calm.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Morgan wants to sweep but Berzins has passed to side control!
Berzins lands a few punches from side control.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.
Morgan gets back to full guard.
Berzins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Berzins passes into half guard.
Berzins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan is not content to let Berzins control the position.
Well, if Berzins 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.
Berzins trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Berzins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.
Morgan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morgan.
Berzins lands a couple of digs.
Morgan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berzins wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Berzins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan is trying to keep Berzins in close.
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzins is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berzins's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janis Berzins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berzins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berzins looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Berzins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.
Berzins gets to mount! Morgan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Morgan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to hold on but Berzins pushes him away.
Morgan is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berzins looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Berzins isn't that keen on the idea.
Berzins trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Berzins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee warns Morgan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morgan tries to hold on but Berzins postures up.
Morgan tries to reverse the position but Berzins maintains control.
Berzins tries to control but Morgan wriggling away. #SUB2#
Berzins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Morgan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Morgan tries to buck Berzins off but Berzins takes his back! #T2#
Morgan tries to roll but Berzins sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Berzins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morgan is defending well though. Berzins let's go of the attempt for now.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
Morgan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Janis Berzins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berzins looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Morgan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
Berzins is hanging on to Morgan's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Berzins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Berzins wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Berzins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Berzins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Morgan. #SUB2#
Berzins is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Berzins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morgan is defending well though. Berzins let's go of the attempt for now.
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan is trapped and Berzins is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Berzins looking for the choke from the back.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Berzins breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzins tries to keep control of the position but Morgan is staying busy.
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morgan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Morgan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Berzins gets his way!
Lyle Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Janis Berzins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morgan tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janis Berzins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berzins 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janis Berzins!

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