Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Darkside closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Darkside pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Darkside closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Darkside breaks the clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santana enables Darkside to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santana manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkside looking to sit in guard and control but Santana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Darkside looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkside, not yet. #T1#
Darkside working a defensive guard here.
Darkside 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.#SUB#
Santana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Darkside is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Darkside has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Darkside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santana keeping full guard, as Darkside tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Darkside throwing strikes but missing.
Darkside looking to sit in guard and control but Santana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Darkside pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Santana drops back looking for a leg! Darkside is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darkside manages to kick Santana off! Santana jumps back into Darkside's guard.
Darkside managing to control the position. #T3#
Santana postures up.
Darkside is wriggling around but Santana manages to pass to half guard.
Darkside trying to control here. #SUB#
Santana is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darkside taking some punishment here, with Santana in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana prevents Darkside from standing back up. #SUB2#
Darkside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darkside keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darkside moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Darkside dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Darkside moves into the clinch successfully.
Darkside prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.
Santana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkside. #TD2#
Darkside jumps guard.
Santana throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Santana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darkside is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santana, into his guard. #REVB#
Darkside trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darkside stacks Santana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Darkside!#T1#
Darkside working the ground and pound but Santana is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Darkside working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Darkside misses with an attempted head punch from 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.
Santana stops Darkside from passing to mount.
Darkside wants to control but Santana is keeping him busy.
Adrian Darkside has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Darkside misses with the ground and pound.
Santana is trying to control Darkside's posture but Darkside avoids it. #SU2#
Darkside decides to stand up, so the ref orders Santana to his feet. #CL2#
Darkside moves into range and clinches up with Santana.
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darkside prevents it. #TD2#
Darkside jumps guard.
Darkside has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB2#
Darkside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santana trying to control but Darkside is working from the bottom.
Darkside wants to control the position but Santana says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Darkside has his hands clasped together around Santana's back. He's all about the action.
Darkside moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Darkside looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santana passes into half guard.
Darkside makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darkside.
Darkside not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Darkside throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santana uses it to pass to side control.
Darkside can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Darkside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Darkside clinches up with Santana and pushes him back against the cage.
Santana is stalling here.
Santana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Darkside up against the cage.
Santana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darkside smiles and moves away.
Felipe Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santana fails with the takedown.
Darkside drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santana defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Darkside.
Darkside misses the body punch
and Santana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##TD2#
Darkside drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santana has a closed guard, preventing Darkside from standing up. #SUB#
Santana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santana throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Darkside controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Darkside from controlling successfully. #T2#
Darkside working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darkside wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Darkside wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darkside throws a series of punches but Santana moves out of range.
Darkside scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Darkside rushes Santana and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Darkside has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Santana regains guard immediately.
Santana controls Darkside momentarily but Darkside frees himself. #T3#
Darkside wants to stand but Santana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Darkside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darkside slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santana is trying to keep Darkside in close. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Darkside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santana is trying to control the position but Darkside postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Santana gets caught flat footed, as Darkside shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana 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.
Darkside is looking to work some ground and pound but Santana has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Santana throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Darkside escapes and throws Santana's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Darkside lands some shots froms side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Darkside comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darkside 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Darkside!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Garner moves in looking to clinch but Fuller pushes him off.
Fuller flicks out a counter leg kick but Garner steps away.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Garner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuller is looking to control Garner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuller avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Garner 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.
Fuller wants to improve his position but Garner is controlling well. #T1#
Fuller trying to control here.
Garner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuller keeps working.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fuller is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garner trying to control from half guard but Fuller is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Garner is working for a submission of some sort.
Garner is trying to control. Fuller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garner wants to stand up but Fuller is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Garner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fuller throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Garner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garner being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Garner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fuller has picked Garner up and slammed him! Garner can't keep hold of the triangle and Fuller manages to pass to side control!
Fuller wants to stand but Garner is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Fuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Garner is defending well.
Fuller scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Fuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuller wants to stand but Garner is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fuller tries to score with some ground and pound. Garner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fuller is working to tighten his grip on Garner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Garner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fuller is really squeezing tight and eventually Garner passes out! Fuller breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buckminster Fuller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Loco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garner tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Loco manages to move to mount!
Loco controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Loco jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Garner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Garner and Loco has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Loco works to advance to full mount. Garner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Garner is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Garner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Loco punching from mount but Garner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Garner is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Loco controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Loco with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Loco controlling from mount.
Garner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Loco. #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.
Garner is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco content just to control the position here.
Garner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Garner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Loco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garner is looking to escape.
Loco looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Loco wants to control the pace but Garner is squirming around nicely.
Garner tries to reverse the position but Loco maintains control.
Loco misses with a head shot.
Loco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Feeble punches landing from Garner - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Garner manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Garner, under a barage of strikes from Loco. #SUB2#
Loco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4##SUB#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Loco decides to return to a standing position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loco.#CL2#
Loco moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Loco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Loco seems content to control.#SUB#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garner 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.
Garner is staying active underneath Loco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vato Loco dominated that round.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Loco gets a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Loco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garner throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Loco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Loco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garner tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Garner misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Garner is looking for a sweep.
Loco happy to just control the position for now.
Garner tries to bench press Loco off him but Loco keeps the position.
Loco slows the pace down.
Garner sneaks back into half guard.
Loco wants to take a breather but Garner is having none of it. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garner regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loco. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loco sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Loco stands up and waves to Garner to follow him. #TD2#
Garner gets caught napping as Loco dives in and scores a takedown. Garner manages to retain guard.#T3#
Loco sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Garner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loco is aware though and is defending well.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Loco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A slapping body kick lands there for Loco.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Loco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loco showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Garner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Loco is on him like a limpet, forcing Garner back against the cage.#BC2#
Loco breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Loco takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garner. #TD2#
Loco successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vato Loco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Loco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garner tries a knee to the head but Loco blocks it.
Garner looking to stall.
Loco avoids a wild elbow strike from Garner.#BC2#
Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Loco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garner misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Loco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Loco has closed the distance and engaged Garner in a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Loco gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garner regains guard. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loco passes into half guard.
Loco throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garner to regain full guard. #SU2#
Loco stands up and waves to Garner to follow him. #TD2#
Loco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Garner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Loco.
Garner is trying to escape the position but Loco is controlling the position. #T3#
Garner wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Loco stands up and beckons Garner to his feet. #TD2#
Loco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garner is trying to defend but Loco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Loco. #T4##SUB#
Garner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Loco stands up out of the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vato Loco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loco 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vato Loco!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016

#R1#
Leben shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houston pinned against the cage. Houston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leben manages to circle out of the way.
Leben tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leben shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Houston moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Houston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keven Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
Houston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leben.
As Leben tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Leben manages to avoid the attempt.
Leben shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Houston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Leben scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Leben dives in and scores a takedown into Houston's guard.
Houston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leben's guard. #REVR#
Leben being controlled here, momentarily.
Houston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Houston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leben's head.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Leben escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Houston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leben trying to control the position here.
Houston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Houston with a nice head shot there.
Houston controlling from the top position.
Leben looking to control.
Leben wants to get back to his feet but Houston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leben is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Houston has closed the distance and engaged Leben in a clinch.
Leben prevents the takedown attempt.
Leben gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Houston. #BC2#
Leben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leben shoots in and drives through. Houston sprawls well.
Leben gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Houston counters with a shoot takedown. Leben fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Houston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leben trying to control the position.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
Leben looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leben not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Houston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houston 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keven Houston dominated that round.
That's time! Houston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Leben shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leben with a poor takedown #CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leben can do to turn this around?#TD#
Houston has picked Leben up - he's going for a ride! Houston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Houston stalling.
Houston winds up and cracks Leben with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leben is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houston drops an elbow to the side of Leben's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Houston seems content to control.#T1#
Leben is trying to get back to full guard.
Houston trying to control the pace.
Houston is nestled in close to Leben, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leben is trying to stand up here but Houston is controlling him well.
Leben taking some punishment here, with Houston in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Houston seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Houston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leben for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Houston keeps the fight on the outside.
Leben is looking to clinch.
It appears Houston was looking to counter with a kick there.
Leben swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Houston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leben!
Houston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Houston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leben struggling a bit here.
Leben trying to remain calm as Houston controls from the top position.#T3##SU#
Houston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leben to his feet. #TD2#
Leben drives through with a takedown into Houston's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Houston managing to control the position.
Leben wants to stand but Houston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Houston has control of Leben's left arm, preventing Leben from doing any damage. #T4#
Leben wants to pass the guard but Houston is keeping the position.
Leben controls from within his opponent's guard.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leben. #ES#
Houston has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leben off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leben is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leben looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Houston is fending him off so far but Leben persists. Nope, Houston circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Keven Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
Houston leaves Leben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keven Houston 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#
Leben shoots for a takedown but Houston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Leben clinches up with Houston and pushes him back against the cage.
Houston avoids a wild elbow strike from Leben.
Leben jumps guard but Houston stands there with Leben around his waist. Leben gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Houston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houston presses Leben against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Houston is pressed up against the cage. Leben has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Houston down to the mat. Houston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Keven Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben fails with the takedown#CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up. #TD#
Houston wants the takedown. Leben is fighting it off but Houston persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leben's guard against the cage.#T1#
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leben doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Houston controlling from the top position.
Houston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Houston.
Houston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leben works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leben trying to control the position.
Leben striking off his back.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leben shoots in and drives through. Houston sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leben goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.
Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leben.
Leben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leben fails with the takedown#CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Leben wants a takedown but no success here.
Leben prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Leben breaks from the clinch.
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leben won't be happy with that. #T3#
Leben takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Houston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Houston cracks Leben with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Houston has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Leben looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leben closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houston circles away.
Leben fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Leben shoots for a double leg takedown but Houston sprawls well. He's pushed Leben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leben misses with a takedown attempt - Houston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leben tries for a takedown but Houston circles away easily#CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up.
Houston has Leben pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Leben manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Houston tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leben tries to pull guard but Houston forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Houston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cris Leben has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keven Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leben being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Houston 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Houston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Clements gets in close and tags Santana with a short punch that almost sends Santana to the mat! Oh Santana is in big trouble! He turns his back on Clements, trying to create some distance but Clements rushes him, striking wildly and Santana goes down! The referee tackles Clements into the cage to end the fight! Clements is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deandre Clements!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1#
Jawed throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Santana counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Jawed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Jawed jumps guard.
Jawed pulls Santana in close to prevent any damage.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jawed is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Jawed scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Jawed moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aminullah Jawed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Houston.
Pacquiao jabs at Houston's body.
A jab from Pacquiao misses.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Pacquiao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.
Houston slips a jab and a cross from Pacquiao.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacquiao sizes up Houston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Houston tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Pacquiao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao stalks Houston and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Houston's face. Houston staggers backwards, shaken.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houston on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao works the jab nicely.
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left and a right from Pacquiao both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacquiao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacquiao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pacquiao looks winded!
Houston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacquiao.
Houston throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Pacquiao catches Houston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pacquiao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Pacquiao lands with a straight right. Houston didn't see that one coming.
Pacquiao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Houston has Pacquiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Houston is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston wants a takedown but no success here. #T3#
Houston tries to pull guard but Pacquiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Houston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pacquiao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Houston slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Houston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Houston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Houston has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Pacquiao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Pacquiao missing with a left hand there. Houston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pacquiao sprawls well. Pacquiao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Houston gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Pacquiao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Houston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Pacquiao.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacquiao manages to circle out of the way.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacquiao throws a hook but Houston blocks it.
Houston ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Pacquiao.
Houston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao misses the jab.
Houston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Houston's head but Houston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Pacquiao with a jab.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Houston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pacquiao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pacquiao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Houston tries for a takedown but Pacquiao manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacquiao.
Houston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Houston moves out of range.
Pacquiao blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Pacquiao misses.#TD#
Houston dives in and scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Houston 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.
Houston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pacquiao's head.#SU#
Houston stands and steps away. Pacquiao gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Houston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Houston wants to clinch up but Pacquiao keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacquiao throws a poor cross that misses
and Houston counters with a nice body kick.
Manny Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Houston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Houston doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacquiao throws a body shot but no joy.
Houston is looking to counter the offense by Pacquiao and move into the clinch.
Pacquiao moves out of range of the body kick from Houston.
Pacquiao throws a counter combo.
Pacquiao avoids a kick to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body punch #CL#
and Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston is looking for a takedown.
Houston goes for a takedown attempt but Pacquiao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Houston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacquiao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Houston is looking to clinch but Pacquiao is avoiding it.
Pacquiao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston defending well as Pacquiao loads up on a big left hand.
Pacquiao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston tries to counter with a takedown but Pacquiao is quick to defend against it.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Pacquiao does no damage.
Houston dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Houston's head and hops out.#TD#
Houston feints and as Pacquiao raises his hands in defense, Houston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Houston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manny Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao 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#
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Houston slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Houston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Houston wants to clinch.
Houston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Houston slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Houston slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Houston eats them both and turns towards Pacquiao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Houston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houston tries to clinch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Houston throws a right and a left that Pacquiao avoids nicely. #CL#
Pacquiao tries to keep at a distance but Houston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pacquiao prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Houston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacquiao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacquiao misses with an uppercut.
Houston throws a body kick that misses.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacquiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Houston tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pacquiao checks a low kick from Houston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacquiao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacquiao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Pacquiao misses.
Pacquiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Houston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Houston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Houston.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Pacquiao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Pacquiao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacquiao misses the shot to the body.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Pacquiao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Houston moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiao pushes him off.
Houston moves away from the strike by Pacquiao.
As Pacquiao tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Pacquiao manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston throws a push kick but Pacquiao slaps the foot to one side.
Houston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Pacquiao breaks away and moves out of range.
Keven Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pacquiao 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clayton enables Rodriguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clayton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clayton wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Clayton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
Clayton wants to hit a switch here but Rodriguez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Clayton there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Clayton really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Clayton is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Clayton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Octavio Clayton has been cut.
Rodriguez cracks Clayton with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Rodriguez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Santana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jo.
Jo scores with a jab.
Jo lands with a right hand.
Santana throws a wild hook but Jo just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Santana gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Jo raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jo Jo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Houston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruiz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Houston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Ruiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Houston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ruiz dominating with strikes here.
Houston manages to control the position for a moment.
Houston really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1#
Houston holds on to Ruiz around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Houston tries to hold on but Ruiz pushes him away.
Ruiz lands a big shot there that rocks Houston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Houston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Houston is squirming around, avoiding Ruiz's attempts to control the action.
Ruiz won't let Houston get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Houston is looking to improve his position but Ruiz isn't that keen on the idea.
Houston sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Houston is looking for a sweep. Ruiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Houston keeps working.
Houston trying to hold on to Ruiz's head to control him but Ruiz postures up.
Ruiz 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.
Ruiz stalling away here and it's allowed Houston to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruiz trying to control but Houston is working from the bottom.
Ruiz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Houston looking for a sweep. Not yet Houston, not yet.
Houston is controlling Ruiz's posture.
Ruiz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Houston is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Houston holds on and takes a little breather.
Ruiz looking to sit in guard and control but Houston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ruiz looking to control.
Ruiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Houston controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Houston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Houston preventing the sweep.
Houston content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Houston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Houston has managed to get both his arms back between Ruiz's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston controlling from the top position.
Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Houston is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Ruiz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston lands with a shot to the body.
Ruiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Houston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Ruiz moves into range and clinches up with Houston.#TD#
Houston lands a takedown into guard.
Houston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ruiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruiz looking to control.
Houston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Houston sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Houston preventing the sweep.
Houston won't allow Ruiz to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Houston counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Houston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ruiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Houston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Houston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston goes for a takedown attempt but Ruiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Houston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houston defends it nicely.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Houston, which made it look bad.
Houston is looking to counter the offense by Ruiz and move into the clinch.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.#CL#
Houston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Houston throws a head kick that Ruiz semi-blocks.
Ruiz wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Houston stops a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Houston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Houston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Houston tries for a takedown but Ruiz manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Houston goes for a takedown attempt but Ruiz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houston as he jumps to the side.
Houston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keven Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ruiz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Houston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruiz's best efforts.
Houston moves into full guard.
Houston 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.#SUB2#
Ruiz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Houston defends it easily.
Ruiz controls Houston momentarily but Houston frees himself. #T1#
Houston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Houston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Houston throwing strikes but missing.
Houston throwing strikes but missing.
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Ruiz.
Houston throwing strikes but missing. #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.
Ruiz looking to control.
Houston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Houston is stalling in the full guard.
Houston landing some decent shots from guard.
Keven Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruiz blocks the body kick.
Houston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Houston circles away. #T3#
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Houston.
Ruiz wants to clinch up but Houston keeps it at a distance.
Ruiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Houston counters with a takedown into side control.
Houston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruiz some visible discomfort.
Ruiz is trying to get back to his feet.
Houston taking a breather here.
Houston in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Houston is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ruiz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ruiz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Houston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Houston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruiz is looking for a sweep.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Keven Houston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Houston 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Houston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Santana checks a leg kick.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches. #KD2#
Thomas lands a left and a right that send Santana crashing to the mat, dazed. Thomas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Santana is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Felipe Santana has been cut.
Thomas lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Santana falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garner's guard.#SUB#
Garner looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Garner keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov cracks Garner with a solid left hand.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Garner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Garner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Magomedov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magomedov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Magomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Magomedov cracks Garner with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Garner is rocked!
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garner's head.
Oh Garner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Garner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magomedov uses it to pass to side control.
A big shot lands for Magomedov! That's hurt Garner! Will he recover? Magomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Magomedov!
Shamil Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
Anderson lunges at Houston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houston's hand.
Houston throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Houston ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Houston walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson cracks Houston with a good jab.
Houston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houston throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Houston with an uppercut!
Anderson scores with a jab.#T1#
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Houston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
A cross from Anderson lands.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson takes a swing at Houston's ribcage but misses.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Houston wants to clinch.
Houston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Houston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alex Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Houston tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Houston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston tries to counter by clinching up but Anderson breaks away and moves out of range.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Houston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Houston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Houston moved out of range.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Houston avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Houston shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Houston's head back.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Houston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houston doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Houston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Houston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Houston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Houston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Further stalling from Houston.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson swings for the body but Houston moves out of range.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anderson manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Houston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houston scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Houston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Houston tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Houston tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks. #T3#
Houston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Houston can't get the takedown.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Anderson lands a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Houston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Houston is out of range.
Alex Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Houston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Anderson 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#
Houston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Houston persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Houston's hands.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Houston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Anderson tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Houston with an uppercut!
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Houston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Houston fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Anderson tries to bum rush Houston with a series of wild strikes but Houston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Houston off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Houston didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands the left hand.#T3#
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Houston holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Houston.
Houston keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houston looking for a takedown.
Alex Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Houston has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Houston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Houston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Houston tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Houston has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Houston keeps him there for the moment.
Keven Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
Hinkle goes for a double leg but Clayton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clayton continues to drive forward.
Clayton attempts a counter takedown but Hinkle avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Hinkle with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clayton. #CL2#
Hinkle closes the distance and pushes Clayton back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinkle stops a takedown attempt from Clayton.
A short right from Clayton.
Hinkle effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Hinkle manages to pull guard. #T1#
Clayton is fighting to break Hinkle's control of his arms but Hinkle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinkle is trying to control the position but Clayton postures up.
Hinkle striking off his back but it's not causing Clayton any problems.
Clayton 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.
Hinkle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hinkle, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clayton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hinkle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clayton as he avoids it easily.
Octavio Clayton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Hinkle.
Hinkle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Clayton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Hinkle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hinkle can't break the clinch.
Clayton wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Hinkle decides to pull guard.
Hinkle controls Clayton momentarily but Clayton frees himself. #SUB2#
Hinkle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Clayton has passed into half guard!
Hinkle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clayton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Clayton is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SU#
Clayton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hinkle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clayton swivels and escapes.
Hinkle looks winded!
Clayton moves out of range of the body kick from Hinkle. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Hinkle. No joy for Clayton on that attempt.
Hinkle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Hinkle has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Hinkle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Clayton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Clayton is trying to stand back up.
Will Hinkle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clayton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clayton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Hinkle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hinkle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clayton tries to avoid it but Hinkle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clayton to the ground. Clayton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clayton looks for a takedown but Hinkle sprawls well.#TD2#
Hinkle gets the takedown into side control.
Hinkle trying to control the action but Clayton is working from the bottom.
Clayton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hinkle off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hinkle.#T1#
Clayton is not going to allow Hinkle to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Clayton is looking for the choke from the back position but Hinkle is controlling his hands well.
Hinkle trying to get back to his feet but Clayton is in full control for now.
Hinkle trying to control but not successfully.
Clayton biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I really don't envy Hinkle right now.
Clayton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hinkle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hinkle wants to escape the position.
Hinkle is breathing heavily.
Hinkle just trying to survive but Clayton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clayton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Hinkle trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton has good solid back control here.
Hinkle is in bad spot here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clayton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hinkle's body.
Clayton is looking to control Hinkle but Hinkle is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hinkle tries to break free.
Octavio Clayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clayton wants to control but Hinkle is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Clayton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Clayton as Hinkle shoots in.
Clayton is looking to counter the offense by Hinkle and move into the clinch.
Clayton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Hinkle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clayton looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hinkle.
Clayton is trying to push Hinkle away but Hinkle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hinkle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Clayton gets control of Hinkle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clayton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hinkle manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Clayton really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Clayton drops back looking for a leg! Hinkle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hinkle manages to kick Clayton off! Clayton jumps back into Hinkle's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hinkle 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.
Clayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton stops Hinkle from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hinkle can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hinkle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clayton passes into half guard.
Clayton controlling the pace.
Hinkle trying to hold on to Clayton's head to control him but Clayton postures up.
Clayton is controlling the pace. #T3#
Clayton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hinkle.
Hinkle is looking to get back to full guard here but Clayton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Clayton gets to mount! Hinkle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SU#
Clayton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Hinkle rushes Clayton and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hinkle has picked Clayton up - he's going for a ride! Hinkle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clayton is looking to improve his position.
Clayton is pressing down on Hinkle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Hinkle stands up and waves to Clayton to follow him. #TD#
Clayton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hinkle's guard.#ES2#
Hinkle pushes Clayton off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hinkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hinkle!
Jonathan Hinkle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016

#R1#
Kuleshov misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuleshov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuleshov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuleshov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuleshov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuleshov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuleshov has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.
Garner won't allow Kuleshov to pass to mount.
Kuleshov moves into full mount! Garner won't be happy about that!
Kuleshov controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garner can't escape the position.
Kuleshov content just to control the position here.
Garner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Garner is trying to escape the mount.
Kuleshov unloads with some shots from mount but Garner bucks and avoids them well.
Kuleshov unloads with some shots from mount but Garner bucks and avoids them well.
Kuleshov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Garner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kuleshov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garner is looking to get to half guard.
Garner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kuleshov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kuleshov controlling his opponent. #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.
Garner is working to get back to half guard.
Kuleshov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Garner because Kuleshov loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garner regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuleshov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuleshov wants to pass to mount but Garner is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Kuleshov dominated that round.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kuleshov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuleshov stays in close to Garner's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuleshov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuleshov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuleshov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Garner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kuleshov uses it to pass to side control.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Garner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuleshov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuleshov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Garner tries to bench press Kuleshov off him but Kuleshov keeps the position.
Garner is working hard here to advance position.
Kuleshov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garner is avoiding damage well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kuleshov is staying tight to Garner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kuleshov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The strikes coming from Kuleshov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Garner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuleshov takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Garner to pass into mount. #T3#
Kuleshov controlling the pace for now.
Kuleshov misses with a head shot.
Kuleshov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Garner because Kuleshov loaded up on that one.
Garner is looking to improve his position but Kuleshov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuleshov throwing strikes here but Garner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Garner is looking to improve his position but Kuleshov isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kuleshov controlling his opponent.
Garner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kuleshov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kuleshov controlling from the full mount.
Garner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexei Kuleshov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuleshov working for a guillotine from mount but Garner is in no mood to give up.
Kuleshov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Kuleshov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kuleshov scores with a takedown into Garner's guard.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuleshov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kuleshov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuleshov has managed to get both his arms back between Garner's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Garner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Garner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Kuleshov stands up and waves to Garner to follow him. #TD2#
Kuleshov gets a double leg takedown into Garner's guard.
Garner is wriggling around but Kuleshov manages to pass to half guard. #T2##REVR#
Kuleshov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kuleshov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Garner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kuleshov passes into side control!
Garner misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3##SU2#
Kuleshov decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Garner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuleshov content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Garner working for a triangle but Kuleshov defends it easily. #SUB#
Garner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuleshov defends well.#T4#
Kuleshov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuleshov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuleshov passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Kuleshov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuleshov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Kuleshov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Nesterov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nesterov is in Garner's guard.
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.
Nesterov stays in close to Garner's body and controls the position.
Nesterov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nesterov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Garner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Garner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nesterov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner looking for a guillotine here but Nesterov defends easily.
Nesterov pushes down on Garner's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Garner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nesterov pulls his head out easily.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nesterov blocks the strikes from Garner. #SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garner is in trouble now - Nesterov has advanced to mount!
Nesterov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garner is looking to improve his position but Nesterov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nesterov content just to control the position here. #T3#
Garner is trying to stand up.
Garner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garner is looking to get to half guard.
Nesterov blocks Garner's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Garner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nesterov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nesterov controlling the position easily from mount.
Garner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nesterov controlling from mount.
Garner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #SUB2#
Nesterov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Garner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Nesterov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesterov is staying tight to Garner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Garner throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Nesterov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nesterov misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Nesterov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nesterov showed some decent athleticism there.
Nesterov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Garner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nesterov pulls his head out easily.
Nesterov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nesterov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garner missing with punches from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Nesterov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Garner is defending against the submission attempts here by Nesterov.
Garner gets full guard.#SUB#
Garner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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.
Nesterov advances position into side control!
Garner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nesterov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garner is looking to regain half guard here but Nesterov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nesterov in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Nesterov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nesterov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Garner is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Nesterov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nesterov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Nesterov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ivan Nesterov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Nesterov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garner prevents Nesterov from improving position.
Nesterov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesterov trying to control from half guard but Garner is working away.
Nesterov is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Nesterov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nesterov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garner wants to get back to his feet but Nesterov drags him back down.
Nesterov just content to control the position.
Garner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov not doing much here.
Garner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nesterov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Garner is defending against the submission attempts here by Nesterov. #SUB#
Garner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nesterov pulls his head out easily.
Garner wants to get back to his feet.
Nesterov controlling the pace. #SUB#
Garner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nesterov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Nesterov. #TD2#
Nesterov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garner quickly recovers to half guard.
Garner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Garner actively working from the bottom here.
Nesterov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nesterov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Nesterov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garner defending well though.
Nesterov wants to pass the guard but Garner is defending well.
Nesterov controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesterov prevents Garner from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nesterov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nesterov throwing shots but Garner is blocking nicely.
Garner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nesterov. #T4#
Nesterov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Nesterov decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Nesterov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garner is trying to defend but Nesterov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Garner actively working from the bottom here.
Nesterov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Nesterov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nesterov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Nesterov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2016

#R1#
Houston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pontzer lands a head kick!
Pontzer throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Houston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pontzer wants to stand and escape but Houston is having none of it.
Houston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pontzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Pontzer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Pontzer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Houston controls the pace.
Houston postures up and lands a big shot to Pontzer's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pontzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pontzer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Houston showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pontzer is looking to clinch.
As Pontzer tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Pontzer manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston scores with a push kick.
Pontzer moves to clinch but Houston breaks away #TD#
so Houston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Pontzer manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Pontzer looks winded!#T2#
Houston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pontzer lands an elbow just above Houston 's eye.
Pontzer taking a breather.
Pontzer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Pontzer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Houston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pontzer manages to circle out of the way.
Houston swats away the attempt to clinch by Pontzer.#T3#
A low kick from Pontzer misses #CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Houston is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Houston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Houston manages to end up in side control.
We've been informed that Pontzer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pontzer struggling a bit here.
Houston slows the pace down.
Pontzer tries to bench press Houston off him but Houston keeps the position.
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. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pontzer sneaks a leg under to get back to half 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 Keven Houston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pontzer moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.#CL#
Houston instigates a clinch.
Houston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pontzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Houston throws a head kick but Pontzer moves out of range.
Houston throws a push kick but Pontzer slaps the foot to one side.
Pontzer shoots in but Houston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pontzer. Pontzer obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Pontzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Houston avoids the head kick by Pontzer.
Houston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pontzer throws a head kick but Houston moves out of range.
Pontzer is breathing heavily.#CL#
Houston clinches up with Pontzer and pushes him back against the cage.
Pontzer stops a takedown attempt from Houston.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pontzer tries to throw a body punch but Houston avoids it by throwing Pontzer back against the cage.
Pontzer is trying to pull guard but Houston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Houston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pontzer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pontzer tries to clinch but Houston is having none of it.
Pontzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Houston counters by moving into the clinch.
Houston is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pontzer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Houston is trying to break free.
Houston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pontzer is defending well.
Pontzer has Houston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Houston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pontzer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Houston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pontzer uses from the top position.
Pontzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Houston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pontzer throwing strikes from guard but Houston blocks nicely. #T3#
Pontzer preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Pontzer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pontzer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Pontzer has managed to clinch.
Houston is trying to drag Pontzer to the mat but Pontzer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Houston gets underhooks to prevent Pontzer's takedown attempt. #T4#
Houston can't get the takedown. #TD#
Houston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pontzer regains guard immediately.
Houston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Houston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Houston stays in close to Pontzer's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keven Houston dominated that second round.
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#
Houston dodges the punch combination from Pontzer.
Houston throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pontzer avoids it.
Pontzer tries to clinch up but Houston circles away and keeps his distance.
Keven Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pontzer moves in looking to clinch but Houston pushes him off.
Pontzer misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pontzer takes the fight into the clinch.
Pontzer tries to stall but Houston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pontzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Houston is working for takedown but Pontzer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pontzer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Houston prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Pontzer breaks from the clinch.
Houston throws a head kick that misses.
Pontzer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pontzer tries to land a front kick but Houston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Pontzer tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Pontzer manages to avoid the attempt.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houston is looking to clinch. #T2#
Pontzer throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Houston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pontzer's guard.
Keven Houston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Houston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pontzer's head.
Houston stays in close to Pontzer's body and controls the position.
Noah Pontzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston is working Pontzer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Houston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Houston stopping the sweep attempt from Pontzer.
Houston lands a couple of elbows.
Houston 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.
Houston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Houston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Houston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pontzer wants to stand and escape but Houston is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pontzer blocks a head kick by Houston.
Houston tries to clinch up but Pontzer circles away and keeps his distance.
Pontzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston throws a head kick but Pontzer moves out of range.
Houston looks for the body kick but Pontzer saw that one coming.
Pontzer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Pontzer rushes Houston and presses him up against the cage.
Houston jumps guard but Pontzer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keven Houston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keven Houston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pontzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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 Keven Houston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houston, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keven Houston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016

#R1#
Handerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houston as he jumps to the side.
As Handerson tries to get set, Houston tries to push him back and clinch up but Handerson manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy left from Handerson finds it's target.
Handerson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houston in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Keven Houston has been cut.#CL#
Handerson tries to keep at a distance but Houston has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Houston pulls guard successfully.
Houston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Houston has wrist control.
Handerson is fighting to break Houston's control of his arms but Houston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Houston keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Houston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Handerson preventing the sweep.
Houston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Houston pulls Handerson in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Handerson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Houston gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Houston tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Handerson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Houston buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Houston!! Houston is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Handerson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gil Handerson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2016

#R1#
Lawson slips a straight right by Garner.#CL2#
Lawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garner, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lawson wants the takedown. Garner is fighting it off but Lawson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garner's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Garner working for a triangle but Lawson defends it easily.
Lawson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Garner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garner is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Garner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lawson stacks Garner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lawson!
Lawson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Garner strikes from the bottom but Lawson takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Lawson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garner?
Lawson is looking to stand but Garner has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Lawson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lawson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lawson with a couple of short strikes.
Lawson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Lawson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garner is looking to escape.
Lawson lands a heavy elbow.
Lawson wants to take his opponent's back but Garner doesn't allow it.
Garner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson controlling the position easily from mount.
Garner is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Garner throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Garner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lawson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Lawson is persistently looking for the submission but Garner is defending it well. #SUB2#
Lawson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lawson. #T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Garner staying busy and making it hard for Lawson to control.
Garner is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Lawson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Garner is defending well though. Lawson let's go of the attempt for now.#ES#
Garner manages to escape to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lawson scores with a takedown into Garner's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Lawson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Garner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Garner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garner keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Garner is keeping the position.#SUB#
Garner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Lawson is looking to stand up but Garner won't let him. #SUB#
Garner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawson defends it easily.
Lawson trying to control but Garner is working from the bottom.
Lawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garner is proving hard to escape from.
Lawson stays in close to Garner's body and controls the position.
Garner throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#TD2#
Lawson drives through with a takedown into Garner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lawson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Garner looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily. #SUB#
Garner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lawson has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Lawson works his way into full mount!
Lawson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Garner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lawson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garner hang on?
Garner srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Lawson softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB2#
Garner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lawson's arms.
Lawson has good solid back control here. #T4#
Garner is trying to break free.
Lawson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Garner's body.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garner is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson punches Garner on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lawson drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Garner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Lawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Garner kicks Lawson off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Garner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawson is out of range and Garner settles back down.
Lawson misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Lawson gets a double leg takedown into Garner's guard.
Lawson is standing up over Garner. Garner looks to escape but Lawson dives into side control. #T1##REVR##SUB2#
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garner misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lawson wants to stand but Garner is controlling his arm.
Garner taking a bit of punishment here - Lawson scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Lawson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T2#
Lawson is putting a hurting on Garner here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garner prevents Lawson from improving position.
Lawson controlling from side mount.
Lawson wants to stand but Garner has his arm trapped.
Lawson working the body and head with strikes.
Garner is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Garner being controlled for a moment.
Garner is looking for a sweep.
Lawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Lawson wants to stand but Garner is controlling his arm.
Garner is looking for a sweep.
Lawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#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.
Garner misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lawson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lawson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Lawson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Garner throws Lawson to one side and escapes!

And that's the end of the fight!
Deangelo Garner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawson 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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