Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Steele tries to keep at a distance but Polo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Polo controlling the action here for a moment.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Polo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Polo.
Polo throws an elbow but it misses.
Polo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Steele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Polo trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Polo.#BC#
Steele manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Polo gets a clinch. #T1#
Polo misses with an elbow over the top.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Polo.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Polo in his tracks for a moment.
Polo tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Polo tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polo trying to land knees to the body.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.
Polo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Polo is trying to maintain a safe position but Steele gets an underhook and turns Polo into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Polo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Polo is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
Steele tries for a takedown but Polo manages to get underhooks.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polo is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polo missing with knees to the body.
Steele gets through Polo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Jarrett Steele has been cut.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Polo.
Polo lands a body shot.
Polo tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Polo back against the cage.
Polo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now.#T3#
Polo tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Polo back against the cage.
Polo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Polo avoiding damage.
Polo missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Polo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Polo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow. #BC#
Steele breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Polo shoots in and bounces Steele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Polo is standing up over Steele. Steele looks to escape but Polo dives into side control. #T4##REVR##SU2#
Polo decides to stand back up. Polo steps back and let's Steele get back to his feet.#CL2#
Polo forces Steele back against the cage and clinches.
Steele being controlled against the cage.
Polo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Polo tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Polo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarrett Steele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Polo clinches with his opponent.
Steele tries for a takedown. No joy.
Polo has Steele pressed against the cage.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
Steele avoiding damage as Polo throws knees to the body.
Polo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steele avoiding damage as Polo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Polo's ribcage.
Polo effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele wants a takedown.
Polo lands with a right to the head.
Polo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polo is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Polo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Polo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Polo tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Polo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marco Polo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Polo tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Polo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Polo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Steele lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Polo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Steele manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Polo pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo stalls. #BC#
Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Polo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Steele explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3##CL2#
Polo clinches up with Steele and pushes him back against the cage.
Polo is pressed up against the cage. Steele has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polo down to the mat. Polo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Polo has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
Steele avoiding damage as Polo throws knees to the body.
Polo working Steele over with knees to the body.
Polo leaning against his opponent.
Steele avoiding damage as Polo throws knees to the body.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Polo stalling. #T4#
Polo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Polo is pushing Steele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polo.
Polo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
The referee calls for Polo to work.
The referee calls for Polo to work.
Polo misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele avoids the elbow strike from Polo, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Polo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarrett Steele's cut.
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#
Steele shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polo pinned against the cage. Polo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Polo gets a double leg takedown into Steele's guard.
Steele is looking to stand back up but Polo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Polo wants to advance to full mount but Steele doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Polo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Polo passes into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Polo is staying tight to Steele's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polo gets to mount! Steele was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Polo controlling his opponent.
Polo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Polo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo wants to control the pace but Steele is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Steele can't escape the position.
Polo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steele is looking to escape.
Polo content just to control the position here. #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.
Polo wants to control the pace but Steele is squirming around nicely.
Steele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jarrett Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Polo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polo controlling the position easily from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Polo!
Marco Polo took some time post fight to say the following; 'That's right madafakas!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2016

#R1#
Bernard tries to land a body kick#TD2#
so Bile counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.
Bernard throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Bile drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bile as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bernard screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bile! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). George Bile!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Holmgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holman but Holman pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Holman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmgren tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holman is in Holmgren's guard.#ES2#
Holmgren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Holmgren closes the distance and clinches up with Holman, looking for a takedown. Holmgren pushes Holman against the cage but Holman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Holmgren feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Holman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmgren content to stall in guard here.
Holmgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Holman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmgren 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. #T1#
Holman wants to sweep here but Holmgren controlling him for the moment.
Holman controlling Holmgren's posture.
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holmgren is fighting to break Holman's control of his arms but Holman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holmgren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holman as he jumps to the side.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Holmgren.#CL#
Holman gets a clinch.
Holman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmgren after a bit of a struggle.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holmgren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holman's efforts to push away.
Holmgren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holman gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Holmgren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Holmgren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holmgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmgren, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Holmgren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmgren looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmgren, not yet.
Holmgren wants to control the position but Holman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Holmgren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holman pulls his head out easily.
Holmgren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmgren throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
Holman passes into side control, despite Holmgren's attempt to control the position.
Holmgren is trying to improve his position.
Holmgren is trying to control Holman's posture but Holman avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holman working the head with strikes.
Holman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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 Lazaro Holman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Holmgren dives in and grabs Holman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holman pushes down on Holmgren's head and hops out.
Holman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holmgren tries to clinch but Holman moves out of range.
Holmgren misses with a takedown attempt
and Holman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmgren thinking. #TD#
Holman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Holman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Holmgren pushes Holman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holman in the domination position with Holmgren hanging on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmgren tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Holman working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Holmgren is desperately trying to improve his position but Holman has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Holmgren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holman avoids the attempt from Holmgren to control.#T2#
Holmgren bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnus Holmgren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Holman is looking for a triangle but Holmgren pushes his legs off easily.
Holmgren preventing the sweep.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Holmgren from controlling successfully. #T3#
Holman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmgren sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holman shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmgren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmgren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holmgren fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Holmgren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holman's guard.
Holmgren wants to pass the guard but Holman is keeping the position.
Holmgren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Holmgren wants to stand but Holman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holmgren tries to free his leg and advance position but Holman is retaining full guard.
Holman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holmgren tries to stand but Holman is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holman 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lazaro Holman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Holmgren with a poor takedown
and Holman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holmgren has a takedown stuffed.
Holmgren looks to clinch
and Holman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmgren closes the distance and clinches up with Holman, looking for a takedown. Holmgren pushes Holman against the cage but Holman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Holmgren.
Holmgren tries to clinch
and Holman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holmgren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holman on his heels. He'll look to pass Holman's guard now, I'm sure.
Holmgren is looking to stand up but Holman won't let him.
Holmgren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet.
Holman keeping full guard, as Holmgren tries to pass. #T1#
Holmgren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnus Holmgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmgren shoots in and drives through. Holman sprawls well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Holmgren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holman wants to get back to his feet but Holmgren passes into half guard. #REVR#
Holman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holmgren trying to control the position from guard on top but Holman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmgren throws a big right hand that misses.
Holman is adopting a defensive guard.
Holman looking for a sweep. Not yet Holman, not yet. #T3#
Holmgren landing with the ground and pound.
Holman working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Holmgren stands up from Holman's guard - Holmgren perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Holman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmgren was covering up waiting for the punch and Holman finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Holmgren kicks Holman off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Holmgren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Holmgren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holman to the mat! Holman manages to get full guard.
Magnus Holmgren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazaro Holman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmgren throwing strikes from guard but Holman blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Holmgren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holman 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lazaro Holman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1#
Wicked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Wicked decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randolph trying to control from the bottom.
Randolph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Randolph manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wicked trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wicked trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph keeping full guard, as Wicked tries to pass.
Wicked stands and throws Randolph's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wicked is staying tight to Randolph's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Wicked wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Wicked stalls from top position.
Randolph is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wicked's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SU2#
Wicked stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #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.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wicked checks a leg kick.
Randolph misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Wicked shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Randolph is trying to defend but Wicked finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Randolph scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wicked manages to mount him!
Randolph really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wicked avoids the attempt from Randolph to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Randolph bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wicked is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Randolph is in close to Wicked's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randolph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wicked working a defensive guard here.
Wicked preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wicked working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Randolph stopping the sweep attempt from Wicked.
Randolph landing some decent shots from guard.
Randolph throws a strike but Wicked rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Randolph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wicked controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Randolph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randolph throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wicked escapes and throws Randolph's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Randolph is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Wicked will probably get the nod.
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#
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Wicked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wicked scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Randolph has one foot on Wicked's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Wicked manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randolph on his heels. He'll look to pass Randolph's guard now, I'm sure.
Randolph is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wicked dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVR#
Randolph parries the strikes from Wicked easily there. Wicked is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randolph to escape.
John Wicked has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randolph is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Wicked wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Randolph, who protects the arm well.
Randolph parries the strikes from Wicked easily there. Wicked is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randolph to escape. #T1##SU2#
Wicked stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Randolph clinches with his opponent.
Randolph is trying to push Wicked away but Wicked has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Wicked has picked Randolph up - he's going for a ride! Wicked dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wicked keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Randolph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randolph throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Wicked manages to pass to side control.
Wicked is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Randolph's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Randolph tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Wicked stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Wicked has closed the distance and engaged Randolph in a clinch.
Wicked slows down the pace here.
Wicked has Randolph pressed against the cage, preventing Randolph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Randolph has Wicked pressed against the cage, preventing Wicked from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wicked throws a leg kick #TD#
and Randolph counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Wicked has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Randolph has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Randolph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wicked's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wicked.
Randolph tries to break free but Wicked pushes him back against the cage.
Randolph wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Randolph slowing the pace effectively.
Randolph digs a right hand into Wicked's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wicked's gas tank. #T4##TD2#
Wicked gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Randolph regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wicked slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Wicked decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Wicked manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randolph on his heels. He'll look to pass Randolph's guard now, I'm sure.
Randolph keeping moving, preventing Wicked from controlling successfully.
Wicked trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wicked stops Randolph from standing up. #SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wicked passes into half guard.
Randolph is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wicked showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Randolph pushes Wicked up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Randolph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Wicked darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wicked stalling. #SU2#
Wicked gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Randolph drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Wicked pushes Randolph off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL#
Wicked tries to keep at a distance but Randolph has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Wicked has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Randolph is trying to keep an underhook but Wicked manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Randolph is trying to escape back to his feet but Wicked uses the scramble to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wicked gets to mount! Randolph was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Randolph wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wicked missing with strikes from the back. #T2#
Randolph is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wicked has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wicked is hanging on to Randolph's back as he tries to escape.
Wicked struggling to land strikes to the head as Randolph covers up.
Randolph trying to control the hands but Wicked won't let him.
Wicked tries to get the hooks in deep but Randolph pushed the leg off.
Wicked really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Randolph.#T3#
Randolph trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Randolph is trying to get back to his feet but Wicked has full control of the position and if anything, Randolph has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wicked missing with strikes.
Wicked has good solid back control here.
Randolph can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Wicked working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wicked. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Wicked trying to control.
I really don't envy Randolph right now. #SUB2#
Wicked has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Randolph has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wicked takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph tries to break free.
Randolph is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wicked has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Randolph's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wicked comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wicked 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wicked!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mckenzie. No joy for Bernard on that attempt.
Bernard dodges the punch combination from Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Mckenzie moves into range and clinches up with Bernard.
Bernard wants a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mckenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mckenzie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mckenzie showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bernard 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.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Mckenzie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bernard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bernard won't allow Mckenzie to pass to mount.
Mckenzie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bernard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bernard is working hard here to advance position.
Bernard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mckenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mckenzie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bernard is trying to keep Mckenzie in close.
Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mckenzie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bernard sprawls well initially but Mckenzie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Bernard tries to roll over but Mckenzie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckenzie wants to pass to mount but Bernard is defending the position. #SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard is looking to control Mckenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Mckenzie is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mckenzie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bernard is looking to control Mckenzie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Mckenzie tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bernard controls his leg. #SUB#
Bernard with the active half guard here but Mckenzie passes nicely into side control.
Mckenzie happy to just control the position for now.
Bernard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Mckenzie has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Mckenzie dominated that round.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Mckenzie rushes Bernard and presses him up against the cage.
Bernard wants to break free but Mckenzie has control.
Bernard looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Mckenzie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Mckenzie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bernard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mckenzie is looking for a kimura but Bernard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckenzie to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mckenzie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Mckenzie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU2#
Mckenzie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bernard to get to his feet. #TD2#
Mckenzie dives in and scores a takedown into Bernard's guard.
Mckenzie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mckenzie trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mckenzie content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bernard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mckenzie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bernard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mckenzie defends well.#SUB#
Bernard looking for a guillotine here but Mckenzie defends easily.
Mckenzie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernard wants to sweep here but Mckenzie controlling him for the moment.
Mckenzie passes Bernard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mckenzie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bernard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mckenzie is looking to advance position but Bernard won't allow it.
Bernard is trying to maintain the position but Mckenzie is very close to passing his half guard.
Bernard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mckenzie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Mckenzie has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bernard manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bernard is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bernard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mckenzie has picked Bernard up and slammed him! Bernard can't keep hold of the triangle and Mckenzie manages to pass to side control!
Bernard taking a bit of punishment here - Mckenzie scoring with strikes.
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Mckenzie trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckenzie working the head and body with strikes.
Bernard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Mckenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bernard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mckenzie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bernard!
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bernard is trying to work for a sweep but Mckenzie has mounted him!
Mckenzie prevents Bernard from getting the reversal.
Mckenzie lands a nice shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie landing strikes from the mount and Bernard is in trouble!
Mckenzie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mckenzie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bernard is looking to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#T1#
The referee warns Bernard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mckenzie with shots to the head and body - Bernard looks very uncomfortable down there. #CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Bernard has been cut.
Mckenzie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mckenzie forces the positional change into back control.
Mckenzie avoiding Bernard 's attempts to control his hands.
Bernard staying busy and making it hard for Mckenzie to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
Mckenzie loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bernard hold on?
Bernard wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Mckenzie is cranking Bernard's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bernard! He's tightened the choke and Bernard is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Mckenzie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Randolph gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch. #BC#
Randolph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Young drives through with a takedown into Randolph's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Randolph pushes Young off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Young closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randolph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young is taking a breather. Randolph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Young controlling the action here.
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randolph is working hard here to advance position.
Young performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Randolph trying to control here. #T1#
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randolph trying to hold on to Young's head to control him but Young postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Randolph actively working from the bottom here.
Young is looking to advance position but Randolph won't allow it.
Young looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randolph with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Young tries to pass to full mount but Randolph defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Young might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3##SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Young has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randolph is proving hard to escape from.
Young sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Randolph looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Young is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Young has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Randolph looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randolph tries to score with some ground and pound. Young controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Randolph working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randolph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Young misses with a body kick.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Young gets a clinch. #BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Young feints and as Randolph raises his hands in defense, Young changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randolph wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Young controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young taking a breather here.
Randolph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Randolph tries to escape but Young is in control.
Randolph sneaks back into half guard.
Young is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randolph is trying to maintain the position but Young is very close to passing his half guard.
Randolph moves into full guard.
Young controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Randolph is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randolph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Young is one step ahead there.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Young preventing the sweep.
Randolph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Randolph working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Young scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young tries to move to mount but Randolph blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Young is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randolph prevents Young from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Young shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Randolph napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Randolph is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Randolph is trying to escape the position but Young is controlling the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Young. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Randolph is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph stops Young from passing to mount.
Young staying calm.#T1#
Randolph can't do much from the bottom here.
Randolph seems a little lost for a moment, as Young dominates the positioning.
Randolph prevents Young from improving position.
Randolph is looking to regain half guard here but Young keeps moving and retains side control.
Young wants to control for a moment but Randolph uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Randolph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randolph manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Randolph working for a triangle but Young defends it easily. #SUB#
Randolph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Young content to stall in guard here.
Randolph trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Randolph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Randolph is in Young's guard.#ES2#
Young has his feet on Randolph's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Young decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Young scores with a couple of nice shots.
Young has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
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!
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Young is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young fails to advance to Randolph's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Al Ajmi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele has his feet on Al Ajmi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Al Ajmi looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steele working over Al Ajmi with some ground and pound. Al Ajmi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!#SUB#
Steele is working for a kimura but Al Ajmi is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Steele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Ajmi defends it well.
Steele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ajmi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steele is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steele in particular looking to stall.
Steele prevents Al Ajmi from improving his position.#T1#
Still in half guard, Steele seems content to control.
Al Ajmi is looking for a sweep. Steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steele looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Steele decides to stand up. #TD2#
Al Ajmi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Steele quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Steele manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Steele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Ajmi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steele manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Al Ajmi jumps guard.
Steele's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Ajmi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU#
Steele stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Al Ajmi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steele was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Ajmi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steele manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Al Ajmi looks winded!#T3##TD#
Steele gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ajmi wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
Steele lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steele 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.
Al Ajmi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steele scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Steele decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Al Ajmi takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Steele gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Steele is thwarting Al Ajmi's attempts to control the position.
Steele missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Ajmi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steele is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Al Ajmi looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Steele decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Al Ajmi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Steele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Ajmi's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Al Ajmi is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarrett Steele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Al Ajmi enables Steele to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Al Ajmi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Steele showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Steele decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Steele gets caught flat footed, as Al Ajmi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Steele scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Al Ajmi dives in and scores a takedown into Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Al Ajmi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Al Ajmi is breathing heavily.#T1#
Steele drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Al Ajmi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Al Ajmi decides to pull guard.
Steele landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Al Ajmi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Steele chips away with some ground and pound.
Steele landing with the ground and pound.
Steele throws a big right hand that misses.
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Ajmi's head.
Steele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Ajmi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Steele stands up and waves to Al Ajmi to follow him. #TD#
Steele shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Ajmi is trying to defend but Steele finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Steele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steele seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Steele decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Al Ajmi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Steele pushes Al Ajmi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Al Ajmi throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Steele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Ajmi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Steele pushes Al Ajmi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Mohamed Al Ajmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Steele fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Ajmi to the ground. Steele is now in Al Ajmi's guard.
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Steele gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Steele drives through with a takedown into Al Ajmi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarrett Steele dominated that second 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. 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##TD#
Steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Al Ajmi sprawls well initially but Steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Steele decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Steele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Ajmi avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Al Ajmi. #CUT2#
It looks like Jarrett Steele has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Steele decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Al Ajmi trying to control here. #SUB#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Ajmi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Steele is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Steele is trying to work for a kimura but Al Ajmi is defending well.
Al Ajmi is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steele scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steele throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Steele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Ajmi sees it coming and defends easily.
Steele prevents Al Ajmi from improving his position.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Ajmi can do to turn this around?
Al Ajmi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Ajmi defending well though. #SU#
Steele decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Al Ajmi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steele did well to prevent Al Ajmi getting side control.#ES#
Steele makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##TD#
Steele feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Steele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steele distracts Al Ajmi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steele cracks Al Ajmi with a solid left hand.
Steele landing with the ground and pound.
Mohamed Al Ajmi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Ajmi working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Steele decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Al Ajmi, up you get!
A low kick from Al Ajmi misses #TD#
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Steele stands up and waves to Al Ajmi to follow him.
Al Ajmi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Steele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Steele escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Steele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steele showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steele connects with a nice short shot to Al Ajmi's temple.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Ajmi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steele content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Al Ajmi actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarrett Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steele, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarrett Steele!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Bogdanas throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range. #TD2#
Bogdanas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bogdanas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to clinch there but Bogdanas circles away.
Bogdanas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steele.
A right-left combo lands from Bogdanas.
Bogdanas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogdanas throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bogdanas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogdanas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steele. #T1#
Steele avoids the head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele darts in looking for a takedown but Bogdanas gets double underhooks and turns Steele into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogdanas misses with a double jab.
Steele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bogdanas throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele blocks a head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Bogdanas circles away. #T2##CL2#
Bogdanas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bogdanas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bogdanas moves into the clinch.
Bogdanas is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Bogdanas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steele wants to take the fight to the mat but Bogdanas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Bogdanas decides to pull guard.
Steele cracks Bogdanas with a solid left hand.#T3##SU#
Steele gets to his feet. Bogdanas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Bogdanas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steele's guard.#ES#
Steele has his feet on Bogdanas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bogdanas.
Steele is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bogdanas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bogdanas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bogdanas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steele to regain full guard.
Bogdanas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Steele is looking for a triangle but Bogdanas pushes his legs off easily.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Bogdanas from controlling successfully.
Bogdanas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bogdanas won't allow Steele to sweep him here. #SUB#
Steele looking for a guillotine here but Bogdanas defends easily. #SUB#
Steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bogdanas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denisas Bogdanas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bogdanas lands a front kick.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steele blocks a head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogdanas misses with a body kick. #CL#
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Bogdanas wants to break free but Steele has control. #T1#
Steele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bogdanas walks away with a smile on his face. Steele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Bogdanas wants to get back to striking at distance but Steele won't allow it. #TD2#
Bogdanas successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Steele drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bogdanas dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Bogdanas stands and steps away. Steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Bogdanas looks to land a combination. Steele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bogdanas swinging wildly here.
Steele feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Bogdanas moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Bogdanas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3##TD2#
Bogdanas drags the fight down to the ground.
Steele working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Steele stands and steps away. Bogdanas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Bogdanas.
Denisas Bogdanas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele blocks a head kick by Bogdanas.
Steele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bogdanas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses.
Steele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bogdanas throws a head kick that misses.
As Bogdanas backs away, Steele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bogdanas is breathing heavily.#T4#
Bogdanas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bogdanas avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bogdanas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bogdanas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denisas Bogdanas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bogdanas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steele's half guard.#ES#
Steele manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bogdanas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Bogdanas has clasped his hands together around Steele's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bogdanas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bogdanas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steele regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bogdanas.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jarrett Steele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Bogdanas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Bogdanas stands and steps away. Steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Bogdanas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steele keeps control of Bogdanas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Bogdanas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele tries to clinch but Bogdanas is having none of it.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bogdanas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bogdanas.
A combination from Bogdanas does no damage.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Bogdanas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Steele manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bogdanas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Bogdanas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Bogdanas tightens his grip and picks Steele up, before dumping him to the ground. Steele manages to land in guard. #ES#
Steele manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bogdanas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from Bogdanas. No joy for Steele on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Steele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bogdanas gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele is trying to get back to half guard.
Steele wants to control but Bogdanas postures up.
Bogdanas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working. #T4##SU2#
Bogdanas decides to stand back up.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Bogdanas moves into the clinch successfully.
Bogdanas is trying to break the clinch but Steele is controlling him.#BC2#
Bogdanas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bogdanas throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jarrett Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denisas Bogdanas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steele connects with a nice short shot to Bogdanas's temple.

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 Jarrett Steele.
I think Bogdanas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denisas Bogdanas!
A very excited looking Denisas Bogdanas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Veleno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Veleno lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bernard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bernard is trying to keep Veleno in close.
Bernard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Bernard is looking for a triangle but Veleno pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bernard working for a triangle but Veleno defends it easily.
Bernard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Veleno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veleno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
Veleno throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bernard throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veleno escapes and throws Bernard's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Veleno tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Veleno misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Veleno controlling from side mount.
Veleno sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bernard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Veleno postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bernard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Veleno.
Veleno trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Bernard is trying to control Veleno's posture but Veleno avoids it.
Veleno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Veleno misses with the ground and pound.
Bernard struggling a bit here.
Bernard is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bernard struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Veleno seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Veleno misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Veleno tries for a kimura but Bernard is defending well.
Bernard throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bernard is trying to work for a sweep but Veleno has mounted him!
Veleno controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Veleno looking to secure an arm triangle but Bernard defends it well.
Veleno throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Veleno tries to control but Bernard wriggling away.
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Veleno maintains control.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Veleno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Veleno tries to control but Bernard wriggling away.
Veleno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bernard because Veleno loaded up on that one.
Veleno throwing strikes here but Bernard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bernard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Veleno.
Poor strikes thrown by Veleno there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Veleno landing strikes from the mount.
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bernard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veleno.
Veleno controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Veleno prevents Bernard from getting the reversal.
Veleno wants to control the pace but Bernard is squirming around nicely.
Veleno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veleno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Veleno looking to finish with strikes here!
Bernard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Veleno content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard is desperately trying to improve his position but Veleno has a good base and remains in mount.
Veleno looking to ground and pound but Bernard is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Veleno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Veleno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bernard's guard.#SUB2#
Veleno drops back looking for a leg! Bernard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bernard manages to kick Veleno off! Veleno jumps back into Bernard's guard.
Veleno is stalling in the full guard.
Veleno throwing strikes but missing.
Veleno postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it.
Veleno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bernard looking for a guillotine here but Veleno defends easily.
Bernard tries to strike from the bottom.
Veleno working some strikes from top position.#T1##SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Veleno passes into half guard.
Veleno works his way into full mount!
Bernard regains half guard.
Veleno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernard keeps working.
Veleno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bernard is trying to control but can't.
Veleno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bernard actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Veleno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernard's head.
Bernard is looking to control Veleno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Veleno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernard's head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Veleno. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Bernard is defending against the submission attempts here by Veleno. #SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Veleno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Veleno sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veleno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veleno is keen to just control but Bernard is a slippery customer.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Veleno is thwarting Bernard's attempts to control the position.
Veleno uses his free foot to push down on Bernard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bernard.
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Veleno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernard is looking to escape.
Bernard working to try and regain half guard.
Veleno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bernard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veleno.
Veleno with good strikes from the mount here!
Bernard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Veleno controlling the position easily from mount.
Veleno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bernard because Veleno loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veleno controlling the position easily from mount.
Veleno unloads with some shots from mount but Bernard bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Veleno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Veleno gets a takedown into half guard.
Tommy Veleno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veleno.
Bernard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Veleno.
Veleno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veleno slips a nice elbow through Bernard's hands, connecting with Bernard's forehead.
Veleno wants to free his trapped foot but Bernard is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veleno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veleno lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Bernard is defending against the submission attempts here by Veleno. #T1##SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Veleno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bernard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veleno is looking to take a break and control but Bernard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Veleno lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#
Bernard is rocked!#SUB2#
Veleno is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veleno wants to get back to his feet.
Veleno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veleno lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bernard is looking to control Veleno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernard avoid being mounted?
Veleno thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bernard's head.
Veleno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Veleno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bernard wants to control but Veleno is keeping busy. #T3#
Veleno working Bernard over with strikes.
Oh Bernard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veleno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Veleno working Bernard over with strikes. #SUB2#
Veleno is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bernard sees it coming and defends easily.
Veleno missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Veleno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernard defends it well.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Veleno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veleno missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Veleno moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bernard.
Veleno controls the position.#SUB2#
Veleno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Veleno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bernard is looking to regain half guard here but Veleno keeps moving and retains side control.
Veleno in side control, throwing shots but Bernard defends.
Bernard tries to buck Veleno off but Veleno is having none of it.
Veleno working the body and head with strikes.
Veleno advances nicely into full mount.
Veleno raining down hammerfists from mount.
Veleno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bernard because Veleno loaded up on that one.
Bernard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Veleno.
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Veleno maintains control.
Veleno throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bernard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB2#
Veleno wants to finish this one by submission but Bernard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Veleno.
Veleno thowing shots but they're missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veleno thowing shots but they're missing.
Veleno thowing shots but they're missing.
Bernard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Veleno tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bernard seems to have got his legs back now.
Veleno thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Bernard wants to hold on but Veleno pushes him away.
Bernard tries to reverse the position but Veleno maintains control.
Bernard is squirming around, avoiding Veleno's attempts to control the action.
Veleno unloads with some shots from mount but Bernard bucks and avoids them well.
Veleno avoids the attempt from Bernard to control.
Bernard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bernard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Veleno throwing strikes here but Bernard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Veleno lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bernard hang on?
Bernard blocking the ground and pound.
Xavier Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Veleno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bernard is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Veleno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veleno 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Veleno!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Sagat moves into the clinch.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Randolph won't want to take too many of those.
Randolph wants to break free but Sagat has control. #TD2#
Sagat decides to pull guard.
Sagat pulls Randolph in close to prevent any damage.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagat is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Sagat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat managing to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Sagat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Randolph manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Randolph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Randolph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randolph might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sagat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sagat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagat passes Randolph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randolph tries to roll over but Sagat keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sagat controlling the pace. #T3#
Randolph wants to get back to full guard but Sagat has mounted him!#SUB2#
Sagat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sagat avoids the attempt from Randolph to control.
Randolph is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randolph tries to control the position but Sagat now has his back.
Sagat throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagat really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Randolph.#SUB2#
Randolph is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sagat gets his way! #T4#
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Randolph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sagat controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Sagat has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Good control from Sagat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Sagat dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Randolph gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Randolph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Randolph is looking for a triangle here but Sagat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Randolph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sagat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sagat wants to control but Randolph is keeping him busy.
Randolph tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Sagat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sagat as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Sagat closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Randolph wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it. #BC2#
Sagat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Sagat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Randolph looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Randolph sneaks out the side door and pushes Sagat away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Brock Sagat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph has his takedown stuffed
and Sagat counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Sagat shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sagat showed some decent athleticism there.
Brock Sagat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randolph is looking to get back to full guard here but Sagat has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Sagat stands up and beckons Randolph to his feet. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Sagat. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sagat! #CUT2#
It looks like Oscar Randolph has been cut.#CL2#
Sagat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Sagat manages to break the clinch.
Randolph checks a low kick from Sagat.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sagat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sagat keeps control of Randolph as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Sagat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sagat! Randolph is out on his feet! Sagat rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Randolph is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Randolph is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Sagat!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016

#R1#
Rainer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Rainer drives through and clinches with Randolph against the cage. #BC2#
Rainer breaks the clinch.
Rainer feints and then cracks Randolph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Randolph down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rainer. That's going to slow Randolph down. #TD2#
Randolph gets caught napping as Rainer dives in and scores a takedown. Randolph manages to retain guard.
Rainer lands a couple of digs.
Rainer wants to control from the top but Randolph keeps moving.
Rainer advances to half guard.
Rainer trying to mount his opponent but Randolph defends it.
Randolph is trying to maintain the position but Rainer is very close to passing his half guard.
Rainer uses his free foot to push down on Randolph's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Randolph. #T1##SUB2#
Rainer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Randolph manages to avoid the submission attempt. #ES#
Randolph explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rainer lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Rainer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Randolph quickly recovers to half guard.
Rainer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rainer wants to stand but Randolph has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Randolph is looking to control Rainer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randolph avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Randolph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Randolph is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rainer is trying to work for a kimura but Randolph is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rainer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rainer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Randolph trying to control but Rainer postures up.
Rainer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rainer is looking to take a break and control but Randolph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rainer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randolph is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rainer is nestled in close to Randolph, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randolph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rainer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Randolph tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rainer controlling the pace.
Randolph manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Randolph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rainer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Rainer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Randolph tries to keep at a distance but Rainer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rainer jumps guard and drags Randolph to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rainer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randolph cracks Rainer with a solid left hand.
Rainer trying to control the position.
Randolph distracts Rainer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rainer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rainer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rainer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Rainer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randolph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rainer wants to get back to his feet but Randolph is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rainer wants to sweep here but Randolph controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rainer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randolph doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randolph manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Randolph is looking to work some ground and pound but Rainer has wrist control.
Randolph 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.
Randolph postures up in Rainer's guard and throws a big left but Rainer blocks it.
Rainer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randolph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rainer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randolph postures up in Rainer's guard and throws a big left but Rainer blocks it.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randolph in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rainer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rainer clinches. #BC#
Randolph breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rainer clinches up with Randolph and pushes him back against the cage.
Randolph tries to circle away but Rainer has him pinned against the cage.
Randolph tries to circle away but Rainer has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Rainer manages to pull guard.
Rainer managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rainer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rainer is breathing heavily.#T3#
Rainer is looking to advance position but Randolph has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Randolph connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Randolph misses with a head shot.
Rainer is working to get back to half guard.
Rainer is bucking up trying to escape but Randolph cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Randolph throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rainer tries to hold on but Randolph pushes him away. #T4#
Randolph dominating with strikes here.
Randolph throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Randolph landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph landing punches.
The referee warns Rainer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Randolph landing strikes from the mount and Rainer is in trouble!
Randolph lands a couple of good shots and Rainer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Randolph is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rainer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rainer for a finish.
Randolph throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Randolph lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Randolph.
Randolph lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Rainer hold on?!
Randolph is trying to stick to Rainer's back but Rainer is turning into Randolph. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Randolph's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rainer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Randolph 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#
Rainer throws a series of punches but Randolph avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Rainer rushes Randolph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Rainer to work. #BC2#
Rainer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randolph shoots in looking for a takedown but Rainer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randolph's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rainer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rainer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Randolph on his heels. He'll look to pass Randolph's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Randolph is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rainer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Rainer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Randolph has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rainer doesn't defend quickly enough and Randolph has managed to lock this one up! Can Rainer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Randolph on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oscar Randolph!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Laraque shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bernard is trying to defend but Laraque finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Laraque looks winded!#SUB#
Bernard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laraque has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bernard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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.
Bernard missing with punches from the bottom.
Laraque wants to stand up but Bernard is controlling the position.
Laraque blocks the strikes from Bernard.
Bernard really is a fat lump.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Laraque is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Bernard looking for submissions off his back.
Bernard wants to control but Laraque is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laraque tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bernard.
Bernard wants to improve his position but Laraque is controlling well.
Bernard 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.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Bernard is trying to get back to full guard.
Bernard controlling the position for now.
Bernard trying to control but Laraque postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Laraque is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laraque blocks a head kick by Bernard.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laraque but Laraque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bernard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bernard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Laraque decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bernard is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Laraque tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bernard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laraque is working away from the top position though.
Laraque seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bernard is controlling Laraque's trapped leg to prevent Laraque from advancing to side control.
Bernard trying to control here. #SU2#
Laraque decides to stand up.
Laraque throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laraque looks to land a left hand but Bernard moved out of range nicely.
Bernard tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernard lands a two punch combo.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Laraque shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bernard's guard.
Bernard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laraque is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard is looking to sweep but instead, Laraque has passed into half guard.
Bernard moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Laraque dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bernard dives in for a single leg takedown but Laraque sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Bernard instigates a clinch.
Laraque looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Laraque as Bernard shoots in.
Bernard throws a sloppy head kick and Laraque moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laraque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bernard looks to score with a jab to the body but Laraque is just out of range.#T1#
Laraque looks to land a combination but Bernard avoids it well.
Bernard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laraque's waist but Laraque gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bernard off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard wants to clinch
and Laraque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernard misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Laraque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bernard shoots in but no luck this time.
Laraque tried to score with a low kick but Bernard checks it.
Laraque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Laraque connects with a body shot that sends Bernard's belly button to the back.
Laraque misses the shot to the body.
Georges Laraque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernard has a takedown stuffed.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laraque misses with the combination.
Laraque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bernard.
Bernard shoots in for a double leg but Laraque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laraque is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Laraque misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Bernard with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Laraque drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bernard manages to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Laraque throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL2#
Laraque gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laraque is trying to push Bernard away but Bernard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernard prevents Laraque from breaking the clinch.
Laraque is pressed up against the cage. Bernard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laraque down to the mat. Laraque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Laraque has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Bernard misses its intended target. #TD2#
Laraque scores with a takedown into Bernard's guard.#SUB#
Bernard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laraque uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Laraque decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Laraque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laraque lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Laraque counters with a stiff right hand.
Laraque misses with a head kick.
Laraque avoids the head kick by Bernard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt - Laraque sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Laraque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Laraque shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laraque cracks Bernard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laraque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Bernard clinches up with Laraque and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bernard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernard misses with a double jab
and Laraque counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Laraque drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Laraque gets to his feet. Bernard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Bernard shoots for a takedown but Laraque saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laraque falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Bernard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Laraque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laraque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bernard misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laraque as he jumps to the side.
Bernard takes one to the side of the head.
Xavier Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laraque.
Bernard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laraque circles away.
Bernard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laraque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Laraque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernard tries to counter by clinching up but Laraque breaks away and moves out of range.
Bernard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laraque lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Georges Laraque is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bernard misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Laraque.
Bernard is looking to clinch but Laraque is avoiding it.
Laraque leaves Bernard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Laraque.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laraque is fending him off so far but Bernard persists. Nope, Laraque circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Laraque comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laraque 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Laraque!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randolph slips under a jab from Velasquez.
The fighters circling - Velasquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randolph is looking to counter the offense by Velasquez and move into the clinch.
Randolph could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Randolph.
Randolph blocks a jab.
Velasquez feints a jab promting Randolph to slip. Velasquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Randolph slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Oscar Randolph has been cut.
Randolph throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Velasquez as he connects with a hook.
Velasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Randolph moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Velasquez! Randolph is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Cormier.
Randolph scores with a nice body kick.
Cormier throws a good cross that connects.
Cormier throws a nice looking combination but Randolph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cormier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randolph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cormier slaps away a takedown attempt from Randolph, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jon Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randolph's hands.
Cormier lands with a straight right. Randolph didn't see that one coming.
Randolph is looking to slow Cormier down with leg kicks.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cormier throws a right and a left that Randolph avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randolph tries to clinch but Cormier is having none of it. #T1#
Cormier lands with a good body shot.
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier throws a right hand that Randolph ducks under and follows up with a left that Randolph also avoids with ease.
Cormier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cormier. That snapped Randolph's head back.
Cormier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cormier is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cormier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That kick from Randolph tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randolph circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier looks winded!
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt - Cormier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Cormier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Randolph on the side of the head.
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.
Randolph shoots in but no luck this time.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Cormier has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Randolph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Randolph's shoulder, as Randolph tries to avoid the shot.
Randolph is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cormier.
Randolph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cormier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cormier wants it to stay on the feet.
Cormier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Randolph avoids the body shot from Cormier.
Randolph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cormier. That did some damage!
Randolph dives in for a single leg takedown but Cormier sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cormier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randolph's hands.
Randolph looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Cormier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cormier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Cormier tries to get set, Randolph tries to push him back and clinch up but Cormier manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from Randolph tenderised Cormier's leg. Cormier is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Randolph has his takedown stuffed
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randolph shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Nice sprawl there from Cormier as Randolph shoots in.
Cormier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randolph doesn't seem bothered though.
Cormier lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier takes a swing at Randolph's ribcage but misses.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cormier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Randolph shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cormier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Randolph landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Cormier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randolph.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cormier, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Cormier.
Cormier lands a nice hook to Randolph's body. Randolph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Cormier saw that one coming.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Cormier avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Randolph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cormier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Randolph.
Oscar Randolph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randolph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Randolph tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cormier swivels and escapes.
Cormier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randolph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cormier.
Randolph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Cormier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randolph's head.
Cormier throws a body punch but Randolph moves out of range.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cormier scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cormier leaves Randolph with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randolph has time to react.
Cormier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randolph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cormier defends it nicely.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
Cormier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Cormier looks to move away, Randolph throws a big counter combo but Cormier just gets out of the way.
Randolph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Randolph looks for the body kick but Cormier saw that one coming.
Cormier lands a nice shot that snaps Randolph's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormier lands a really nice looking cross but Randolph seems unphased.
Randolph looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cormier is fending him off so far but Randolph persists. Nope, Cormier circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Cormier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Randolph doesn't seem phased though.
Randolph doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cormier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cormier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randolph makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cormier really felt that one!
Randolph wants to clinch.
Randolph lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cormier takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Randolph takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Randolph breaks from the clinch.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from Randolph.
Cormier misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Nice body kick from Randolph.
Cormier circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Cormier misses.
Cormier throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randolph closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cormier circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Cormier 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Randolph scores with a push kick.
A left lands for Cormier.
Cormier connects with a nice looking jab.
Cormier avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Randolph closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.#BC#
Randolph manages to break the clinch.
Cormier jabs Randolph right on the nose. Randolph blinks but takes it well.
Randolph swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Randolph.
Cormier's corner calls for a 1-2. Cormier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Cormier punishes Randolph's body with a nice straight punch.
Cormier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randolph tries to clinch but Cormier is having none of it.
Randolph wants to clinch up but Cormier keeps it at a distance.
Randolph scores with a leg kick.
Randolph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cormier misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Randolph scores with a takedown into Cormier's guard.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Randolph throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cormier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph throwing strikes from guard but Cormier blocks nicely.
Randolph throwing strikes but missing.
Randolph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randolph throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses.
Randolph 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.
Randolph scoring with some ground and pound.
Randolph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Cormier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randolph scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randolph stops Cormier from standing up.
Cormier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jon Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randolph is looking to work some ground and pound but Cormier has wrist control.
Randolph throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randolph dives in and grabs Cormier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cormier pushes down on Randolph's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cormier. Randolph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randolph shoots for a double leg takedown but Cormier sprawls well. He's pushed Randolph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4##CL#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Randolph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cormier connects with a nice looking jab.
Randolph gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cormier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oscar Randolph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jon Cormier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cormier cracks Randolph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randolph throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.
Cormier dips to his left and cracks Randolph with an uppercut!
Oscar Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randolph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

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 Oscar Randolph.
I think Cormier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Cormier!
A less than humble Jon Cormier misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
General Zod drives through and clinches with Bernard against the cage.
Bernard looking for a takedown. #BC2#
General Zod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
General Zod looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but General Zod has control of the leg.
General Zod with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bernard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bernard gets full guard.#SUB#
Bernard working for a triangle but General Zod defends it easily.
General Zod content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
General Zod controls from within his opponent's guard.
General Zod wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
General Zod passes Bernard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
General Zod trying to mount his opponent but Bernard defends it.
Bernard wants to control but General Zod is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, General Zod seems content to control.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but General Zod has control of the leg.
General Zod content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
General Zod escapes and gets back to his feet. #T2#
General Zod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
General Zod has closed the distance and engaged Bernard in a clinch.
Bernard lands a hook that snaps the head of General Zod backwards. #BC2#
General Zod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
General Zod shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bernard wants to get back to full guard.
Bernard trying to control but General Zod postures up.
Bernard throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. General Zod lands a nice short elbow.
General Zod tries to pass to full mount but Bernard defends it.
Bernard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
General Zod is pushing down on Bernard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bernard is fighting to maintain full guard but General Zod has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bernard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but General Zod scores with a couple of nice shots.
General Zod is thwarting Bernard's attempts to control the position.
Bernard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
General Zod tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bernard gets full guard.
Bernard is breathing heavily.
Bernard is adopting a defensive guard.
General Zod trying to control but Bernard is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bernard looking for a guillotine here but General Zod defends easily.
General Zod is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bernard really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Bernard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but General Zod is defending well. Bernard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! General Zod has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bernard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Bernard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Rage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rage taking a breather here.
Rage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rage landing strikes.
Rage tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holman is looking to regain half guard here but Rage keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Holman can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Rage scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Holman is rocked!
Rage scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Holman is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Rage can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pope Rage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2016

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Holman as Diaz shoots in.#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holman is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Holman blocks with his arms.
Holman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holman jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Diaz stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lazaro Holman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holman prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Holman jumps guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Holman is keeping the position.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Diaz is fighting to break Holman's control of his arms but Holman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holman is keeping the position for now.
Holman controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3##CL2#
Holman tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holman tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Holman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Holman fails to pull guard.
Diaz has Holman pressed against the cage, preventing Holman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Holman's takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Holman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Holman is controlling the position.
Holman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4##TD#
Holman jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to stand but Holman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Holman has wrist control.
Holman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Diaz gets to his feet. Holman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crack Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz prevents Holman from breaking the clinch.
Holman tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is trying to push Holman away but Holman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holman is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Diaz is pulling down on Holman's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Diaz has an active guard here but Holman has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Diaz regains full guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Diaz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holman attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holman sprawls well. Holman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crack Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holman tries to clinch up.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Holman, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Holman against the cage but Holman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Holman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Holman avoids nicely.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holman tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Holman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holman has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Holman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holman moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Holman tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holman but Holman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Holman circles away easily
and Holman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Diaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Holman is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz pulls Holman in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Crack Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Holman. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Holman circles away. #CL#
Holman clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holman to keep the fight standing.
Holman can't get the takedown.
Holman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Lazaro Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crack Diaz.#TD2#
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Holman is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holman.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holman defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #T1#
Holman won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Holman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holman won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Holman as Diaz shoots in.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#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.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Holman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Holman clinches up against the cage.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz trying to stall but Holman improves his position. #BC#
Holman breaks the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up.#TD#
Holman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Holman throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Holman throwing strikes but missing.
Crack Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Holman throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz pulls Holman in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diaz working for submissions but it's allowed Holman to get to half guard.
Diaz is controlling Holman's trapped leg to prevent Holman from advancing to side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Holman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Holman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Holman has mounted him!
Lazaro Holman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crack Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz wants to control but Holman is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lazaro Holman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Crack Diaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2016

#R1#
Bennett throws a lazy uppercut
and Bernard counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bennett off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bernard follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bennett was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xavier Bernard!

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