Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Hill drives through with a takedown into Donovan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Donovan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donovan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hill manages to pass to side control.
Donovan is doing well to control the position and prevent Hill from advancing to side control.
Donovan trying to control but Hill postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan is looking to improve his position.
Donovan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Donovan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill preventing the sweep.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hill drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Donovan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hill has Donovan in his guard.#REVR##T2#
Donovan throws a big elbow that misses.
Donovan stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Donovan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Donovan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dylan Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill is looking to clinch but Donovan is avoiding it.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Hill moves into the clinch.
Donovan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill is stalling here.
Hill trying to stall but Donovan improves his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Hill decides to pull guard.
Hill is striking from the bottom but Donovan uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Donovan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill trying to get back to full guard but Donovan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Donovan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hill to take his back!#SUB#
Donovan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Donovan is cranking Hill's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Hill! He's tightened the choke and Hill is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Donovan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016

#R1##CL2#
McAdams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McAdams darts in and clinches Rutledge up against the cage.
McAdams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutledge prevents it. #BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutledge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutledge circles away.
Zane Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve McAdams.
Rutledge checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
McAdams gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rutledge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McAdams.
McAdams is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutledge is looking to improve his position.
Rutledge keeping hold of McAdams's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rutledge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McAdams on the ground.
Rutledge trying to hold on to McAdams's head to control him but McAdams postures up.
Rutledge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McAdams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Rutledge actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McAdams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McAdams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McAdams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McAdams showed some decent athleticism there.
McAdams trying to mount his opponent but Rutledge defends it. #T4#
McAdams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McAdams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rutledge blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAdams.
Still in half guard, McAdams seems content to control.
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.

Steve McAdams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
McAdams drives through with a takedown into Rutledge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rutledge trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
McAdams wants to get up but he can't break Rutledge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McAdams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McAdams looking to pass the guard.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
McAdams postures up and lands a big shot to Rutledge's brow.
McAdams pushing down on Rutledge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, McAdams seems content to control.
McAdams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
McAdams is trying for a kimura here. Rutledge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McAdams wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve McAdams!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1##TD#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Monkey is looking to escape.
Monkey controlling the position well.
Hodge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monkey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hodge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monkey wants to control but Hodge is keeping busy.
Monkey manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey has control of Hodge's left arm, preventing Hodge from doing any damage. #SU#
Hodge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Hodge throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey shoots in and drives through. Hodge sprawls well.
Monkey throws the left hand but Hodge avoids the punch easily.
Hodge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monkey swivels and escapes.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Monkey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Hodge throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monkey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hodge is in Monkey's guard.
Hodge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monkey on the ground.
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hodge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monkey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hodge has Monkey in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Hodge looking for a sweep. Not yet Hodge, not yet.
Hodge throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Monkey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monkey wants to control from the top but Hodge keeps moving. #SU2#
Monkey stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
Hodge can't get the takedown. #T3#
Monkey jumps guard but Hodge stands there with Monkey around his waist. Monkey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Hodge manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Monkey has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Monkey is trying to break free.
Monkey taking a breather. #TD#
Hodge wants the takedown. Monkey is fighting it off but Hodge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Monkey's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Hodge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hodge throws a big elbow that misses.
Monkey is looking to stand up but Hodge isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Monkey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monkey trying to keep a closed guard but Hodge is proving a slippery customer.
Hodge tries to stand but Monkey is controlling from the bottom.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Monkey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #ES2#
Monkey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poor Monkey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Hodge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hodge lands in his opponent's guard.
Hodge is looking to stand up but Monkey won't let him. #SUB2#
Hodge wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Monkey's closed guard. He's half up but Monkey has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Monkey pivots and extends the arm, Hodge falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Monkey! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Poor Monkey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016

#R1#
Griffin throws a solid leg kick but Rutledge takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffin.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Rutledge avoids a kick to the body.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Rutledge moves out of range easily.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffin is trying to escape back to his feet but Rutledge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rutledge works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rutledge controlling the position. #T1##SU#
Rutledge stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Rutledge moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutledge blocks the leg kick.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Rutledge avoids the head kick by Griffin.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Rutledge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutledge moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Rutledge shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Rutledge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alex Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin wants to slow Rutledge down by chopping away at his legs.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Rutledge's leg. Rutledge is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rutledge if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutledge gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Rutledge's leg but Rutledge calmly moves out of range.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutledge is looking for a counter combo.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Alex Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin looks winded!
Rutledge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutledge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rutledge counter with a right hand. #T3#
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Griffin looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutledge checks a low kick from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a leg kick
and Rutledge counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Rutledge's leg but Rutledge calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Rutledge tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Rutledge avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick that Rutledge semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Rutledge counters with a two punch combo.
Griffin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutledge avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4##TD#
Rutledge 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutledge distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rutledge stops Griffin from standing up.
Rutledge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rutledge throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Rutledge gets to his feet - Griffin follows without any prompting.
Rutledge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutledge blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Rutledge shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rutledge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and Rutledge counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin throws a push kick but Rutledge slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Rutledge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zane Rutledge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Rutledge counters with a left and a right that stings Griffin.
Rutledge lands a leg kick that knocks Griffin off balance momentarily.
Rutledge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rutledge defends it well.
Griffin throws a head kick but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffin sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutledge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Rutledge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Rutledge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutledge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alex Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Rutledge counters with a good low kick that Griffin was not able to check.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rutledge blocks a head kick by Griffin.
A head kick misses from Griffin. #TD#
Rutledge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Rutledge works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rutledge is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutledge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutledge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rutledge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutledge distracts Griffin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Rutledge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rutledge throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Rutledge gets to his feet. Griffin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Rutledge's leg but Rutledge calmly moves out of range.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Rutledge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffin is out of range and Rutledge settles back down. #TD#
Rutledge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Rutledge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Griffin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rutledge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but Rutledge has full control of the position and if anything, Griffin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4##SUB#
Rutledge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Griffin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Griffin for a finish.
Rutledge 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.#SUB#
Griffin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rutledge.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Rutledge. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Griffin showing good submission defense here.
Griffin is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Rutledge is persistently looking for the submission but Griffin is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Rutledge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutledge shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Rutledge. Rutledge gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutledge wants to stay close but Griffin steps back to make room for something. Rutledge seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Griffin and Rutledge drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Griffin!
Alex Griffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Crazy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crazy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rutledge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazy has him pressed against the cage.
Crazy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rutledge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bit of stalling here from Crazy.
Crazy leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Crazy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rutledge tries to circle away but Crazy has him pinned against the cage.
Rutledge is trying to break the clinch but Crazy has him pressed against the cage.
Rutledge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rutledge working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Crazy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Crazy manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Crazy working the ground and pound.
Rutledge prevents Crazy from moving into mount.
Crazy controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Crazy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rutledge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crazy taking a breather here. #T2#
Rutledge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rutledge struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rutledge can't do much from the bottom here.
Rutledge tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Crazy easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Crazy content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Crazy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rutledge is looking to get to half guard.
Crazy controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Crazy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4#
Rutledge is looking to clinch but Crazy is avoiding it.
No luck for Rutledge with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crazy throws a body kick that misses
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Crazy shoots in and gets a takedown into Rutledge's guard.
Crazy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rutledge wants to control but Crazy postures up.
Rutledge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crazy on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crazy controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Crazy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Crazy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutledge on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutledge's guard now, I'm sure.
Crazy passes Rutledge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
It looks like Crazy is going to stand back up.
Crazy is taking a breather. Rutledge 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rutledge controls his leg. #T1#
Rutledge keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Crazy controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crazy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crazy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rutledge is trying to control but Crazy passes into side control!
Crazy working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#SUB2#
Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Rutledge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jonny Crazy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Crazy controls the position.#SUB2#
Crazy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Crazy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crazy is working Rutledge over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crazy scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Crazy! That's hurt Rutledge! Will he recover? Crazy fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Crazy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Hodge misses with the combination.
Peters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hodge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Peters scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hodge prevents Peters from improving position.
Hodge misses with a strike from the bottom.
Peters is looking to take a break and control but Hodge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hodge is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Peters is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hodge wants to get back to his feet but Peters drags him back down.
Peters trying to control the action but Hodge is working from the bottom.
Peters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Peters creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hodge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Peters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hodge is looking for a sweep.
Hodge pushes Peters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Peters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Peters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hodge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Peters working over Hodge with some ground and pound. Hodge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Hodge is rocked!#SUB2#
Peters is trying for a kimura here. Hodge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Peters wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Peters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Donovan swinging wildly here.
Donovan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donovan seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Silver shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Donovan is backing up but Silver catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Donovan covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Silver Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Silver!
Joe Silver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Popovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Popovic wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
Popovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayala is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Popovic gets to his feet - Ayala follows without any prompting.
Popovic misses with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Popovic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ayala looking for a guillotine here but Popovic defends easily. #SUB#
Popovic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ayala has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Popovic manages to get his head free but now Ayala has transitioned to an armbar! Popovic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ayala! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Val Ayala!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Ayala gets caught napping as Fuller dives in and scores a takedown. Ayala manages to retain guard.#ES#
Ayala uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Fuller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ayala to the ground. Fuller is now in Ayala's guard.#SUB#
Ayala has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fuller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ayala.
Ayala is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Fuller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Fuller is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ayala is trying to escape and Fuller transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ayala is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fuller! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buckminster Fuller!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Hodge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bloodkill wants to improve his position but Hodge is controlling well.
Hodge trying to control from half guard but Bloodkill is working away.
Hodge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodkill's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bloodkill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloodkill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hodge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hodge's back!#SUB2#
Bloodkill is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hodge has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bloodkill has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hodge taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bloodkill doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larn Bloodkill!
Larn Bloodkill made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'YOU JUST GOT... BLOODKILLED. (MIC DROP)'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Saunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodge defends it nicely.
Hodge tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Hodge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown but Hodge shows good takedown defense.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.#TD2#
Saunders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hodge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hodge bucks up and tries to throw Saunders off but instead Saunders has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but Saunders has full control of the position and if anything, Hodge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hodge trying to control the hands but Saunders won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but Saunders has full control of the position and if anything, Hodge has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hodge trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hodge is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hodge covering up well and avoiding damage.
Saunders biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hodge is trying to stand back up.
Hodge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Saunders.
Hodge is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saunders trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hodge doesn't escape.
Saunders throwing sloppy strikes.
Saunders struggling to land strikes to the head as Hodge covers up. #T3#
Saunders controlling well, preventing Hodge from escaping the position.
Saunders missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Hodge 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 Saunders gets his way!
I would not like to be Hodge right now. #SUB2#
Saunders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hodge trying to get back to his feet but Saunders is in full control for now.
Saunders biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge trying to get back to his feet but Saunders is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Saunders is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Saunders looking for the RNC.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hodge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saunders throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Saunders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saunders circles away.
Saunders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hodge throws a body kick that misses.
Saunders steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hodge.#CL2#
Saunders darts in and clinches Hodge up against the cage.
Saunders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saunders looking for a takedown.
Saunders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hodge prevents it.
Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saunders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge prevents the takedown attempt.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.
Saunders fails to pull guard.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Hodge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saunders fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1##CL2#
Saunders moves into range and clinches up with Hodge.#TD2#
Saunders pulls guard successfully.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hodge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders is adopting a defensive guard.
Hodge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hodge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saunders is proving hard to escape from. #ES2#
Saunders is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hodge presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Hodge wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Hodge's takedown attempt.
Saunders throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hodge is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Saunders manages to pull guard.
Hodge wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Saunders looking for a guillotine here but Hodge defends easily.
Saunders is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Saunders seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU#
Hodge stands up from Saunders's guard - Hodge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Saunders dives in and grabs Hodge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodge pushes down on Saunders's head and hops out.
Hodge shoots for a takedown but Saunders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hodge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hodge pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4##CL#
Hodge instigates a clinch.
Hodge has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Saunders.
Saunders is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saunders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hodge up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hodge goes for a double leg but Saunders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saunders continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saunders - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Saunders drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Saunders content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Saunders gets to his feet - Hodge follows without any prompting. #T1#
Hodge avoids the head kick by Saunders.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saunders unleashes a big counter combination but Hodge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hodge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saunders.
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Hodge pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hodge avoids it really well and circles away.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Saunders.#T2#
Hodge fails with the takedown
and Hodge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling the position. #TD2#
Saunders pulls guard successfully.
Hodge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saunders pulls Hodge in to control the position.
Hodge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hodge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hodge is one step ahead there. #T3#
Saunders has his hands on Hodge's head, controlling the position.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saunders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saunders has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Saunders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hodge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saunders 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.
Saunders postures up in Hodge's guard and throws a big left but Hodge blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saunders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge being controlled here, momentarily.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saunders stays in close to Hodge's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Saunders stands and steps away. Hodge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Saunders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saunders 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Saunders!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryhmes throws a body kick that misses.
Hodge misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Ryhmes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge looking to control.
Ryhmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryhmes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhmes trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hodge has an active guard here but Ryhmes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hodge wants to improve his position but Ryhmes is controlling well. #T1#
Hodge is trying to escape back to his feet but Ryhmes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hodge tries to buck Ryhmes off but Ryhmes is having none of it.
Hodge wants to control but Ryhmes postures up.
Ryhmes gets to mount! Hodge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryhmes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hodge to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hodge shrugs it off.
Hodge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Hodge tries to lock up and control but Ryhmes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hodge tries to buck Ryhmes off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryhmes wants to control the pace but Hodge is squirming around nicely.
Ryhmes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hodge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryhmes looks winded!
Hodge is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ryhmes controlling the pace for now.
Ryhmes wants to control the pace but Hodge is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Ryhmes with good strikes from the mount here!
Hodge tries to reverse the position but Ryhmes maintains control.
Hodge trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Ryhmes.
Ryhmes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryhmes lands with some strikes.
Hodge is trying to stand up.
Ryhmes prevents Hodge from getting the reversal.
Hodge swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hodge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ryhmes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB2#
Ryhmes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hodge is surviving well by controlling Ryhmes's body position as best he can. #T4#
Hodge throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hodge tries to lock up and control but Ryhmes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryhmes blocks Hodge's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hodge regains half guard.#ES#
Hodge manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ryhmes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ryhmes wants to break free but Hodge has control.
Hodge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryhmes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Ryhmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hodge thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryhmes if he has to take too many more of those.
Hodge fails with the takedown
and Ryhmes counters with a three punch combo that has Hodge backing up. Hodge nods at Ryhmes to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxxximus Ryhmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxxximus Ryhmes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryhmes sprawls well. Ryhmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hodge gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Hodge gets tackled into the cage by Ryhmes. Ryhmes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hodge gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ryhmes regains guard. #ES2#
Ryhmes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ryhmes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ryhmes has Hodge pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryhmes after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Ryhmes fails to pull guard.
Ryhmes is breathing heavily.
Ryhmes is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryhmes down to the mat. Ryhmes 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 Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryhmes. Ryhmes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Hodge clinches up against the cage.
Ryhmes is trying to pull guard but Hodge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
Ryhmes fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Hodge lands a high kick! #CL2#
Ryhmes rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.
Hodge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ryhmes after a bit of a struggle.
Hodge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Ryhmes drives through with a takedown into Hodge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hodge pushes Ryhmes off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryhmes's waist but Ryhmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hodge off to one side. #T3#
Ryhmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Hodge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hodge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryhmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Ryhmes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryhmes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Ryhmes breaks from the clinch.
Hodge shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryhmes tries to sprawl out of it but Hodge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryhmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Hodge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryhmes as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ryhmes drives through with a takedown into Hodge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Hodge kicks Ryhmes off and gets to his feet.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown but Ryhmes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxxximus Ryhmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hodge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryhmes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hodge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Hodge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxxximus Ryhmes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hodge has managed to clinch.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stalling in the clinch from Hodge. #BC2#
Ryhmes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ariel Hodge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ryhmes clinches. #BC2#
Ryhmes manages to break the clinch.
Ryhmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hodge pushes Ryhmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryhmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryhmes prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodge is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryhmes is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Hodge is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ryhmes has managed to clinch.
Hodge wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryhmes wants to break free but Hodge has control.
Ryhmes tries to pull guard but Hodge forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryhmes tries to pull guard but Hodge holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryhmes drops back down to his feet.
Ryhmes jumps guard but Hodge stands there with Ryhmes around his waist. Ryhmes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hodge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryhmes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Hodge jumps guard.
Ryhmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hodge is looking to stand up but Ryhmes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hodge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hodge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hodge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hodge trying to strike off his back. #T3##SUB#
Hodge is looking for a triangle but Ryhmes pushes his legs off easily.
Ryhmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hodge lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ryhmes.
Ariel Hodge is winning the standup battle so far.
Hodge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryhmes takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Hodge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Ryhmes manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Hodge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Ryhmes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hodge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryhmes misses with a two punch combination.
Ryhmes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hodge but Hodge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Hodge gets the takedown into side control.

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 Ariel Hodge.
I think Hodge 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Hodge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Tapout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tapout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutledge circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutledge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tapout throws a right hand that Rutledge ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutledge also avoids with ease.
Rutledge throws a big counter combination but Tapout scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rutledge dodges the punch combination from Tapout.
No joy there for Tapout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutledge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tapout has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rutledge moves out of range as Tapout strikes.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tapout misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge fails with a takedown attempt.
Tapout throws a nice looking combination but Rutledge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutledge appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Tapout throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapout misses with a wild combination.
Tapout misses with a combination #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a single leg into guard. Tapout didn't expect that.
Rutledge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutledge postures up in Tapout's guard and throws a big left but Tapout blocks it.
Rutledge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tapout's head.
Rutledge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tapout really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutledge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Rutledge stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tapout scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Rutledge slips a jab and a cross from Tapout.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tapout!
Tapout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Tapout misses.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rutledge tries for a takedown but Tapout sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Tapout. Those never looked like landing.
Tapout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutledge circles away quickly and effectively.
Tapout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutledge throws a right and a left that Tapout avoids nicely. #T3#
Tapout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutledge slips a jab and a cross from Tapout.
Tapout falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Rutledge counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Rutledge is trying to get an arm triangle but Tapout is defending well.
Rutledge working the ground and pound but Tapout is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Rutledge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tapout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rutledge 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura but Tapout is defending well. #SUB#
Rutledge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Rutledge stands up and beckons Tapout to his feet.
The fighters circling - Tapout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Tapout will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tapout swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutledge.
Tapout uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutledge has time to react.
Mr Tapout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge dodges the punch combination from Tapout.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Tapout. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tapout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutledge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapout throws a series of punches but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge slips a jab and a cross from Tapout.
Tapout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with a series of strikes. Tapout will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tapout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tapout tries to bum rush Rutledge with a series of wild strikes but Rutledge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapout moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mr Tapout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutledge scores with a four punch combination!
Rutledge misses with a takedown attempt - Tapout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tapout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tapout rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutledge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tapout misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge fails with a takedown attempt.
Tapout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Tapout.
Rutledge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mr Tapout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tapout misses with a straight left. #CL#
Tapout gets tackled into the cage by Rutledge. Rutledge maintains the clinch. #BC#
Rutledge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutledge tries to clinch up but Tapout circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rutledge is defended easily by Tapout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tapout jabs Rutledge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tapout misses with a two punch combination.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Tapout misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Tapout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutledge.
Tapout goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Tapout. #T4#
Tapout throws a series of punches but Rutledge avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Tapout kicks off Rutledge and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge doesn't manage to clinch there - Tapout circles away.
Tapout misses with a double jab.
Rutledge is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapout.
Tapout throws a combination. Rutledge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tapout misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutledge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tapout misses with a combination
and Rutledge counters with a left and a right that stings Tapout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Tapout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tapout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tapout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutledge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Tapout does no damage.
It looked like Rutledge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tapout tries to bum rush Rutledge with a series of wild strikes but Rutledge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutledge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tapout throws a combination. Rutledge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tapout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Tapout looks to move away, Rutledge throws a big counter combo but Tapout just gets out of the way.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown but Tapout shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tapout. Those never looked like landing.
Rutledge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tapout throws a combination that misses
and Rutledge counters with an inside leg kick.
Tapout misses with the combination. #T1##CL#
Rutledge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tapout takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tapout wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Rutledge breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Tapout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutledge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tapout fails to land with a series of punches.
Tapout lands with a straight right. Rutledge didn't see that one coming.
Tapout feints a jab promting Rutledge to slip. Tapout then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rutledge slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zane Rutledge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutledge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutledge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tapout misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Rutledge closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
Tapout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutledge. #T2#
Tapout throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rutledge counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Rutledge slams his shin into Tapout's torso.
No joy there for Tapout, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Rutledge moves into the clinch.
Tapout has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Rutledge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tapout looks to land a combination but Rutledge avoids it well. #CL#
Rutledge has Tapout up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tapout misses with a double jab.
Tapout fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Tapout throws a series of punches but Rutledge moves out of range.
Rutledge moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutledge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tapout lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rutledge backs up against the cage.
Rutledge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tapout lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tapout.
A slow jab from Tapout misses its intended target.
Rutledge misses with a two punch combination.
Rutledge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapout.
Tapout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Tapout misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutledge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tapout pinned against the cage. Tapout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Rutledge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapout has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tapout swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutledge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tapout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tapout throws a body punch but Rutledge moves out of range.
Tapout misses with the combination.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zane Rutledge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Tapout.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Tapout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tapout 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Tapout!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016

#R1#
Ayala tries to clinch there but Jakusans circles away. #TD2#
Jakusans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ayala tries to escape but Jakusans is in control.
Jakusans wants to stand but Ayala is controlling his arm.
Jakusans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ayala keeps working.
Jakusans controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jakusans decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##CL2#
Jakusans rushes Ayala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jakusans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jakusans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Jakusans feints and as Ayala raises his hands in defense, Jakusans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jakusans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayala swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ayala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jakusans tries to free his leg and advance position but Ayala is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Ayala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ayala being controlled here, momentarily.
Ayala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jakusans is working Ayala over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jakusans engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jakusans drives through and clinches with Ayala against the cage.
Ayala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jakusans fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Jakusans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Ayala looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jakusans passes into side control!
Jakusans lands a few punches from side control.
Jakusans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ayala will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jakusans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Jakusans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ayala, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andris Jakusans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jakusans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jakusans wants to take a breather but Ayala is having none of it.
Ayala taking some punishment here, with Jakusans in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakusans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakusans lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Ayala is rocked!
Andris Jakusans has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jakusans is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ayala sees it coming and defends easily.
Oh Ayala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jakusans controlling the action here. #T1#
More stalling from Jakusans.
Jakusans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ayala!
Jakusans raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ayala throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jakusans lands a big elbow - Ayala is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ayala is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andris Jakusans!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016

#R1#
Duprus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Duprus closes the distance and pushes Hodge back into the cage.#BC2#
Duprus breaks the clinch.
Duprus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duprus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Hodge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duprus's guard.
Duprus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hodge controls the pace.
Duprus is looking to stand up but Hodge isn't so interested in that idea.
Duprus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Duprus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Duprus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##ES#
Hodge has his feet on Duprus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1##TD#
Hodge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duprus's half guard.
Hodge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hodge seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Hodge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Duprus is defending against the submission attempts here by Hodge.
Duprus tries to roll over but Hodge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duprus defends it well.
Duprus wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
Duprus is trying to stand.
Duprus is looking to control Hodge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duprus avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hodge working Duprus over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hodge in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Hodge is working for a kimura but Duprus is defending it quite comfortably.
Hodge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Duprus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hodge manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Hodge dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Hodge 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.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hodge manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura but Duprus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hodge to get the leverage.
Hodge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duprus pushes Hodge off looking to stand but Hodge dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Duprus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hodge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duprus is looking to improve his position.
Hodge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Hodge decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hodge. #SUB#
Hodge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hodge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hodge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Hodge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Duprus for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hodge is working Duprus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hodge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hodge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #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.
Duprus is looking to get back to his feet here but Hodge is keeping cool and he's managed to take Duprus's back.
Duprus is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for the choke from the back position but Duprus is controlling his hands well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hodge has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Duprus's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ariel Hodge dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hodge tries to keep at a distance but Duprus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Duprus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hodge.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duprus lands a left hand.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duprus can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duprus is trying to pull guard but Hodge has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duprus has Hodge pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hodge as Duprus tries to tie him up. #T1#
Duprus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hodge just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Duprus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Duprus clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hodge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Duprus has managed to clinch.
Hodge'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.
Hodge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duprus prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hodge is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Duprus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Duprus.
Duprus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Hodge counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Duprus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Duprus gets a clinch.
Duprus misses with an elbow strike. #TD2#
Duprus successfully pulls guard.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hodge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hodge content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Duprus has momentary wrist control but Hodge slips an elbow through the middle.
Hodge 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.
Hodge stands up over Duprus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Hodge stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Hodge looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Duprus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duprus tries to get to full guard but Hodge has control of the leg.
Duprus wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB#
Hodge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hodge lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Hodge gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Duprus rushes Hodge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fabien Duprus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ariel Hodge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duprus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabien Duprus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hodge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ariel Hodge!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lipson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lipson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Zane Rutledge has been cut.#BC2#
Lipson manages to break the clinch.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lipson dives in and grabs Rutledge's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutledge pushes down on Lipson's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lipson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lipson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutledge's efforts to push away.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutledge fails to pull guard.
Lipson lands a big right hand that drops Rutledge! The killer instinct kicks in and Lipson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lipson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Lipson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2016

#R1#
Will lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Ariel Hodge has been cut.
Will dips to his left and cracks Hodge with an uppercut!
Will looks to land a left hand but Hodge moved out of range nicely.
A solid body kick from Hodge.
Hodge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Will feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hodge's calf.
Will throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Will takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick by Will misses #CL#
and Hodge counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hodge has Will pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hodge pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Will tumbling to the mat - Hodge dives into Will's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Will wants to get back to his feet but Hodge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hodge wanted to stand there but Will had control of the position. #T1#
Will pulls Hodge in to control the position.
Hodge wants to stand but Will is controlling his posture from full guard.
Will wants to stand and escape but Hodge is having none of it.
Hodge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hodge is looking to stand up but Will won't let him.
Hodge throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Will throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Will throws a sloppy head kick and Hodge moves out of range easily.
Hodge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Will's sensitive parts.
Hodge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Hodge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Will!
Hodge working the strikes but Will uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hodge is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Hodge content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Will is defending against the submission attempts here by Hodge. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hodge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Will doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hodge.
Will trying to control here.
We've been informed that Will has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hodge is keen to just control but Will is a slippery customer.
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 Ariel Hodge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD2#
Will lands a big head kick that sends Hodge tumbling to the mat! Will takes a step backwards and waves Hodge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hodge is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Are you kidding me?! Will ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hodge clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Will!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Rutledge fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Manutz gets a clinch.
Manutz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manutz keeps control of Rutledge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manutz scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manutz.
Still in the clinch, Manutz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutledge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutledge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Rutledge pulls guard successfully. #T1##SUB#
Manutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manutz controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Manutz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rutledge is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manutz, into his guard. #REVR#
Manutz has his hands on Rutledge's head, controlling the position.
Rutledge stands up over Manutz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Rutledge throws a strike but Manutz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Manutz 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. #SUB#
Rutledge working for a triangle but Manutz defends it easily.
Manutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manutz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rutledge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Rutledge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manutz has passed into half guard!
Manutz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manutz passes into side control, despite Rutledge's attempt to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutledge wants to control but Manutz postures up.
Rutledge seems a little lost for a moment, as Manutz dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Manutz is trying to get an arm triangle but Rutledge is defending well.
Manutz happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Manutz 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Manutz 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#
Manutz throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutledge.
Aaron Manutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutledge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Manutz lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Manutz closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.#BC2#
Manutz manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Rutledge. No joy for Manutz on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manutz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rutledge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manutz.
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Manutz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Rutledge wants to get back to striking at distance but Manutz won't allow it.
Rutledge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manutz has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manutz.
A short right from Manutz. #ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!
Rutledge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutledge can't break the clinch.
Manutz dips a shoulder and cracks Rutledge with a mighty uppercut! Rutledge falls back against the cage and Manutz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rutledge is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Manutz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Manutz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016

#R1#
Hodge shoots in for a double leg but Duch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Duch closes the distance and clinches.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hodge. #BC#
Hodge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duch connects with a right hand. Hodge shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Ariel Hodge has been cut.
Hodge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duch.
Duch shoots in for a takedown but Hodge shows good takedown defense.
Hodge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hodge.
Duch tries to bum rush Hodge with a series of wild strikes but Hodge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duch pinned against the cage. Duch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Duch unleashes a big counter combination but Hodge bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Duch forces Hodge back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Duch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Duch gets a clinch.
Duch stalling the fight. #BC#
Hodge manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Hodge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duch!#SUB#
Hodge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duch struggling a bit here.#T2#
Hodge trying to control the action but Duch is working from the bottom.
Duch holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duch struggling a bit here.
Duch is being controlled here.
Duch bucks up and tries to throw Hodge off but instead Hodge has got his back!#SUB#
Hodge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Duch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Hodge trying to control momentarily.
Duch trying to control the hands but Hodge breaks the grip.
Duch is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Hodge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duch trying to control the action but Hodge just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hodge is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Duch is defending well though. Hodge let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Duch wants to control his opponent's hands but Hodge gets his hands free.
Hodge has the hooks in. Duch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Duch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Duch looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hodge.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duch wants to escape the position.
Duch keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ariel Hodge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Hodge drives through and clinches with Duch against the cage. #BC#
Hodge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duch looks for the body kick but Hodge saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hodge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rhys Duch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Duch has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch. #BC2#
Duch breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Duch closes the distance and pushes Hodge back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duch is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duch down to the mat. Duch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Duch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duch lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hodge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duch is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Hodge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hodge throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SU2#
Duch stands and steps away. Hodge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Duch fails with a takedown attempt.
Hodge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duch lands with an overhand left.
Duch misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Duch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Duch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hodge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ariel Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Duch.#BC2#
Duch manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Duch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hodge, pushing him back against the cage.
Hodge goes for a takedown attempt but Duch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hodge looks for a takedown but Duch sprawls well.
Duch changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hodge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duch pinned against the cage. Duch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Duch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duch scores with a leg kick.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duch but Duch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duch scores with a jab.
Hodge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodge tries for a takedown but Duch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hodge blocks it well.
Hodge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duch's waist but Duch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hodge off to one side.
Rhys Duch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hodge manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Duch drives through and clinches with Hodge against the cage. #T4#
Hodge looking for a takedown.
Duch is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Duch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duch slaps away a takedown attempt from Hodge, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Duch moves into range and clinches up with Hodge.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Duch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hodge fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rhys Duch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ariel Hodge's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Duch shoots in and gets a takedown into Hodge's guard.
Duch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duch postures up and lands a big shot to Hodge's brow.
Hodge looking to control. #SUB#
Hodge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duch defends well.#SUB2#
Duch has gone for a leg lock! Hodge slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duch's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hodge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duch dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Hodge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hodge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duch has picked Hodge up and slammed him! Hodge can't keep hold of the triangle and Duch manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Duch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Duch tries a head kick but it misses. #KD2#
Duch lands a big head kick that sends Hodge tumbling to the mat! Duch takes a step backwards and waves Hodge back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Hodge is rocked!#TD2#
Duch closes the distance looking for a takedown. Duch picks Hodge up and slams him brutally to the floor. Hodge is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rhys Duch!
Rhys Duch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Nesterov gets a double leg takedown into Ayala's guard.
Ayala wants to stand up but Nesterov is controlling him.
Ayala trying to strike off his back.
Ayala throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Ayala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nesterov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nesterov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nesterov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ayala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nesterov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nesterov preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nesterov tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Nesterov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nesterov looks winded!
Ayala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ayala pushes Nesterov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nesterov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ayala is looking to regain half guard here but Nesterov keeps moving and retains side control.
Ayala is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Nesterov takes a little break here. Ayala wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ground and pound from Nesterov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position.
Ayala is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ayala is not content to let Nesterov control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3#
Nesterov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ayala is looking for a sweep.
Nesterov is looking to take a break and control but Ayala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Nesterov feints and as Ayala raises his hands in defense, Nesterov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ayala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nesterov has passed into side control.
Nesterov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ayala manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Nesterov is looking to stall here but Ayala recovers full guard.
Nesterov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nesterov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nesterov looking to sit in guard and control but Ayala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Nesterov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nesterov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ayala sprawls well initially but Nesterov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ayala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nesterov manages to move to mount!
Ayala is desperately trying to improve his position but Nesterov has a good base and remains in mount.
Nesterov blocks Ayala's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nesterov controlling from mount.
Nesterov looking to control but Ayala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nesterov blocks Ayala's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nesterov is breathing heavily.#ES#
Ayala bucks up and throws Nesterov to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#T1#
Nesterov tries to clinch but Ayala moves out of range. #TD2#
Nesterov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nesterov controlling from side mount.
Nesterov wants to control but Ayala is keeping him busy.
Ayala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nesterov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ayala tries to bench press Nesterov off him but Nesterov keeps the position. #T2#
An elbow from Nesterov crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Nesterov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Nesterov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nesterov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Ayala throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Nesterov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ayala did well to prevent Nesterov getting side control.
Ayala tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ayala wants to improve his position but Nesterov is controlling well. #SUB#
Ayala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nesterov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nesterov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ayala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ayala wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Nesterov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nesterov controlling the pace for now.
Ayala gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ayala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Nesterov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Nesterov forces Ayala back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nesterov pulls Ayala into guard.
Ayala pushes down on Nesterov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ayala working Nesterov over with strikes.
Ivan Nesterov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nesterov tries to get to full guard but Ayala has control of the leg.
Ayala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nesterov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ayala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nesterov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ayala.
Nesterov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nesterov pushes Ayala off looking to stand but Ayala dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Ayala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ayala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Ayala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nesterov defends it well.
Ayala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ayala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nesterov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ayala scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ayala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ayala is nestled in close to Nesterov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nesterov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ayala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ayala throwing strikes from guard but Nesterov blocks nicely.
Ayala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Nesterov is looking for a triangle but Ayala pushes his legs off easily.
Ayala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ayala cracks Nesterov with a solid left hand.
Ayala with a nice head shot there.
Ayala landing with the ground and pound.
Ayala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nesterov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nesterov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Nesterov tries to clinch up.
Ayala is looking for a counter combo.
Val Ayala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch but Nesterov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan Nesterov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nesterov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Nesterov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ayala napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ayala is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nesterov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ayala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ayala tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Val Ayala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nesterov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2016

#R1#
Killington misses with a hook. Rutledge ducked under it nicely.
Rutledge dodges the punch combination from Killington.
Rutledge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutledge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutledge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killington as he jumps to the side.
Killington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutledge on the side of the head.
Killington throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutledge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killington misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killington connects with a body shot.
Killington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutledge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Killington closes the distance and clinches.
Rutledge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutledge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rutledge prevents Killington from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Rutledge manages to break the clinch.
Killington swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutledge.
Rutledge slips a straight right by Killington.
A punch combination from Killington misses.
Killington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutledge manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Killington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killington misses with a looping right.
Killington looks to land a right hand but Rutledge moved out of range.
Buzzy Killington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killington throws a shot from downtown. Rutledge moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Killington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutledge circles away quickly and effectively.
Killington swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Killington closes the distance and pushes Rutledge back into the cage.
Killington keeps control of Rutledge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killington.
Rutledge can't break the clinch.
Rutledge is trying to break the clinch but Killington is controlling him.
Killington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Killington.
Rutledge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutledge is breathing heavily.
Killington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Killington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutledge backwards. #T3#
Killington lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Rutledge is rocked!
Killington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutledge or not.
Oh Rutledge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Killington on the inside.
Killington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutledge or not. #BC2#
Killington breaks the clinch.
Killington pounces like a tiger and cracks Rutledge with a vicious hook! Rutledge is down but not out! Killington follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Buzzy Killington!

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