Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rooster to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Rooster counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Rooster sends Smith crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rooster is motioning to the referee to let Smith up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Rooster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith. #KD#
Rooster lands a big uppercut and Smith crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smith looks OK. Rooster waves Smith back to his feet!#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rooster counter with a right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rooster! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Rooster!
Our winner, Barry Rooster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Ibraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Ibraham manages to break the clinch.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Rodriguez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ibraham on his heels. He'll look to pass Ibraham's guard now, I'm sure.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ibraham wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ibraham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodriguez won't allow Ibraham to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez distracts Ibraham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibraham has wrist control.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ibraham dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Ibraham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Ibraham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ibraham is holding on for now.
Ibraham is trying to stand up here but Rodriguez is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Ibraham is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but Ibraham defending well.
Ibraham is trying to stand.
Rodriguez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibraham sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ibraham to regain full guard.
Rodriguez stops Ibraham from standing up.
Ibraham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibraham has wrist control.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing.
Ibraham wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Ibraham is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Ibraham is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Ibraham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ibraham has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ibraham stuffs the takedown.
Ibraham tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Ibraham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Ibraham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibraham to keep the fight standing.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Ibraham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
George Ibraham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez.
Ibraham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Ibraham stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Ibraham stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraham connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodriguez's face.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibraham after a bit of a struggle. #T1##BC#
Ibraham manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ibraham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
George Ibraham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ibraham closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ibraham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibraham wants to clinch.
Ibraham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibraham as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown attempt but Ibraham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Ibraham avoids it easily.#T2#
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ibraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ibraham moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a counter combo.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Ibraham gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibraham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ibraham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibraham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Ibraham tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Ibraham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Ibraham sprawls well.
George Ibraham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL#
Ibraham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibraham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ibraham tries to land a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks with his arms.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ibraham is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Ibraham into the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Ibraham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ibraham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ibraham has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Ibraham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodriguez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibraham prevents it.
Ibraham scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Ibraham scores a nice knee to the body.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibraham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ibraham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibraham tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibraham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibraham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibraham tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Ibraham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibraham fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Ibraham dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ibraham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Rodriguez tries to counter it with a takedown but Ibraham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ibraham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ibraham, pushing him back against the cage.
Ibraham holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ibraham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibraham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibraham is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rodriguez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rodriguez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibraham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
Ibraham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ibraham's guard. #REVB#
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodriguez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ibraham parries the strikes from Rodriguez easily there. Rodriguez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ibraham to escape. #T2#
Ibraham wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodriguez 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.
Ibraham is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rodriguez connects with a decent elbow.
Ibraham wants to get back to his feet.
Hector Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez is working Ibraham over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rodriguez advances to full mount. #T3#
Ibraham is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rodriguez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rodriguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ibraham looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Rodriguez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ibraham is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ibraham and Rodriguez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ibraham avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodriguez. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibraham is defending well.
Ibraham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ibraham is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rodriguez is controlling him well.
Rodriguez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ibraham pushes Rodriguez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodriguez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ibraham is avoiding damage well.
Ibraham is trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ibraham's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Bartell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bartell circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Bartell, which made it look bad.
Hunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bartell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bartell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Bartell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bartell pinned against the cage. Bartell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hunt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bartell is trying to defend but Hunt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Bartell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Bartell shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Bartell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bartell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Bartell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunt's half guard.
Hunt scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bartell manages to mount him! #T2##SU2#
Bartell is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bartell lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Bartell closes the distance and clinches.
Bartell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bartell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bartell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bartell breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Bartell slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Bartell leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bartell has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bartell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Bartell counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check. #CL2#
Bartell clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Bartell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Bartell manages to break the clinch.
Bartell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Bartell counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Bartell forces Hunt back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Bartell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bartell avoids it really well and circles away.
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!#CL2#
Bartell moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bartell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Hunt tries to sprawl but Bartell drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Bartell decides to stand and escape the position.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but Bartell sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bartell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bartell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James Bartell seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Bartell has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Bartell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Bartell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Bartell decides to stand and escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartell lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartell.
As Bartell tries to get set, Hunt tries to push him back and clinch up but Bartell manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Bartell pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
Bartell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartell tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartell to the ground. Bartell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bartell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bartell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Bartell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunt to stand up.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bartell scores with a push kick.
Bartell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hunt defends well and Bartell ends up having to push Hunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bartell.
Bartell shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Bartell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bartell.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartell throws a counter combo.
Hunt fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Bartell closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Bartell pulls guard. #ES2#
Bartell has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hunt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Bartell landing knees to the head. #TD2#
Bartell pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Bartell pushes Hunt off and gets back to his feet.
Bartell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bartell somewhat.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartell. Bartell gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt works over Bartell's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Bartell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Hunt pushes Bartell up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Bartell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Bartell decides to return to a standing position.
Bartell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Bartell has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch. #BC2#
Bartell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Bartell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartell darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Bartell into the cage.
It looked like Hunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Bartell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hunt with a body shot.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Bartell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bartell counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Bartell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bartell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Bartell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connor Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt goes for a double leg but Bartell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartell continues to drive forward.
Bartell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hunt has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartell thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Bartell tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bartell takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Hunt tries for a takedown but Bartell manages to get underhooks.
Bartell works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Bartell jumps guard. #ES2#
Bartell has his feet on Hunt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Bartell breaks from the clinch.
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!
Hunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartell as he jumps to the side. #T3##CL2#
Bartell takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bartell gets control of Hunt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bartell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Bartell pushes Hunt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bartell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bartell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Bartell closes the distance and clinches.
Bartell lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Bartell successfully pulls guard. #ES2#
Bartell has his feet on Hunt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Bartell moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bartell moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
Bartell just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
Connor Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Bartell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunt throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Bartell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bartell 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bartell!
James Bartell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1##TD#
Rodriguez 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.
Paris has his hands on Rodriguez's head, controlling the position.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Paris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Rodriguez has gone for a leg lock! Paris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris 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#
Rodriguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Paris landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodriguez 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.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Paris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paris has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodriguez lands an upkick as Paris stands over him.
Paris working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Paris won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Paris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paris content to stall in guard here.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Paris controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Paris 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.#T3#
Paris with a nice head shot there.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Paris controlling him for the moment.
Paris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paris controls the pace.
It looks like Paris might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Paris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paris advances to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More stalling from Paris.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paris is pushing down on Rodriguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodriguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Paris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paris winds up and cracks Rodriguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Paris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Rodriguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rodriguez throws a strike aimed at the side of Paris's head but Paris avoids it well.
Paris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Paris is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris keeping control of the position.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Paris is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura here.
Cody Paris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Paris gets back to full guard.
Paris has his hands on Rodriguez's head, controlling the position.
Paris striking off his back, scoring a few points.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Paris holds on and takes a little breather. #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.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Rodriguez throws an elbow that misses. Paris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodriguez's guard. Nice move by Paris!#REVB#
Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Paris avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Paris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paris is one step ahead there.
Paris stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.
Paris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez tries to strike from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paris stands up over Rodriguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Paris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Paris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paris tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Paris counters with a shoot takedown. Rodriguez fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rodriguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paris is on top in guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paris stays in close to Rodriguez's body and controls the position.
Paris advances to half guard.
Paris controlling the action here.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Paris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paris looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paris working over Rodriguez with some ground and pound. Rodriguez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cody Paris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Paris controlling the action here.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Paris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paris working some strikes from top position.
Paris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Paris.
Paris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Paris defends easily.
Paris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paris sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Paris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodriguez's guard.
Paris controlling from the top position.
Paris is continuing to stall.
Paris passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hector Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Paris!
Cody Paris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Bartell shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanford feinted with a counter takedown.
Bartell throws a leg kick that misses.
Bartell shoots in and drives through. Sanford sprawls well.#CL2#
Bartell closes the distance and pushes Sanford back into the cage.
Sanford working Bartell over with knees to the body.
Bartell jumps guard but Sanford stands there with Bartell around his waist. Bartell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanford Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bartell.
Sanford tries to work over Bartell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford tries to work over Bartell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bartell.
Sanford is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bartell managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Sanford leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Bartell controls the action.
Bartell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Bartell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bartell. #CL2#
Bartell forces Sanford back against the cage and clinches.
Bartell managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Bartell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Bartell manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Bartell closes the distance and clinches up with Sanford, looking for a takedown. Bartell pushes Sanford against the cage but Sanford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Bartell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanford letting Bartell take a breather here.
Bartell is trying to push Sanford away but Sanford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartell fails to pull guard.
Sanford misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bartell.
Bartell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford tries to work over Bartell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Bartell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bartell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bartell managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sanford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanford can't find room to land a body shot as Bartell controls the action.
Sanford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bartell looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bartell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartell fails to pull guard.
Sanford stalling the fight.
Bartell looking to stall.
Bartell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Bartell avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bartell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanford is stalling here.
Sanford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanford Sanford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bartell throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Bartell.
A punch combination from Bartell misses.
Sanford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bartell has a takedown stuffed.
Bartell moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Sanford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartell.
Sanford throws a big counter combination but Bartell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanford Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bartell.
Bartell is breathing heavily.
Sanford with a poor takedown
and Bartell counters with a series of strikes. Sanford will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Bartell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Sanford moves into the clinch.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bartell's elbow.
Sanford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanford trying to land knees to the body.
Sanford'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.
Sanford misses with a punch to the body.
Bartell is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
Sanford tries a body shot but Bartell blocks it.
Bartell tries to pull guard but Sanford won't allow it.
Sanford stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Sanford gets through Bartell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bartell tries to circle away but Sanford has him pinned against the cage.
Bartell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bartell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanford is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanford misses with a body punch.
Sanford tries to throw a body punch but Bartell avoids it by throwing Sanford back against the cage.
Sanford slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Sanford to work.
Sanford gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sanford has Bartell pressed against the cage, preventing Bartell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanford taking a breather.#T3#
Bartell managing to block the knees to the body from Sanford.
Bartell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartell can do to turn this around?
Sanford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sanford is pushing Bartell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bartell being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sanford Sanford.
Sanford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Bartell lands.#T4#
A head kick by Bartell misses #TD#
and Sanford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sanford is taking a breather. Bartell 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.
Sanford drops an elbow to the side of Bartell's head.
Bartell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Sanford there.
Sanford 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartell wants to get back to his feet.
Bartell is staying active underneath Sanford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanford Sanford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Sanford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bartell was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanford prevents Bartell from getting back to his feet.
Sanford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Sanford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Sanford stands and steps away. Bartell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bartell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanford circles away.
Sanford Sanford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanford stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartell. Bartell gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanford is looking to counter the offense by Bartell and move into the clinch.#TD#
Sanford shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bartell is trying to defend but Sanford finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanford is keen to just control but Bartell is a slippery customer.#T2#
Bartell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bartell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bartell is trying to stand back up but Sanford is controlling him
Bartell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanford. #SU#
Sanford stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Sanford closes the distance and clinches.
Sanford stalling the fight. #T3#
Sanford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bartell up against the cage.
Bartell is trying to pull guard but Sanford has him pressed against the cage.
Sanford Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bartell.
Sanford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanford tries to land knees in the clinch but Bartell avoids the damage to the body.
Bartell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartell wants a takedown but no success here.
Bartell stalling in the clinch but Sanford improves position.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanford pushes off an throws an elbow but Bartell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Bartell tries to circle away but Sanford has him pinned against the cage.
Sanford effectively controlling the action here.
Bartell is trying to drag Sanford to the mat but Sanford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bartell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartell tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanford shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Bartell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford Sanford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanford is struggling to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanford Sanford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Sanford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Smith
and Mckenzie counters with a nice uppercut.
Mckenzie really is a fat lump.#CL#
Mckenzie has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch. #TD2#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mckenzie preventing the sweep.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mckenzie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Smith has his feet on Mckenzie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mckenzie avoids the head kick by Smith. #CL#
Mckenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mckenzie just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Mckenzie has Smith pressed against the cage.
Mckenzie stalling in the clinch.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mckenzie scores a nice knee to the body.
Mckenzie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Mckenzie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mckenzie.#TD2#
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mckenzie tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Mckenzie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mckenzie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Smith gets to his feet. Mckenzie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckenzie manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mckenzie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Mckenzie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mckenzie throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mckenzie wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mckenzie scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mckenzie's guard. #REVB#
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mckenzie trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Mckenzie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Mckenzie pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Mckenzie is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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 Glen Mckenzie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smith throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Mckenzie pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mckenzie regains guard.
Mckenzie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Jake Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR##SU2#
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mckenzie to his feet.
Mckenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mckenzie's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SU2#
Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mckenzie, up you get! #TD2#
Smith closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mckenzie to the mat! Mckenzie manages to get full guard.
Smith wants to stand but Mckenzie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mckenzie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Smith cracks Mckenzie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mckenzie tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mckenzie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Mckenzie is trying to strike from the bottom but Smith has passed into full mount.
Smith lands a big elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Glen Mckenzie has been cut.
Smith wants to control the pace but Mckenzie is squirming around nicely.
Smith wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Smith controlling from mount.
Smith trying to control but Mckenzie is having none of it. #T4##SU2#
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith trying to control the position but Mckenzie is working away.
Mckenzie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith avoids the strikes from the bottom by Mckenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glen Mckenzie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mckenzie pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckenzie lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Mckenzie is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mckenzie's back.
Smith is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mckenzie is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Mckenzie has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Can Mckenzie hold on?! Smith is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T1#
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Mckenzie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mckenzie is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith scores with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Smith is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mckenzie trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Smith's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mckenzie covers up after that shot from Smith. #T3#
Smith is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Smith has managed to slip his arm under Mckenzie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mckenzie is tapping out! Submission win for Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Crane tries to sprawl but Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crane throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Crane is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crane punching from the bottom.
Crane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crane flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crane defending well though.
Rodriguez working over Crane with some ground and pound. Crane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crane defending well though.
Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Crane avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
Rodriguez cracks Crane with a solid left hand.
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2##SUB#
Crane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez chips away with some ground and pound.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Crane's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Rodriguez!
Hector Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Bartell feints and as Bullock raises his hands in defense, Bartell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bartell wanted to stand there but Bullock had control of the position.
Bullock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bartell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bullock manages to mount him!
Bartell tries to buck Bullock off but he can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartell has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bullock trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Bullock looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bullock's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bartell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Bullock looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartell wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Bullock working for the choke.
Bartell wants to get back to his feet.
Bullock just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Bartell defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here. #T3#
Bartell is trying to get back to his feet but Bullock has full control of the position and if anything, Bartell has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Bullock has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bartell is defending well but eventually Bullock manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bartell has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolando Bullock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawrence manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawrence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawrence has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
Lawrence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to stand up but Lawrence is controlling him.
Smith is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence really is a fat lump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Lawrence from standing up.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control. #T2##SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to move to mount but Lawrence blocks the move with his legs.
Lawrence regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lawrence tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #T3#
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lawrence to get to his feet.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVR#
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawrence is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Lawrence drags the fight down to the ground.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lawrence's guard.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lawrence!
Lawrence wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T1#
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lawrence's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Barry Lawrence has been cut.
Smith loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lawrence scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Smith land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Smith stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!
Jake Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodriguez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Blake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rodriguez tries to buck Blake off but Blake is having none of it.
Blake throws an elbow but Rodriguez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blake's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Blake.
Rodriguez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blake lands a couple of elbows.#ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Rodriguez has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake works over Rodriguez with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Blake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Blake won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Blake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Blake is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodriguez has momentary wrist control but Blake slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Rodriguez has his foot on Blake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blake works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Blake loads up on a big left hand. Rodriguez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Blake looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rodriguez can't hide his disappointment, as Blake celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Blake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1#
Chugga Chugga connects with a body shot.
Bartell throws a push kick but Chugga Chugga slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Chugga Chugga moves into range and clinches up with Bartell.
A head punch on the inside from Chugga Chugga fails to land.
Chugga Chugga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartell backwards.
Chugga Chugga throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chugga Chugga.
Bartell tries to pull guard but Chugga Chugga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chugga Chugga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chugga Chugga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chugga Chugga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chugga Chugga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartell backwards.
Bartell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Chugga Chugga.
Bartell is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugga Chugga lands a body shot.
Chugga Chugga lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartell backwards.
Chugga Chugga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chugga Chugga lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Bartell is rocked!#T1#
Chugga Chugga throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartell.
Oh Bartell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chugga Chugga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chugga Chugga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bartell seems to have got his legs back now.
Chugga Chugga lands a big right hand that drops Bartell! The killer instinct kicks in and Chugga Chugga finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chugga Chugga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Two Chugga Chugga!
Two Chugga Chugga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Anarchy Clothing & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Verovic rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Verovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Verovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Verovic throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Verovic throwing strikes but missing.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Verovic working some strikes from top position.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Verovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith winds up and cracks Verovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Verovic is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Verovic with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Verovic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Verovic is looking to reverse the position.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Verovic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Verovic tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Smith is punishing Verovic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith has the hooks in. Verovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is landing with strikes. Verovic can't take much more of this.
Smith avoiding Verovic 's attempts to control his hands.
Smith has good solid back control here. #T2#
Verovic tries to escape the position.
Smith tries to keep control of the position but Verovic is staying busy.
Smith has the hooks in. Verovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Verovic staying busy and making it hard for Smith to control.
Smith controlling well, preventing Verovic from escaping the position.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verovic trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now. #SUB#
Smith sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Verovic taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Smith!
A relieved looking Jake Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Brads fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Brads thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brads's guard.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brads desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Brads is working from the bottom.
Smith is thwarting Brads's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brads moves into full guard.
Brads looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brads wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
Brads is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Brads pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brads trying to control the position.
Brads is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brads seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brads is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brads swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Brads throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Avery Brads has been cut.
Avery Brads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brads wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Brads displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Brads feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brads fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brads does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brads throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Brads only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avery Brads'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#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Brads is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Brads.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brads can do to turn this around?
Brads misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brads fails to land. #TD#
Smith pulls Brads into guard.
Brads advances to half guard.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brads won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Jake Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brads trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Brads is looking to improve his position.
Brads keeps trying to improve his position.
Brads gets back to full guard.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brads working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Brads's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brads is trying to get back to half guard.
Brads stops Smith from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Brads's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.#T3#
Brads wants to control but Smith postures up.
Brads prevents Smith from improving position.
Brads tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brads keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith working away.
Brads tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#TD#
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brads has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Brads is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Smith is thwarting Brads's attempts to control the position.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brads trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avery Brads's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brads is looking to score with low kicks.
Brads wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Brads finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brads shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brads gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brads avoids it really well and circles away.
Brads stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brads wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Brads is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Brads is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Brads eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brads on the ground.
Brads wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to improve his position but Brads is controlling well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Brads is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brads to get the leverage.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Brads manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Brads thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brads has an Americana. Smith didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Brads is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Brads hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Avery Brads!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Nolan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodriguez throws a fast counter high kick but Nolan manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Nolan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rodriguez regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Nolan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nolan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nolan is aware though and is defending well.
Nolan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nolan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Nolan defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez has his foot on Nolan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nolan works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nolan's head.
Nolan is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Nolan dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez looks to land a strike but Nolan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound.
Nolan is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture. #T2#
Nolan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez postures up in Nolan's guard and throws a big left but Nolan blocks it.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nolan controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Nolan is breathing heavily.
Nolan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez is in close to Nolan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Nolan is rocked!
Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Nolan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rodriguez arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nolan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Rodriguez!
Hector Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2016

#R1#
Salazar misses with a takedown
and Bartell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salazar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salazar thows a body kick. Bartell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bartell dives in and grabs Salazar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes down on Bartell's head and hops out.#TD2#
Bartell looking to score a takedown here. Salazar is defending well but Bartell drives through and ends up in Salazar's guard.
Bartell is looking to stand up but Salazar won't let him. #SUB#
Salazar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salazar is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar wants to stand up but Bartell is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartell preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Bartell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salazar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bartell has managed to get both his arms back between Salazar's legs - danger averted.
Bartell stops Salazar from standing up.
Salazar has a closed guard, preventing Bartell from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bartell throws a sloppy head kick and Salazar moves out of range easily.
Salazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salazar lands with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Bartell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salazar to the mat! Salazar manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Salazar is tightening it up a little... Bartell has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bartell reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bartell taps out! Nice BJJ there by Salazar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Granville Salazar!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Bartell throws a sloppy head kick and Dillard moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bartell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dillard, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dillard pulls guard.
Dillard wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Bartell gets to his feet - Dillard follows without any prompting.
Bartell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillard sprawls well. Dillard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bartell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartell misses with a takedown attempt - Dillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dillard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartell but Bartell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bartell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bartell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nathan Dillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bartell.
Dillard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartell.
Dillard checks a low kick from Bartell.
Bartell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dillard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bartell looks winded!
Dillard throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Bartell, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Dillard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bartell's guard.
Bartell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dillard dives into side control. #T2##REVB#
Dillard lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Dillard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Dillard is trying to get an arm triangle but Bartell is defending well. #T3#
Dillard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bartell is avoiding damage well.
Bartell is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dillard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dillard 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#
Dillard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bartell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bartell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dillard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bartell, who protects the arm well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dillard misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A clash of legs there as Dillard blocks the low kick.
Bartell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dillard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Dillard dominated that round.
That's time! Dillard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dillard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bartell.
Nice takedown defense from Dillard. No joy for Bartell on that attempt.
Dillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartell is looking for the big counter here.
Dillard dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Bartell clinches up against the cage.
Dillard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Dillard has hold of one of Bartell's legs. Bartell is fighting the takedown attempt but Dillard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bartell wants to get back to his feet but Dillard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartell is looking to stand back up but Dillard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bartell. #T1#
Bartell wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dillard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dillard is trying to control. Bartell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bartell tries to kick Dillard off but Dillard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dillard shoots for a takedown but Bartell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bartell shoots in for a takedown but Dillard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Bartell looks to move away, Dillard throws a big counter combo but Bartell just gets out of the way.
Bartell is breathing heavily.
Bartell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nathan Dillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bartell.
Dillard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartell tries to avoid it but Dillard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartell to the ground. Bartell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartell but Bartell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Dillard backs off Bartell throws a huge counter combo but Dillard manages to avoid it all.
Bartell dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Bartell shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bartell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartell can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dillard clinches. #TD#
Dillard manages to pull guard. #ES#
Dillard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bartell has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Dillard pulls guard.
Bartell wants to stand but Dillard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dillard is looking to stand back up but Bartell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dillard.
Dillard is trying to stand. #T4#
Bartell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dillard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bartell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bartell's back!
Bartell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bartell trying to get back to his feet but Dillard is in full control for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dillard tightening his grip on Bartell, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Dillard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartell blocks a head kick by Dillard.
Nice sprawl there from Dillard as Bartell shoots in.
Bartell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dillard circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bartell or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillard, which made it look bad.
Nathan Dillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bartell.
Dillard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bartell pinned against the cage. Bartell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillard.
Bartell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Bartell clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Dillard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dillard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillard working a defensive guard here.
Dillard looking for a sweep. Not yet Dillard, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Bartell gets to his feet - Dillard follows without any prompting.
Bartell shoots for a double leg takedown but Dillard sprawls well. He's pushed Bartell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dillard throws a big counter combination but Bartell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bartell misses with the combination.
Dillard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartell tries to avoid it but Dillard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartell to the ground. Bartell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bartell unleashes a big counter combination but Dillard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dillard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartell circles away.
Bartell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bartell is looking to clinch. #T3#
Bartell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dillard pinned against the cage. Dillard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dillard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bartell throws a fast counter high kick but Dillard manages to duck under it in time.
Dillard misses with a takedown attempt - Bartell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bartell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bartell.#CL#
Dillard has closed the distance and engaged Bartell in a clinch. #T4##TD#
Dillard pulls guard effortlessly.
Bartell wants to get up but he can't break Dillard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dillard wants to sweep here but Bartell controlling him for the moment.
Bartell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dillard is proving hard to escape from.
Dillard is trying to keep Bartell in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Bartell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dillard, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Bartell.
I think Dillard 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Dillard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Burgess tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burgess shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Burgess to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jake Smith has been cut.
Burgess lands a head shot.
Burgess has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burgess throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burgess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Burgess jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #SUB#
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burgess dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Burgess from controlling successfully. #T1#
Smith looking to control.
Burgess won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Burgess stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Burgess on that attempt.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Burgess closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgess dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Burgess.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Burgess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgess lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgess turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Burgess closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith bucks up and tries to throw Burgess off but instead Burgess has got his back!
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!
Burgess is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Good control from Burgess.
Burgess is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Burgess. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burgess's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burgess being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Burgess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Smith pulls Burgess in close to prevent any damage.
Burgess wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Burgess stops Smith from standing up. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Burgess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgess works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Burgess dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet.
Burgess tries to clinch up.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Burgess.#T1#
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith moves forwards but Burgess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burgess closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Burgess pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgess is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burgess counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burgess wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Burgess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burgess somewhat.
Smith fails with the takedown.#T2#
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Burgess has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Burgess turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burgess.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Burgess to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burgess just manages to avoid it.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burgess.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Burgess counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Burgess counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Burgess darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Burgess counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burgess scores with a body shot.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgess looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith wants to control but Burgess is keeping him busy. #SU#
Smith decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Burgess showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Smith'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burgess is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgess shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Burgess clinches up against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Jake Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Burgess has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Burgess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jake Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Burgess.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Burgess takes the fight into the clinch.
Burgess tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith prevents Burgess from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a series of punches but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Burgess counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burgess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Burgess counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Burgess to acknowledge the strikes.
Burgess goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgess.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Burgess counters with a left to the body.
Burgess fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Burgess shows good takedown defense.
Smith tries to work over Burgess's front leg with a kick but Burgess checks it.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Burgess bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgess is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Richard Burgess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Burgess gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burgess has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Burgess looking for a sweep. Not yet Burgess, not yet.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Smith gets to his feet. Burgess looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burgess defends well and Smith ends up having to push Burgess into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burgess counters with a nice body shot.
Burgess dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Burgess's head and hops out.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Burgess is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Burgess.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Burgess comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burgess 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Burgess!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrea Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez looks winded!#T1##CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch. #BC#
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez shoots and misses #CL#
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Parker. #T2#
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Parker. Those never looked like landing.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away.
Rodriguez feints a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parker.
Hector Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriguez circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker is looking to wear down Rodriguez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parker defends it nicely.#CL#
Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rodriguez gets a clinch. #TD#
Parker has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Parker passes into half guard.
Rodriguez wants to get back to full guard but Parker has passed into side control.
Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodriguez some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parker connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrea Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Parker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.#CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parker is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parker down to the mat. Parker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodriguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Rodriguez shoots and misses #CL#
and Parker counters by moving into the clinch.
Andrea Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.#T1#
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.#TD#
Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.#T2#
Parker 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.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Parker 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.
Parker cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand but Rodriguez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker scores with a couple of short elbows.#SU#
Parker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Parker has hold of one of Rodriguez's legs. Rodriguez is fighting the takedown attempt but Parker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Parker is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parker has passed into half guard!
Rodriguez punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for subs from the bottom but Parker mounts him!
Parker with a couple of short strikes.
Rodriguez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Parker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Parker blocks Rodriguez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Parker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rodriguez hang on?
Parker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodriguez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrea Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parker as he jumps to the side.
Andrea Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Rodriguez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andrea Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Parker counters by clinching up. #T2##TD#
Parker has Rodriguez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Parker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rodriguez tumbling to the mat - Parker dives into Rodriguez's guard.
Parker distracts Rodriguez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parker escapes and throws Rodriguez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Parker cracks Rodriguez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker gets to mount! Rodriguez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Parker lands a heavy elbow.
Rodriguez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrea Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker dominating with strikes here.
Rodriguez is working to get back to half guard.
Parker lands with some strikes.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount.
Rodriguez is still trying to improve position.
Parker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Parker is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Parker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez is in a horrible position here. Parker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rodriguez regains half guard.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but Parker has passed to side control!
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!
Rodriguez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Parker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rodriguez is looking to get to half guard.
Hector Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrea Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrea Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrea Parker!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Livingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Livingston throws a series of punches but Rodriguez avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a double leg takedown into Livingston's guard.
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Livingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Livingston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Livingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston wants to get back to his feet.
Livingston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Livingston wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Livingston defending well though.
Rodriguez working Livingston over with strikes.
Livingston is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Livingston is defending the position.
Livingston landing rabbit punches to the side of Rodriguez's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Livingston's temple.
Livingston wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Livingston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Livingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Livingston working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Rodriguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Livingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Livingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Livingston has momentary wrist control but Rodriguez slips an elbow through the middle.
Rodriguez postures up in Livingston's guard and throws a big left but Livingston blocks it.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Rodriguez won't allow Livingston to get back to his feet.
Livingston striking off his back but it's not causing Rodriguez any problems.
Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Livingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Livingston's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez advances position into side control!
Livingston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Livingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Livingston connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Livingston tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez drops an elbow to the side of Livingston's head.
Livingston is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livingston sees it coming and defends easily.
Livingston throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Livingston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodriguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodriguez's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Livingston has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rodriguez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow.
Livingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Livingston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Livingston is looking to control Rodriguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Livingston avoid being mounted?
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston wants to get back to his feet.
Hector Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Livingston trying to control but Rodriguez postures up. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Livingston is defending it quite comfortably.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Livingston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
Rodriguez passes to side control.
Livingston taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Livingston, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Livingston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Livingston missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Livingston's head. #T2#
Livingston lands a couple of sideways elbows. #ES#
Livingston has one foot on Rodriguez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Rodriguez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Livingston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Livingston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodriguez punching from the bottom - just letting Livingston know he's still in a fight.
Rodriguez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Livingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriguez throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T3#
Livingston trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Livingston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Livingston shoots in and bounces Rodriguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Livingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Livingston defends it easily. #T4##SUB#
Livingston drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Livingston off! Livingston jumps back into Rodriguez's guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Livingston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has an active guard here but Livingston has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Livingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Korey Livingston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rodriguez gets a double leg takedown into Livingston's guard.
Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Livingston has wrist control.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Livingston wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Rodriguez.
Livingston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Livingston wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Livingston misses with a strike from the bottom.
Livingston holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1##ES#
Livingston bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Livingston keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Rodriguez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Livingston is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Livingston trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Livingston is blocking nicely.
Livingston trying to control from the bottom.
Livingston tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Livingston misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Livingston connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Livingston lands with a few short shots to the body.
Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Livingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Livingston is defending well.
Livingston landing rabbit punches to the side of Rodriguez's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Livingston missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Livingston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3##SU#
Livingston decides to stand back up.
Livingston looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well. #TD2#
Rodriguez feints and as Livingston raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez pushing down on Livingston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodriguez blocks the strikes from Livingston.
Livingston punching from the bottom.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Livingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez with the ground and pound but Livingston uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez postures up in Livingston's guard and throws a big left but Livingston blocks it.
Livingston wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Livingston can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Livingston is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriguez from advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Rodriguez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Mckay fails with a takedown attempt.
Bartell thinks about the counter body kick.
Bartell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Mckay counters with a single leg into guard. Bartell didn't expect that.
Mckay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bartell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mckay is controlling him.
Mckay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mckay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mckay stands up and waves to Bartell to follow him.
Mckay really is a fat lump.#TD#
Mckay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bartell sprawls well initially but Mckay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bartell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mckay manages to move to mount! #T1#
Mckay controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mckay controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartell trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Mckay sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mckay cracks Bartell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mckay controlling from mount. #SU#
Mckay gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3##TD#
Mckay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bartell to the ground. Mckay is now in Bartell's guard.#ES2#
Bartell kicks Mckay off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Mckay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bartell looks winded!#SU#
Mckay stands up from half guard. #TD#
Mckay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Mckay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Mckay throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bartell was covering up waiting for the punch and Mckay finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bartell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mckay controls the pace.#T4#
Bartell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mckay is controlling him. #SU#
Mckay gets to his feet - Bartell follows without any prompting.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown but Bartell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mckay closes the distance and clinches up with Bartell, looking for a takedown. Mckay pushes Bartell against the cage but Bartell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartell shoots in looking for a takedown but Mckay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bartell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Mckay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mckay. #SUB#
Mckay tries for a kimura but Bartell is defending well. #SUB#
Mckay is trying to get an arm triangle but Bartell is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Mckay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bartell to his feet. #T1#
Mckay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartell jabs at Mckay's body.
Bartell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartell wants it to stay on the feet.
Bartell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mckay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bartell somewhat.
Bartell is breathing heavily.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown but Bartell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph Mckay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartell misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mckay holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bartell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Mckay gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Well, if Mckay is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joseph Mckay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Mckay decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T3#
Bartell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mckay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Mckay with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckay misses with a takedown attempt - Bartell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mckay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bartell defends well and Mckay ends up having to push Bartell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mckay. No joy for Bartell on that attempt. #CL#
Mckay clinches.
Mckay misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mckay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartell dives in for a single leg takedown but Mckay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mckay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartell tries to avoid it but Mckay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartell to the ground. Bartell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Bartell leaves Mckay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mckay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartell can do to turn this around?
Bartell shoots in for a takedown but Mckay shows good takedown defense.
Mckay goes for a double leg but Bartell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartell continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bartell moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mckay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckay fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartell goes for a double leg but Mckay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mckay continues to drive forward.
Bartell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joseph Mckay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bartell clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mckay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartell closes the distance and clinches up with Mckay, looking for a takedown. Bartell pushes Mckay against the cage but Mckay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mckay.
Mckay looks for a takedown but Bartell sprawls well.#CL2#
Bartell forces Mckay back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mckay is trying to trip Bartell. He has hold of a leg but Bartell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mckay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bartell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mckay is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bartell is looking to stand back up but Mckay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bartell. #SU#
Mckay stands up from half guard.
Bartell fails with the takedown.
Mckay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bartell sprawls and moves away.
James Bartell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bartell has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Mckay pulls Bartell into guard.
Bartell wants to get up but he can't break Mckay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Bartell stops Mckay from standing up.
Bartell takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Mckay wants to stand but Bartell is controlling the position.
Mckay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bartell is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mckay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bartell's guard. #REVR##T3##SU#
Mckay stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Mckay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bartell's guard.
Bartell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mckay manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Bartell is trying to stand back up but Mckay is controlling him
Bartell pushes Mckay off but Mckay dives into side control. #SU#
Mckay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Bartell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Mckay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Mckay drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Mckay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bartell but Bartell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mckay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckay blocks a head kick by Bartell.
Mckay fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Mckay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mckay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Mckay!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Stephenson wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Stephenson working a defensive guard here.
Smith is in close to Stephenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith trying to control but Stephenson is working from the bottom.
Stephenson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stephenson 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.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Stephenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stephenson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Stephenson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Smith controlling Stephenson's posture.
Smith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SU#
Stephenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stephenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stephenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Stephenson pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Stephenson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Stephenson really is a fat lump.#T3#
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Stephenson controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Stephenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Stephenson wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stephenson trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stephenson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on Stephenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stephenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Stephenson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stephenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith trying to control the position here. #SU#
Stephenson stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stephenson tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Stephenson is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Smith drives through with a takedown into Stephenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Stephenson kicks Smith off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Stephenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stephenson keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #SU2#
Smith postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stephenson to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephenson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stephenson trying to control here.
Smith lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stephenson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smith jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Smith!

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