Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016

#R1#
Romanoff throws an off balance right hand
and Charleston counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Charleston clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Charleston looking to throw knees to the head but Romanoff is blocking nicely.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Charleston manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Charleston looking to score a takedown here. Romanoff is defending well but Charleston drives through and ends up in Romanoff's guard.
Charleston postures up in Romanoff's guard and throws a big left but Romanoff blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charleston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Charleston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Romanoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Charleston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Charleston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charleston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Charleston with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romanoff throws a big shot that misses.
Romanoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Artyom Romanoff has been cut.
Romanoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Charleston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Romanoff manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Charleston rushes Romanoff and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Romanoff breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Charleston gets a clinch. #BC2#
Charleston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Charleston has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Charleston has closed the distance and engaged Romanoff in a clinch. #BC#
Romanoff breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Charleston has closed the distance and engaged Romanoff in a clinch.
Charleston landing knees to the head.
Charleston avoiding damage. #BC#
Romanoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Charleston moves into the clinch.
Charleston throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Romanoff tries to keep at a distance but Charleston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Charleston connects with a knee to the head. #BC#
Romanoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Romanoff gets caught flat footed, as Charleston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Charleston looking to pass the guard.
Charleston forces his way into half guard.
Charleston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2#
Charleston decides to stand up.
Romanoff swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
Romanoff misses with a double jab
and Charleston counters with a series of strikes. Romanoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romanoff is breathing heavily.#T4##CL2#
Charleston has closed the distance and engaged Romanoff in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charleston missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Charleston throws an elbow but misses.
Charleston pushes off an throws an elbow but Romanoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romanoff blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Charleston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but Romanoff blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanoff misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Charleston moves into range and clinches up with Romanoff.
Romanoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Charleston throws an elbow but misses.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but Romanoff blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Charleston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artyom Romanoff's cut.
That's time! Romanoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Charleston throws a nice head kick!
Charleston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanoff.#CL2#
Charleston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Charleston misses with a knee to the head.
Charleston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romanoff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Charleston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Romanoff pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Romanoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Charleston clinches up with Romanoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Charleston with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Charleston moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Charleston manages to break the clinch.
Romanoff misses the jab.
Charleston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston shoots in for a takedown but Romanoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Charleston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romanoff's waist but Romanoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Charleston off to one side.
Artyom Romanoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Charleston.
Romanoff misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charleston.
Despite the aggression on Charleston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Charleston has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Romanoff throws a right and a left that Charleston avoids nicely. #CL2#
Charleston clinches up with Romanoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Charleston with a knee to the head.
Charleston tries to pull guard but Romanoff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
James Charleston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Romanoff manages to break the clinch.
Charleston slips a jab from Romanoff.
Romanoff tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Charleston has Romanoff up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Charleston manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romanoff misses with a looping right.
Romanoff misses with an uppercut
and Charleston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Romanoff gets tackled into the cage by Charleston. Charleston maintains the clinch.
Charleston avoiding damage. #BC#
Romanoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Charleston closes the distance and clinches.
Romanoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Charleston stalling. #BC2#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charleston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Charleston rushes Romanoff and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Charleston connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romanoff's face. #BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch.
Romanoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charleston circles away quickly and effectively.
Romanoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Charleston. #CL2#
Charleston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Charleston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charleston is stalling here.
Stalling in the clinch from Charleston.
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charleston tries to pull guard but Romanoff won't allow it.
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charleston misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Charleston throws a series of punches but Romanoff moves out of range.
Charleston moves out of range as Romanoff strikes.
A punch combination from Romanoff misses.
Romanoff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Charleston rushes Romanoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Charleston misses with a knee strike.
Charleston pushes off an throws an elbow but Romanoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Charleston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanoff throws a right hand that misses
and Charleston counters with a one-two to the body.
Romanoff throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charleston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Charleston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanoff.#CL2#
Charleston rushes Romanoff and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Charleston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artyom Romanoff'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#
Romanoff throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.
Romanoff throws a series of punches but Charleston avoids them all with ease.
Romanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Romanoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanoff sets himself, and Charleston steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanoff avoids it this time.
Romanoff tries to bum rush Charleston with a series of wild strikes but Charleston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Charleston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Romanoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Charleston lands a big head kick that sends Romanoff tumbling to the mat! Charleston takes a step backwards and waves Romanoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL2#
Romanoff gets tackled into the cage by Charleston. Charleston maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Charleston drags the fight down to the ground.
Romanoff wants to get up but he can't break Charleston's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Charleston keeping full guard, as Romanoff tries to pass.
Romanoff trying to control but Charleston is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Romanoff stands and throws Charleston's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Romanoff in side control lands a decent elbow.
Charleston is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Romanoff is controlling him well.
Romanoff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Charleston is pushing Romanoff's head away, looking to escape. Romanoff manages to hold on to the position though.
Romanoff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Romanoff 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.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet.
Charleston is not content to let Romanoff control the position.
Charleston dodges the ground and pound from Romanoff.#T2#
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Romanoff drags him back down.
Romanoff wants to control but Charleston is keeping him busy.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Romanoff drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charleston lands a head kick!
Romanoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Charleston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Romanoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Charleston takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Charleston.
Charleston effectively controlling the action here.
Charleston receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T3##BC2#
Charleston manages to break the clinch.
Artyom Romanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Charleston.
Romanoff misses with a two punch combination.
Artyom Romanoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charleston moves out of range as Romanoff strikes.
Charleston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romanoff.
Charleston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charleston is trying to counter with his kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanoff misses the target. #CL2#
Charleston has closed the distance and engaged Romanoff in a clinch.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Charleston jumps guard and drags Romanoff to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Romanoff wants to control from the top but Charleston keeps moving. #T4#
Romanoff 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. #ES2#
Charleston has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Romanoff is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A knee to the head by Charleston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charleston stalling the fight. #BC#
Romanoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanoff throws a nice looking combination but Charleston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Charleston. #CL2#
Charleston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artyom Romanoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James Charleston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charleston lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Charleston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Charleston 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Charleston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016

#R1#
Nice jab there from Octane.
Jab from Octane.
Octane scores with a hook to the body. Benson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benson tries for a takedown but Octane circles away easily
and Octane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benson doesn't manage to clinch there - Octane circles away.
Octane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Octane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Octane drops Benson with a beautiful combination! Benson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Octane is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Benson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Benson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Octane lands a body shot.
Benson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Octane as he jumps to the side.
Benson seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Octane drops Benson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benson looks back up at him and smiles so Octane waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Octane has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Octane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benson doesn't seem bothered though.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Benson moves out of range as Octane strikes.
Octane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Octane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benson at a distance.
Benson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benson misses with a shot to the body
and Octane counters with a nice uppercut.
Benson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Octane.
Benson throws a leg kick but Octane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Octane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Octane lands a jab to Benson's midsection.
A jab lands there for Octane.
Octane tests Benson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Octane cracks Benson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Benson falls to his knees and Octane doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Romanoff misses.
Charleston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Romanoff misses.
Charleston unleashes a big counter combination but Romanoff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Romanoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Charleston moves into the clinch successfully.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but Romanoff blocks with his arms.
Charleston jumps guard but Romanoff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but Romanoff blocks it.
Charleston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Charleston misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charleston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romanoff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charleston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanoff.
Charleston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Romanoff's waist but Romanoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Charleston off to one side.
Artyom Romanoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Charleston.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Romanoff.
Romanoff connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Charleston has managed to clinch. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Charleston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Charleston.
Charleston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Romanoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charleston lands a nice looking body kick.
Romanoff throws a hook but Charleston blocks it.
Charleston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Charleston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanoff misses with a straight right.
Romanoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charleston moves away.
A slow jab from Romanoff misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Charleston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romanoff throws a sloppy head kick and Charleston moves out of range easily.
Romanoff throws a hook but Charleston avoids it easily.
Romanoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charleston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Charleston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Charleston scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Artyom Romanoff has been cut.
Charleston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Romanoff's defenses. #BC#
Romanoff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Romanoff tries to keep at a distance but Charleston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Charleston tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanoff avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Charleston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Charleston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Romanoff.
Charleston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romanoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Charleston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charleston throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3##BC#
Romanoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charleston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Romanoff.#TD2#
Charleston drives through with a takedown into Romanoff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Charleston wants to pass the guard but Romanoff is keeping the position.
Charleston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Romanoff is breathing heavily.
Charleston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Romanoff's head.
Charleston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Charleston connects with a couple of short punches.
Charleston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Charleston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charleston throwing strikes but missing.
Charleston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Charleston throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Charleston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Charleston darts in and clinches Romanoff up against the cage.
Charleston connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Charleston scores with a knee to the head.
Charleston lands a knee to the head.
Charleston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charleston misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Charleston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artyom Romanoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Charleston clinches up with Romanoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Charleston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanoff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Romanoff avoiding damage as Charleston throws knees to the body.
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Romanoff manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Charleston clinches up with Romanoff and pushes him back against the cage.
Romanoff takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Romanoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Romanoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanoff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Charleston takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Romanoff breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Charleston pushes Romanoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Charleston with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Charleston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanoff throws a lazy right hand but Charleston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Charleston finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Romanoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Romanoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Romanoff. No joy for Charleston on that attempt.
Charleston avoids the head kick by Romanoff.
Romanoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charleston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romanoff throws a series of punches but Charleston moves out of range. #CL2#
Charleston rushes Romanoff and presses him up against the cage.
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charleston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2##BC2#
Charleston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charleston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
Artyom Romanoff's cut is getting worse.
Charleston closes the distance and clinches up with Romanoff, looking for a takedown. Charleston pushes Romanoff against the cage but Romanoff circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artyom Romanoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charleston defending well as Romanoff loads up on a big left hand.
Romanoff scores with a head kick. Charleston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Charleston closes the distance and pushes Romanoff back into the cage.#TD2#
Charleston gets control of Romanoff's arms and successfully pulls guard. Charleston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Charleston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charleston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romanoff is controlling him.
Romanoff would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Charleston is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Romanoff presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Charleston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charleston avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3##CL2#
Charleston drives through and clinches with Romanoff against the cage.
Romanoff takes an elbow to the temple.
Romanoff blocks an elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Charleston.
Charleston crunches a lovely knee into Romanoff's ribcage.
Charleston tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Charleston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Charleston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Charleston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanoff. #ES2#
Charleston pushes Romanoff off and scrambles back to his feet. #CL2#
Charleston moves into the clinch.#T4#
Charleston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charleston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Charleston tries to land a knee to the head but Romanoff blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Charleston.
Charleston slowing the pace effectively.
Romanoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Charleston misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Charleston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Charleston sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Charleston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanoff, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charleston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Charleston landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Charleston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artyom Romanoff'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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Charleston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Charleston stays in close to Romanoff's body and controls the position.
James Charleston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charleston advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Charleston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU2#
Charleston decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Charleston pushes Romanoff up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Charleston manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Romanoff tries to stand but Charleston is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charleston wants to get back to his feet but Romanoff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Romanoff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Charleston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanoff.
Romanoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Charleston has a closed guard, preventing Romanoff from standing up.
Romanoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Charleston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romanoff with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charleston.
Romanoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Charleston.
Romanoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanoff throws a lazy head kick
and Charleston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Romanoff is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Charleston throws a nice head kick! #CL2#
Charleston forces Romanoff back against the cage and clinches.
Charleston with a knee to the head.
Charleston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Charleston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Charleston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charleston misses with a knee strike.
Charleston lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Charleston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Charleston connects with a knee to the head.
Charleston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Charleston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Charleston. #BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.
Charleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanoff looks to land a right hand but Charleston moved out of range.#CL2#
Charleston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Charleston tries to pull guard but Romanoff holds him up against the cage and eventually Charleston drops back down to his feet.
Artyom Romanoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Charleston.
Charleston pushes off an throws an elbow but Romanoff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Charleston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Romanoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Romanoff misses with the combination. #CL2#
Charleston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Charleston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charleston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charleston moves out of range as Romanoff strikes.
Artyom Romanoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanoff misses the jab.#CL2#
Charleston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanoff, pushing him back against the cage.
James Charleston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Charleston breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Charleston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Charleston 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Charleston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Colombo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Colombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Colombo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith dips to his left and cracks Colombo with an uppercut!
Colombo throws out a powerful jab.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Colombo finish him?
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colombo as he avoids it easily.
Colombo lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colombo pinned against the cage. Colombo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Colombo shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Colombo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Colombo defending well.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
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.
Colombo tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Colombo lands a left and a right that sends Smith crashing to the canvas! Colombo dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Smith bucks Colombo off and manages to get back to his feet! #CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Colombo against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Colombo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Colombo can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Colombo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco Colombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
Colombo prevents the takedown attempt.
Colombo looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Colombo scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Colombo.
Smith is working for takedown but Colombo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Colombo throws a head punch that misses.
Colombo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Smith gets control of Colombo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith has his hands on Colombo's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colombo's guard. #REVB#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Colombo is retaining full guard.
Smith stays in close to Colombo's body and controls the position.
Colombo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colombo tries to get out of the position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smith tries to move to mount but Colombo blocks the move with his legs.
Smith trying to control the action but Colombo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Colombo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Smith clinches. #TD2#
Smith has hold of one of Colombo's legs. Colombo is fighting the takedown attempt but Smith gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colombo working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Colombo keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Colombo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Colombo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colombo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Colombo finds it's way through Smith's defenses. #KD#
Colombo lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Smith sprawling to the canvas. Colombo follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Smith hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colombo is looking to pass Smith's guard but actually Smith recovers to full guard.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Colombo has wrist control.
Colombo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colombo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Colombo is retaining full guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Colombo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Colombo.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Colombo.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colombo prevents the takedown attempt.
Colombo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Colombo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colombo pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Colombo is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colombo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Colombo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Franco Colombo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith has Colombo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Colombo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Colombo has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Colombo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Colombo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colombo.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Franco Colombo is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Colombo tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colombo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.#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.#ES#
Colombo sneaks out the side door and pushes Smith away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colombo misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Colombo lands a jab to Smith's midsection.#KD#
Colombo sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Smith to the ground! Colombo dives into full mount looking to finish!
Colombo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T1#
Smith tries to hold on but Colombo postures up.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colombo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Colombo lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Colombo avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Colombo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Colombo lands a big elbow. #T2#
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Colombo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Colombo wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Colombo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Smith tries to hold on but Colombo pushes him away.
Colombo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Colombo trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Colombo.#T4#
Colombo keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Colombo keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Franco Colombo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Colombo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colombo, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Colombo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016

#R1#
Romanoff connects with the punch.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Romanoff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Artyom Romanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanoff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanoff cracks Mason with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Romanoff looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Romanoff is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romanoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Romanoff lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Romanoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanoff is looking to counter the offense by Mason and move into the clinch.
Artyom Romanoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mason.
Romanoff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romanoff misses with a few strikes there.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Romanoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.#ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Mason wants to stay close but Romanoff steps back to make room for something. Mason seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Romanoff and Mason drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Artyom Romanoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016

#R1##TD2#
TupperII shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
TupperII trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TupperII stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
TupperII wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith wants to stand up but TupperII is controlling him.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
TupperII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperII has Smith in his guard.#REVR#
TupperII looking to control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TupperII on the ground.#T1#
TupperII keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
TupperII is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
TupperII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now TupperII is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is trying to control the position but TupperII postures up.
Smith wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TupperII drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.#REVR#
TupperII not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because TupperII is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. TupperII swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
TupperII working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
TupperII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.#SUB2#
Smith lying in TupperII's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. TupperII decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Smith taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby TupperII!
Bobby TupperII took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016

#R1#
Pruitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pruitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romanoff as he avoids it easily.
Romanoff throws a combination that misses
and Pruitt counters with a two punch combo.
Romanoff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pruitt counters with a series of strikes. Romanoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Romanoff looks to land a left hand but Pruitt moved out of range nicely.
Pruitt tries to clinch up.
Romanoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pruitt defends it well.
Pruitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanoff.
Romanoff scores with a jab.
Pruitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Pruitt drives through and clinches with Romanoff against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanoff is trying to force a seperation but Pruitt has the dominant position.
Pruitt fails to pull guard.
Romanoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Pruitt has double underhooks.
Romanoff is trying to break free.
Pruitt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romanoff's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
Romanoff breaks from the clinch.
Romanoff tries to bum rush Pruitt with a series of wild strikes but Pruitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romanoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romanoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Pruitt forces Romanoff back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Pruitt pulls guard.
Pruitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Romanoff gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Romanoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Pruitt counters with a left and a right that stings Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a body punch but Pruitt moves out of range.
Romanoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romanoff misses with a hook to the body
and Pruitt counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Romanoff missing with a left hand there. Pruitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanoff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Pruitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romanoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pruitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Romanoff missing with a left hand there. Pruitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artyom Romanoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Pruitt moves into the clinch successfully.
Pruitt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanoff walks away with a smile on his face. Pruitt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Truman Pruitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pruitt is looking to clinch but Romanoff is avoiding it.
Romanoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romanoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pruitt on the side of the head.
Artyom Romanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanoff scores with a hook.
Romanoff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Pruitt is rocked!#T3#
Romanoff drops Pruitt with a straight right hand, right on the button! Romanoff follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artyom Romanoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016

#R1#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Aigaios sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Aigaios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Aigaios trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aigaios is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aigaios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aigaios tries to get out of the position.
Aigaios is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Aigaios wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aigaios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Aigaios is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Smith 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like 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.
Aigaios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Aigaios is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aigaios counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aigaios defends well and Smith ends up having to push Aigaios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Aigaios.
Aigaios leaning against his opponent.
Aigaios prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aigaios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aigaios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aigaios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aigaios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Aigaios gets a clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aigaios gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aigaios prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Aigaios manages to break the clinch.
Aigaios cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aigaios cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aigaios counters with a left to the body.
Kyros Aigaios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aigaios as he avoids it easily.
Aigaios looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aigaios digs a good hook to Smith's body. #CL#
Aigaios clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyros Aigaios dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aigaios.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Aigaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aigaios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Kyros Aigaios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Aigaios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Aigaios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aigaios stuffs the takedown.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aigaios lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
Aigaios scores with a nice right hand.
Aigaios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Kyros Aigaios is winning the standup battle so far.
Aigaios connects with a high kick. #T1#
Aigaios keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aigaios lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Aigaios gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Aigaios shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aigaios'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.#BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Smith forces Aigaios back against the cage and clinches.
Aigaios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Aigaios.
Aigaios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aigaios controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Aigaios pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aigaios smiles and moves away.
Aigaios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T3#
Aigaios throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aigaios.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch up but Aigaios keeps it at a distance.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aigaios avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Aigaios closes the distance and clinches.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aigaios pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4##CL#
Aigaios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aigaios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aigaios lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Aigaios won't allow it.
Aigaios gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith looking to stall.
Aigaios leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyros Aigaios dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Aigaios.
Aigaios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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. #REVB#
Aigaios scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aigaios wants to try and get back to his feet.#T1#
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aigaios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Aigaios tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith controlling from mount.
Aigaios tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith looking to control but Aigaios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Aigaios is in trouble!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aigaios is looking to escape.
Aigaios keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but Aigaios is having none of it. #T3#
Aigaios is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aigaios looks a forlorn figure.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aigaios is looking to escape.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aigaios haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith looking to finish Aigaios with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aigaios!
Aigaios is trying to stand up.
Smith looking to finish Aigaios with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aigaios!#ROC2#
Aigaios is rocked!#SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aigaios is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Oh Aigaios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Smith has control of Aigaios's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aigaios regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aigaios 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Romanoff misses with a two punch combination.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romanoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romanoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanoff.
Reid tried to counter with a leg kick but Romanoff avoided it.
Romanoff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Reid has been cut.
Romanoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid moves away from the strike by Romanoff.
Romanoff rushes Reid with punches - Reid moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Reid goes down! Romanoff follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artyom Romanoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Romanoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodge is just out of range.
Romanoff scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Mose Hodge has been cut.
Romanoff misses with a straight left.
Romanoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hodge moves away from the strike by Romanoff.
Romanoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romanoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hodge was well out of range. Poor timing from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a combination that misses
and Hodge counters with a two punch combo.
Romanoff wants to clinch but Hodge slips to the side
and Hodge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanoff misses with the body kick#TD#
and Hodge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hodge.
Hodge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Romanoff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hodge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romanoff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hodge is controlling him.
Hodge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hodge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romanoff's head.
Hodge stays in close to Romanoff's body and controls the position.
Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Romanoff swings for the body but Hodge moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Romanoff.
Romanoff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Artyom Romanoff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hodge slips a jab from Romanoff.
Artyom Romanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanoff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Romanoff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hodge slips under a jab.
Romanoff blocks a head kick by Hodge.
Romanoff misses with a hook.
As Romanoff looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Romanoff just gets out of the way.
Hodge swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Romanoff takes the fight into the clinch.
Romanoff lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Romanoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romanoff is pressed up against the cage. Hodge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanoff down to the mat. Romanoff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romanoff scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hodge throws a big counter combination but Romanoff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Romanoff misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanoff looks winded!
Romanoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hodge counters with a stiff right hand.
Romanoff dips to his left and cracks Hodge with an uppercut!
Romanoff misses with a looping left.
Romanoff looks to land a right hand but Hodge moved out of range.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Hodge dodges the punch combination from Romanoff. #T4##CL2#
Romanoff rushes Hodge and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanoff misses the target.
Hodge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romanoff misses with the combination.
Romanoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hodge is just out of range.
Hodge is looking for a counter combo.
Hodge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hodge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanoff.
Romanoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Romanoff looks to move away, Hodge throws a big counter combo but Romanoff just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artyom Romanoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mose Hodge's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hodge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hodge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanoff throws a series of punches but Hodge moves out of range.
Hodge moves out of range of the strikes.
Hodge appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romanoff connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Hodge tumbling to the canvas! Romanoff pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Hodge was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Artyom Romanoff!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016

#R1#
TupperII shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TupperII swivels and escapes.#CL#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
TupperII is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TupperII fails to pull guard.
Paul Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Smith is trying to drag TupperII to the mat but TupperII just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TupperII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TupperII will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TupperII looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before TupperII has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
TupperII tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and TupperII ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick but TupperII moves out of range.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and TupperII counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts TupperII as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries to clinch but TupperII moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TupperII defends well and Smith ends up having to push TupperII into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch #TD2#
and TupperII counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB2#
TupperII working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw TupperII working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smith gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
TupperII is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
TupperII 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.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Smith trying to control but TupperII postures up. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith tries to kick TupperII off but TupperII keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TupperII is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TupperII to get the leverage.
Smith is controlling TupperII's position as best he can from this difficult position.
TupperII tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith is not content to let TupperII control the position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
TupperII is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
TupperII is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smith as he works his way to full guard.
TupperII looks winded!
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
TupperII stands up from Smith's guard - TupperII perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TupperII tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
TupperII 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by TupperII, which made it look bad.
And TupperII tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby TupperII will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII'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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TupperII is defended easily by Smith.
Paul Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TupperII fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but TupperII sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
TupperII has picked Smith up - he's going for a ride! TupperII dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
TupperII is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time TupperII.
TupperII is breathing heavily.
Smith wants to control but TupperII is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
TupperII prevents Smith from improving his position.#SUB2#
TupperII is looking for a kimura here.
Smith wants to improve his position but TupperII is controlling well. #SUB2#
TupperII is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TupperII on the ground.
Smith wants to control but TupperII is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to improve his position but TupperII is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith trying to hold on to TupperII's head to control him but TupperII postures up.
Smith pushes TupperII off looking to stand but TupperII dives back in and keeps control.
TupperII lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of TupperII's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take TupperII's back!
TupperII tries to escape the position.
Smith controlling the position well here. TupperII rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
TupperII prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
Smith throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Smith looking for the RNC. #T3#
Smith has the hooks in. TupperII is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Smith looking for the RNC.
TupperII trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Smith looking for the choke but no joy.
TupperII is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Smith working for a choke but TupperII is defending well.
TupperII rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position. #T4#
Smith has good solid back control here.
Smith punches the canvas rather than the man.
TupperII tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
TupperII looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
TupperII is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith looking to control but TupperII is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. TupperII looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but TupperII is defending well. #SUB#
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TupperII, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass TupperII's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TupperII defending against the ground and pound.
Paul Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but TupperII is avoiding damage well.
TupperII is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
TupperII is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, TupperII has managed to free his arm - good work.
TupperII trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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.
TupperII is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
TupperII is still trying to improve position.
TupperII has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
TupperII is holding on to half guard well.
TupperII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith prevents TupperII from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Smith darts in and clinches TupperII up against the cage.
Smith can't get the takedown. #T3#
TupperII is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns TupperII into the cage.#TD#
Smith gets control of TupperII's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but TupperII is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but TupperII is proving a slippery customer.
TupperII trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
TupperII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TupperII trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith managing to control the position. #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.
Smith keeping full guard, as TupperII tries to pass.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith tries to clinch but TupperII is having none of it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but TupperII swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TupperII fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
TupperII drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
TupperII stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
TupperII has gone for a leg lock! Smith slips out almost immediately though and dives into TupperII's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanoff moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWalker.
Romanoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanoff takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Artyom Romanoff has been cut.
Romanoff misses with a lunging right hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Romanoff tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker defending well as Romanoff loads up on a big left hand.
Romanoff wants to clinch.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
Romanoff misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Romanoff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walker.
Walker scores with a shot to the body.
Romanoff is breathing heavily.
Romanoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romanoff with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Walker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Romanoff's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Romanoff is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Walker throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Romanoff's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Walker lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Johnnie Walker!
After the fight, Johnnie Walker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Sackett tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett leaning against his opponent.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Sackett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Sackett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Smith is rocked!#T1#
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Sackett counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macon Sackett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Romanoff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fox doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Burt Fox has been cut.
Romanoff lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Fox goes down and covers up as Romanoff starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Acobski shoots in looking for a takedown but Fire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Acobski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Fire pushes Acobski up against the cage in a clinch.
Acobski working hard to break the clinch.
Acobski swings wildly with an uppercut but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acobski with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Fire breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Fire gets a clinch. #TD2#
Fire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Acobski is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acobski looking for a sweep but Fire has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1#
Fire controlling the position easily from mount.
Fire is looking to stand but Acobski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Fire fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fire looking to finish Acobski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Acobski!
Acobski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fire controlling the action here. #T2#
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Fire tries to pass the half guard into mount. Acobski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fire wants to stand up but Acobski is controlling the position.
Fire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fire wants to get back to his feet but Acobski is holding on tight.
Fire content just to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fire scoring with strikes but Acobski is staying in there.
Fire controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Acobski?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armenian Fire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Fire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Acobski to the ground. Fire is now in Acobski's guard.
Fire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fire connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire wants to stand but Acobski has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Acobski keeping full guard, as Fire tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Acobski.
Fire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Acobski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fire.
Acobski throws a sloppy head kick and Fire moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Acobski.
Acobski lands a really nice looking cross but Fire seems unphased.
Acobski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acobski misses with the combination. #T2##CL2#
Fire clinches up with Acobski and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Fire gets control of Acobski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Acobski throws a big elbow that misses.
Acobski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Fire has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Acobski doesn't defend quickly enough and Fire has managed to lock this one up! Can Acobski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fire on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armenian Fire!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2016

#R1#
Deleon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Benson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deleon was covering up waiting for the punch and Benson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Benson looking to pass the guard.
Deleon wants to sweep but no luck.
Deleon keeping full guard, as Benson tries to pass.
Deleon scores with a short punch from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Deleon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benson.
Deleon letting Benson take a breather here.
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Deleon jumps into guard, dragging Benson to the mat.
Deleon working a defensive guard but Benson passes into half guard.
Benson trying to control from half guard but Deleon is working away. #SUB2#
Benson is working for a kimura but Deleon is defending it quite comfortably.
Deleon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Benson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Deleon controls his leg.
Benson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deleon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Deleon is trying to stand.
Well, if Benson 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.
Deleon wants to improve his position but Benson is controlling well.
Deleon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benson wants to take a breather but Deleon is having none of it.
Benson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deleon! #SUB2#
Benson wants to finish this one by submission but Deleon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benson.
Deleon tries to lock up and control but Benson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benson controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Benson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deleon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deleon wants to get back to his feet but Benson drags him back down.#SU2#
Benson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Deleon enables Benson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deleon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deleon is looking to stand back up but Benson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Deleon. #REVR#
Benson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deleon trying to hold on to Benson's head to control him but Benson postures up. #T4#
Benson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #ES#
Deleon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Benson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deleon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Benson dives in and scores a takedown into Deleon's guard.#ES#
Deleon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Matt Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Benson forces Deleon back against the cage and clinches.
Deleon tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Deleon drops back down to his feet.
Benson lands a body shot. #TD#
Deleon jumps into guard, dragging Benson to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matt Benson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Benson drives through and clinches with Deleon against the cage.
Benson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Deleon is keeping busy.#TD#
Deleon pulls Benson into guard.
Deleon seems keen to control Benson's posture.
Deleon wants to stand but Benson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Benson dives into side control.
Deleon looking for a sweep but Benson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Benson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Deleon is looking to get to half guard.
Deleon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benson on the ground.
Benson controlling his opponent.
Matt Benson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Benson is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Benson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Benson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016

#R1#
Maint scores with a jab.
Maint digs a good hook to Stephens's body.
Stephens misses with a combination
and Maint makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maint changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Maint takes the fight into the clinch.
Maint gets through Stephens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maint scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maint lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maint throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Maint.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Maint is controlling him.
Maint working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maint lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Maint lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Maint as the two fighters clinch.
Maint lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Maint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maint.
Nice body punch from Maint.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Maint.
Maint lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Maint.
Maint lands a shot to the body.
Maint lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Maint on the inside.
Maint lands with a left to the head.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Maint is controlling him.#T2#
Maint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Maint scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Maint as the two fighters clinch.
Maint lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maint lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maint.
Maint lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Maint lands with a left to the head.
Maint scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maint lands a body shot.
Maint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
A shot in the inside from Maint.
A shot in the inside from Maint.
Maint gets through Stephens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Maint. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maint creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Maint.
Nice body punch from Maint - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Maint.
A shot in the inside from Maint.
Maint gets through Stephens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stephens takes a shot to the head.
Maint lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maint.
A short right from Maint on the inside.
A short left from Maint.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Maint.
A right hook to the body lands for Maint.
Maint gets through Stephens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A short body shot lands from Maint as the two fighters clinch.
Maint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
A shot in the inside from Maint.
Maint lands with a right to the head.
Maint working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Maint scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been informed that Maint has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Still in the clinch, Maint scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maint lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Maint.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maint makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Maint drops Stephens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stephens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maint scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
Maint working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Maint dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Maint moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
Maint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Maint moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Maint.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Maint forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maint.
Maint stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maint lands a right hand.
Maint lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chris Maint seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maint lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Maint as the two fighters clinch.
Maint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stephenss head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Maint. #KD2#
Maint drops Stephens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stephens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T1#
Maint lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Maint - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Maint - that landed with a thud.
Maint makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maint scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Maint on the inside.
A short left from Maint.
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stephens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maint pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Stephens out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Maint!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Daniels goes for a double leg but Chugga Chugga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chugga Chugga continues to drive forward.
Chugga Chugga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Daniels. Daniels circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Chugga Chugga gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chugga Chugga as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Chugga Chugga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels has Chugga Chugga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chugga Chugga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chugga Chugga scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewan Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugga Chugga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chugga Chugga keeps control of Daniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Chugga Chugga.
Daniels is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chugga Chugga digs a right hand into Daniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daniels's gas tank. #T1#
Chugga Chugga pushes Daniels back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels tries to pull guard but Chugga Chugga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chugga Chugga pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga pushes Daniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Chugga Chugga on the inside.
Chugga Chugga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chugga Chugga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chugga Chugga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chugga Chugga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Daniels is rocked!
Chugga Chugga unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Daniels! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chugga Chugga is unloading with more strikes now! Daniels drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Three Chugga Chugga!
Three Chugga Chugga very nearly forgot to thank Anarchy Clothing & Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
Johnston throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnston throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Stephens moves into the clinch.
Johnston is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnston down to the mat. Johnston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnston really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnston.
Stephens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stephens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnston tries for a takedown but Stephens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Johnston rushes Stephens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens slows down the pace here.
Johnston stalling.
The referee calls for Stephens to work.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Wilbert Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Stephens.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch. #T2#
Stephens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnston pinned against the cage. Johnston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stephens dives in and grabs Johnston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnston pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
Stephens doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Johnston moves into the clinch.
Stephens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stephens looks winded!
Johnston unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stephens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stephens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnston. #BC2#
Stephens breaks from the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Stephens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnston was covering up waiting for the punch and Stephens finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Johnston looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stephens has picked Johnston up and slammed him! Johnston can't keep hold of the triangle and Stephens manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnston has one of Stephens's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Johnston is trying to control Stephens's posture but Stephens avoids it.
Johnston is trying to buck Stephens off.#T4#
Stephens is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnston tries to bench press Stephens off him but Stephens keeps the position.
Johnston bucks up and tries to throw Stephens off but instead Stephens has got his back!
Johnston's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Stephens's hands.
Stephens is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Johnston up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens keeps control of the position easily here as Johnston tries to buck him off.
Johnston wants to control his opponent's hands but Stephens gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Stephens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephens lands a right hook to the body.
Johnston is looking to land body kicks.
Stephens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
Stephens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnston moves in looking to clinch but Stephens pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston throws the kick towards the body but Stephens avoids it.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses
and Stephens counters with a series of strikes. Johnston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stephens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##CL2#
Stephens has Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stephens to keep the fight standing.
Stephens pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch.
Jimmy Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Stephens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Johnston sneaks out the side door and pushes Stephens away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jimmy Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnston tries to pull guard but Stephens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Stephens moves into range and clinches up with Johnston.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Wilbert Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Stephens.#BC2#
Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Johnston. No joy for Stephens on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stephens. #ES#
Johnston sneaks out the side door and pushes Stephens away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A head kick misses from Johnston.
Stephens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Stephens moves into the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Stephens changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston scores with a head kick. Stephens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Stephens has Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens jumps guard but Johnston stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stephens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Wilbert Johnston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Johnston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stephens's head.
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Johnston counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Stephens gets caught napping as Johnston dives in and scores a takedown. Stephens manages to retain guard.
Johnston throws a strike but Stephens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnston managing to control the position.
Stephens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnston is proving hard to escape from.
Stephens controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stephens is working Johnston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Stephens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnston's head.
Stephens lands a couple of digs.
Jimmy Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnston throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Johnston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stephens escapes and throws Johnston's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Stephens decides to stand back up. #T2##TD2#
Stephens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnston will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnston trying to control the position. #SUB#
Johnston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stephens stays in close to Johnston's body and controls the position.
Stephens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnston is trying to control the position but Stephens postures up. #T3#
Stephens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stephens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnston trying to keep a closed guard but Stephens is proving a slippery customer.
Johnston wants to control the position but Stephens says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stephens content to control rather than advance.
Stephens has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Stephens has Johnston pulled in close to control his posture.
Stephens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Stephens has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Johnston should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stephens has tightened it up now! Johnston should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Stephens!

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