Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Salazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aymara wants to clinch but Salazar slips to the side#TD#
and Salazar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aymara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aymara can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salazar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salazar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salazar trying to control but Aymara is working from the bottom.
Salazar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aymara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salazar postures up and lands a big shot to Aymara's brow.
Salazar lands a couple of digs.
Salazar throws a big right hand that misses.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Aymara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar landing with the ground and pound.
Salazar is working Aymara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Salazar stands up over Aymara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salazar scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aymara keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Salazar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salazar with a nice head shot there.
Salazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Aymara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar advances to half guard.
Salazar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Salazar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Aymara looks winded!
Salazar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aymara is looking to escape.
Salazar with good strikes from the mount here!
Salazar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salazar breaks from Aymara's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Aymara is rocked!
Salazar postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aymara out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Salazar goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Salazar!

Event: Urban Night 7
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
McConor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazell has time to react.
McConor looks to land a right hand but Hazell moved out of range.
Hazell slips a straight right by McConor.
Hazell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hazell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McConor momentarily.
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazell manages to avoid it.
McConor clobbers Hazell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hazell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hazell.
Hazell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
A slow jab from McConor misses its intended target.
Hazell wants to land a leg kick but McConor is out of range.
McConor lands a nice shot that snaps Hazell's head back.
McConor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor jabs at Hazell's body.#T1#
McConor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hazell counters with a straight right hand.
Hazell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConor.
A nice combination there by McConor.
Hazell slips under a jab from McConor.
McConor thuds a left hand into Hazell's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McConor.
Hazell tries to counter with a clinch but McConor shakes him off and moves away.
Hazell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McConor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McConor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McConor jabs at Hazell's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
McConor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McConor lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Hazell pushes McConor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazell manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McConor.
Hazell shoots in for a takedown but McConor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazell shoots in for a double leg but McConor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McConor lands a right hook to the body.
McConor misses with a body shot.
McConor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazell circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazell tries to counter with a clinch but McConor shakes him off and moves away.
McConor misses with a double jab.
Hazell digs a good body shot into McConor's ribs.
A left lands for McConor.
McConor swinging wildly here. #T3#
Hazell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hazell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConor cracks Hazell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for McConor.
McConor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McConor works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Hazell clinches up with McConor and pushes him back against the cage.
McConor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McConor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConor wants to get back to striking at distance but Hazell won't allow it.
McConor has had enough of the clinch but Hazell keeps him there for the moment.#T4##TD#
McConor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McConor manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConor is looking to take a break and control but Hazell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McConor lands a nice forearm strike.
Hazell tries to escape but McConor is in control. #SUB#
McConor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hazell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hazell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McConor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConor taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan McConor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McConor lands with a straight right. Hazell didn't see that one coming.
Hazell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McConor but McConor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McConor misses the shot to the body.
McConor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConor jabs at Hazell's body.
Good exchange - McConor coming out on top.
Hazell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McConor counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor scores with a shot to the body.
Craig Hazell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hazell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hazell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConor.
McConor swings for the body but Hazell moves out of range.
Hazell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
McConor scores with a jab to the body.
McConor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazell has time to react.
Hazell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConor.#CL2#
Hazell moves into the clinch successfully.
Hazell blocks a body shot from McConor.
McConor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazell can do to turn this around?
McConor is trying to drag Hazell to the mat but Hazell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McConor tries to work over Hazell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConor is trying to drag Hazell to the mat but Hazell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McConor is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hazell blocks an uppercut.
Hazell blocks an uppercut.
McConor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConor tries for a takedown. No joy.
McConor is trying to break the clinch but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.
McConor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McConor wants a takedown but no success here.
McConor misses with a punch on the inside.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McConor back to the cage. Hazell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
McConor misses with a body shot.
McConor misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Hazell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Hazell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ethan McConor is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazell throws a series of punches but McConor avoids them all with ease.
McConor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McConor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazell digs a good body shot into McConor's ribs.
Ethan McConor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConor throws a jab when Hazell was well out of range.
McConor misses with a hook
and Hazell counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConor misses with a body shot.
Hazell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hazell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McConor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hazell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - McConor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Hazell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McConor is looking to counter punch.
Hazell fails with the takedown
enabling McConor to counter with a crisp jab.
McConor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazell.
Hazell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hazell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hazell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazell manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazell! But no joy.
McConor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hazell throws a right and a left that McConor avoids nicely.
Hazell moves to clinch but McConor breaks away
letting McConor counter with a right hand.
McConor lands with a cross.
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 Ethan McConor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hazell closes this distance looking for a takedown but McConor circles away.
A quick step to the side and McConor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor misses the shot to the body.
Hazell slips a jab from McConor.
McConor misses with a body shot.
McConor with a jab.
Hazell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McConor lands a lovely overhand right.
McConor throws an overhand right that lands on Hazell's shoulder, as Hazell tries to avoid the shot.
Hazell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConor tries to break the clinch but Hazell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConor has a couple of punches blocked by Hazell.
Hazell prevents a body shot from McConor. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hazell as McConor tries to tie him up.
Hazell is pushing McConor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hazell scores with a hook to the body.
Hazell just leaning against McConor, taking a breather.
McConor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hazell smiles and moves away.
McConor misses with a wild body shot.
Hazell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hazell moves away from the strike by McConor.
McConor throws a jab when Hazell was well out of range.
McConor loads up on a big right hand but Hazell slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Hazell misses.
Hazell misses with a low kick.
Hazell slips a straight right by McConor.#T2#
McConor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConor misses the shot to the body.
McConor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazell defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hazell has McConor up against the cage in a clinch.
McConor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazell controls his hands. #BC2#
Hazell manages to break the clinch. #T3#
McConor shoots in and drives through. Hazell sprawls well.
Hazell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hazell cracks McConor with an open hand slap.
Hazell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McConor throws a body shot but no joy.
McConor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConor throws a hook to the side of Hazell's head but Hazell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McConor misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Hazell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
McConor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Hazell darts in and clinches McConor up against the cage.
McConor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4##CL2#
Hazell moves into range and clinches up with McConor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConor is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Hazell.
Hazell leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hazell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hazell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Craig Hazell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McConor tries to circle away but Hazell has him pinned against the cage.
Ethan McConor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Hazell jumps guard and drags McConor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McConor prevents Hazell from getting back to his feet.
McConor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hazell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McConor 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: Urban Night 4
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
King Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
King Kong tries to bum rush Hazell with a series of wild strikes but Hazell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hazell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by King Kong - just one landing.
Hazell slips a jab and a cross from King Kong.
As King Kong looks to move away, Hazell throws a big counter combo but King Kong just gets out of the way.
Hazell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King Kong defends well and Hazell ends up having to push King Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hazell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hazell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hazell counters with a series of strikes. King Kong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King Kong thuds a left hand into Hazell's body.
King Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Hazell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazell on the side of the head.
King Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hazell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hazell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King Kong defends well and Hazell ends up having to push King Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from King Kong finds it's target.
King Kong lands a jab.
Hazell misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Hazell gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
King Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hazell breaks the clinch.
King Kong ducks under a wild hook from Hazell.
A telegraphed right hand from Hazell misses the target.
Hazell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King Kong misses with a combination
and Hazell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hazell misses with the combination.
King Kong lands with a right hand.
Brock King Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
King Kong throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Hazell counters by clinching up. #BC#
Hazell breaks from the clinch.
King Kong throws a jab when Hazell was well out of range.#CL#
Hazell drives through and clinches with King Kong against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hazell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hazell tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Hazell pulls King Kong into guard.
King Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Hazell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. King Kong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hazell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King Kong is looking to control Hazell's arms but Hazell gets an underhook and turns him. Now King Kong has his back to the cage. #T4##BC#
Hazell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hazell clinches with his opponent.
King Kong looking to stall. #BC#
Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King Kong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King Kong throws a body punch but Hazell moves out of range.
King Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazell. Hazell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King Kong lands a jab-cross combination.
King Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King Kong misses with the combination.
Hazell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock King Kong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hazell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hazell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King Kong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King Kong throws a right and a left that Hazell avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - King Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Hazell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Kong takes a swing at Hazell's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hazell moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Hazell is looking to clinch but King Kong is avoiding it.
It seemed like King Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hazell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hazell sets himself, and King Kong steps forward looking for the clinch! Hazell avoids it this time.
Hazell tries to clinch but King Kong moves away
and King Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
Hazell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hazell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Craig Hazell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King Kong misses with a double jab.
King Kong misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Hazell clinches.
Hazell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
King Kong manages to break the clinch.
King Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brock King Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from King Kong does no damage.
King Kong is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazell manages to avoid it.
Hazell is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Hazell. Those never looked like landing.
King Kong lunges at Hazell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hazell's hand.
Hazell misses with a jab, cross combination.
King Kong misses with an uppercut. Hazell saw that one coming.
Hazell slips a jab and a cross from King Kong. #CL#
Hazell clinches. #BC#
Hazell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King Kong connects with a nice looking jab.
King Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King Kong misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Hazell moves into the clinch.
King Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
King Kong tries to break free but Hazell pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hazell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hazell is looking to clinch but King Kong is avoiding it.
King Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by King Kong.#CL#
Hazell moves into the clinch successfully.
Hazell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Hazell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that King Kong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Hazell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazell looks to clinch
and King Kong counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Hazell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King Kong throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King Kong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazell scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by King Kong.
King Kong moves out of range of the body kick from Hazell.
King Kong throws out a counter right but Hazell avoids it with no problem.
Hazell throws a series of punches but King Kong moves out of range.
King Kong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Hazell clinches.
Hazell displaying some good clinch control by pressing King Kong up against the cage.
Hazell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock King Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hazell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hazell tries to clinch up but King Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Brock King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazell. King Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazell. Hazell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hazell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hazell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as King Kong backs up against the cage.
King Kong throws a series of punches but Hazell moves out of range.
Hazell throws a left and a right that both miss
and King Kong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hazell rushes King Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Hazell drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#ES#
Hazell pushes King Kong off and gets back to his feet.
Hazell moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
King Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for King Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Hazell takes the fight into the clinch.
King Kong wants to break free but Hazell has control.
Hazell is pushing King Kong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hazell just leaning against King Kong, taking a breather. #T2#
King Kong is trying to push Hazell away but Hazell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Hazell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hazell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King Kong with a jab.
King Kong lands a head shot.
Hazell falls off balance throwing a combination
and King Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Hazell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hazell misses with a hook to the body
enabling King Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
King Kong misses with a wild combination.
Hazell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hazell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hazell has a takedown stuffed.
King Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazell.
King Kong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hazell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
King Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hazell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
It looks like Brock King Kong has been cut.
King Kong scores with a decent looking hook.
Brock King Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Hazell misses with a combination
and King Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King Kong scores with a three punch combo!
King Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from King Kong as Hazell shoots in.
Craig Hazell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
King Kong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King Kong throws a series of strikes that have Hazell backpedaling.
King Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock King Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King Kong 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock King Kong!

Event: StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Aymara clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aymara holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aymara won't allow it. #TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Aymara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie controlling the position.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aymara rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Aymara is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WFB: First Blood
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Monk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Scar. #CUT#
It looks like Will Monk has been cut.
Scar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monk.
Monk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Scar cracks a nice hook into Monk's ribs.
Monk looks winded!
Scar stuffs the takedown.#KD#
Scar lands a left and a right that send Monk crashing to the mat, dazed. Scar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Monk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scar lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Monk is looking to close the distance but Scar sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Monk crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Monk is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kalazzar Scar!
A victorious Kalazzar Scar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Monk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Browne slaps away a takedown attempt from Monk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Browne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monk sprawls and moves away.
Simon Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monk prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Monk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Browne.
Monk throws a right and a left that Browne avoids nicely.
Browne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1##CL#
Browne forces Monk back against the cage and clinches.
Monk can't get the takedown.
Simon Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Monk.
Browne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monk backwards. #BC#
Browne manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Browne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Browne scores with a shot to the side of Monk's head.
Monk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Browne prevents it.
Monk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Browne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Monk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Browne tries to stall but Monk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monk avoiding damage as Browne throws knees to the body.
Monk misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Monk pulls Browne into guard. #SU#
Browne stands up and waves to Monk to follow him.
Browne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Monk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monk dives in for a single leg takedown but Browne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Monk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
No joy there for Browne, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Browne instigates a clinch.
Browne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monk.
Monk misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Browne breaks the clinch. #CL#
Monk gets tackled into the cage by Browne. Browne maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Monk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Browne can't fight it off and eventually Monk manages to take the fight to the floor. Browne looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Browne manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Monk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Monk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Browne is trying to stall.
Monk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Browne prevents it.
Monk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Browne is defending well for now.#BC2#
Monk manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Monk moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Browne dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Monk dives in for a single leg takedown but Browne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Browne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monk swats away the attempt to clinch by Browne.#CL#
Browne moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Monk jumps into guard, dragging Browne to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Monk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Browne has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Simon Browne has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Browne misses with some punches.
Browne gets underhooks to prevent Monk's takedown attempt.
Monk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Monk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browne. Monk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simon Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
Browne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monk throws a nice looking combination but Browne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Browne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monk with the counter takedown but Browne avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Monk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
A punch combination from Browne misses.
Browne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monk can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monk is defended easily by Browne.
Simon Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Monk.#CL2#
Monk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Browne, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Browne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Browne is looking to wear down Monk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monk shoots and misses
and Browne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monk avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monk.
Monk throws a leg kick but Browne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monk with a nice cross.
Browne is looking to clinch.
Simon Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Browne forces Monk back against the cage and clinches.
Browne taking a breather.
Monk taking a breather.
Monk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Browne gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Browne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monk.
Come on Browne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Monk pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Browne controlling from the top position.
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 Simon Browne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Monk walks into a straight right hand from Browne.#CL#
Browne closes the distance and clinches.
Browne struggles to land a body shot inside as Monk controls his hands.
Monk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Browne walks away with a smile on his face. Monk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Browne gets tackled into the cage by Monk. Monk maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Browne manages to break the clinch.
Browne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Browne wants it to stay on the feet.
Browne wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Browne tries to clinch up.
Monk keeps the fight on the outside.
Browne throws a leg kick but Monk checks it.
Monk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Browne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monk was well out of range. Poor timing from Browne.
Browne is looking to clinch.
Browne throws a hook but Monk avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Browne as Monk shoots in.
Simon Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Monk.
Browne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Monk throws a nice looking combination but Browne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Monk gets a clinch.
Monk looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monk throws an elbow but misses.
Browne is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Browne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Browne tries to clinch there but Monk circles away.
Browne fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Monk tries to keep at a distance but Browne has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Monk tightens his grip and picks Browne up, before dumping him to the ground. Browne manages to land in guard. #ES#
Browne has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Monk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Browne gets underhooks to prevent Monk's takedown attempt.
Browne tries to work over Monk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Browne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Browne prevents it.
Browne tries to break the clinch but Monk is controlling the position.
Browne is trying to break free.
Monk wants a takedown but no success here.
Monk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Browne smiles and moves away. #T4#
Monk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monk somewhat.
Browne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Browne swinging wildly here.
Browne sets himself, and Monk steps forward looking for the clinch! Browne avoids it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monk goes for a double leg but Browne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browne continues to drive forward.
Will Monk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Browne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Browne has closed the distance and engaged Monk in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Browne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Browne, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Browne!
A very excited looking Simon Browne rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Urban Night 1 test
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
Hazell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsey misses with a few strikes there.
Hazell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hazell missing with a left hand there. Ramsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown but Hazell shows good takedown defense.
Ramsey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hazell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Craig Hazell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazell moves in looking to clinch but Ramsey pushes him off.
Hazell with a hook.
Hazell misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Hazell clinches.
Hazell prevents Ramsey from breaking the clinch.
Hazell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hazell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hazell gets underhooks to prevent Ramsey's takedown attempt.
Ramsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hazell missing with knees to the body.
Hazell prevents Ramsey from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ramsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramsey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hazell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ramsey scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Aaron Ramsey has been cut.#T2#
Ramsey throws a nice head kick!
Ramsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hazell throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramsey is looking to clinch.
Ramsey looks for a takedown but Hazell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hazell cracks a nice hook into Ramsey's ribs.#CL2#
Hazell moves into the clinch.
Hazell lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hazell smiles and moves away. #T3##CL2#
Hazell darts in and clinches Ramsey up against the cage.
Hazell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Hazell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hazell tries to pull guard but Ramsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ramsey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hazell manages to pull guard.
Ramsey scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramsey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ramsey wants to control from the top but Hazell keeps moving.
Ramsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Ramsey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Hazell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hazell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramsey to keep the fight standing.
Hazell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hazell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ramsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazell lands a slapping body shot.
Ramsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hazell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramsey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazell is fending him off so far but Ramsey persists. Nope, Hazell circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
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!
Hazell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hazell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Hazell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Ramsey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Hazell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Hazell wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsey won't allow it.
Ramsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazell controls his hands.
Ramsey misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramsey throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Hazell closes the distance and pushes Ramsey back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hazell.
Ramsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hazell's efforts to push away.
Ramsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Ramsey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ramsey.
Hazell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Hazell jumps guard and drags Ramsey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2#
Hazell scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ramsey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hazell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hazell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramsey.
Hazell throws a series of punches but Ramsey avoids them all with ease.
Ramsey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hazell moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Hazell just leaning against Ramsey, taking a breather.
Ramsey looking for a takedown.
Hazell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazell is working Ramsey over against the cage.#BC#
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramsey thows a body kick. Hazell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Craig Hazell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramsey blocks a head kick by Hazell. #CL2#
Hazell moves into the clinch successfully.
Hazell wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsey won't allow it.
Hazell lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Ramsey breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL#
Ramsey pushes Hazell up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsey. No joy for Hazell on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hazell.
As Hazell looks to move away, Ramsey throws a big counter combo but Hazell just gets out of the way.
Hazell slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramsey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hazell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hazell's waist but Hazell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramsey off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsey tries to clinch but Hazell is having none of it. #T4#
Ramsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazell throws a fast counter high kick but Ramsey manages to duck under it in time.
A shot to the liver by Hazell. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ramsey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazell. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Hazell.
Hazell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramsey rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazell thuds his right hand into Ramsey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick by Ramsey misses
and Hazell counters with a three punch combo that has Ramsey backing up. Ramsey nods at Hazell to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramsey missing with a left hand there. Hazell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Hazell clinches up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hazell.
Ramsey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Hazell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Ramsey's cut.
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#
Hazell darts in looking for a takedown but Ramsey gets double underhooks and turns Hazell into the cage.
Ramsey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hazell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hazell. #CL2#
Hazell has Ramsey up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramsey jumps guard but Hazell stands there with Ramsey around his waist. Ramsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hazell wants to break free but Ramsey has control.
Craig Hazell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hazell smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Ramsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramsey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Hazell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hazell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramsey up against the cage.#TD2#
Hazell pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramsey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Ramsey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ramsey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2##CL2#
Hazell has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Ramsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hazell napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Hazell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazell lands a body shot.
Hazell digs a good body shot into Ramsey's ribs.#CL2#
Hazell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazell stalling in the clinch.
Hazell avoiding damage. #T3#
Hazell is stalling here.
Hazell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ramsey pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Hazell gets to his feet - Ramsey follows without any prompting. #CL#
Ramsey has Hazell up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramsey blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Ramsey breaks the clinch.
Hazell misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4##CL2#
Hazell moves into range and clinches up with Ramsey.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Hazell pulls guard.
Hazell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramsey postures up in Hazell's guard and throws a big left but Hazell blocks it. #ES2#
Hazell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ramsey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hazell blocks the elbow strike.
Ramsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazell is defending well.
Aaron Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Hazell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazell is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hazell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hazell 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hazell!
After the fight, Craig Hazell 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 09, 2016

#R1#
Monk slaps away a takedown attempt from Bullock, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Bullock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bullock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Monk is trying to escape the position but Bullock is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monk wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Bullock controlling the position.
Bullock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monk on the ground.#SUB#
Bullock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monk, who protects the arm well.
Bullock is staying tight to Monk's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The strikes coming from Bullock are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Bullock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monk has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Bullock stands up.
Bullock shoots in looking for a takedown but Monk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bullock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Monk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bullock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Monk looks winded!
Monk is looking to take a break and control but Bullock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bullock struggling a bit here.#T3#
Monk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullock keeps working.
Bullock really is a fat lump.
Bullock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bullock is working hard here to advance position.
Monk is looking to take a break and control but Bullock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bullock is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Bullock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monk controls the position. #SUB2#
Monk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bullock is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock wants to control but Monk postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Will Monk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Monk closes the distance and pushes Bullock back into the cage.
Monk can't break the clinch.
Bullock misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Monk pulls guard successfully.
Monk wants to get back to his feet but Bullock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU#
Bullock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Monk is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monk wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Monk gets a double leg takedown into Bullock's guard.
Bullock controlling the position.#T1#
Bullock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bullock controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We've been informed that Monk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Bullock seems to be working for a kimura but Monk defends the submission attempt.
Monk is trying to stand back up but Bullock is controlling him
Bullock content to control rather than advance.
Monk tries to kick Bullock off but Bullock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Bullock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bullock seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monk for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Monk gets a double leg takedown into Bullock's guard.
Bullock wants to sweep but no luck.
Bullock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bullock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullock is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Bullock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monk is stalling in the full guard.
Monk wants to control from the top but Bullock keeps moving.
Monk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Monk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bullock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bullock, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Monk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bullock tries to keep at a distance but Monk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Monk jumps guard.
Will Monk has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bullock drops back looking for a leg! Monk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monk manages to kick Bullock off! Bullock jumps back into Monk's guard.
Bullock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bullock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bullock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Monk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Monk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bullock is controlling him.
Bullock stays in close to Monk's body and controls the position.
Bullock won't allow Monk to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bullock bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Monk sneaks out the side door and pushes Bullock away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Bullock closes the distance and clinches.#T2##TD2#
Monk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Monk manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Monk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Monk crashes against the mat.
Bullock can't do much from the bottom here.
Bullock tries to buck Monk off but Monk is having none of it.
Monk working away.
Monk advances to full mount. #T3#
Monk tries to control but Bullock wriggling away.
Bullock wants to control but Monk is having none of it.
Bullock is squirming around, avoiding Monk's attempts to control the action.
Monk prevents Bullock from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bullock regains half guard.
Bullock is trying to control but can't.
Monk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Monk is thwarting Bullock's attempts to control the position.
Bullock is looking for a sweep. Monk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullock is staying active underneath Monk, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rolando Bullock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Will Monk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Monk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Monk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monk 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Monk!
After the fight, Will Monk 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 06, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Hazell has closed the distance and engaged Trevino in a clinch.
Trevino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trevino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hazell's elbow. #BC#
Trevino breaks from the clinch.
Trevino moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Trevino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trevino misses with a takedown attempt - Hazell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hazell lands a lovely overhand right.
Hazell throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazell looks to throw the jab but Trevino is out of range.
Trevino misses with a takedown attempt - Hazell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trevino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Trevino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazell as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazell misses the shot to the body.
Trevino dives in and grabs Hazell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hazell pushes down on Trevino's head and hops out.
Hazell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trevino shoots in but Hazell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hazell is looking for the big counter here.
Trevino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hazell counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig Hazell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hazell clinches up with Trevino and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##TD#
Trevino jumps guard.
Trevino wants to stand and escape but Hazell is having none of it. #SU2#
Hazell gets to his feet - Trevino follows without any prompting.
Hazell looks to land a combination but Trevino avoids it well. #CL2#
Hazell clinches up with Trevino and pushes him back against the cage.
Hazell looks winded!#T3#
Trevino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trevino avoids the elbow strike from Hazell, against the cage.
Trevino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hazell's efforts to push away.#TD#
Trevino jumps into guard, dragging Hazell to the mat.
Trevino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Trevino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trevino working the head and body with strikes.
Trevino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trevino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trevino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Trevino stops Hazell from getting back to his feet.
Trevino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trevino lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Trevino. #SUB#
Trevino is working for a submission of some sort.
Hazell pushes Trevino off looking to stand but Trevino dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Trevino is working for a kimura but Hazell is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Trevino 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Hazell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Trevino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Trevino looks to land a combination. Hazell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hazell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazell misses with a two punch combination.
Trevino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazell is fending him off so far but Trevino persists. Nope, Hazell circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazell is breathing heavily.
Hazell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hazell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##CL2#
Hazell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trevino, pushing him back against the cage.
Trevino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hazell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazell.
Hazell has had enough of the clinch but Trevino keeps him there for the moment.
Trevino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trevino misses with a punch on the inside.
Trevino wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Trevino ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trevino no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trevino looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Hazell stands and steps away. Trevino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Trevino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hazell, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Hazell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2##BC#
Trevino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hazell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazell swats away the attempt to clinch by Trevino.
A nice side step and Hazell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Trevino closes the distance and clinches.
Hazell scores with a hook to the body.
Hazell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trevino is trying to pull guard but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trevino is trying to pull guard but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.
Hazell lands an uppercut.#T3#
Hazell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trevino's efforts to push away.
Trevino fails to pull guard.
Hazell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trevino jumps guard but Hazell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hazell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Hazell pushes Trevino off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hazell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hazell connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hazell takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Trevino breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Trevino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trevino shoots for a takedown but Hazell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Hazell clinches.
Trevino letting Hazell take a breather here.
Trevino is trying to pull guard but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Trevino manages to break the clinch.
Hazell misses with a double jab
and Trevino counters with a series of strikes. Hazell will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Trevino has managed to clinch.
Hazell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Hazell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michel Trevino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Trevino shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hazell as he avoids it easily.
Trevino tries to clinch up
and Hazell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Trevino moves into range and clinches up with Hazell.
Hazell avoiding damage.
Hazell pushes off an throws an elbow but Trevino leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trevino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trevino is trying to pull guard but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.
Hazell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trevino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hazell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Trevino is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hazell has had enough of the clinch but Trevino keeps him there for the moment.
Trevino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trevino lands a nice uppercut.
Trevino stalling in the clinch but Hazell improves position.
Trevino is trying to pull guard but Hazell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Trevino. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Trevino pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Hazell stands up and waves to Trevino to follow him.
Trevino fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Hazell rushes Trevino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Trevino prevents Hazell from breaking the clinch.
Hazell is looking to break free of the clinch but Trevino has double underhooks.
Hazell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Trevino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trevino tries to clinch but Hazell moves out of range.
Hazell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trevino counters with a left and a right that stings Hazell.
Trevino dodges the punch combination from Hazell.
Trevino throws a right and a left that Hazell avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trevino.#T3#
Trevino takes one on the button.
Trevino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazell as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Hazell pushes Trevino up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trevino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trevino trying to control the position but instead, Hazell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trevino into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4##BC#
Trevino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Hazell as Trevino shoots in.
Trevino moves out of range as Hazell strikes.
Trevino shoots in for a takedown but Hazell shows good takedown defense.
Hazell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hazell thuds a left hand into Trevino's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trevino tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hazell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trevino somewhat.
Hazell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trevino with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hazell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hazell 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Hazell!
Craig Hazell was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2016

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Hoffman blocks the leg kick.
Hoffman wants to clinch.
Coccotti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coccotti lands with a nice body punch.
Coccotti lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Coccotti moves into the clinch.
Hoffman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coccotti's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Coccotti manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Coccotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman.
Coccotti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Hoffman dives in and grabs Coccotti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coccotti pushes down on Hoffman's head and hops out.
Hoffman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Coccotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Hoffman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coccotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoffmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Coccotti looks to land a combination but Hoffman avoids it well. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoffman.
Coccotti manages to get back to half guard.
Hoffman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Coccotti has a hand on Hoffman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hoffman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
You get the feeling that Coccotti really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SU#
Hoffman is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Coccotti moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hoffman breaks the clinch.
Hoffman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coccotti's waist but Coccotti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffman off to one side.
Coccotti shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoffman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Coccotti has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Hoffman breaks from the clinch.
Coccotti stalks Hoffman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoffman's face. Hoffman staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Coccotti jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Coccotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffman tries to stall but Coccotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coccotti can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Coccotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coccotti misses with a double jab.
As Coccotti looks to move away, Hoffman throws a big counter combo but Coccotti just gets out of the way.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown. Coccotti tries to sprawl out of it but Hoffman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coccotti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemuel Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coccotti misses the shot to the body.
As Coccotti looks to move away, Hoffman throws a big counter combo but Coccotti just gets out of the way.
Hoffman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Coccotti lands with a straight right. Hoffman didn't see that one coming.
Coccotti misses with a leg kick.
Coccotti takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coccotti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Coccotti throws a combination that misses
and Hoffman counters with a series of strikes. Coccotti will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Coccotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Coccotti as Hoffman tries to tie him up. #BC#
Hoffman'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.
Coccotti works over Hoffman's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoffman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coccotti avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincenzo Coccotti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Coccotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemuel Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coccotti.
Coccotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoffman rather than just go for the knockout.
Coccotti throws a right and a left that Hoffman avoids nicely. #TD#
Hoffman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coccotti's guard.
Hoffman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coccotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Coccotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coccotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffman is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Coccotti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Coccotti closes the distance and clinches.
Hoffman being controlled against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coccotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Coccotti manages to break the clinch.
Coccotti connects with a body shot that sends Hoffman's belly button to the back.
Coccotti takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hoffman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coccotti trying to remain calm as Hoffman controls from the top position.
Coccotti tries to bench press Hoffman off him but Hoffman keeps the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Coccotti is right now.
You can see the frustration on Coccotti's face as Hoffman controls the position. #T3##SU#
Hoffman decides to stand back up. Hoffman steps back and let's Coccotti get back to his feet.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coccotti. #CL2#
Coccotti clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Hoffman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Hoffman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Coccotti on his heels. He'll look to pass Coccotti's guard now, I'm sure.
Coccotti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoffman controls the pace.
Lemuel Hoffman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoffman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Hoffman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincenzo Coccotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Coccotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman tries to move into range but Coccotti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Coccotti looks to land a combination. Hoffman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Lemuel Hoffman has been cut.#TD#
Hoffman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coccotti tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hoffman controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Hoffman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hoffman controlling from the full mount.
Coccotti tries to lock up and control but Hoffman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoffman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coccotti can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coccotti tries to lock up and control but Hoffman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoffman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoffman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Hoffman is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Coccotti is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lemuel Hoffman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Coccotti. No joy for Vazquez on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vazquez is defended easily by Coccotti.#CL2#
Coccotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coccotti lands an uppercut.
Vazquez is looking to control Coccotti's arms but Coccotti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vazquez has his back to the cage.
Coccotti is pushing Vazquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coccotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vazquez avoids it.#BC#
Vazquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Coccotti moves into the clinch.#T1#
Vazquez is trying to break free.
Coccotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vazquez is defending well for now.
Coccotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vazquez.
Vazquez stalling against the cage.
Vazquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coccotti smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachariah Vazquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coccotti avoids the head kick by Vazquez.
Coccotti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vazquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Vazquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coccotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vazquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coccotti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Coccotti counters with a left and a right that stings Vazquez.
Vazquez blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Vazquez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Coccotti counters by moving into the clinch.
Vazquez can't find room to land a body shot as Coccotti controls the action.
Coccotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vazquez avoids it.
Coccotti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coccotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coccotti has had enough of the clinch but Vazquez keeps him there for the moment.
Coccotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coccotti stalling the fight.
Vazquez is trying to stall.
Coccotti is trying to break the clinch but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage.
Coccotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vazquez letting Coccotti take a breather here.#T3#
Vazquez misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Vazquez breaks from the clinch.
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Coccotti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coccotti connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Vazquez is rocked!#CL2#
Vazquez tries to keep at a distance but Coccotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Vazquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Coccotti breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Coccotti lands a huge takedown. Vazquez is out but the ref is slow to react and Coccotti lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Vazquez lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Coccotti!
A victorious Vincenzo Coccotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Hazell.
Greer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Hazell has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Greer wants the takedown. Hazell is fighting it off but Greer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hazell's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Hazell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Hazell successfully pulls guard.
Greer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greer throwing strikes from guard but Hazell blocks nicely.
Hazell looks winded!
Greer scoring with some ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Hazell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greer throws a big right hand that misses.
Greer postures up in Hazell's guard and throws a big left but Hazell blocks it.
Greer postures up and lands a big shot to Hazell's brow.
Greer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hazell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greer.
Greer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Hazell working for a triangle but Greer defends it easily. #SU#
Greer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hazell tries to stall but Greer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Greer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greer prevents a body shot from Hazell.
Greer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Greer leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Greer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Greer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hazell is trying to break the clinch but Greer has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Hazell drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Hazell looking for a guillotine here but Greer defends easily.
Greer connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hazell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Greer stands up from Hazell's guard - Greer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hazell fails to land with a series of punches.
Greer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hazell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hazell wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Greer closes the distance and clinches.
Greer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hazell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazell misses with a hook
and Greer counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Hazell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hazell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Hazell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hazell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hazell misses with a head kick.
Greer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hazell closes the distance and pushes Greer back into the cage.
We've been informed that Hazell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Greer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greer prevents Hazell from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazell slowing the pace effectively.
Greer wants to take the fight to the mat but Hazell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hazell is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hazell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Greer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greer letting Hazell take a breather here.
Greer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Greer has Hazell pressed against the cage.
Greer has Hazell pushed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Hazell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hazell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greer stands up over Hazell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greer cracks Hazell with a solid left hand.
Hazell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greer connects with a couple of short punches.
Hazell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Greer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greer throws a strike but Hazell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Spencer Greer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazell looking to sit in guard and control but Greer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greer has passed into side control.
Hazell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Greer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Greer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Greer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Greer cracks Hazell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Hazell can't escape the position.
Greer lands a big shot there that rocks Hazell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greer with a couple of short strikes.
Hazell wants to hold on but Greer pushes him away.
Greer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hazell hang on?
Hazell tries to reverse the position but Greer maintains control.
Greer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hazell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Greer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greer lands a heavy elbow.
Hazell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Greer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hazell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Greer tries to move into range but Hazell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hazell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Greer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hazell throws a right and a left that Greer avoids nicely.
Greer tries to clinch up but Hazell circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hazell moves into the clinch.
Hazell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greer is trying to pull guard but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.
Hazell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greer controlling the action here for a moment. #T1##TD2#
Hazell jumps guard.
Greer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greer throwing strikes from guard but Hazell blocks nicely.
Greer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greer throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazell controls Greer momentarily but Greer frees himself.
Greer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Greer stands up from Hazell's guard - Greer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spencer Greer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hazell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greer tries to clinch but Hazell moves out of range. #CL2#
Hazell instigates a clinch.
Hazell being controlled against the cage.
Greer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Greer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Hazell tries to circle away but Greer has him pinned against the cage.
Greer misses with an elbow over the top.
Greer has Hazell pressed against the cage, preventing Hazell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greer looking for a takedown.
Greer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazell can do to turn this around?
Greer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hazell's efforts to push away.
Hazell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hazell has had enough of the clinch but Greer keeps him there for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Hazell.
I think Hazell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1##TD#
Wooten drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monk looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wooten is stalling in the full guard.
Wooten throws a strike but Monk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Monk prevents Wooten from getting back to his feet.
Wooten could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Monk trying to control the position from guard on top but Wooten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monk is controlling him.
Wooten keeping moving, preventing Monk from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wooten swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Wooten wants to stand but Monk is controlling the position.
Monk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wooten is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Wooten working for a triangle but Monk defends it easily.
Wooten wants to sweep here but Monk controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wooten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wooten is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wooten but Wooten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Monk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wooten to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooten is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooten working some strikes from top position.
Wooten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monk's head.
Wooten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monk's head.
Wooten cracks Monk with a solid left hand.
Wooten lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU#
Wooten decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monk, up you get!
A head kick from Wooten lands but Monk takes it in his stride. #TD#
Wooten drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SU#
Wooten decides to stand up, so the ref orders Monk to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Wooten rushes Monk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Wooten has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Monk regains guard immediately.
Wooten wants to get up but he can't break Monk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooten landing with the ground and pound.
Wooten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Wooten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wooten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monk circles away.#TD#
Wooten closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monk quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooten with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooten is nestled in close to Monk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooten is nestled in close to Monk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU#
Wooten escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Monk instigates a clinch. #TD#
Wooten has picked Monk up - he's going for a ride! Wooten dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lucas Wooten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wooten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monk has hold of Wooten's hands but Wooten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Monk tries to roll over but Wooten keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Wooten decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Monk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Monk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wooten to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooten cracks Monk with a solid left hand.
Wooten wants to get up but he can't break Monk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Wooten postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monk can do to turn this around?
Wooten connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Monk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Monk wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooten wants to stand but Monk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wooten landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Wooten stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Wooten fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Monk sprawls well initially but Wooten persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooten tries to stand and escape but Monk is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Wooten.
Monk has hold of Wooten's hands but Wooten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooten not doing much here. #T3#
Wooten seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Wooten stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Monk clinches up against the cage.
Wooten fails to pull guard.
Monk lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Monk successfully pulls guard.
Wooten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monk's head.
Wooten stops Monk from standing up.
Wooten trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monk's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Monk is looking for a triangle but Wooten pushes his legs off easily.
Monk trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Monk trying to keep a closed guard but Wooten is proving a slippery customer.
Wooten stands up over Monk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Monk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wooten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wooten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wooten is working Monk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Monk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monk is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Wooten dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Monk gets caught napping as Wooten dives in and scores a takedown. Monk manages to retain guard.
Wooten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooten stands up over Monk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooten distracts Monk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooten scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooten postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Wooten gets to his feet. Monk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Wooten moves into range and clinches up with Monk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooten tries for a takedown but Monk manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Monk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Monk has Wooten up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##TD#
Wooten ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wooten no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooten keeping moving, preventing Monk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wooten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Monk trying to control but Wooten is working from the bottom.
Monk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wooten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooten might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monk wants to control from the top but Wooten keeps moving.
Monk won't allow Wooten to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wooten keeping full guard, as Monk tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Wooten shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wooten was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooten slows the pace down. #T3#
Wooten sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Monk is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Monk chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Monk is trying to improve his position.
Monk struggling a bit here.
Wooten scores with punches from side control.
Wooten landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Wooten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wooten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monk is trying to control Wooten's posture but Wooten avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Monk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Wooten stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Monk throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Wooten closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wooten lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooten trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monk's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooten not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Will Monk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Wooten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Wooten has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wooten is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monk pulls down on the head and he's put Wooten to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Monk!
Will Monk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Coccotti moves into the clinch.
Petersen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coccotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch but Coccotti keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coccotti.
Petersen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Petersen fails to land.
Petersen misses with a knee strike.
Petersen goes for a takedown attempt but Coccotti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Coccotti misses with a two punch combination.
Coccotti shoots in looking for a takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl out of it but Coccotti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coccotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petersen throws a big counter combination but Coccotti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1##CL2#
Petersen gets tackled into the cage by Coccotti. Coccotti maintains the clinch.
Coccotti is looking to break free of the clinch but Petersen has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Petersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coccotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coccotti slowing the pace effectively.
Petersen is trying to break the clinch but Coccotti has him pressed against the cage.
Coccotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petersen wants to get back to striking at distance but Coccotti won't allow it.
Petersen fails to pull guard.
Coccotti stalls. #T2#
Coccotti blocks an uppercut.
Petersen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sidney Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coccotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petersen is defending well for now.
Petersen tries to break the clinch but Coccotti is controlling the position.
Coccotti stalling in the clinch.
Coccotti lands a left hand. #BC2#
Coccotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Coccotti clinches with his opponent.
Coccotti avoiding damage.
Coccotti blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Coccotti scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Petersen is rocked!#BC2#
Coccotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Petersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Coccotti moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.#BC2#
Coccotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coccotti connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Coccotti shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Petersen is on queer street and Coccotti is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Vincenzo Coccotti!
An out of breath Vincenzo Coccotti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Radford . Hazell does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Hazell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Radford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hazell is in Radford 's guard.#SU#
Hazell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Radford , up you get! #CL#
Hazell clinches with his opponent.
Hazell can't find room to land a body shot as Radford controls the action.
Radford misses with a punch on the inside.
Radford swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hazell blocking some punches.
Radford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radford can't find room to land a body shot as Hazell controls the action.
Radford should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Radford tries to work over Hazell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Radford throws a right hand that Hazell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazell also avoids with ease.
Radford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Radford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hazell.
Radford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Radford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hazell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Radford 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dave Radford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hazell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radford but Radford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hazell tries to close the distance and clinch but Radford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radford . Hazell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazell thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
A big right from Radford misses. #CL#
Hazell clinches up with Radford and pushes him back against the cage.
Radford has Hazell pressed against the cage.
Radford can't break the clinch.
Radford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hazell has Radford pushed against the cage.
Hazell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hazell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radford up against the cage.
Hazell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Radford smiles and moves away. #T3#
Hazell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Hazell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Radford doesn't seem phased though.
Radford lands a jab to the head.
Radford throws a series of punches but Hazell moves out of range.
Hazell tries to clinch there but Radford circles away.
Radford is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Radford gets tackled into the cage by Hazell. Hazell maintains the clinch.
Hazell wants to break free but Radford has control. #BC2#
Radford breaks the clinch.
Hazell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hazell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazell was well out of range. Poor timing from Radford .#T4#
Radford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hazell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radford tries to avoid it but Hazell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radford to the ground. Radford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hazell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radford .
Dave Radford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Hazell has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazell is looking to control Radford 's arms but Radford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hazell has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Radford tries to work over Hazell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radford tries a body shot but Hazell blocks it.
Radford throws a head punch that misses.
Radford has Hazell pressed against the cage, preventing Hazell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hazell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Radford throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Radford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hazell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Radford manages to circle out of the way.
Hazell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Radford as he avoids it easily.
Radford throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Radford .
Hazell avoids the body shot from Radford .
Hazell tries to clinch up but Radford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazell shoots in but Radford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Radford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Radford .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazell has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Radford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hazell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Radford fails to land. #BC#
Hazell breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hazell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Radford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dave Radford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radford misses with a straight left.
Radford fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazell tries to clinch but Radford is having none of it.
Radford misses with a double jab.
It looked like Hazell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Radford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Radford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Radford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hazell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radford . #T2#
Radford leaves Hazell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Hazell drives through and clinches with Radford against the cage. #BC#
Hazell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Hazell.
Hazell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Radford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hazell lands a lovely overhand right.
Hazell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hazell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hazell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Craig Hazell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Radford is breathing heavily.
Radford misses with a hook
and Hazell counters with a left to the body.
Hazell moves in looking to clinch but Radford pushes him off.
Radford swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazell.
Nice shot lands for Hazell.
Radford takes a swing at Hazell's ribcage but misses.
Hazell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radford avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Radford . Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Radford . Those never looked like landing.
Hazell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hazell there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Hazell closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazell scores with a shot to the side of Radford 's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hazell.
Hazell wants to break free but Radford has control. #BC#
Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Radford lands with a nice combination. Hazell backs away looking to recover.
Radford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Hazell. #CL2#
Radford gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Radford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Hazell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radford avoids the head kick by Hazell.
Radford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hazell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Radford misses.
Hazell is looking to clinch but Radford is avoiding it.
Hazell moves in looking to clinch but Radford pushes him off.
Hazell tries to clinch up but Radford circles away and keeps his distance.
Radford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Radford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hazell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radford . Hazell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hazell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Radford misses.
Radford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hazell doesn't manage to clinch there - Radford circles away. #T1#
Radford misses with a wild body shot.
Radford takes a swing at Hazell's ribcage but misses.
Hazell is looking to counter the offense by Radford and move into the clinch.
Hazell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Hazell with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Hazell clinches up against the cage.
Hazell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radford working aggressively here. #BC#
Hazell breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Hazell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hazell slips a straight right by Radford .
Radford swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazell.
Radford avoids the head kick by Hazell.
Hazell dodges the punch combination from Radford .
Hazell closes the distance but Radford moves to the side
and Radford counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hazell scores with a shot to the body.
Radford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazell. #T3#
Radford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazell.
Radford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Radford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Radford misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hazell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hazell misses with a takedown attempt - Radford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave Radford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hazell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazell circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab lands there for Hazell.
Radford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Radford .
Hazell slips a jab from Radford .
Hazell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Radford has closed the distance and engaged Hazell in a clinch.
Radford doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Radford throws a head punch that misses.
Radford takes a shot to the head.
Hazell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Radford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hazell backwards.
Radford misses with a punch to the body.
Hazell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Radford smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Radford doesn't seem bothered though.
Craig Hazell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Radford tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Radford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Radford 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Radford !
Post fight, an emotional Dave Radford said 'I'm the motherfucking BEAST'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016

#R1#
Monk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dillard tries to avoid it but Monk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dillard to the ground. Dillard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Monk looks to move away, Dillard throws a big counter combo but Monk just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Monk closes the distance and clinches.
Monk lands a body punch.
Monk has Dillard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dillard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Dillard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Monk!
Dillard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monk is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dillard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Monk sneaks back into half guard.#ES2#
Monk pushes Dillard off and gets back to his feet.
Monk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dillard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dillard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Monk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Dillard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Monk tries to clinch up but Dillard circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Monk dives in for a single leg takedown but Dillard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nathan Dillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Monk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk wants to clinch up but Dillard keeps it at a distance.
Monk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Monk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillard is trying to pull guard but Monk has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Dillard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dillard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monk.
Dillard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
No luck for Monk with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dillard enables Monk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dillard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monk stops Dillard from standing up.
Monk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monk trying to control the action but Dillard is working from the bottom.
Monk landing strikes. #T4#
Monk wants to control but Dillard is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Monk decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dillard to his feet.
Dillard blocks a head kick by Monk.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillard or perhaps it was just good defense by Monk, which made it look bad.
Monk throws a counter combo.
Will Monk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monk flicks out a counter leg kick but Dillard steps away.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monk as he avoids it easily.
Monk tries to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Monk dominated that round.
That's time! Dillard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Monk.
Dillard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monk swivels and escapes.
Monk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monk dives in and grabs Dillard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillard pushes down on Monk's head and hops out.#TD2#
Monk looking to score a takedown here. Dillard is defending well but Monk drives through and ends up in Dillard's guard.
Monk controlling from the top position.
Monk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dillard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Monk content to stall in guard here.
Monk passes Dillard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monk is keen to just control but Dillard is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Monk wants to work for an arm triangle but Dillard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Monk wants to take a breather but Dillard is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Monk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nathan Dillard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monk shoots in for a takedown but Dillard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monk with a poor takedown
and Dillard counters with a one-two to the body.
Nathan Dillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Monk.
Dillard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monk avoids it really well and circles away.
Dillard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Monk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dillard!
Dillard is looking to regain half guard here but Monk keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Dillard is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monk trying to control the position but Dillard is working away.
Dillard is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monk trying to control the position but Dillard is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillard being controlled for a moment.
Monk trying to control the position but Dillard is working away. #SUB2#
Monk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monk scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Monk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Monk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monk tries to clinch but Dillard is having none of it.
Monk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monk. Dillard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Dillard misses its target.
Nice takedown defense from Monk. No joy for Dillard on that attempt.
Monk feints the counter takedown.
Nathan Dillard is winning the standup battle so far.
Monk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillard swivels and escapes.
Nathan Dillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Monk.
Monk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Monk darts in looking for a takedown but Dillard gets double underhooks and turns Monk into the cage.
Monk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillard slaps away a takedown attempt from Monk, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Monk clinches up against the cage.
Dillard has Monk pressed against the cage.
Dillard tries to pull guard but Monk won't allow it. #TD2#
Monk jumps guard and drags Dillard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dillard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monk's head.
Monk trying to keep a closed guard but Dillard is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Monk wants to stand and escape but Dillard is having none of it.
Monk has Dillard pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
Monk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dillard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dillard is trying to pull guard but Monk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monk trying to stall but Dillard improves his position.
Monk stalling in the clinch but Dillard improves position.
Dillard is stalling here.
Dillard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Monk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##TD#
Dillard jumps guard and drags Monk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Monk wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
Dillard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monk is one step ahead there.
Dillard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monk on the ground.
Monk trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Dillard is working an open guard so Monk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dillard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dillard avoids the body shot from Monk.
Dillard throws a big counter combination but Monk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Monk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dillard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Monk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillard as he avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillard throws a series of strikes that have Monk backpedaling.
Dillard shoots and misses
and Monk counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Monk!

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