Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Arnett rushes Randolph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Randolph.
Arnett tries for a takedown but Randolph manages to get underhooks.
Arnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randolph prevents it.
Arnett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Arnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randolph stalling in the clinch.
Arnett tries for a takedown but Randolph manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Arnett breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randolph swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Arnett tries to keep at a distance but Randolph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arnett prevents Randolph from breaking the clinch.#T1##TD#
Arnett turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Randolph is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing that Arnett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Randolph struggling a bit here.
Arnett working the head and body with strikes.
Arnett just content to control the position.
Arnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randolph keeps working.
Arnett happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Arnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Randolph wants to control but Arnett postures up.
Arnett lands a few punches from side control.
Arnett tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Arnett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Randolph is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Randolph trying to remain calm as Arnett controls from the top position.
Randolph wants to control but Arnett postures up.
Arnett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Randolph tries to bench press Arnett off him but Arnett keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Arnett stalls from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arnett fails with a takedown attempt.
And Randolph tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arnett or perhaps it was just good defense by Randolph, which made it look bad.
Randolph tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Arnett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Randolph trying to control the position here.
Arnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randolph is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Arnett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Arnett has Randolph up against the cage in a clinch.
Randolph is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Arnett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Randolph pinned against the cage. Randolph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph tries to clinch up but Arnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Randolph swivels and escapes.
Arnett keeps the fight on the outside.
Randolph darts in trying to clinch#TD#
so Arnett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Arnett here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Arnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arnett'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.
Arnett trying to control but Randolph is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arnett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arnett is pushing down on Randolph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Randolph is fighting to maintain full guard but Arnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randolph trying to hold on to Arnett's head to control him but Arnett postures up. #SUB#
Arnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Still in half guard, Arnett seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Randolph leaves Arnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudley Arnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randolph fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Arnett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Randolph to the mat! Randolph manages to get full guard. #T4#
Arnett controlling from the top position.
Arnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randolph can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Randolph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnett advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Arnett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Randolph tries for a takedown but Arnett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnett misses its target.
Randolph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arnett.
A lull in the action here as Arnett stalls from top position.
Randolph is not content to let Arnett control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Randolph is letting Arnett control him for a moment. #T1#
Randolph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arnett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arnett controls the position.#SUB#
Arnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dudley Arnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randolph is trying to control Arnett's posture but Arnett avoids it.
Randolph is letting Arnett control him for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Randolph being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Randolph gets caught flat footed, as Arnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arnett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Randolph looking for a guillotine here but Arnett defends easily.
Arnett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Further stalling from Arnett.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arnett wants to pass the guard but Randolph is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Randolph working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Randolph closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Arnett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randolph tries to clinch up but Arnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Arnett swats away the attempt to clinch by Randolph.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Arnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnett, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Dudley Arnett!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Dudley Arnett!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Dudley Arnett!

Dudley Arnett wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DFC 24
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##CL#
Harris Jr takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Harris Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to clinch up.
Harris Jr is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Harris Jr drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris Jr as James tries to tie him up.
James tries to pull guard but Harris Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Harris Jr tightens his grip and picks James up, before dumping him to the ground. James manages to land in guard.
Harris Jr cracks James with a solid left hand.
James told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
James is working an open guard so Harris Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harris Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as James backs up against the cage. #CUT#
It looks like Des James has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Harris Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
James is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harris Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip James to the mat. James regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Harris Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and James has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris Jr has managed to get both his arms back between James's legs - danger averted.
Harris Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Harris Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down James for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris Jr scores with a push kick.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris Jr won't allow it.
Harris Jr stalls.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
James pulls guard successfully.
Harris Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harris Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harris Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Harris Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
Harris Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harris Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harris Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Harris Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Des James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Butch Harris Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Harris Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Harris Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Harris Jr drives through and clinches with James against the cage. #TD#
Harris Jr is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harris Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is striking off his back. Harris Jr thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T1##SU#
Harris Jr stands up and beckons James to join him on the feet. #CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Harris Jr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
James is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harris Jr jumps into side control!
Harris Jr staying calm.
James takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Harris Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
Harris Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Harris Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Harris Jr controlling from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Harris Jr.#T3#
Harris Jr lands an elbow.
Harris Jr controlling the position.
Butch Harris Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SU#
Harris Jr stands up and beckons James to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James fails to pull guard. #TD#
Harris Jr manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James preventing the sweep.
Harris Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Harris Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Des James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris Jr but Harris Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Harris Jr moves into the clinch.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris Jr walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Harris Jr has managed to clinch. #TD#
Harris Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harris Jr manages to end up in side control.
Harris Jr has control of an arm but James manages to advance to Harris Jr's back!
Harris Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in James's guard. Nice work there by Harris Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris Jr stays in close to James's body and controls the position.
Harris Jr advances position into side control!#T1#
Harris Jr controls the position.
Harris Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear James down. #SUB#
Harris Jr tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
Harris Jr taking a breather here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Harris Jr tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
James is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Harris Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Harris Jr has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Harris Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James fails to land the takedown.
Butch Harris Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Des James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Harris Jr clinches.
Butch Harris Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
James tries to pull guard but Harris Jr won't allow it. #BC#
Harris Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Good leg kick by Harris Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Harris Jr. Harris Jr maintains the clinch. #BC#
Harris Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Harris Jr rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James wants a takedown. #TD#
Harris Jr has hold of one of James's legs. James is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris Jr is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris Jr controlling the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Butch Harris Jr!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Butch Harris Jr!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Butch Harris Jr!

Butch Harris Jr wins by unanimous decision!

Event: LIA 13: A World Of Pain
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Daddy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daddy pushing down on Banks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Daddy wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Daddy passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Daddy goes for an armbar but Banks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Banks.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Daddy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daddy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Banks trying to control the position.
Daddy looking to pass the guard.
Banks wants to sweep here but Daddy controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Daddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Daddy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banks, who protects the arm well.
Daddy is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Daddy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Daddy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daddy looking to control but instead Banks has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Daddy wants to pass the guard but Banks is defending well.
Daddy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daddy fails to advance to Banks's back.
Daddy is working hard here to advance position.
Daddy mounts Banks! Really nice guard pass there!
Daddy tries to control but Banks wriggling away. #SUB#
Daddy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banks has worked his arm free - good work by Banks!
Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working. #T4#
Daddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Banks!#SUB#
Daddy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Daddy is looking to work his way around to Banks's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daddy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Daddy is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Banks is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Daddy!

Event: Imperial - I
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Banks tries to clinch up but Fistberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Fistberg scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Freddy Banks has been cut.
Fistberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Fistberg circles away. #TD#
Fistberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fistberg scoring with punches from side control.
Banks throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Fistberg working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Banks is rocked!
Banks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fistberg trying to mount his opponent but Banks defends it.
Banks has hold of Fistberg's hands but Fistberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Fistberg finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Freddy Banks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fistberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Banks! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fistberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Fistberg!
After winning the bout, Tor Fistberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016

#R1#
Boring throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Bragi Boring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boring counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Freddy Banks has been cut.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Boring instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Boring. #TD2#
Banks drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Boring is sitting in close to Banks's body. Banks has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boring is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boring is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Banks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Freddy Banks!
Freddy Banks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 20: Unleashed
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Jakh fails with a takedown attempt.
Jakh throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Jakh is looking to clinch.
James was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
James dives in and grabs Jakh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jakh pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Jakh is looking to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakh's waist but Jakh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Jakh.
Jakh darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Jakh into the cage.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
James stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pari Jakh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a head kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jakh enables James to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jakh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
James won't allow Jakh to sweep him here. #SU2#
James gets to his feet - Jakh follows without any prompting. #T1#
Jakh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jakh wants it to stay on the feet.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James shoots in for a double leg but Jakh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Jakh tries to clinch up
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
James gets a clinch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Jakh avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
James pulls Jakh into guard.
Jakh being controlled here momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James keeping moving, preventing Jakh from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakh stays in close to James's body and controls the position. #T3#
James pulls Jakh in close to prevent any damage.
Jakh throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jakh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jakh is trying to keep James in close. #T4#
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jakh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jakh's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakh is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jakh is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Des James dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jakh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
James forces Jakh back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
James pulls Jakh into guard.
Jakh trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jakh looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
James landing some decent shots from guard. #SU2#
Jakh is working an open guard so James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakh.
Jakh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
James clinches up with Jakh and pushes him back against the cage.
Jakh is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Jakh breaks from the clinch.
Jakh scores with a jab to the body.#T2##TD2#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jakh's guard.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James postures up.
Jakh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Jakh's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jakh is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Jakh wants to stand up but James is controlling him. #T3#
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jakh's head.
Jakh is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from James as Jakh shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jakh to the ground. James is now in Jakh's guard.
James forces his way into half guard.
James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
James is looking to advance position but Jakh won't allow it. #T4#
James stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
James escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Jakh clinches with his opponent.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jakh pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Des James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jakh's guard.
James passes Jakh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James controlling the action here.
Jakh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Jakh is trying to keep James in close.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James won't allow Jakh to sweep him here.
James landing with the ground and pound.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Jakh is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jakh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Jakh persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakh misses with the combination.
Jakh gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Jakh manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James shoots for a takedown but Jakh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##TD2#
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jakh trying to hold on to James's head to control him but James postures up.
Jakh looks like he's trying to stand up.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
James is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
James stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Jakh on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from James on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jakh defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Jakh feinted with a counter takedown.
Jakh blocks the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jakh doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away. #TD2#
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jakh to the ground. James is now in Jakh's guard.
Pari Jakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Des James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Des James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Des James!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Des James!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Des James!

Des James wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Des James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
Grant really is a fat lump.
Randolph leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Grant manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Randolph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Randolph pushes Grant up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Randolph. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Randolph gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Randolph manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Randolph closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Randolph gets a clinch.
Grant lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Grant breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Randolph instigates a clinch. #BC#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Randolph enables Grant to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Randolph manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Randolph pushes Grant off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Randolph tries to sprawl but Grant drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Randolph trying to control here. #SUB2#
Randolph is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grant pulls his head out easily.
Randolph tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Grant is thwarting Randolph's attempts to control the position.
Randolph is looking for a sweep. Grant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Grant wants to work for an arm triangle but Randolph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Grant prevents Randolph from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randolph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Randolph is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Randolph actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Randolph keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Grant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Randolph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randolph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randolph is pulling down on Grant's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy Randolph will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Randolph has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Grant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Randolph clinches up against the cage.
Grant tries to pull guard but Randolph forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Grant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Randolph just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grant tries to pull guard but Randolph won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delbert Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Grant breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Randolph counters with a shoot takedown. Grant fights it but they end up in guard.
Grant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randolph.
Randolph sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Randolph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Grant is trying to keep Randolph in close.
Randolph slips nicely into half guard.
Randolph perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Randolph trying to pass the guard but Grant defending well. #SUB2#
Randolph 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.
Grant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Randolph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Randolph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Randolph frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Randolph is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grant has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T3#
Grant tries to hold on but Randolph postures up.
Randolph trying to control but Grant is having none of it.
Grant wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Randolph.
Randolph thowing shots but they're missing.
Randolph unloads with some shots from mount but Grant bucks and avoids them well.
Randolph unloads with some shots from mount but Grant bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Randolph content just to control the position here.
Tommy Randolph has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randolph lands a big shot there that rocks Grant but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grant wants to control but Randolph is having none of it.
Grant is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Randolph wants to finish this one by submission but Grant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Randolph.
Randolph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Randolph is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Grant is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Grant flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Randolph anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Grant and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Randolph slips an arm under Grant chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Randolph has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Randolph is squeezing on Grant like an anaconda would it's prey. Grant fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Randolph!
Tommy Randolph spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016

#R1#
Reem tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD#
Reem drops Banks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banks looks back up at him and smiles so Reem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Freddy Banks has been cut.#CL#
Reem darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem tries to land a knee to the head but Banks blocks with his arms.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reem gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reem after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Banks moves out of range as Reem strikes.#TD2#
Banks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reem to the ground. Banks is now in Reem's guard.
Banks looks winded!
Reem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reem tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Reem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reem is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banks wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Reem working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reem checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Banks clinches up with Reem and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banks blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reem.
Banks blocks a body shot from Reem. #T3#
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Freddy Banks's cut even more.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Reem has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks blocks a head kick by Reem.
Banks 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.
Reem misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Reem didn't expect that.
Reem working a defensive guard here.
Banks being controlled here momentarily.
Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.#T4#
Banks won't allow Reem to sweep him here.
Reem wants to stand and escape but Banks is having none of it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reem is on top in guard. #REVR#
Banks trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Banks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Banks avoids the head kick by Reem.
Reem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reem is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Banks unleashes a big counter combination but Reem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reem is trying to stand.
Reem is not content to let Banks control the position.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is taking a breather. Reem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reem is trying to stand up here but Banks is controlling him well. #T1#
Banks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reem trying to control here.
Banks wants to take a breather but Reem is having none of it. #SUB#
Reem actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem misses with a low kick as Banks jumps back.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem throws a nice head kick!
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Banks ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Reem clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Banks is trying to drag Reem to the mat but Reem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Reem misses with a knee strike.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
Banks has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Reem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses. #T3#
Reem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem throws a leg kick but Banks moved away.#CL#
Reem forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banks blocks a body shot from Reem. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Reem tries to sprawl but Banks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banks moves nicely into side control.
Banks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reem trying to control but Banks flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
Banks biding his time, controlling Reem.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Banks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Banks controlling well, preventing Reem from escaping the position.
Reem is working hard here to advance position.
Reem breaks Banks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber Reem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Banks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reem throws the kick towards the body but Banks avoids it.
Banks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banks.
Reem tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Banks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reem wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banks looking to finish Reem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reem!
Reem is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T1#
Reem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reem regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Freddy Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SU2#
Banks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Uber Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uber Reem is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Banks down.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range. #CL#
Reem has managed to clinch.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Uber Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Banks tries to pull guard but Reem won't allow it.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reem to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reem is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Reem circles away and we're back to standing.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Banks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3##CL#
Reem rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Banks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reem prevents the takedown attempt.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
Reem has Banks pressed against the cage, preventing Banks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Banks tries to tie him up.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banks jumps guard but Reem stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banks tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position.
Freddy Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reem avoids a wild elbow strike from Banks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uber Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reem, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uber Reem!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Randolph clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kane breaks the clinch.
Randolph walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kane.#TD2#
Randolph shoots in and bounces Kane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Randolph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randolph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Randolph has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kane!#T1#
Kane is trying to escape the mount.
Randolph controlling from the full mount.
Randolph prevents Kane from getting the reversal.
Randolph throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kane tries to control the position but Randolph now has his back.
Randolph has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kane's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Randolph has got one arm under Kane's chin. This could be trouble... Kane trying to control the other hand but Randolph gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kane has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Randolph!
A less than humble Tommy Randolph misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Banks has closed the distance and engaged Punk in a clinch.
Punk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Banks has Punk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Punk tumbling to the mat - Banks dives into Punk's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Punk holds on and takes a little breather.
Punk trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Punk trying to strike off his back.
Punk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks is stalling in the full guard.
Banks prevents Punk from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Punk. Punk maintains the clinch.
Punk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banks blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Punk jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Punk keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks 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.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Punk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banks looking to sit in guard and control but Punk 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.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Punk stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Punk tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Punk is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Punk wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punk defends well.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Punk tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cm Punk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Punk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Punk shows good takedown defense.
Banks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cm Punk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Punk is looking to land body kicks.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Punk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Punk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Punk avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD#
Punk fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banks to the ground. Punk is now in Banks's guard.
Punk wanted to stand there but Banks had control of the position.
Banks has control of Punk's left arm, preventing Punk from doing any damage.
Banks controls Punk momentarily but Punk frees himself.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SU#
Punk stands and steps away. Banks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punk pinned against the cage. Punk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Punk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks misses with a combination
and Punk counters with a three punch combo that has Banks backing up. Banks nods at Punk to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Punk misses with a low kick as Banks jumps back.
Banks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punk.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Punk sprawls well.
Punk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Punk lands a head shot.
Punk goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punk tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punk to the ground. Punk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banks cracks Punk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banks looks to land a body kick but Punk moved away.#T4##TD2#
Punk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Punk is proving hard to escape from.
Punk keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punk throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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 Cm Punk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Banks clinches.
Banks is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banks feints a jab promting Punk to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Punk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Cm Punk has been cut.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks leaves Punk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cm Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks. #T1#
Punk connects with a crisp jab.
Punk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Punk sprawls well.
A left and a right from Punk both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Punk has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Punk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Punk decides to pull guard.
Banks preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Punk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Punk manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Punk's guard.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Punk keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Punk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cm Punk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punk tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Punk, which made it look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Punk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Punk tries to pull guard but Banks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Banks decides to pull guard.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Punk is having none of it.
Punk looking to pass the guard.
Banks is trying to keep Punk in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddy Banks.
I think Punk 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cm Punk!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Banks drives through with a takedown into Midget's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Midget looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Banks is defending well. Midget quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Banks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Midget celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fat Midget!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1##TD2#
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James looks to land a strike but Witt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Witt keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
James wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
Witt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard. #REVR#
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Witt trying to control the position. #T1#
James sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Witt looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
Witt has a closed guard, preventing James from standing up.
Witt throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Witt can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
James seems to be looking for submissions.
Witt wants to get back to his feet. #SU2#
James decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Witt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
James ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. James no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
James throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Witt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Witt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Witt defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James is trying to keep Witt in close. #SUB#
Witt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Witt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Witt drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Witt off! Witt jumps back into James's guard.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Witt wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Des James dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Witt tries to roll over but James keeps him under control.
James is keen to just control but Witt is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt wants to get back to his feet.
James not doing much here. #T1#
James blocks the strikes from Witt.
Witt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from James.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Witt has wrist control.
James wants to control from the top but Witt keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Witt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Witt pulls James in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James wants to clinch
and Witt counters with a left to the body.
Witt misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for James. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Witt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from James does no damage.
Witt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James throws out a counter right but Witt avoids it with no problem.
Jewell Witt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Witt is controlling James's posture.
James slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Witt regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Witt gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Witt is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
James stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Witt has one foot on James's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
James tries to clinch but Witt moves out of range.
Witt throws a big counter combination but James scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James tries to clinch but Witt is having none of it. #CL2#
Witt gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Des James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Witt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Witt struggling a bit here.
James gets to mount! Witt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
James avoids the attempt from Witt to control.
Witt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##ES#
Witt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but James is on him like a limpet, forcing Witt back against the cage.#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a series of punches but Witt moves out of range. #TD2#
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
James stands up from guard. Let's bang!
James throws a series of punches but Witt avoids them all with ease.
As James tries to get set, Witt tries to push him back and clinch up but James manages to avoid the attempt.#T2##TD2#
James gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Witt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James is trying to ground and pound but Witt uses the momentary lack of control by James to regain half guard.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Witt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Witt.#T3#
James looking to pass the guard.
James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Witt is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Witt tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
James is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
James seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Witt is holding on tight.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witt is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Witt is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Des James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30

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

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