Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Ragnarok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velez's hands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Velez.
Velez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Velez darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarok gets double underhooks and turns Velez into the cage.
Ragnarok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velez. That did some damage!#TD#
Velez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ragnarok wants to get back to his feet but Velez is dominant here and he's now got Ragnarok's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarok trying to control the position but Velez manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Velez has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ragnarok is in real trouble here. Velez gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ragnarok is tapping out! Velez wins by rear naked choke!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017

#R1#
Chase throws a head kick but Velez moves out of range.
Chase wants to clinch up but Velez keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Velez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Velez manages to pull guard. #ES#
Velez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Velez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chase preventing the sweep.
Velez seems keen to control Chase's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chase drops back looking for a leg! Velez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velez manages to kick Chase off! Chase jumps back into Velez's guard.
Velez seems keen to control Chase's posture.#T1#
Chase prevents Velez from getting back to his feet.
Velez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chase on the ground.
Velez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Velez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chase sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Velez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chase is looking to clinch but Velez is avoiding it.
Chase misses with a wild combination.
Velez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velez throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chase shoots in but Velez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase looks winded!
Chase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3##TD#
Velez 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.
Chase lands a decent shot there.
Velez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Chase has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Chase is trying to control the position but Velez postures up.
Chase being controlled here, momentarily.
Velez throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase is trying to hold Velez in close to prevent damage but Velez has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Velez lands strikes from half guard.
Velez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Velez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Velez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chase is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chase 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Velez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Velez scores with a head kick. Chase tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Velez dives in and scores a takedown into Chase's guard.#SUB2#
Chase looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Velez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Velez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexander Velez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase trying to keep a closed guard but Velez is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet. #T1#
Velez cracks Chase with a solid left hand.
Velez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Velez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chase looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chase looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chase! #REVB#
Chase in the domination position with Velez hanging on.
Velez can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Chase looking to control but instead Velez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Chase is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Velez is trying is best to control the position here.
Velez is looking to escape.
Chase throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Velez to regain full guard.
Velez keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully. #T3#
Chase won't allow Velez to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Velez looking to score a takedown here. Chase is defending well but Velez drives through and ends up in Chase's guard.
Chase wants to get back to his feet but Velez passes into half guard.
Velez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chase can do to turn this around?#REVB##SUB2#
Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Velez thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely. #T4#
Velez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Velez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Velez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chase's head.
Velez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Velez decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Velez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chase tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velez is in Chase's guard.
Chase is looking to stand back up but Velez counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chase.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Velez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Velez shoots in and gets a takedown into Chase's guard.
Velez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chase throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velez lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Velez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chase 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.
Velez 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. #T1#
Velez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Velez stands up and waves to Chase to follow him.
Velez throws a head kick that Chase semi-blocks. #TD#
Velez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chase seems a little lost for a moment, as Velez dominates the positioning.#T2#
Chase is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Velez off and has taken his back!
Velez holding both Chase 's hands and preventing any damage.
Velez trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Velez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Velez wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
I really don't envy Velez right now. #SUB2#
Velez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chase's arms.
Velez wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Chase is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Velez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Velez wants to control his opponent's hands but Chase gets his hands free.
Velez is trying to get back to his feet but Chase has full control of the position and if anything, Velez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Chase not allowing Velez to control his hands.
Velez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chase is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez trying to get back to his feet but Chase is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nj Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Velez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson closes the distance but Velez moves to the side #TD#
and Velez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Velez with the ground and pound but Jackson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Velez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Velez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson 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.
Velez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SU#
Velez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Velez closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Velez pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson drops Velez with a huge uppercut! Velez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jackson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Jackson!
After the fight, Bobby Jackson 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: Jan 03, 2017

#R1#
Payapa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Harding was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Payapa lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Payapa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harding's guard.
Payapa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Payapa wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Payapa is looking to work some ground and pound but Harding has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payapa wanted to stand there but Harding had control of the position.
Payapa looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Payapa controls Harding momentarily but Harding frees himself. #T1#
Payapa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Payapa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payapa controls Harding momentarily but Harding frees himself.
Payapa looking to control but Harding passes into half guard.
Harding knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payapa on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Payapa is concentrating on defense, preventing Harding from advancing position.
Harding looks to land a strike but Payapa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payapa is on top in guard. #REVB#
Payapa works over Harding with some ground and pound from guard.
Payapa looking to sit in guard and control but Harding gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Payapa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Payapa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Harding has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Payapa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Harding is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Payapa pulls down on the head and he's put Harding to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tajal Payapa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Harding gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bennett to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Harding manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Bennett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harding on his heels. He'll look to pass Harding's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Harding pushes Bennett off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Bennett cracks Harding with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bennett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Harding to stand back up!#ROC2#
Harding is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freeman Harding has been cut.#CL2#
Bennett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Harding is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Bennett manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Bennett closes the distance looking for a takedown. Harding stuffs it but Bennett still has hold of him. Bennett picks Harding up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Bennett slams Harding to the floor and that's really hurt Harding - he doesn't know where he is! Bennett throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bennett!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Mcgregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Mann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Mcgregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcgregor has managed to get both his arms back between Mann's legs - danger averted.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Mcgregor stands up from Mann's guard - Mcgregor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mcgregor is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Mann hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conor Mcgregor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1#
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Watts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Watts shoots in and gets a takedown into Mann's guard.
Watts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mann's guard.
Watts trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Watts throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely.
Watts postures up in Mann's guard and throws a big left but Mann blocks it.
Watts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mann is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SUB#
Mann is looking for a triangle here but Watts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Watts trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Mann is rocked!#SU2#
Watts decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Mann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Watts connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Mann to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Watts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Watts!
Joe Watts made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'greatest ever to do the damn thing '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Ritchie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mann did well to prevent Ritchie getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ritchie connects with a nice short shot to Mann's temple.
Ritchie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mann.
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mann pulls Ritchie in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Mann has control of Ritchie's left arm, preventing Ritchie from doing any damage.
Ritchie looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ritchie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ritchie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ritchie wants to stand and escape but Mann is having none of it.
Mann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritchie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ritchie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ritchie wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann landing some decent shots from guard.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Ritchie's brow.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mann stops Ritchie from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab from Ritchie finds it's way through Mann's defenses. #T2#
Ritchie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ritchie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritchie digs a good body shot into Mann's ribs.
Ritchie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Ritchie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Mann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ritchie looks winded!
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!
Ritchie scores with a jab to the head.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Ritchie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3##CL#
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritchie, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ritchie breaks the clinch.
Mann keeps Ritchie at a distance using the push kick.
Ritchie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritchie wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Ritchie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.#ES#
Mann has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ritchie is on him like a limpet, forcing Mann back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mann as Ritchie tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Ritchie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mann regains guard. #ES#
Mann pushes Ritchie off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mann closes the distance and clinches.
Ritchie misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritchie tries to circle away but Mann has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Mann jumps guard and drags Ritchie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ritchie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann content to stall in guard here.
Mann keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ritchie's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Mann dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ritchie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritchie wants to clinch up but Mann keeps it at a distance.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritchie misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Ritchie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ritchie showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Mann has one foot on Ritchie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mann moves into range and clinches up with Ritchie.
Mann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ritchie walks away with a smile on his face. Mann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritchie throws a head kick but Mann moves out of range.
Ritchie is breathing heavily.
Mann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ritchie tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Mann has his takedown stuffed
and Ritchie counters with a flying knee that drops Mann! Ritchie dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JJ Ritchie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ritchie as Mann shoots in.
Ritchie misses with a head kick.
Mann misses with a takedown attempt - Ritchie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritchie moves away.
Ritchie misses with a body kick.
Mann quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ritchie closes the distance and clinches.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilton Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritchie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mann blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann has Ritchie pressed against the cage, preventing Ritchie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Ritchie successfully pulls guard.
Ritchie wants to stand up but Mann is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ritchie being controlled here, momentarily.
Ritchie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Ritchie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mann is controlling him.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritchie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mann is really struggling to control Ritchie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ritchie is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Ritchie misses
and Mann counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mann blocks a head kick by Ritchie. #CL2#
Ritchie clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Mann has closed the distance and engaged Ritchie in a clinch.
Ritchie scores with a shot to the side of Mann's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ritchie throws an elbow but misses.
Ritchie tries to land knees in the clinch but Mann avoids the damage to the body.
Mann is trying to pull guard but Ritchie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ritchie walks away with a smile on his face. Mann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Ritchie rushes Mann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ritchie wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Ritchie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ritchie working hard to break the clinch.
Mann stalls. #BC#
Mann breaks from the clinch.
Ritchie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritchie throws a sloppy head kick and Mann moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Ritchie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mann is trying to defend but Ritchie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ritchie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Ritchie working over Mann with some ground and pound. Mann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Mann is rocked!
Ritchie lands a big elbow - Mann is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ritchie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ritchie!
James Ritchie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Da Nero shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Harding kicks Da Nero off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Da Nero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harding wants to control but Da Nero is keeping busy.
Harding striking from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Nero wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Harding uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Harding keeping moving, preventing Da Nero from controlling successfully.
Da Nero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harding's guard.#T1##SUB#
Da Nero throws a sloppy strike and Harding has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Da Nero is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Harding!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freeman Harding!
Robert Da Nero spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll need to train harder to not disappoint you next time '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Mann throws a body shot but no joy.
And Gram tries to counter it with a takedown but Mann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gram circles away.
Gram avoids the body shot from Mann.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mann gets tackled into the cage by Gram. Gram maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mann pulls guard successfully.
Gram scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann trying to control the position.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Gram from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gram postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gram, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Mann stops Gram from standing up.
Mann throws a big elbow that misses.
Mann wants to control from the top but Gram keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gram is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Mann 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.
Mann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gram throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mann prevents Gram from getting back to his feet.
Gram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Mann gets caught napping as Gram dives in and scores a takedown. Mann manages to retain guard.
Gram looks winded!#SUB#
Mann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gram wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Gram engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Gram wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Gram is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gram pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mann is trying to get back to full guard.
Mann makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mann.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
Gram trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gram tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gram 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gram 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nate Gram 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#
Gram wants to clinch
and Mann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Gram manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mann on his heels. He'll look to pass Mann's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Mann uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Gram has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Gram is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.#ES#
Mann manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gram keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Gram working hard to break the clinch.
Gram is breathing heavily.#TD#
Mann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gram defends well.#T1#
Mann being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mann looking to control.
Gram passes Mann's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mann trying to control but Gram postures up. #SUB2#
Gram wants to work for an arm triangle but Mann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Gram is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gram is stalling here. Mann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gram seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mann connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gram some visible discomfort. #T3#
Mann lands a nice forearm strike.
Mann trying to control the action but Gram is working from the bottom.
Gram can't do much from the bottom here.
Mann is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gram will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Gram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gram on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gram managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mann.
An elbow from Mann crashes against the mat.
Gram is pushing Mann's head away, looking to escape. Mann manages to hold on to the position though.
Mann controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mann is trying to get an arm triangle but Gram is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Mann dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gram closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mann quickly recovers to half guard.
Hilton Mann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mann pushes Gram off looking to stand but Gram dives back in and keeps control.
Mann tries to get to full guard but Gram has control of the leg.
Gram wants to stand up but Mann has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann tries to roll over but Gram keeps him under control.
Gram controlling the action here.
Gram takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gram passes into half guard.
Mann gets back to full guard.
Gram trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gram is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mann has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gram is looking to defend but Mann has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gram! Mann pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gram taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hilton Mann!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Long takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Long decides to pull guard.
Long wants to sweep but no luck.
Long is trying to keep Velez in close.
Velez throwing strikes but missing.
Velez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Velez wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Long sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velez defending well though.
Long is trying to control. Velez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velez keeping control of the position.
Velez won't allow Long to pass to mount.
Velez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Long sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long tries for a takedown but Velez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velez.
Long is looking to clinch but Velez is avoiding it.
Velez misses with a takedown
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velez lands a slapping body shot.
Long fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Velez misses with a takedown attempt
and Long counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Velez throws a head kick but Long moves out of range.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velez defends it nicely.
Velez throws a quick counter head kick but Long was just out of range.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velez circles away.
Long looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velez.#T4##CL2#
Long gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velez avoids the elbow strike from Long, against the cage.
Velez letting Long take a breather here.
Long misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velez.
Velez jumps guard but Long stands there with Velez around his waist. Velez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Long dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Long wants to clinch#TD#
and Velez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Long!
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
Velez trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Velez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Long is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Velez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Long keeps trying to improve his position.
Long is trying to control Velez's posture but Velez avoids it. #SU#
Velez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Velez slaps away a takedown attempt from Long, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Velez circles away.
Velez swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velez circles away.
Long is breathing heavily.
Velez misses with a takedown attempt - Long sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Long defends well and Velez ends up having to push Long into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Velez. Velez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Long moves into the clinch.
Velez is trying to pull guard but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Velez tries to pull guard but Long won't allow it.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long tries to break the clinch but Velez is controlling the position.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Velez is pressed up against the cage. Long has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Velez down to the mat. Velez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Velez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Long tries for a takedown but Velez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velez tries to clinch but Long is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Long shoots in for a double leg but Velez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velez feinted with a counter takedown.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Long feints the counter takedown.
Long fails with the takedown.
Velez with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Long counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Velez pushes Long off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brandon Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long 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.
Long shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Long misses with a takedown
and Velez counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Velez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Velez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Long.
Velez shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but Velez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Long circles away.
Velez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Long.
Velez dives in for a single leg takedown but Long sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Long throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velez feinted with a counter takedown.
Long slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Velez throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velez defends it nicely.
Velez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Velez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Velez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Long has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velez is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
Long taking some punishment here, with Velez in his half guard.
Velez prevents Long from improving his position.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velez not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Velez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Velez. Velez gets slowly back to his feet.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Velez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velez lands a high kick! #CL#
Velez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Long tries for a takedown but Velez manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Velez pulls guard successfully.
Velez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Velez trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Velez.
I think Long 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Long manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harding on his heels. He'll look to pass Harding's guard now, I'm sure.
Harding has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
Long content to stall in guard here.
Harding throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long stays in close to Harding's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Harding is looking for a triangle but Long pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is trying to control the position but Long postures up. #T1#
Harding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Harding is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Long closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Long lands in his opponent's guard.
Long trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Long would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Harding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Long manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Long throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Long preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding is fighting to break Long's control of his arms but Long is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harding postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow. #SUB2#
Long looking for a guillotine here but Harding defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Long had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harding defends it easily.
Long looking to control but Harding passes into half guard.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Harding decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Long, up you get! #TD2#
Long shoots in and bounces Harding off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Long off and scrambles back to his feet.
Long looks winded!
Long lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Long closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Long wants to take a breather but Harding is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Long dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Long drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harding keeping full guard, as Long tries to pass. #SU2#
Long stands up from Harding's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout.
Long is looking to clinch but Harding is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Harding closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Long is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harding can't fight it off and eventually Long manages to take the fight to the floor. Harding looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Long off and scrambles back to his feet.
Long is breathing heavily.#T1#
Long is looking to clinch but Harding is avoiding it.
Long just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarding.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harding throws a counter high kick but Long was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harding enables Long to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Long works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Long is stalling here. Harding is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Long seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harding has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Long takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harding cracks Long with a big elbow. #SUB#
Harding tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Long is looking to regain half guard here but Harding keeps moving and retains side control.
Harding sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Long is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Harding working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harding off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
Long is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harding defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Long is looking to control Harding but Harding is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Harding is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harding trying to control the hands but Long won't let him.
Long throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brandon Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harding tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Long shoots in and gets a takedown into Harding's guard.
Long showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Long throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Long 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.
Let's hope that Long has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harding thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Long drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Long off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Harding into the cage.
Long lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Long leaves Harding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Long feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Long shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Long showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Long is looking to pass Harding's guard but actually Harding recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Harding throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Long works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Long. #SU2#
Long stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Harding to get to his feet.
Harding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Long.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD#
Harding scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Long has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Harding is on him like a limpet, forcing Long back against the cage.#TD2#
Long pulls Harding into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Long is proving hard to escape from.
Long controlling the position.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Long is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Long 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
A jab lands there for Talley.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Talley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Talley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Rodriguez clinches up with Talley and pushes him back against the cage.
Rodriguez lands an elbow that stopped Talley in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Talley has been cut.#TD2#
Rodriguez jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rodriguez wants to sweep here but Talley controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Talley drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Talley off! Talley jumps back into Rodriguez 's guard.
Talley trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez 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.#SUB#
Talley 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.
Talley is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Talley is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Talley wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Rodriguez 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donnie Talley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Rodriguez .
Talley avoids the head kick by Rodriguez .
Talley cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Talley closes the distance and pushes Rodriguez back into the cage.
Rodriguez can't get the takedown. #T3#
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Rodriguez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Talley sprawls well. Talley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Talley tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
Talley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Talley shakes him off and moves away.
Talley tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Talley tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Talley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Rodriguez looks winded!#CL#
Talley clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Talley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it. #TD#
Talley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez , not yet.
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 Donnie Talley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Talley'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#
Talley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talley throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Rodriguez gets control of Talley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Talley trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Talley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Talley controls the pace.#ES2#
Rodriguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Talley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Talley tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rodriguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Talley jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Talley around his waist. Talley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
Donnie Talley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Talley tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Talley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Donnie Talley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Rodriguez .
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Talley connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Rodriguez works Talley's body with a nice hook.
Talley slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Talley.#CL#
Talley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Talley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez .
Talley is trying to break free.
Talley is looking for a takedown.
Talley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodriguez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Talley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodriguez stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rodriguez gets underhooks to prevent Talley's takedown attempt.
Talley is looking to control Rodriguez 's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Talley has his back to the cage.
Talley has Rodriguez pushed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodriguez fails to pull guard.
Talley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Talley throws an elbow but misses.
Talley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talley to keep the fight standing.
Talley is stalling here.
Talley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juan Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Talley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Talley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez .
Nice sprawl there from Talley as Rodriguez shoots in.
Talley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donnie Talley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Rodriguez .#CL2#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Talley in a clinch.
Talley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rodriguez prevents it. #TD2#
Rodriguez pulls Talley into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Rodriguez is working an open guard so Talley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Talley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez , pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Talley to work.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Talley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Talley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Talley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Talley stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez letting Talley take a breather here.
Talley stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position.
Rodriguez wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Talley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Talley's waist but Talley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Talley attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Talley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Talley has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Rodriguez .
Talley taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Talley pulls guard successfully.
Talley seems keen to control Rodriguez 's posture.
Talley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Talley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rodriguez trying to control but Talley is working from the bottom. #T3#
Talley wants to stand and escape but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Talley working a defensive guard here.
Talley wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriguez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodriguez passes Talley's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Talley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Talley is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is thwarting Talley's attempts to control the position.
Rodriguez misses with a head shot. Talley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Talley is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez trying to control but Talley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Talley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Talley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donnie Talley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016

#R1#
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann blocks a head kick by Pau.
Pau throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Pau looks winded!
Pau misses with a head kick. #CL#
Mann drives through and clinches with Pau against the cage.
Mann tries to pull guard but Pau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pau is trying to force a seperation but Mann has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pau is trying to break free.
Mann working Pau over with knees to the body.
Mann tries to land knees in the clinch but Pau avoids the damage to the body.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Mann missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Pau pulls guard successfully.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Pau blocks nicely.
Mann is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mann stays in close to Pau's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mann distracts Pau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mann drops back looking for a leg! Pau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pau manages to kick Mann off! Mann jumps back into Pau's guard.
Mann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mann preventing the sweep.
Pau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mann preventing the sweep. #T3#
Mann 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pau throws a combination. Mann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Pau throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mann tries to clinch up but Pau circles away and keeps his distance.
Mann throws a body shot but no joy.
Pau loads up on a big right hand but Mann slips the punch.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Mann moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Mann stalling.
Pau wants to break free but Mann has control.
Mann tries to pull guard but Pau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pau smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilton Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pau, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Pau jumps into guard, dragging Mann to the mat.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mann trying to control the position from guard on top but Pau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ping Pau will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pau throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Mann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mann. #SUB#
Mann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pau connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pau punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann trying to control from half guard but Pau is working away.
Mann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pau trying to control from the bottom.
Mann stops Pau from getting back to his feet.
Mann controlling the action here. #T1#
Pau is breathing heavily.
Mann has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pau throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pau tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Mann slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann looks to score with a jab to the body but Pau is just out of range.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Pau tries to counter with a clinch but Mann shakes him off and moves away.
Pau feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mann's calf.
Mann lands a jab to Pau's midsection.#T2#
Pau cracks Mann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pau tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Pau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mann tries for a takedown but Pau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mann looks for the body kick but Pau saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Pau.
Pau misses with a head kick.
Ping Pau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mann misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A punch combination from Pau misses.
Mann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mann looks to land a body kick but Pau moved away.
As Mann backs off Pau throws a huge counter combo but Mann manages to avoid it all.
Mann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mann 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pau is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
Pau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Pau looking to control. #T4#
Mann makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pau for as long as he can get away with.
Pau wants to get back to his feet but Mann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pau 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.
Mann avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Mann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Mann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pau, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Mann 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mann wants to clinch up but Pau keeps it at a distance.
Pau avoids the body shot from Mann.
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Pau pushes him off.
Mann thows a body kick. Pau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pau defends well and Mann ends up having to push Pau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mann shoots for a double leg takedown but Pau sprawls well. He's pushed Mann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pau throws a nice looking combination but Mann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilton Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pau keeps the fight on the outside.
Ping Pau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Mann backs off Pau throws a huge counter combo but Mann manages to avoid it all.
Pau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pau tries to avoid it but Mann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pau to the ground. Pau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Mann backs off Pau throws a huge counter combo but Mann manages to avoid it all.
Pau misses with a head kick.
Mann wants to clinch.
Mann blocks a head kick by Pau.
Mann feinted with a counter takedown.
Mann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pau.
A punch combination from Pau misses. #T2#
Mann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pau but Pau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pau looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Pau misses with a kick to the body
and Mann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Pau.
Mann is looking to clinch.
Mann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pau tries a head kick but it misses.
Pau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Mann avoids the head kick by Pau.
Pau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann shoots in but Pau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pau throws a counter combo.
Pau throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Pau looks for the body kick but Mann saw that one coming.
Pau misses with a body kick.
Mann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mann misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Pau.
Mann scores with a jab to the body.
Pau misses with a body kick. #T4#
Pau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pau throws a head kick that Mann semi-blocks.
Pau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Ping Pau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pau sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Pau bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A telegraphed right hand from Pau misses the target.
Mann tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pau manages to circle out of the way.
Mann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ping Pau!
Ping Pau 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: Nov 11, 2016

#R1#
Mann tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Creed counters with a shoot takedown. Mann fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Creed drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Creed as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mann screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Creed! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Johny Creed!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016

#R1#
Carerra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Carerra has Harding up against the cage in a clinch.
Harding goes for a takedown attempt but Carerra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harding slips a jab and a cross from Carerra. #TD2#
Carerra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Carerra thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harding is looking to reverse the position.
Carerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harding keeps working.
Harding tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Harding is working hard here to advance position.
Carerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harding keeps working.
Harding throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Carerra wants to control but Harding is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carerra working away.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carerra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Carerra takes the fight into the clinch.
Harding has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carerra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harding leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harding stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harding stalling in the clinch.
Harding gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T3##TD2#
Carerra pulls guard effortlessly.
Harding is looking to stand up but Carerra won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harding accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Carerra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carerra pulls Harding in close to his closed guard and prevents Harding from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carerra tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Carerra has his foot on Harding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harding works his way back into a safe position though.
Harding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding landing with the ground and pound.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carerra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harding's guard. #REVB#
Carerra postures up. #SUB#
Harding is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carerra is aware though and is defending well.
Carerra wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carerra wanted to stand there but Harding had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Carerra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Carerra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Carerra stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Carerra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harding, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Harding jumps guard.
Harding thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harding not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carerra trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom. #T1#
Carerra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harding wants to sweep but no luck.
Carerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harding pulls Carerra in to control the position.
Carerra stays in close to Harding's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carerra throws a leg kick but Harding sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harding fires out a quick counter leg kick but Carerra just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Carerra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Carerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harding has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carerra has managed to get both his arms back between Harding's legs - danger averted.#T2##SU2#
Carerra stands and steps away. Harding gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Carerra drives through with a takedown into Harding's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carerra is breathing heavily.
Carerra is stalling in the full guard.
Carerra throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harding has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carerra has managed to get both his arms back between Harding's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Harding keeping moving, preventing Carerra from controlling successfully.
Carerra slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Harding.
Harding trying to control here. #SU2#
Carerra stands up from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Carerra closes the distance and clinches.
Harding looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carerra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harding is keeping busy.
Harding trying to stall but Carerra improves his position.
Harding avoiding damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carerra keeps control of Harding as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Carerra 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#
Carerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Harding circles away.
Carerra wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Carerra just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarding.#TD2#
Carerra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harding is looking to get back to is feet but Carerra passes into side control.
Carerra in side control, throwing shots but Harding defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is looking to reverse the position.
Harding manages to get back to half guard.
Harding trying to control but Carerra postures up. #T1#
Carerra seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Carerra's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harding wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Carerra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harding doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carerra. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carerra trying to mount his opponent but Harding defends it.
Harding is looking to improve his position.
Chris Carerra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carerra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Harding is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Harding closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Carerra has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harding clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Carerra really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Harding.
Even with his hooks in, Carerra manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T4##SUB2#
Harding is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Harding right now.
Freeman Harding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Carerra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Carerra.
Well Carerra 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Carerra!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Harding dives in and grabs Balsonya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balsonya pushes down on Harding's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Balsonya scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Balsonya.
Harding looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Balsonya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harding backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Harding is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Freeman Harding has been cut.
Balsonya grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Harding takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Balsonya cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Balsonya!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Titor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Titor shoots in and bounces Mann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Titor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Titor postures up.
Mann wants to stand up but Titor is controlling him.
Titor wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Titor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Titor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mann looking for subs off his back but Titor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Titor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Titor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mann tries to buck Titor off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Titor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mann wants to control but Titor is having none of it.
Mann is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Titor controlling the pace for now.
Mann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Titor wants to control the pace but Mann is squirming around nicely.
Mann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mann tries to hold on but Titor postures up.#SUB2#
Titor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mann is surviving well by controlling Titor's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Titor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Titor looks winded!
Mann wants to control but Titor is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Titor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mann is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mann and Titor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mann wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Titor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Titor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Titor is trying to get an arm triangle but Mann is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Titor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mann can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann tries to control but Titor manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Titor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Mann.#TD2#
Titor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Titor is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mann is trying to escape and Titor transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mann is forced to tap! Nice work there by Titor! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Titor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1##TD#
Galvao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Galvao has Harding pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Harding is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galvao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Harding is looking to defend but Galvao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Harding! Galvao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Harding taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexandre Galvao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Mann swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range. #TD#
Mann closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mann working Doherty over with strikes.
Mann is taking a breather. Doherty 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.
Nice strikes from Mann there.
Mann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Mann is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doherty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mann is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doherty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mann.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SUB#
Mann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doherty sees it coming and defends easily.
Mann with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mann is trying to work for a kimura but Doherty is defending well.
Mann controlling the pace. #SUB#
Doherty is defending against the submission attempts here by Mann.
Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Mann has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Doherty defend it? Mann steps over the head and cranks it - Doherty is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hilton Mann!

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