Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
James scores with a head kick.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Astalo steps in with a hook that catches James right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Astalo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! James looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rami Astalo!
Rami Astalo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PED Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DFC 11: Four Vs Pate
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Bush fails to land the takedown.
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Solan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD#
Solan lands a left and a right that send Bush crashing to the mat, dazed. Solan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Bush is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fernandez Bush has been cut.#CL#
Solan moves into range and clinches up with Bush.#BC#
Solan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan needs to keep his hands up - Bush had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Solan pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Solan uses from the top position.
Solan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bush is proving hard to escape from.
Solan won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Bush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solan is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Solan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bush is stalling in the full guard.
Solan can't keep his opponent in guard - Bush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Solan wants to get back to his feet.
Bush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Solan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bush has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bush working over Solan with some ground and pound. Solan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Solan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solan is trying to stand up here but Bush is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Solan moves into range and clinches up with Bush.
Bush wants to break free but Solan has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Solan. #BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bush is defended easily by Solan.
Brain Solan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernandez Bush.#T3##CL#
Solan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bush, pushing him back against the cage.
Bush has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Solan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bush looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Solan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solan leaves Bush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Solan closes the distance and pushes Bush back into the cage.
A hook to the body from Solan. #BC#
Solan manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Solan clinches. #BC#
Solan breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Solan pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Solan tries to land a knee to the head but Bush blocks with his arms.
Bush is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bush is trying to drag Solan to the mat but Solan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Solan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Solan stalls. #BC#
Solan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Solan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernandez Bush's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Solan pushes Bush up against the cage in a clinch.
Solan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Solan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bush can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Solan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Solan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bush avoids the elbow strike from Solan, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Solan throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Solan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Solan misses the target.#T1#
Bush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Solan tries to avoid it but Bush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Solan to the ground. Solan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Solan tries to bum rush Bush with a series of wild strikes but Bush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brain Solan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernandez Bush.
Sloppy strikes from Solan. Those never looked like landing.
Brain Solan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solan lands with a right and another and another! Bush is in big trouble! Solan lands again and this time it's lights out for Bush! A quality knockout there for Solan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brain Solan!
During a confident post fight interview, Brain Solan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WMMAC 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Balnowski clinches up against the ropes.
Balnowski fails to pull guard.
Balnowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Tavau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balnowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tavau just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Siva Tavau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacek Balnowski.#TD#
Tavau tightens his grip and picks Balnowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Balnowski manages to land in guard.
Balnowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tavau is controlling him.
Tavau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tavau 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.
Balnowski trying to keep a closed guard but Tavau is proving a slippery customer.
Tavau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Balnowski is rocked!
Tavau postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Balnowski's head off the mat! Balnowski is out! He's out! Tavau jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WMMAC Showcase 1
Date: Dec 19, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wariatowski looks to land a combination but Tavau avoids it well.
Wariatowski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wariatowski with a jab.
Tavau is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wariatowski throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Tavau counters with a shoot takedown. Wariatowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Wariatowski is trying to keep Tavau in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wariatowski 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.
Wariatowski managing to control the position. #T1#
Wariatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavau is one step ahead there.
Tavau throwing strikes but missing.
Wariatowski wants to sweep here but Tavau controlling him for the moment.
Tavau content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tavau stops Wariatowski from standing up.
Wariatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Wariatowski, not yet.
Tavau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tavau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tavau distracts Wariatowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tavau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wariatowski's head.#ROC#
Wariatowski is rocked!
Wariatowski looks winded!#T2#
Wariatowski wants to stand up but Tavau is controlling him.
Wariatowski is still in real trouble! Can Tavau finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wariatowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tavau postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Wariatowski's head off the mat! Wariatowski is out! He's out! Tavau jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Siva Tavau!
Siva Tavau was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Marian Wariatowski was interviewed post fight and said 'its because I'm fat'.

Event: LH20: Jackson vs Corbin
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Shack is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Shack gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shack misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Shack pulls Bouyer into guard.
Shack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bouyer is one step ahead there.
Shack looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bouyer controls the pace.
Bouyer trying to control but Shack is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bouyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shack can't keep his opponent in guard - Bouyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bouyer wants to take a breather but Shack is having none of it.
Shack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bouyer is nestled in close to Shack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shack is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bouyer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shack is just riding it out for now. Bouyer eventually gives up the hold.
Bouyer is stalling here. Shack is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bouyer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shack has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Bouyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shack is looking to take a break and control but Bouyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bouyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shack pulls his head out easily.
Bouyer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bouyer gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Bouyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bouyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shack trying to control but Bouyer is working from the bottom.
Bouyer pulls Shack in close to his closed guard and prevents Shack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shack distracts Bouyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bouyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bouyer pulls Shack in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bouyer continues to stall.#SUB#
Bouyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shack trying to control but Bouyer is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bouyer trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Boyce Bouyer 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#
Shack takes a swing at Bouyer's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Bouyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shack is trying to defend but Bouyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bouyer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Bouyer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shack is on top in guard.
Shack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shack is stalling in the full guard.
Shack trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Shack wants to stand but Bouyer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Bouyer has his foot on Shack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shack works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Shack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bouyer controlling the position.
Bouyer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bouyer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Shack can't keep his opponent in guard - Bouyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bouyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shack keeps working.
Bouyer is thwarting Shack's attempts to control the position.
Shack flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Bouyer is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bouyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Shack is trying to stand back up but Bouyer is controlling him
Shack trying to control but Bouyer postures up. #SUB2#
Shack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bouyer pulls his head out easily.
Bouyer trying to control the action but Shack is working from the bottom.
Bouyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bouyer controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bouyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shack sees it coming and defends easily.
Bouyer is taking a breather. Shack 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.
Bouyer prevents Shack from standing back up.
Boyce Bouyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bouyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shack fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bouyer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shack!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boyce Bouyer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bouyer. Shack does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Bouyer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shack did well to prevent Bouyer getting side control.#SUB#
Bouyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Bouyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bouyer is keen to just control but Shack is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bouyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shack has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bouyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Bouyer trying to control the action but Shack is working from the bottom.
Well, if Bouyer 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.
Shack tries to get to full guard but Bouyer has control of the leg.
Shack is not content to let Bouyer control the position.
Bouyer tries to pass to full mount but Shack defends it. #SUB#
Bouyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shack defends it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shack is trying to get back to full guard.
Shack wants to control but Bouyer passes into side. #SUB#
Bouyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bouyer advances to full mount.
Shack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bouyer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bouyer lands a big shot there that rocks Shack but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bouyer throws some wild stikes that Shack manages to avoid easily.
Bouyer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bouyer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Shack because Bouyer loaded up on that one.
Bouyer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bouyer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bouyer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Shack is squirming around, avoiding Bouyer's attempts to control the action.
Jim Shack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bouyer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bouyer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shack wants to control but Bouyer is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyce Bouyer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Kasvi tests Tavau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasvi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavau circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavau feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by Kasvi.
Tavau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasvi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasvi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tavau as he avoids it easily.
Jyrki Kasvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Tavau.
Tavau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasvi defends it well.
Tavau drops his hands momentarily and Kasvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasvi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tavau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kasvi lands with a good body shot.
Kasvi cracks Tavau with a good jab.#T1#
Kasvi lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Tavau. No joy for Kasvi on that attempt.
Tavau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasvi scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kasvi.
A good leg kick by Kasvi.
Kasvi lands with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Kasvi.
Kasvi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Kasvi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasvi is looking to wear down Tavau with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Kasvi. Beautiful body shot.
Kasvi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Kasvi.
Kasvi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kasvi cracks Tavau with an open hand slap.
Kasvi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tavau's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasvi.
Kasvi lunges at Tavau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavau's hand.
Kasvi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavau feints the counter takedown.
Kasvi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrki Kasvi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nice shot by Kasvi.
Kasvi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tavaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kasvi has knocked Tavau down with a huge combo! Kasvi steps away and waves a wobbly Tavau back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Tavau is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kasvi knocks Tavau out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jyrki Kasvi!
During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Kasvi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't want to talk to you, this guy just got lucky, next time I'll take him down and beat the crap outta him.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Shack 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.
Shack is standing up over Todd. Todd looks to escape but Shack dives into side control. #REVB#
Shack is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Todd's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shack's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Shack is working to tighten his grip on Todd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Todd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Shack is really squeezing tight and eventually Todd passes out! Shack breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Shack!
Our winner, Jim Shack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Ray clinches.
Cline wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cline is trying to break the clinch but Ray is controlling him.
Cline trying to stall but Ray improves his position. #TD2#
Ray jumps guard and drags Cline to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cline is one step ahead there.
Cline will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ray wants to stand up but Cline is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cline loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline stopping the sweep attempt from Ray.#SUB2#
Cline got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cline has managed to get both his arms back between Ray's legs - danger averted.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cline. #SUB2#
Ray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cline is aware though and is defending well.
Cline postures up in Ray's guard and throws a big left but Ray blocks it. #T1#
Cline throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Cline working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cline missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cline throws a big right hand that misses.
Ray pulls Cline in close to prevent any damage.
Cline is in close to Ray's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray pulls Cline in close to prevent any damage.
Cline throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Ray has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cline off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters circling a little - Cline finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ray or perhaps it was just good defense by Cline, which made it look bad.
Cline thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Cline throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Ray scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Jacques Cline has been cut.#CL2#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Cline keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Ray drags the fight down to the ground.
Cline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cline throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Ray manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Cline is controlling him.#BC#
Cline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ray throws a low kick but Cline moves out of range easily.
As Ray tries to get set, Cline tries to push him back and clinch up but Ray manages to avoid the attempt.
Cline shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ray pinned against the cage. Ray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ray unleashes a big counter combination but Cline bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Ray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacques Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Ray.#CL2#
Ray drives through and clinches with Cline against the cage.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cline pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cline has Ray pressed against the cage, preventing Ray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Cline is controlling him.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
Ray prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ray is pressed up against the cage. Cline has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ray down to the mat. Ray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cline darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns Cline into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Cline. No joy for Ray on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cline slips a jab and a cross from Ray.
Ray misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Cline's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ray tries for a takedown but Cline circles away easily
and Cline counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cline doesn't manage to clinch there - Ray circles away.
Cline tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cline tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cline somewhat.
Ray steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cline.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cline checks a leg kick.
Cline jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Robbie Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cline throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline fails with a takedown attempt.
And Ray tries to counter it with a takedown but Cline pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Cline. No joy for Ray on that attempt.
Ray misses with a takedown
and Cline counters with a leg kick.
Jacques Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Ray.#T1#
Ray misses with a body kick.
Ray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cline circles away quickly and effectively.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robbie Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray throws a leg kick
and Cline counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ray has closed the distance and engaged Cline in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cline is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ray is keeping busy.
Ray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Ray tries to break the clinch but Cline is controlling the position.
Cline changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cline changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ray tries to avoid it but Cline manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ray to the ground. Ray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cline tries to clinch there but Ray circles away. #CL2#
Ray rushes Cline and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cline's efforts to push away.
Ray stalling the fight. #T3#
Ray tries to break the clinch but Cline is controlling the position.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ray jumps guard but Cline stands there with Ray around his waist. Ray gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Cline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cline tries for a takedown but Ray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cline fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cline counters with a good low kick that Ray was not able to check. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ray has his takedown stuffed
and Cline counters with a nice body kick.
Ray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ray is breathing heavily.#TD#
Cline looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cline works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Cline trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray pulls Cline in close to prevent any damage.
Cline throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cline throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Ray pushes Cline off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Cline darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robbie Ray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Cline's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ray drives through and clinches with Cline against the cage.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Cline won't allow it.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cline has him pressed against the cage.
Ray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cline but Cline pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cline throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ray avoids it.
Cline takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Cline. Cline gets slowly back to his feet.
Cline 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#
Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Cline keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Ray pulls guard effortlessly.
Cline throws an elbow that misses. Ray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cline's guard. Nice move by Ray!#REVB#
Ray throws a big right hand that misses.
Ray trying to control but Cline is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ray throws an elbow that misses. Cline uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ray's guard. Nice move by Cline!#REVR#
Cline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ray works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Cline is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ray with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
Ray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cline being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Ray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cline, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Ray misses
and Cline counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #TD2#
Ray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ray seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SU2#
Ray stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cline to get to his feet.
Robbie Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cline closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robbie Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray goes for a double leg but Cline avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cline continues to drive forward.
Ray shoots in for a takedown but Cline shows good takedown defense.
Jacques Cline has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Ray.#CL2#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ray 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Ray!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1##TD#
Shack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Red to the mat! Red manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Red is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shack presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Red is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Red's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blood Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Red closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shack's guard.#SUB#
Shack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Red doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shack is tightening it up a little... Red has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Red reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Red taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Shack!
A victorious Jim Shack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1##TD#
Gump gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Gump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
Gump is trying to control the position but James postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gump is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! James has his hands clasped together but Gump extends and breaks James's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gump.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Forest Gump!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016

#R1#
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Shack avoids nicely.
Tyler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Shack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyler's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shack in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Shack slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Shack in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tyler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jim Shack!
Jack Tyler was interviewed post fight and said 'no regrets!I have lot to learn and I'll come back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016

#R1#
Benefits tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benefits stuffs the takedown attempt from Bush. Bush gets slowly back to his feet.
Benefits throws a combination that misses
and Bush counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fringe Benefits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benefits defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bush.
Benefits looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bush is fending him off so far but Benefits persists. Nope, Bush circles away and we're back to standing.
Benefits has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bush is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Benefits tries for a takedown but Bush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benefits's waist but Benefits gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernandez Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush dives in for a single leg takedown but Benefits sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benefits throws a sloppy head kick and Bush moves out of range easily.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt - Benefits sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benefits lands a slapping body shot.
Bush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benefits tries to avoid it but Bush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benefits to the ground. Benefits escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Benefits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benefits fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benefits throws a counter combo.
Benefits goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benefits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Benefits lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Benefits misses with a two punch combination.
Bush throwing a counter right hand but Benefits manages to avoid it.
Benefits looks winded!
Bush avoids the head kick by Benefits. #CL#
Bush moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bush drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Bush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bush tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Bush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benefits defends well.#T2#
Bush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bush 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.
Benefits in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bush has control of Benefits's left arm, preventing Benefits from doing any damage.
Bush continues to stall.
Benefits throwing strikes from guard but Bush blocks nicely.
Bush controlling Benefits's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benefits shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bush sprawls well. Bush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benefits gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Bush has managed to clinch.
Bush tries to break free but Benefits pushes him back against the cage.
Benefits is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bush lands a nice uppercut.
Benefits wants to get back to striking at distance but Bush won't allow it.
Benefits looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bush wants to take the fight to the mat but Benefits manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benefits misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Bush jumps guard.
Bush looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benefits's guard. #REVR##T4#
Benefits can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.
Benefits preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush stays in close to Benefits's body and controls the position.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fernandez Bush will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benefits throws a solid leg kick but Bush takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benefits.
Benefits swinging wildly here.
Bush closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benefits circles away.
Benefits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Bush clinches up with Benefits and pushes him back against the cage.
Benefits can't break the clinch.
Benefits tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bush avoids it.
Benefits wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benefits connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Fernandez Bush has been cut.
Benefits wants to get back to striking at distance but Bush won't allow it.
Benefits can't break the clinch.
Benefits lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bush backwards. #TD#
Bush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bush holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Benefits being controlled here, momentarily.
Benefits is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bush is controlling him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bush passes Benefits's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bush seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Benefits for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Bush passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Benefits!
Bush controlling the pace for now.
Bush misses with a head shot.
Benefits blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Bush content just to control the position here.
Bush punching from mount but Benefits doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bush looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bush looking to ground and pound but Benefits is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bush throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernandez Bush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fernandez Bush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bush keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Benefits as Bush shoots in.
Benefits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benefits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bush ducks under a wild hook from Benefits.
Bush throws a quick counter head kick but Benefits was just out of range.
Benefits pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Benefits manages to circle out of the way.
Fringe Benefits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bush shoots in but Benefits avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benefits throws a big counter head kick but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Bush will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernandez Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benefits looks to land a combination. Bush sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Bush instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benefits can't break the clinch.
Bush pushes Benefits back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benefits tries to circle away but Bush has him pinned against the cage.
Benefits tries to break free but Bush pushes him back against the cage.
Benefits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benefits misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Bush has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benefits after a bit of a struggle.
Benefits is trying to break the clinch but Bush is controlling him.
Benefits gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bush. #TD#
Bush manages to pull guard.
Benefits trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benefits wants to get up but he can't break Bush's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Bush looking for a guillotine here but Benefits defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Bush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benefits, up you get! #T2#
Bush throws a sloppy head kick and Benefits moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benefits, pushing him back against the cage.
Benefits tries to break free but Bush pushes him back against the cage.
Bush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benefits pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bush is leaning against Benefits and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bush has Benefits pressed against the cage, preventing Benefits from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benefits misses with the head strike.
Benefits has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benefits lands a nice knee to the body.
Bush tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benefits struggles to land a body shot inside as Bush controls his hands.
Benefits prevents Bush from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Bush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benefits fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benefits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benefits throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
Bush moves into the clinch.
Benefits landing knees to the head.
Fringe Benefits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benefits wants to break the clinch but can't.
Benefits misses with a knee strike.
Bush lands with a light punch inside.
Benefits stops a takedown attempt from Bush.
Benefits has had enough of the clinch but Bush keeps him there for the moment.
Benefits is trying to break the clinch but Bush is controlling him.
Benefits has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.
Benefits working hard to break the clinch.
Benefits looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Benefits swings wildly with an uppercut but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benefits tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bush avoids it.#BC#
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benefits misses with a double jab.
Benefits tries to work over Bush's front leg with a kick but Bush checks it.
Benefits tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bush swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Bush has closed the distance and engaged Benefits in a clinch.
Benefits has Bush pressed against the cage, preventing Bush from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benefits can't break the clinch.
Bush wants to get back to striking at distance but Benefits won't allow it.
Bush prevents Benefits from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Benefits fails to land.
Fernandez Bush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benefits has a couple of punches blocked by Bush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fringe Benefits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bush has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016

#R1##CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
James turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Donovan wants to get back to his feet but James is dominant here and he's now got Donovan's back!#SUB2#
Donovan defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Donovan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of James is proving hard to escape from.
Donovan won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James pulls Donovan in to control the position.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James controlling Donovan's posture.
Donovan 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#
Donovan connects with a couple of short punches.
Donovan wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
James wants to sweep here but Donovan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Donovan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! James is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donovan, into his guard. #REVB#
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donovan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
Donovan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.#T3#
It looks like James might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donovan wants to clinch#TD2#
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James controls from within his opponent's guard.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.#T4#
James throws a big right hand that misses.
Donovan being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James stops Donovan from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
James feints and as Donovan raises his hands in defense, James changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe James dominated that round.
That's time! Donovan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
James instigates a clinch.
Donovan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donovan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
James closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Donovan's guard.
Donovan 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.
Donovan tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James controlling from the top position.
James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that James 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
James clinches up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
James gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard but James has mounted him!
James controlling the pace for now.
James throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
James controlling his opponent.
James thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James content just to control the position here.
James is continuing to stall.
Joe James has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Donovan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
James unloads with some shots from mount but Donovan bucks and avoids them well.
James looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donovan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Donovan wants to get back to his feet but James is dominant here and he's now got Donovan's back!
What can Donovan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
James punches the canvas rather than the man.
James misses with punches from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is riding his opponent, not letting Donovan buck him off.
James connects with a big shot to the side of Donovan's head.
James trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Donovan doesn't escape. #T1##SUB2#
James looking for the choke but no joy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. James controlling the positon.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from James.
James punches the canvas rather than the man. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James punches the canvas rather than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James controls the position.
James throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
James slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Donovan covering up well under a series of strikes from James. #T3#
James throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
James working for the choke.
James misses with a punch to the head.
James trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Donovan doesn't escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donovan is trying to get back to his feet but James has full control of the position and if anything, Donovan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Donovan right now.
Damon Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

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

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