Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1#
Blanca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rice throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blanca avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blanca is defended easily by Rice.
Rice appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blanca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rice.#TD2#
Blanca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rice wants to control but Blanca postures up.#SU2#
Blanca has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanca closes the distance but Rice moves to the side
and Rice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but Blanca shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Blanca feints and as Rice raises his hands in defense, Blanca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Blanca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Blanca trying to control but Rice is working from the bottom.
Rice being controlled here, momentarily.
Rice trying to control the position.
Blanca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rice keeping moving, preventing Blanca from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blanca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rice leaves Blanca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rice. No joy for Blanca on that attempt.
Rice appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Blanca.
Blanca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Rice darts in and clinches Blanca up against the cage.
Blanca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rice smiles and moves away. #CL#
Rice moves into range and clinches up with Blanca.#T3#
Blanca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rice walks away with a smile on his face. Blanca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blanca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rice is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blanca is defending well.
Rice has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blanca is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rice stops a takedown attempt from Blanca.
Blanca looks winded!
Blanca has Rice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blanca changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rice fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Blanca is looking to clinch but Rice is avoiding it.
Charlie Blanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanca looks for a takedown but Rice sprawls well.#CL#
Rice moves into range and clinches up with Blanca.
Rice lands an elbow just above Blanca 's eye.
A short left from Rice.
Blanca takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice working Blanca over with knees to the body.
Rice lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Rice dominated that round.
That's time! Rice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rice misses with a head kick. #CL#
Rice moves into the clinch.
Rice tries to pull guard but Blanca holds him up against the cage and eventually Rice drops back down to his feet.
Blanca is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rice lands with a light punch inside.
Blanca misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice gets through Blanca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blanca. #T1#
Rice scores with a shoulder strike.
Blanca is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Blanca.
Blanca is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rice connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blanca's face.
Rice lands a nice knee to the body.
Blanca tries to pull guard but Rice won't allow it.
Blanca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blanca misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rice. #T2#
Rice crunches a lovely knee into Blanca's ribcage.
Blanca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blanca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanca can do to turn this around?
Blanca is breathing heavily.
Blanca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blanca jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rice walks away with a smile on his face. Blanca gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Rice clinches up against the cage.
Rice gets underhooks to prevent Blanca's takedown attempt.
A short right from Rice on the inside. #T3#
Blanca prevents the takedown attempt.
Blanca is trying to pull guard but Rice has him pressed against the cage.
Rice taking a breather.
Blanca takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blanca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blanca tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rice with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Rice has hold of one of Blanca's legs. Blanca is fighting the takedown attempt but Rice gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Blanca keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rice 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.
Blanca wants to sweep but no luck.
Blanca keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rice tries to stand but Blanca is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Rice 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#
Blanca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blanca throws a big elbow that misses.
Blanca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blanca wants to control from the top but Rice keeps moving.
Blanca is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Charlie Blanca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blanca preventing the sweep.
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.
Rice keeping full guard, as Blanca tries to pass.
Rice tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Rice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blanca defends well.
Rice trying to keep a closed guard but Blanca is proving a slippery customer.
Blanca wants to get up but he can't break Rice's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blanca stands up over Rice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rice keeping moving, preventing Blanca from controlling successfully.
Rice trying to control the position.
Blanca 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 referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blanca has a takedown stuffed.
Blanca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blanca shoots in for a takedown but Rice shows good takedown defense.
Blanca moves to clinch but Rice breaks away #TD#
and Rice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blanca's guard.
Blanca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blanca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blanca working a defensive guard here.
Blanca looking to control but Rice passes into half guard. #T3#
Rice slows the pace down in half guard.
Rice is looking to take a break and control but Blanca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blanca is trying to maintain the position but Rice is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Rice closes the distance and pushes Blanca back into the cage.
Rice has Blanca pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blanca manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rice.
Blanca jumps guard but Rice stands there with Blanca around his waist. Blanca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Blanca.
Blanca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanca tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rice, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Rice!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Djengoue bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Vinson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Djengoue connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinson. Vinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vinson has been cut.#TD#
Vinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Djengoue's guard.
Djengoue is wriggling around but Vinson manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vinson not doing much here.
Djengoue is trying to stand back up but Vinson is controlling him
Djengoue trying to control here.
Vinson stalling.
Vinson working Djengoue over with strikes. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vinson in particular looking to stall.
Djengoue taking some punishment here, with Vinson in his half guard.
Vinson blocks the strikes from Djengoue. #SUB#
Vinson is looking for a kimura here.
Vinson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Vinson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Djengoue to get to his feet.
Djengoue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Vinson drives through with a takedown into Djengoue's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Djengoue manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Djengoue has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Djengoue there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Djengoue looks winded!
Djengoue misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Vinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Djengoue looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Vinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Vinson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Djengoue throws a combination that misses
and Vinson counters with a low kick, right behind Djengoue 's knee.
Djengoue showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinson. #TD#
Vinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Djengoue's half guard.#SUB#
Vinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Djengoue is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Djengoue taking some punishment here, with Vinson in his half guard. #SUB#
Vinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Djengoue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Vinson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Vinson lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Vinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Vinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Vinson. #KD2#
Djengoue sends Vinson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Djengoue is motioning to the referee to let Vinson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Vinson is rocked!
Djengoue closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Vinson out cold! Vinson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Soulemayne Djengoue!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1##CL#
Rice clinches up with Lima and pushes him back against the cage.
Lima misses with the head strike.
Lima looking to stall.
Rice is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lima has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lima is trying to push Rice away but Rice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lima is trying to break the clinch but Rice has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Lima.#TD#
Rice successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Lima stands and throws Rice's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rice is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lima is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Rice swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lima controlling the position easily from mount.
Rice swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rice keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rice tries to control the position but Lima now has his back.
Rice trying to control the action but Lima just sinks the hooks in.
Rice tries to break free.
What can Rice do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2##SUB2#
Rice is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Lima gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Rice is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Lima is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edson Lima!
Edson Lima thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Peters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peters tries to bum rush Vinson with a series of wild strikes but Vinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinson throws a counter high kick but Peters was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vinson really is a fat lump.
Peters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peters lands a jab-cross combination.
Peters works over Vinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Vinson misses with a takedown
and Vinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vinson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peters is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peters connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Vinson tumbling to the canvas! Peters pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Vinson was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Peters!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Rice gets a clinch.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rice prevents it.
Rice landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rice misses with an elbow over the top.
Rice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan prevents a body shot from Rice.
Khan blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rice tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rice fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Rice pushes Khan up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khan is working for takedown but Rice is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Khan.
Khan looking for a takedown.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Rice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Khan.
Stalling in the clinch from Rice. #T3#
Rice with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rice prevents it. #TD#
Rice successfully pulls guard.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khan prevents Rice from getting back to his feet.
Rice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Rice trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Khan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khan stops Rice from standing up.
Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rice has his hands on Khan's head, controlling the position.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khan passes Rice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Khan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Rice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Rice closes the distance and clinches.
Rice stalling against the cage.
Rice misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan tries to work over Rice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##TD2#
Khan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rice regains guard immediately.
Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Rice looking for a guillotine here but Khan defends easily.
Rice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Khan is working Rice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
Khan trying to control the pace. #T2#
Khan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rice flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rice trying to control but Khan postures up.
Khan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rice wants to control but Khan is keeping busy.
Rice moves into full guard. #T3#
Khan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rice trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer.
Rice doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rice takes the fight into the clinch.
Rice with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rice has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rice with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rice looking to throw knees to the head but Khan is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Rice tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adolf Khan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Rice has Khan up against the cage in a clinch.
Rice prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Rice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khan is trying to drag Rice to the mat but Rice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Khan.
Khan wants a takedown. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Rice.
Rice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan is trying to drag Rice to the mat but Rice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rice stops a takedown attempt from Khan. #T3#
Rice tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rice landing knees to the head.
Khan tries for a takedown but Rice manages to get underhooks.
Rice looking to throw knees to the head but Khan is blocking nicely. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khan is trying to drag Rice to the mat but Rice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Rice is pressed up against the cage. Khan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rice down to the mat. Rice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Rice clinches up with Khan and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Rice!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1#
Jimmy Blake Jr lands with a nice combination. Higgins backs away looking to recover.
Jimmy Blake Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Jimmy Blake Jr staying out of range there.
Jimmy Blake Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimmy Blake Jr moves away.
Jimmy Blake Jr throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Higgins counters with a shoot takedown. Jimmy Blake Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Higgins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jimmy Blake Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Higgins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a double jab #TD#
and Higgins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jimmy Blake Jr's guard.
Jimmy Blake Jr is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Higgins dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimmy Blake Jr looks winded!
Higgins lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SU#
Higgins stands up. #CL#
Higgins moves into the clinch.#BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Jimmy Blake Jr moves out of range easily.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a combination #CL#
and Higgins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Higgins jumps guard and drags Jimmy Blake Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Higgins has his feet on Jimmy Blake Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Jimmy Blake Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Higgins jabs Jimmy Blake Jr right on the nose. Jimmy Blake Jr blinks but takes it well.
Jimmy Blake Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Rj Jimmy Blake Jr has been cut.
Rj Jimmy Blake Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Jimmy Blake Jr moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Higgins.
Jimmy Blake Jr throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Higgins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Higgins jumps into guard, dragging Jimmy Blake Jr to the mat. #ES#
Higgins wriggles free and stands up.
Jimmy Blake Jr misses with a double jab #CL#
and Higgins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Higgins. #TD#
Higgins jumps into guard, dragging Jimmy Blake Jr to the mat. #ES#
Higgins has his feet on Jimmy Blake Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
A head kick from Higgins lands but Jimmy Blake Jr takes it in his stride.
Higgins connects with a leg kick. Jimmy Blake Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Higgins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jimmy Blake Jr throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Higgins counters with a takedown into side control.
Jimmy Blake Jr bucks up and tries to throw Higgins off but instead Higgins has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Higgins has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jimmy Blake Jr is in real trouble here. Higgins gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jimmy Blake Jr is tapping out! Higgins wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Higgins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017

#R1#
Odla lands a lovely overhand right.
Odla works over Hughes's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Hughes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Marcelo Hughes has been cut.
Odla connects with a stiff jab that staggers Hughes - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aldo Odla!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Couture clinches up with Vinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Vinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. Vinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couture scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Vinson has been cut.
Vinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Vinson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Couture tries to get to full guard but Vinson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Couture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinson.
Couture wants to get back to full guard.
Vinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head. #T1#
Vinson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Couture.
Vinson thows a huge punch but Couture dodges it nicely.
Vinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working. #SU#
Vinson stands up and beckons Couture to join him on the feet.
Couture slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Couture swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vinson.
Vinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Vinson is rocked!#CUT2#
Royal Vinson's cut is getting worse.
Couture weaves into range and cracks Vinson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Vinson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Couture is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randall Couture!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Po throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Po finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Po passes into half guard. #REVR#
Higgins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Po is pressing down on Higgins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higgins is holding on for now.
Higgins is looking to control Po's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Higgins avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Po is looking to advance position but Higgins won't allow it.
Higgins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Po.
Po thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgins's head.
Po is taking a breather. Higgins 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Po thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Higgins's head.
Po is thwarting Higgins's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Po drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Higgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Po has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Po ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Po no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Po won't let him. #T3#
Higgins postures up.
Higgins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higgins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Po's head.
Po wants to sweep but no luck.
Higgins wants to stand but Po has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Higgins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Po dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Higgins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Higgins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Po trying to move into half guard but instead Higgins has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Higgins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Po's guard.
Po 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Throng Po 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#
Po closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Higgins did well to prevent Po getting side control.#SUB2#
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but Higgins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Higgins is trying to stand.
Higgins tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.
Po wants to take a breather but Higgins is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Higgins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Po is pressing down on Higgins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higgins is holding on for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Higgins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Po scores with a couple of nice shots.
Higgins tries to kick Po off but Po keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Higgins moves into full guard.
Higgins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Po stays in close to Higgins's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Po.
Po throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Po chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.#TD2#
Po throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Higgins was covering up waiting for the punch and Po finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Po is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Po gets to his feet - Higgins follows without any prompting.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Po throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Po closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Po not doing much here.
Higgins is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Po stops Higgins from getting back to his feet.
Po content to control rather than advance.
Higgins is trying to stand up here but Po is controlling him well. #SU2#
Po decides to return to a standing position.
Throng Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick by Higgins misses #TD2#
and Po counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po lands a couple of digs.
Oh Higgins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Po is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Po postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Higgins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Po, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Throng Po showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Po turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Higgins sneaks out the side door and pushes Po away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Po drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Po successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Po takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES2#
Po kicks Higgins off and gets to his feet. #T1#
A head kick misses from Higgins.
Jack Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Po shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Higgins pushes Po off looking to stand but Po dives back in and keeps control.
Po stalling. #SUB2#
Po is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Po sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Po is trying to control the action in half guard but Higgins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Po stands up and beckons Higgins to join him on the feet.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Po lands with a straight right. Higgins didn't see that one coming.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Po feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Higgins's calf.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Higgins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Po.
Higgins struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Po crashes against the mat. #T4##SU2#
Po decides to stand back up. Po steps back and let's Higgins get back to his feet.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Po scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Po stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Po shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Po showed some decent athleticism there.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Po is controlling him
Jack Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Throng Po is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Po decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Throng Po.
Well Po 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Throng Po!
After the fight, Throng Po 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: Jul 13, 2017

#R1#
Lock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Hughes gets a takedown into half guard.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lock is looking for a sweep. Hughes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lock wants to get back to his feet.
Hughes is thwarting Lock's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lock actively working from the bottom here.
Lock is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Hughes is keen to just control but Lock is a slippery customer.
Hughes looks to land a strike but Lock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lock counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes. #T2#
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lock sprawls well. Lock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet.
Lock is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Lock tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Hughes.
Lock looks winded!
Lock throws a series of strikes that have Hughes backpedaling. #ROC2#
Hughes is rocked!
Lock is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Hughes hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ralphy Lock!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017

#R1#
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Damme's waist but Van Damme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.#CL2#
Van Damme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Damme's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Damme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Van Damme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Damme keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Damme has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Damme obliges.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Damme to keep the fight standing.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Damme to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Damme misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Van Damme moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Damme wants to clinch.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Damme working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Van Damme blocks nicely. #T2##SUB#
Hughes has gone for a leg lock! Van Damme slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hughes's guard.#REVB#
Van Damme trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hughes's guard.#ES#
Hughes has his feet on Van Damme's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Van Damme darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it. #T3#
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Damme defends it nicely.
Van Damme is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Van Damme has managed to clinch.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Damme avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Van Damme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##TD#
Hughes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Damme is trying to defend but Hughes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Damme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes looks to land a strike but Van Damme avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Damme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
Van Damme working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Van Damme wants to stand and escape but Hughes is having none of it. #ES2#
Van Damme has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hughes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Van Damme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Damme throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Damme instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Van Damme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Hughes pulls Van Damme into guard. #SU2#
Hughes is working an open guard so Van Damme takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Damme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Damme swivels and escapes.
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Damme counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Hughes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Damme on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Damme's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Damme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Van Damme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes content to stall in guard here.
Van Damme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Damme keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Van Damme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes working some strikes from top position.
Hughes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Hughes prevents Van Damme from getting back to his feet.
Van Damme working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Van Damme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Hughes counters by clinching up.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Van Damme won't allow it.
Hughes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Van Damme. #BC#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it. #T4#
Van Damme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Van Damme is quick to defend against it.
Van Damme goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.#CL2#
Van Damme darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
Hughes fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Damme.
Hughes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Damme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Damme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hughes.
Van Damme throws a nice head kick!
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.#CL2#
Van Damme rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes tries to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Damme doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
As Van Damme tries to get set, Hughes tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Damme manages to avoid the attempt.#T1##CL2#
Van Damme has managed to clinch. #TD#
Hughes tightens his grip and picks Van Damme up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Damme manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Van Damme is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hughes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Van Damme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Damme working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Van Damme gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Damme wants to stand up but Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes 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.
Van Damme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Damme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Damme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes 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.
Hughes stops Van Damme from standing up. #T3#
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Van Damme forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.
Hughes is trying to pull guard but Van Damme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Van Damme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Van Damme as Hughes shoots in.
Van Damme unleashes a big counter combination but Hughes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Hughes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Damme fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Damme 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Van Damme!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017

#R1#
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randall tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randall to the ground. Randall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randall misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Randall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Randall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randall's waist but Randall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Randall misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randall gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall throws a front kick that sends Hughes stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Hughes shoots in looking for a takedown. Randall tries to sprawl out of it but Hughes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Randall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from Randall.
Randall misses with a takedown #CL#
and Hughes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hughes.
Randall prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dave Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Randall scores with a punch to the head.
Hughes moves out of range of the body kick.
Randall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randall.
Randall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hughes circles away.
Randall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Randall ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes shoots in but Randall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Randall.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hughes or perhaps it was just good defense by Randall, which made it look bad.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches up with Randall, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes Randall against the cage but Randall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Randall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hughes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Randall has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Randall jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Randall.#SUB2#
Randall is looking for a triangle here but Hughes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Randall looks winded!
Randall is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura but Randall is defending well.
Randall dodges the ground and pound from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Randall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Randall doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Hughes moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Randall prevents it. #TD2#
Randall manages to pull guard. #T1#
Hughes wants to control from the top but Randall keeps moving.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes won't allow Randall to get back to his feet.
Hughes throws a strike but Randall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Randall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randall stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
Randall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Randall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randall.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Marcelo Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Randall.
Hughes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randall.
Randall is breathing heavily.
Randall shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randall.
It looked like Hughes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Randall sprawls well.
Randall is looking for the big counter here.
Randall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Randall counters with an inside leg kick.
Marcelo Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Randall pushes Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Hughes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Randall has him pressed against the cage.
Randall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Randall slowing the pace effectively.
Randall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Hughes stops a takedown attempt from Randall.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Randall won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randall walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randall defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Randall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Randall misses with the combination.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Randall gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randall stuffs the takedown.
Randall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randall goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.
Hughes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Randall. That snapped Hughes's head back.
Randall closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Randall pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Randall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Randall prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Randall looking for a takedown.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Randall is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Randall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Hughes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Randall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randall shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Randall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Randall manages to circle out of the way.
Randall shoots in but Hughes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Hughes goes for a double leg but Randall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randall continues to drive forward.
Randall swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.#T3#
Randall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Randall fails with the takedown.
Hughes shoots in but Randall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Randall on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Randall.#T4#
Randall fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Randall looks to move away, Hughes throws a big counter combo but Randall just gets out of the way.
Randall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes throws a big counter combination but Randall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Randall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Randall misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Randall sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marcelo Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Randall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Randall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randall 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Randall!
A relieved looking Dave Randall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Van Damme moves into range and clinches up with Higgins.
Van Damme is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme lands with a kick to the temple. Higgins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Van Damme moves out of range easily.
Higgins throws a series of punches but Van Damme moves out of range.
Van Damme moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a combination that misses
and Van Damme counters with a left and a right that stings Higgins. #CL2#
Van Damme moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Van Damme moves out of range easily. #T1#
Van Damme tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away. #CL#
Higgins rushes Van Damme and presses him up against the cage.
Higgins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Damme after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Van Damme throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
Fred Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Van Damme wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins misses with a double jab.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Van Damme. #CL2#
Higgins tries to keep at a distance but Van Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Van Damme tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Van Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Damme misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Van Damme gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Higgins misses with a head kick. #CL#
Higgins rushes Van Damme and presses him up against the cage.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Van Damme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Damme lands a head kick. Higgins smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Higgins tries to keep at a distance but Van Damme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses
and Higgins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Van Damme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Van Damme.
Higgins throws a big counter combination but Van Damme scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Damme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Damme.
Higgins throws a series of strikes that have Van Damme backpedaling.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
It looked like Higgins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Higgins is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Van Damme clinches. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Higgins. #CL2#
Van Damme clinches up against the cage.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Higgins won't want to take too many of those.
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Higgins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
As Van Damme looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Van Damme just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Van Damme darts in and clinches Higgins up against the cage.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Van Damme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Higgins is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Higgins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Van Damme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Damme.
Van Damme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme tries to clinch up.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Damme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Damme lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Higgins. That's going to slow Van Damme down.
Higgins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Damme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Damme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Higgins throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Van Damme lands a two punch combo.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses
and Van Damme counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
As Van Damme looks to move away, Higgins throws a big counter combo but Van Damme just gets out of the way.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Van Damme avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Higgins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Damme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Van Damme rushes Higgins and presses him up against the cage.
Higgins has Van Damme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Damme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higgins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damme just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fred Van Damme will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it.
Van Damme wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Damme.
Higgins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Damme circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Van Damme has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Van Damme pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Van Damme pushes Higgins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Higgins looks to land a combination but Van Damme avoids it well.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Higgins takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Higgins takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Higgins as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Damme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Damme throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.
Van Damme throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Damme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Damme checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Van Damme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Damme after a bit of a struggle.
Higgins 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 Jack Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Van Damme gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Higgins is looking to stand back up but Van Damme counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Higgins. #T3##REVR#
Van Damme is thwarting Higgins's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Van Damme stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Higgins to get to his feet.
Van Damme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Higgins moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Higgins misses its intended target.
Van Damme lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Damme tries to clinch but Higgins is having none of it. #CL2#
Van Damme drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage. #BC2#
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Van Damme wants to clinch.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Damme darts in and clinches Higgins up against the cage.
Higgins tries to pull guard but Van Damme won't allow it. #TD#
Higgins jumps guard. #SU2#
Van Damme stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Damme throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
Jack Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Van Damme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Damme wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Van Damme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Damme 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Van Damme!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Rice doesn't manage to clinch there - Cabuenas circles away.
Cabuenas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cabuenas shoots for a takedown but Rice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabuenas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rice wants to clinch
and Cabuenas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cabuenas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rice tries to avoid it but Cabuenas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rice to the ground. Rice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cabuenas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rice circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice misses with a takedown
and Cabuenas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Cabuenas rushes Rice and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Rice misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cabuenas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabuenas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cabuenas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rice tries to counter with a takedown but Cabuenas is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Cabuenas clinches with his opponent.
Cabuenas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Cabuenas.
Cabuenas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rice to keep the fight standing.
Cabuenas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cabuenas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2##BC2#
Cabuenas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerald Cabuenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabuenas shoots for a takedown but Rice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cabuenas looks for the body kick but Rice saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cabuenas.
Cabuenas closes the distance and clinches up with Rice, looking for a takedown. Cabuenas pushes Rice against the cage but Rice circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cabuenas looks winded!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Cabuenas pulls guard effortlessly.
Cabuenas wants to control but Rice passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Rice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabuenas keeps working.
Cabuenas is looking to improve his position.
Cabuenas looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rice thows a huge punch but Cabuenas dodges it nicely.
Cabuenas tries to roll over but Rice keeps him under control.
Rice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabuenas's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rice content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabuenas wants to control but Rice is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabuenas taking some punishment here, with Rice in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cabuenas is trying to maintain the position but Rice is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cabuenas keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Cabuenas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rice slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabuenas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rice appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Rice drives through with a takedown into Cabuenas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rice wants to pass the guard but Cabuenas is keeping the position.
Rice trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabuenas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rice postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabuenas trying to strike off his back.
Cabuenas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##ES2#
Cabuenas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rice is trying to maintain a safe position but Cabuenas gets an underhook and turns Rice into the cage.
Rice prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabuenas blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Cabuenas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rice uses from the top position.
Cabuenas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Cabuenas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rice defends it easily.#T2#
Cabuenas is controlling Rice's posture.
Rice stops Cabuenas from standing up.
Cabuenas wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Cabuenas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cabuenas is breathing heavily.
Rice tries to clinch but Cabuenas moves out of range. #T3#
Cabuenas has a takedown stuffed.
Rice tries to counter with a takedown but Cabuenas is quick to defend against it.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Cabuenas.
Rice shoots in but Cabuenas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Rice gets a clinch.
Cabuenas managing to block the knees to the body from Rice.
Cabuenas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rice is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Cabuenas manages to break the clinch.
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rice tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabuenas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rice somewhat.#T4#
Cabuenas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Rice counters with a single leg into guard. Cabuenas didn't expect that.
Cabuenas keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully.
Cabuenas managing to control the position.
Sean Rice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rice wants to control from the top but Cabuenas keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Rice will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cabuenas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rice but Rice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cabuenas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rice sprawls well. Rice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cabuenas gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabuenas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rice is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cabuenas.
Sean Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Cabuenas.
Rice dodges the punch combination from Cabuenas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice wants to clinch.#T1#
Cabuenas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rice circles away.
Cabuenas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabuenas tries for a takedown but Rice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rice darts in looking for a takedown but Cabuenas gets double underhooks and turns Rice into the cage. #CL2#
Rice tries to keep at a distance but Cabuenas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rice pushes Cabuenas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Cabuenas manages to pull guard.
Rice 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabuenas keeping moving, preventing Rice from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cabuenas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES2#
Cabuenas has his feet on Rice's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rice tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cabuenas defends well and Rice ends up having to push Cabuenas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Rice drives through and clinches with Cabuenas against the cage.
Rice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3##BC2#
Cabuenas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cabuenas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rice manages to avoid it.
Cabuenas swats away the attempt to clinch by Rice.
Rice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabuenas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rice is looking to clinch but Cabuenas is avoiding it.
Rice moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCabuenas.
Cabuenas goes for a double leg but Rice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rice continues to drive forward.
Rice leaves Cabuenas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cabuenas is looking to clinch. #T4#
Cabuenas fails with the takedown
and Rice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cabuenas dives in and grabs Rice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rice pushes down on Cabuenas's head and hops out.#CL#
Rice moves into the clinch successfully.
Rice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cabuenas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Rice to work.
Cabuenas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rice walks away with a smile on his face. Cabuenas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rice tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabuenas is able to avoid easily.

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 Sean Rice.
I think Rice 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean Rice!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Massas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Higgins kicks off Massas and gets to his feet.
Samuel Massas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Massas gets a takedown into half guard.
Massas trying to advance position but Higgins counters by regaining guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Massas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Higgins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Massas has Higgins in his guard.#REVR#
Higgins lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB2#
Massas looking for subs off his back but Higgins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Massas is looking to control Higgins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Massas avoid being mounted?#SU#
Higgins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Massas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Massas isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Higgins is working an open guard so Massas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Massas avoids the head kick by Higgins.
Massas blocks a head kick by Higgins. #CL2#
Massas closes the distance and pushes Higgins back into the cage.#BC2#
Massas breaks from the clinch.
Massas tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Massas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins is pushing Massas's head away, looking to escape. Massas manages to hold on to the position though.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Higgins tries to improve position but can't.
Higgins is trying to control Massas's posture but Massas avoids it.
Higgins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Massas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Higgins is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Massas decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Massas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Higgins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Massas wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy. #T4#
Higgins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Higgins is not content to let Massas control the position. #SUB2#
Massas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Higgins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Massas's guard! Nice work there by Higgins!
Massas working a defensive guard but Higgins passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Higgins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Massas gets a clinch. #TD2#
Higgins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Massas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Higgins to the mat. Higgins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Massas throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Massas's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Higgins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Massas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Higgins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Massas.
A head kick misses from Higgins.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##TD2#
Massas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Massas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Higgins kicks Massas off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Higgins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Massas throws an elbow that misses. Higgins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massas's guard. Nice move by Higgins!#REVR#
Higgins stopping the sweep attempt from Massas.
Massas has a closed guard, preventing Higgins from standing up. #T2#
Massas trying to control the position.
Massas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higgins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Higgins postures up in Massas's guard and throws a big left but Massas blocks it.
Massas looking for a sweep. Not yet Massas, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Massas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Massas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Higgins has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Massas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Higgins is trying to get an arm triangle but Massas is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Higgins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Massas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #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.
Massas keeps Higgins under control for a moment.
Massas is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Massas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Higgins dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Massas moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Massas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Massas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Massas thows a huge punch but Higgins dodges it nicely.
Massas trying to mount his opponent but Higgins defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Massas is controlling him
Massas tries to pass to full mount but Higgins defends it.
Higgins trying to hold on to Massas's head to control him but Massas postures up. #T1#
Massas throwing shots but Higgins is blocking nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Higgins tries to kick Massas off but Massas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Massas shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.
Higgins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massas controls the pace.
Massas wants to stand but Higgins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Higgins looking to control. #T2#
Higgins wants to stand but Massas is controlling the position.
Massas throws an elbow that misses. Higgins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massas's guard. Nice move by Higgins!#REVR##ES2#
Massas kicks Higgins off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Massas throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range. #CL2#
Higgins gets tackled into the cage by Massas. Massas maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Massas pulls guard. #T3##SUB2#
Massas looking for subs off his back but Higgins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Massas trying to control but Higgins postures up.
Higgins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Higgins decides to return to a standing position.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Massas keeps it at a distance.
Massas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Massas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Higgins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Higgins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Massas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massas looking to sit in guard and control but Higgins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Massas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Higgins 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Higgins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017

#R1#
Shaw throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Rice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rice 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.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rice scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rice controlling the pace.
Shaw pushes Rice off looking to stand but Rice dives back in and keeps control.
Rice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaw is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw pushes Rice off but Rice dives into side control.
Shaw tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shaw tries to buck Rice off but he can't manage it.
Rice with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Rice controlling the position easily from mount.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice controlling the position easily from mount.
Rice landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is trying to stand.
Rice dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Rice raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rice controlling his opponent.
Rice lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rice landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rice landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rice controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Shaw really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Rice controlling the pace for now.
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rice with the ground and pound from mount.
Shaw is in a horrible position here. Rice smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Shaw trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rice with shots to the head and body - Shaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rice content just to control the position here.
Rice with good strikes from the mount here!
Rice won't let Shaw get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rice controlling his opponent.
Shaw is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Shaw looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw is bucking up trying to escape but Rice cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Rice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shaw tries to clinch #TD#
so Rice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rice is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rice is controlling him.
Shaw is looking to stand back up but Rice counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shaw.
Rice looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw pushes Rice off looking to stand but Rice dives back in and keeps control.
Rice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Rice looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Rice decides to return to a standing position.
Shaw closes the distance but Rice moves to the side #TD#
and Rice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shaw's guard.
Rice 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.
Rice distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rice postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
Shaw is looking to stand back up but Rice counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shaw.
Rice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T2#
Rice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaw wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rice 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.
Rice tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Shaw squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3#
Rice putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rice looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rice unloading with bombs!
Rice scoring with strikes but Shaw is staying in there.
Rice controlling the position easily from mount.
Rice cracks Shaw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rice cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shaw's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rice lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Shaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rice landing strikes from the mount.
Rice controlling his opponent.
Rice pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Rice dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRice.
Some wild striking there from Shaw. #CL#
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Rice. Rice maintains the clinch.
Rice stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaw pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Shaw tries to break free but Rice pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shaw after a bit of a struggle.
Rice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Rice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Shaw.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rice's head.
Shaw throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Rice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rice winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Rice 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.
Shaw is trying to escape back to his feet but Rice uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T3#
Rice is staying tight to Shaw's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rice prevents Shaw from escaping the position.
Rice creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rice lands some shots froms side control.
Rice working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rice taking a breather here.
Sean Rice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rice lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rice scoring with punches from side control.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet here but Rice is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shaw's back.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw is trying to stand back up.
Rice loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Shaw hold on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Rice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rice, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Rice!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Kryszak has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Kryszak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Kryszak does no damage.
Rice attempts a counter takedown but Kryszak avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kryszak.
Rice is trying to improve his position.
Rice struggling a bit here.
Kryszak working the head and body with strikes.
Kryszak working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kryszak lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Rice is rocked!#SU2#
Kryszak stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Rice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kryszak throws a quick head kick that knocks Rice silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kryszak is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wojciech Kryszak!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Rice wants to clinch but Jennings slips to the side
and Jennings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Rice gets a clinch.
Rice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jennings's elbow. #TD#
Rice jumps guard and drags Jennings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rice controlling the position.
Rice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jennings controls the pace.
Rice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jennings on the ground.
Jennings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Rice is rocked!
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Jennings drops back looking for a leg! Rice is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rice manages to kick Jennings off! Jennings jumps back into Rice's guard.
Oh Rice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jennings stands up over Rice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jennings loads up on a big left hand. Rice felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jennings looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rice can't hide his disappointment, as Jennings celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Jennings!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moriarty wants to clinch
and Higgins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moriarty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Moriarty tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Moriarty shoots in and gets a takedown into Higgins's guard.#ES#
Higgins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Moriarty looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Moriarty drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Moriarty stops Higgins from standing up.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Higgins wants to stand up but Moriarty is controlling him. #T1##ES#
Higgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moriarty has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Higgins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Higgins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Moriarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Higgins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higgins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moriarty controlling from the top position. #T2#
Higgins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moriarty postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Higgins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Higgins looks to land a body kick but Moriarty moved away.
Higgins throws a head kick but Moriarty moves out of range.
Moriarty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Higgins does no damage.
Moriarty throws a one two combo. #ROC2#
Higgins is rocked!
Higgins is breathing heavily.
Moriarty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Higgins takes a step back to recover.
Jack Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##CL2#
Moriarty rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Moriarty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Higgins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Higgins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Moriarty. #ES#
Higgins manages to stand up with Moriarty still on his back. Eventually Moriarty drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moriarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Higgins misses with a body punch
and Moriarty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Higgins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##CL2#
Moriarty instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moriarty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Higgins up against the cage.
Moriarty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Moriarty's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC2#
Moriarty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Moriarty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moriarty showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Higgins is defending against the submission attempts here by Moriarty.
Moriarty is taking a breather. Higgins 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.
Moriarty wants to pass to mount but Higgins is defending the position.
Moriarty slows the pace down in half guard.
Higgins is trying to stand back up but Moriarty is controlling him
Moriarty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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 Jack Higgins 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#
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Moriarty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins wants to land a leg kick but Moriarty is out of range.
Moriarty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A cross from Higgins lands.
Higgins misses with a wild combination.
Moriarty slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
And Moriarty tries to counter it with a takedown but Higgins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Higgins seems to have got his legs back now.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moriarty blocks a head kick by Higgins. #TD2#
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moriarty is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Moriarty slips nicely into half guard.
Moriarty trying to mount his opponent but Higgins defends it.
Moriarty looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Higgins trying to hold on to Moriarty's head to control him but Moriarty postures up. #SUB2#
Moriarty seems to be working for a kimura but Higgins defends the submission attempt.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moriarty content to control rather than advance.
Moriarty is continuing to stall.
Higgins wants to control but Moriarty is keeping busy.
Higgins wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Higgins wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moriarty. #TD2#
Moriarty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Higgins to the mat! Higgins manages to get full guard.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Moriarty is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moriarty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moriarty is controlling him. #SU2#
Moriarty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Moriarty instigates a clinch.
Higgins fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Moriarty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Moriarty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moriarty trying to control the position but Higgins is working away. #SUB2#
Moriarty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gip Moriarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moriarty blocks a leg kick.
Jack Higgins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moriarty takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Moriarty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Moriarty decides to stand up, so the ref orders Higgins to his feet. #TD2#
Moriarty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moriarty wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving. #ES#
Higgins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moriarty off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Moriarty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Higgins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Higgins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moriarty wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Moriarty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Higgins on his heels. He'll look to pass Higgins's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Higgins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Higgins is trying to pull guard but Moriarty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moriarty scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moriarty wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Moriarty pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Moriarty gets through Higgins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Moriarty lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Higgins pushes Moriarty off and gets back to his feet.
Moriarty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Moriarty moves away and avoids it.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL#
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Moriarty. #TD2#
Moriarty turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Higgins is trying to improve his position.
Moriarty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Higgins regains half guard, as Moriarty was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Higgins pushes Moriarty off looking to stand but Moriarty dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Higgins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Moriarty is on him like a limpet, forcing Higgins back against the cage.
Higgins jumps guard but Moriarty stands there with Higgins around his waist. Higgins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moriarty effectively controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Higgins 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Higgins!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Rice closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Rice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeCicco is trying to drag Rice to the mat but Rice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
DeCicco has picked Rice up - he's going for a ride! DeCicco dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rice wants to stand back up but DeCicco manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice tries to buck DeCicco off but DeCicco is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
DeCicco decides to stand back up.
Rice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rice shoots in for a takedown but DeCicco shows good takedown defense.
DeCicco fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeCicco fails with the takedown.#T1#
DeCicco slaps away a takedown attempt from Rice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeCicco tries to counter with a clinch but Rice shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Rice takes the fight into the clinch.
Rice connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeCicco's face.
DeCicco is trying to force a seperation but Rice has the dominant position.#TD2#
DeCicco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeCicco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DeCicco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
DeCicco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rice postures up.
DeCicco has Rice pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCicco is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rice wants to sweep but no luck.
Rice wants to control but DeCicco passes easily into half guard.
DeCicco is trying to control the action in half guard but Rice is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Rice is trying to get back to full guard.
DeCicco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rice keeps working.
Rice is looking to control DeCicco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rice avoid being mounted?
DeCicco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rice wants to improve his position but DeCicco is controlling well.
Rice wants to control but DeCicco passes into side.
Rice is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Rice struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
DeCicco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeCicco slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Rice.
Rice is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCicco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rice wants to hold on but DeCicco pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie DeCicco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DeCicco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeCicco misses with a combination
and Rice makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeCicco really felt that one!
Rice looks for a takedown but DeCicco sprawls well.#TD2#
Rice tries to sprawl but DeCicco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rice tries to kick DeCicco off in order to stand up. DeCicco Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB2#
DeCicco has hold of Rice's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rice seems comfortable defending it but DeCicco has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rice is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rice is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but DeCicco couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie DeCicco!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017

#R1#
Tan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hughes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Hughes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is working Tan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Tan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes content to stall in guard here.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes. #T1#
Hughes landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hughes drops back looking for a leg! Tan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tan manages to kick Hughes off! Hughes jumps back into Tan's guard.
Tan has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes works over Tan with some ground and pound from guard.
Tan trying to control the position.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tan has his foot on Hughes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hughes works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Tan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tan looks winded!
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes is in close to Tan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hughes is in close to Tan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes works over Tan with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hughes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Hughes scoring with some ground and pound.
Hughes 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.
Tan has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
Tan has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Hughes 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##TD#
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hughes working the head and body with strikes.
Hughes lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is nestled in close to Tan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tan is breathing heavily.
Tan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tan wants to get back to full guard but Hughes has mounted him!#T1#
Hughes dominating with strikes here.
Hughes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hughes 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.
Tan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hughes with shots to the head and body - Tan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hughes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tan is bucking up trying to escape but Hughes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hughes lands a couple of good shots and Tan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hughes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hughes has Tan flattened out and is raining down punches.
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!
Hughes lands a shot to the head. #T2#
Hughes controlling the position well here. Tan rolled but Hughes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tan.
Hughes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Tan is trapped and Hughes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hughes scores with punches to the body.
Tan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hughes punches Tan on the ear. #T3#
Hughes punches Tan on the ear.
Hughes has good solid back control here.
Hughes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tan's head.
Hughes connects with a big shot to the side of Tan's head.
Hughes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hughes lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hughes scores with punches from the back.
Tan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4##SUB#
Hughes is cranking Tan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tan! He's tightened the choke and Tan is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Hughes!

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