Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RS Friday Fight Night IX
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Altuve slips under a jab from Steward.
Altuve looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Altuve clinches.
Steward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steward lands an uppercut.
Altuve tries to pull guard but Steward forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Altuve takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steward misses with a punch on the inside.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but Altuve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altuve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steward landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altuve trying to control the position but instead, Steward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Altuve into the cage.
Steward misses with some punches.
Altuve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Steward. #T1#
Steward lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steward swings wildly with an uppercut but Altuve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steward pushes Altuve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Steward.
Altuve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steward just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Altuve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steward pushes Altuve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Altuve looks winded!
Steward lands a nice shot to the body.
Altuve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steward.
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!
Steward with a knee to the head. #T2#
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward is working Altuve over against the cage.
Good body shot from Steward.
Steward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steward lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands an uppercut.
Steward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steward.
A right hook to the body lands for Steward.
Steward lands with a left to the head.
Steward gets through Altuve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Steward cracks Altuve with a nice body shot.
Steward is leaning against Altuve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steward digs a right hand into Altuve's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Altuve's gas tank.
Steward lands a hook that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Altuve takes a shot to the head.
Steward scores with a shot to the side of Altuve's head.
Steward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steward is working Altuve over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steward.
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Steward drops Altuve with a big knee straight up the middle! Altuve is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Altuve is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marcos Altuve has been cut.#CL#
Steward closes the distance and clinches.
Steward lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Altuve.
Steward pushes Altuve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Steward lands a left hand that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Steward.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steward lands a right hand that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
Steward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Steward.
Steward lands with a short shot to the head.
Steward lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Steward.
Steward lands a hook that snaps the head of Altuve backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Steward.
Altuve is still on wobbly legs! Can Steward finish him?
A knee to the head by Steward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Steward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Altuve's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Steward instigates a clinch.
Altuve seems to have recovered his senses.
Steward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Altuve can do to turn this around?
Altuve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steward after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steward.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steward lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steward has Altuve pressed against the cage, preventing Altuve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steward scores with a shoulder strike.
Steward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steward lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steward obliges.
Steward throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Altuves head.
Steward lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Altuve or not.
Steward makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altuve is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steward landing knees to the head.
Steward cracks Altuve with a nice body shot.
A short right from Steward. #T1#
Steward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steward working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steward lands with a short shot to the head.
Steward lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Altuve to his knees! Steward keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Steward!
After winning the bout, Steve Steward thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017

#R1#
Crush wants to clinch up but Halen keeps it at a distance.
Crush misses with a leg kick.
Halen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halen. #CL#
Halen has closed the distance and engaged Crush in a clinch.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halen blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Halen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Halen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Halen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crush shoots in looking for a takedown. Halen tries to sprawl out of it but Crush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crush tries a low kick but Halen avoids it.#T1#
Halen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halen lands with a nice body punch.
Halen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crush shoots in for a takedown but Halen shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Halen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crush taking a bit of punishment here - Halen scoring with strikes.
Halen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Halen lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#
Crush is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crush wants to control but Halen postures up.
Crush is still in real trouble! Can Halen finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Halen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crush down.
Halen cracks Crush with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Halen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Crush is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Halen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Halen!

Event: RS Friday Fight Night VIII
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Francis clinches up with Powers and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Francis jumps guard and drags Powers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Powers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Francis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Francis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Powers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Francis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Powers controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Francis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Francis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Powers defends well.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers won't allow Francis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers flicks out a counter leg kick but Francis steps away.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Francis backing away here, and Powers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Powers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Francis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Francis shoots for a double leg takedown but Powers sprawls well. He's pushed Francis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Powers! But no joy.
Francis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4##CL#
Francis instigates a clinch. #TD#
Francis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Powers keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass.
Francis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Powers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Francis is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Francis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Francis fails with the takedown.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?#CL#
Francis gets a clinch. #TD#
Francis pulls guard.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Francis wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Francis is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Francis wants to stand but Powers is controlling the position. #T1#
Powers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Francis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Powers has picked Francis up and slammed him! Francis can't keep hold of the triangle and Powers manages to pass to side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Powers stands up and beckons Francis to his feet.
Francis fails with the takedown.
Francis misses with a body punch
and Powers counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Francis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown attempt by Francis or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Francis with that takedown attempt.
As Francis backs off Powers throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.#T3##CL#
Francis moves into range and clinches up with Powers.#TD#
Francis jumps guard and drags Powers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Francis 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#
Francis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Francis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers 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.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson Powers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Francis shoots for a takedown but Powers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers unleashes a big counter combination but Francis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Francis shoots in looking for a takedown but Powers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Francis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Powers has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcom Francis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Powers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis throws a head kick but Powers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis goes for a double leg but Powers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Powers continues to drive forward.
A low kick from Francis is predictable there
and Powers counters with a one-two to the body.
Francis darts in looking for a takedown but Powers gets double underhooks and turns Francis into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Francis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powers swivels and escapes.
Francis with a poor takedown
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Malcom Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Powers throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Francis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Powers wants it to stay on the feet.
Powers counters with a body kick.
Francis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tyson Powers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers stuffs the takedown.
Francis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPowers.
Francis tries for a takedown but Powers circles away easily
and Powers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Francis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Powers counters with a series of strikes. Francis will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Francis misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powers tries to avoid it but Francis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powers to the ground. Powers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Francis.
Francis dives in for a single leg takedown but Powers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powers steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Francis moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Francis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Francis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powers avoids it really well and circles away.
Powers shapes to counter with a head kick.
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Francis with a poor takedown
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francis has his takedown stuffed
and Powers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Powers!

Event: FSF 8: Boom
Date: Sep 26, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Shaqiri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Shaqiri.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shaqiri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Shaqiri breaks from the clinch.
Shaqiri shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Shaqiri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Shaqiri is avoiding it.
Mendez fails with the takedown
and Mendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaqiri shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaqiri.#CL#
Mendez rushes Shaqiri and presses him up against the cage.
Shaqiri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chavez Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xherdan Shaqiri.#T1#
Mendez tries for a takedown but Shaqiri manages to get underhooks.
Mendez tries to land knees in the clinch but Shaqiri avoids the damage to the body.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaqiri to keep the fight standing.
Mendez gets underhooks to prevent Shaqiri's takedown attempt.
Shaqiri looking for a takedown.
Shaqiri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mendez is defending well.
Shaqiri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendez up against the cage.#BC2#
Shaqiri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaqiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaqiri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendez sprawls well. Mendez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaqiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaqiri avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez throws a body punch but Shaqiri moves out of range. #CL2#
Shaqiri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaqiri stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaqiri tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaqiri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaqiri misses with a body kick.#T3##CL2#
Shaqiri closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaqiri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaqiri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mendez gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Shaqiri jumps guard and drags Mendez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaqiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaqiri has his hands on Mendez's head, controlling the position.
Shaqiri keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Shaqiri wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Shaqiri looking for a guillotine here but Mendez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mendez gets to his feet - Shaqiri follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xherdan Shaqiri dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shaqiri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shaqiri swivels and escapes.
Shaqiri darts in looking for a takedown but Mendez gets double underhooks and turns Shaqiri into the cage.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Shaqiri, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Shaqiri against the cage but Shaqiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaqiri shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaqiri throws a front kick aimed at Mendez's knee but Mendez avoids it well.
Shaqiri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaqiri feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaqiri.
Chavez Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xherdan Shaqiri.
Mendez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shaqiri counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL#
Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but Shaqiri has him pressed against the cage.
Mendez lands a damaging elbow.
Shaqiri is trying to push Mendez away but Mendez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Shaqiri manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Mendez.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Shaqiri has had enough of the clinch but Mendez keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Shaqiri.
Shaqiri is trying to force a seperation but Mendez has the dominant position.
Mendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaqiri smiles and moves away. #T2#
Shaqiri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Shaqiri ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shaqiri goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.
Shaqiri misses with a takedown attempt - Mendez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendez is looking to counter the offense by Shaqiri and move into the clinch.
Chavez Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaqiri is breathing heavily.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Shaqiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Xherdan Shaqiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shaqiri misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Mendez counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Mendez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaqiri tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaqiri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaqiri shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Shaqiri has a takedown stuffed.
Shaqiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
Shaqiri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Shaqiri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shaqiri's waist but Shaqiri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendez off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendez is defended easily by Shaqiri.
Shaqiri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Mendez lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Mendez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mendez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaqiri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaqiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shaqiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez tries to clinch but Shaqiri moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Shaqiri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shaqiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shaqiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez is looking to clinch but Shaqiri is avoiding it.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaqiri.
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 Chavez Mendez will probably get the nod.
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#
Mendez is looking to clinch but Shaqiri is avoiding it.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Shaqiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaqiri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shaqiri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.
Shaqiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaqiri.
Chavez Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xherdan Shaqiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shaqiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mendez misses with a body kick.
Shaqiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaqiri blocks a head kick by Mendez.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Shaqiri, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Shaqiri against the cage but Shaqiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Shaqiri tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Mendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaqiri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaqiri jumps guard but Mendez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaqiri prevents it.
Mendez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mendez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendez looking for a takedown.
Mendez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shaqiri is keeping busy.#T2#
Shaqiri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mendez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shaqiri's efforts to push away.
Shaqiri can't break the clinch.
Shaqiri fails to pull guard.
Mendez tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaqiri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaqiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Shaqiri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Shaqiri shoots for a takedown but Mendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendez is looking for a counter combo.
Mendez moves in looking to clinch but Shaqiri pushes him off.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up with Shaqiri, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes Shaqiri against the cage but Shaqiri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaqiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mendez pinned against the cage. Mendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Shaqiri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shaqiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Mendez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shaqiri.#T4#
Shaqiri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mendez is fending him off so far but Shaqiri persists. Nope, Mendez circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaqiri circles away.
Shaqiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendez. #CL#
Mendez instigates a clinch.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Shaqiri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaqiri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shaqiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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 Chavez Mendez.
I think Mendez 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 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chavez Mendez!

Event: FSF 3: ScarFace
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Rodriguez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Rodriguez rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Mendez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Rodriguez jumps guard and drags Mendez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodriguez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriguez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #ES2#
Rodriguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Mendez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chavez Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Rodriguez.
Mendez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Mendez dives in and grabs Rodriguez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Mendez throws the kick towards the body but Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez darts in looking for a takedown but Mendez gets double underhooks and turns Rodriguez into the cage.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mendez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rodriguez walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Mendez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Mendez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rodriguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Mendez throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.#T3#
Rodriguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendez avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Rodriguez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendez is looking to control Rodriguez's arms but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mendez has his back to the cage.
Mendez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendez can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Mendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Rodriguez holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Mendez wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Rodriguez circles away easily
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Chavez Mendez has been cut.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Mendez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendez pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.#TD#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rodriguez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
What's Rodriguez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez tries to buck Mendez off but Mendez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jese Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chavez Mendez's cut.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Rodriguez moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez has Mendez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Mendez misses with a body punch.
Rodriguez trying to land knees to the body.
Mendez can't break the clinch.
Mendez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Rodriguez leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Mendez stands there with Rodriguez around his waist. Rodriguez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Rodriguez.#T1#
Rodriguez is trying to push Mendez away but Mendez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Mendez throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Mendez in a clinch.
Mendez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodriguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mendez has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch but Mendez keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Rodriguez pulls guard successfully. #ES2#
Rodriguez pushes Mendez off and scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mendez checks a leg kick. #T2##TD#
Mendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodriguez!#ES2#
Rodriguez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Mendez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodriguez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendez defends it well.#T3#
Mendez moves to clinch but Rodriguez breaks away
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodriguez tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodriguez to the ground. Rodriguez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rodriguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendez tries to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Rodriguez clinches with his opponent.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Rodriguez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Mendez, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jese Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chavez Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Mendez.
Chavez Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodriguez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Mendez tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendez is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mendez down to the mat. Mendez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavez Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jese Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodriguez but Rodriguez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez throws the kick towards the body but Mendez avoids it.
And Mendez counters with a quick kick to the body but Rodriguez blocks it.
Chavez Mendez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Mendez drives through with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rodriguez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendez dives into side control. #REVB##SU#
Mendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rodriguez takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Mendez decides to pull guard.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mendez's guard.
Mendez wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mendez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rodriguez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez wants to control the action here but instead Rodriguez manages to pass to full mount! #T3#
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rodriguez controlling the pace for now.
Mendez tries to lock up and control but Rodriguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mendez turns into him and now he's in Rodriguez's guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is looking to stand up but Mendez isn't so interested in that idea.
Chavez Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jese Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez pulls Mendez in close to his closed guard and prevents Mendez from doing any damage or advancing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jese Rodriguez.
I've got Rodriguez 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jese Rodriguez!

Event: RS Friday Fight Night IV
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Ipa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Ipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Francis stands and steps away. Ipa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ipa takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Ipa scores with a takedown into Francis's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ipa passes Francis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Francis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ipa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Ipa is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ipa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jin Jin Ipa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017

#R1#
Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Thomas counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Chavez Mendez has been cut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Thomas! Mendez is backing up but he can't get away as Thomas lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Mendez and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Thomas!
Tom Thomas spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Crush closes the distance and clinches.
Crush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crush tries a knee to the head but Seia blocks it.
Crush blocks a body shot from Seia.
Seia lands a shot to the body.
Seia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crush blocking some punches.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crush's elbow.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia lands a hook that snaps the head of Crush backwards.
Seia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Seia fails to land.
Seia struggles to land a body shot inside as Crush controls his hands.
Seia scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Crush misses with a knee strike.
Seia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crushs head.
Seia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
Seia misses with a punch to the body.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
Seia gets through Crush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Seia lands a left hand.
Seia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seia lands a body punch.
Seia tries to throw a body punch but Crush avoids it by throwing Seia back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
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!
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crush is looking to break free of the clinch but Seia has double underhooks.
Seia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seia scores with a shot to the side of Crush's head.
Seia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Seia.
Seia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crush looks winded!#T3#
Seia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Seia blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Seia as the two fighters clinch.
Seia misses with some punches.
Seia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seia misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Seia.
Seia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seia tries to work over Crush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Seia on the inside.
Seia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crush backwards. #T4#
Seia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crush blocking some punches.
Crush blocks a body shot from Seia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seia.
Seia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seia scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seia.
Crush tries to break the clinch but Seia is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tolo Seia dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Seia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Crush.
Seia motions for Crush to come forward. Seia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crush throws a counter combo.
Seia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seia checks it well.
Crush cracks the inside of Seia's front leg.
Crush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Seia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crush can do to turn this around?
Seia checks a low kick from Crush.
Crush wants to land a leg kick but Seia is out of range.
Crush attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Seia checks it well.
Crush wants to clinch.
Crush tries to score with a low kick but Seia moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Seia blocks a low kick nicely.
Seia throws out a loose jab but Crush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve Crush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crush swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Crush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Seia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seia.
Crush throws a head kick that misses.
Crush lands a head kick. Seia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Crush moves away and avoids it.
Steve Crush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crush moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seia wants to slow Crush down by chopping away at his legs.
Crush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seia misses with a straight left.
Seia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Seia misses with a straight left.
Crush unleashes a big counter combination but Seia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seia misses with a straight right.
Crush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seia.
Crush throws a leg kick that misses.
Crush tries a head kick but it misses.
Crush tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seia is able to avoid easily.
Crush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seia.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crush chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Seia avoids the head kick by Crush.
The fighters circling - Seia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crush cracks the inside of Seia's front leg.
Seia throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Crush throws a body kick that misses
and Seia counters with a nice body shot.
Crush is breathing heavily.
Crush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seia finds it's way round the side to connect with Crush's head.
Crush throws a sloppy head kick and Seia moves out of range easily.
Seia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seia throws a shot from downtown. Crush moves away and avoids it.
Tolo Seia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crush misses with a head kick.
Seia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seia lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Crush.
Crush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seia.
Seia lunges at Crush with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crush's hand.
Crush shoots for a double leg takedown but Seia sprawls well. He's pushed Crush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seia checks the leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Crush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seia, pushing him back against the cage.
Seia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seia misses with a punch on the inside.
Crush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crush blocks a body shot from Seia.
Seia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seia tries to work over Crush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Seia blocks with his arms.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
Crush is trying to stall.
Seia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Crush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Crush goes for a double leg but Seia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seia continues to drive forward.
Seia is looking to counter punch.
Crush lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seia.
Crush delivers a nice body kick.
Seia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Seia backs off Crush throws a huge counter combo but Seia manages to avoid it all.
Crush throws a front kick aimed at Seia's knee but Seia avoids it well.
It looked like Seia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crush throws a right hand that Seia ducks under and follows up with a left that Seia also avoids with ease.
Crush is looking to land body kicks.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A clash of legs there as Crush blocks the low kick.
Crush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Crush throws a leg kick that misses.
Seia lands a nice hook to Crush's body. Crush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crush misses with a leg kick
and Seia counters with a right hand to the body.
Seia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
Crush defending well as Seia loads up on a big left hand.
Crush misses with a low kick.
Crush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crush doesn't manage to clinch there - Seia circles away.
Crush takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid body kick from Seia. #T2#
Crush is looking to clinch.
Seia lands a jab.
Crush throws a sloppy head kick and Seia moves out of range easily.
Seia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Seia misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Seia misses.
Seia scores with a sloppy right hand. Crush should have avoided that one.
Crush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crush misses with a low kick as Seia jumps back.
Crush blocks a leg kick.
Seia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crush moves away.
Crush is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Seia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crush checks it well.
As Seia backs off Crush throws a huge counter combo but Seia manages to avoid it all.
Seia blocks a leg kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crush. That's going to slow Seia down.
Crush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seia. That did some damage!
A head kick from Crush lands but Seia takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crush is defended easily by Seia.
Tolo Seia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Crush.
Seia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crush.
Crush throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crush slips a jab from Seia.
Crush follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Seia looks to land a left hand but Crush moved out of range nicely.
Crush tried to score with a low kick but Seia checks it.
Seia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crush can pounce on him. #T4#
Seia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crush.
Crush lunges at Seia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seia's hand.
A head kick by Crush misses
and Seia counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crush.
Crush fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Seia misses.
Crush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seia as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crush fails with the takedown
and Seia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Seia misses the target.
Tolo Seia is winning the standup battle so far.
Seia connects with a crisp jab.
Crush doesn't manage to clinch there - Seia circles away.
Seia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tolo Seia!
Tolo Seia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravcenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Crush, which made it look bad.
Crush wants to clinch up but Kravcenko keeps it at a distance.
Kravcenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crush misses with a takedown attempt - Kravcenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kravcenko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crush throws out a leg kick but Kravcenko moves out of range and Crush only half commits.
Crush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kravcenko's sensitive parts.
Kravcenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Crush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravcenko closes the distance and clinches up with Crush, looking for a takedown. Kravcenko pushes Crush against the cage but Crush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiril Kravcenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravcenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Kravcenko closes the distance and pushes Crush back into the cage.
Crush dodges an elbow strike from Kravcenko. #BC#
Kravcenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Kravcenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crush throws a solid leg kick but Kravcenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kravcenko. That's going to slow Crush down.
Crush connects with a solid leg kick.
Kravcenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Crush responds with a good body kick, but Kravcenko manages to step out the way in time.
Crush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kravcenko checks it well.
Crush slaps away a takedown attempt from Kravcenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Kravcenko. Beautiful body shot.
Crush scores with a head kick. Kravcenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Kiril Kravcenko has been cut.
Crush misses with a low kick.
Crush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kravcenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kravcenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crush looks to land a left hand but Kravcenko moved out of range nicely.
Kravcenko dodges the punch combination from Crush. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kravcenko's sensitive parts. #CL#
Kravcenko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Kravcenko manages to break the clinch.
Crush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kravcenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steve Crush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crush wants it to stay on the feet.
Crush shoots for a takedown but Kravcenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kravcenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crush tries to score with a low kick but Kravcenko moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Crush forces Kravcenko back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kravcenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kravcenko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crush to keep the fight standing.#T3##BC#
Kravcenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravcenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Kravcenko throws a leg kick but Crush moved away.
Kravcenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kravcenko.
Kravcenko is breathing heavily.
Crush tries to clinch there but Kravcenko circles away. #CL2#
Crush has Kravcenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Kravcenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crush gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crush tries to break free but Kravcenko pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kravcenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kravcenko blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Kravcenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kravcenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kravcenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crush is one step ahead there.
Kravcenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crush.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crush postures up and lands a big shot to Kravcenko's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crush looking to pass the guard.
Crush is looking to pass into half guard but Kravcenko pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kravcenko is in guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiril Kravcenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravcenko. That did some damage!#CL#
Kravcenko darts in and clinches Crush up against the cage.
Kravcenko is trying to pull guard but Crush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kravcenko tries to pull guard but Crush won't allow it.
Crush leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kravcenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kravcenko tries for a takedown but Crush manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiril Kravcenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crush looking to throw knees to the head but Kravcenko is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kravcenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crush just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kravcenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crush misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crush.
Crush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crush looks for the body kick but Kravcenko saw that one coming.
Crush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crush wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Crush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kravcenko slowing the pace effectively.
Crush blocks the elbow strike.
Kravcenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kravcenko is trying to pull guard but Crush has him pressed against the cage.
Kravcenko jumps guard but Crush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kravcenko misses with a punch to the body.
Crush avoids the elbow strike from Kravcenko, against the cage.
Kravcenko tries to pull guard but Crush won't allow it.
Kravcenko jumps guard but Crush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Kravcenko blocks with his arms. #BC#
Kravcenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kravcenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crush.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Crush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiril Kravcenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crush looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravcenko is just out of range.
Kravcenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Crush gets tackled into the cage by Kravcenko. Kravcenko maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kravcenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crush tries to work over Kravcenko's front leg with a kick but Kravcenko checks it.
Crush throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kravcenko counters with a nice body shot.
Crush throws a sloppy head kick and Kravcenko moves out of range easily.
Kravcenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Kravcenko fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Crush rushes Kravcenko and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kravcenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Steve Crush seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kravcenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Crush wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kravcenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Crush manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kravcenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kravcenko is trying to pull guard but Crush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Kravcenko breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravcenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kravcenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crush scoring well with a low kick there.
Crush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kravcenko tries to avoid it but Crush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kravcenko to the ground. Kravcenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kiril Kravcenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kravcenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Kravcenko tries for a takedown but Crush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kravcenko shoots in for a takedown but Crush shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiril Kravcenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kravcenko blocks a head kick by Crush.
Crush keeps Kravcenko at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Crush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kravcenko.
Kravcenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crush. Crush obviously looking to wear him down.
Crush moves in looking to clinch but Kravcenko pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush throws a sloppy head kick and Kravcenko moves out of range easily.
Kravcenko takes a swing at Crush's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crush darts in looking for a takedown but Kravcenko gets double underhooks and turns Crush into the cage.
Kravcenko tries to clinch but Crush moves out of range.
Kravcenko keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kravcenko tries to pull guard but Crush holds him up against the cage and eventually Kravcenko drops back down to his feet.
Crush wants to get back to striking at distance but Kravcenko won't allow it.
Kravcenko fails to pull guard.
Crush is trying to push Kravcenko away but Kravcenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crush wants to break free but Kravcenko has control. #BC#
Kravcenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crush stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Kravcenko connects with a high kick.
Kravcenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Crush fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Crush with that takedown attempt.
Crush tries to clinch
and Kravcenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Crush shoots in looking for a takedown but Kravcenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crush throws a solid leg kick but Kravcenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crush.
Crush tries a low kick but Kravcenko avoids it.
Crush fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Crush tries to get set, Kravcenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Crush manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Crush misses.
No joy there for Crush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kravcenko tries to counter with a takedown but Crush is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crush throws a low kick but Kravcenko moves out of range easily. #T3#
Kravcenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crush sprawls well. Crush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kravcenko gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Crush takes the fight into the clinch.
Kravcenko missing with knees to the body.
Crush has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kravcenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #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.
Kravcenko wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kravcenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crush pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Kravcenko blocks with his arms.
Kiril Kravcenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve Crush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kravcenko tries a knee to the head but Crush blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Crush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crush 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Crush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Crush clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Crush breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crush looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crush. That's going to slow Sosa down.
Nice shot lands for Crush.
Sosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crush.
Crush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sosa. That did some damage!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sosa enables Crush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crush.
Crush is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Sosa wants to get back to his feet but Crush is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Sosa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Crush has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Crush on the inside. #T1#
Sosa misses with some punches.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crush walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crush connects with a leg kick. Sosa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crush doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away. #CL2#
Crush clinches with his opponent.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Sosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but Crush has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Crush tries a knee to the head but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crush walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Crush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sosa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sosa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Crush has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Crush tries to score with some ground and pound. Sosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sosa really is a fat lump.
Crush prevents Sosa from escaping the position.
Crush tries to score with some ground and pound. Sosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Sosa defending against the ground and pound.
Sosa is pushing Crush's head away, looking to escape. Crush manages to hold on to the position though.
Crush in side control, throwing shots but Sosa defends.
Crush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sosa is trying to buck Crush off.
Sosa regains half guard, as Crush was trying to land strikes.
Sosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crush.
Crush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sosa to regain full guard.
Sosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crush.
Crush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sosa is breathing heavily.#T4#
Crush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sosa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crush counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crush thows a body kick. Sosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Crush. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Crush closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sosa did well to prevent Crush getting side control.
Crush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though.
Crush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crush thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sosa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Crush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa is working for takedown but Crush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sosa effectively controlling the action here.
Crush connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sosa's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Sosa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Crush blocks an elbow strike.
Sosa tries to score a body lock takedown but Crush shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sosa misses with an elbow strike.
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Crush blocks with his arms.
Sosa trying to stall but Crush improves his position.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Sosa blocks with his arms. #T2#
Sosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Crush won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crush - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sosa trying to control the position but instead, Crush has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sosa into the cage.#T3#
Crush connects with a knee to the head.
Sosa tries to land a knee to the head but Crush blocks with his arms.
Crush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crush looking to throw knees to the head but Sosa is blocking nicely.
Sosa stalling.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crush misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Sosa tries to pull guard but Crush forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sosa trying to control the position but instead, Crush has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sosa into the cage.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Crush won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sosa tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jerome Sosa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Crush fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sosa sprawls well initially but Crush persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crush prevents Sosa from standing back up.
Sosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Crush thows a huge punch but Sosa dodges it nicely.
Sosa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crush.
Sosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crush's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crush's back!#ES2#
Crush is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Crush tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Crush scores with a one two! Sosa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crush.
Crush tries to land a front kick but Sosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Crush tries to get set, Sosa tries to push him back and clinch up but Crush manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Crush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crush is in Sosa's guard.
Crush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Crush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crush throwing strikes from guard but Sosa blocks nicely.
Crush throwing strikes but missing.
Sosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crush throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Crush shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though. #T2#
Sosa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crush is pressing down on Sosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sosa is holding on for now.
Crush misses with a head shot. Sosa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Crush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crush is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.
Sosa striking off his back but it's not causing Crush any problems.
Sosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Crush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Crush shoots in and gets a takedown into Sosa's guard.
Crush throwing strikes from guard but Sosa blocks nicely.
Crush throwing strikes but missing.
Crush stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sosa is trying to keep Crush in close. #SUB#
Sosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crush is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Crush throws a big right hand that misses.
Crush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though.
Sosa tries to get to full guard but Crush has control of the leg.
Crush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sosa defending well though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sosa is trying to stand up here but Crush is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd cheers as Crush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sosa doesn't seem phased though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Crush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mendez has managed to clinch.
Anderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendez up against the cage.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Mendez 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.
Mendez tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Mendez defends easily.
Mendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Mendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Anderson 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##SUB#
Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson pushes Mendez off looking to stand but Mendez dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mendez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mendez looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anderson is looking to get to half guard.
Mendez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Mendez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Mendez's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chavez Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Mendez.
As Mendez tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Mendez manages to avoid the attempt.
Mendez misses with a body shot. #CL#
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Mendez stalling in the clinch but Anderson improves position.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Mendez manages to get underhooks.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
Anderson is trying to pull guard but Mendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez fails to pull guard.
Willy Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendez after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mendez regains guard immediately.
Anderson preventing the sweep. #T1#
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Mendez tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson wants to get up but he can't break Mendez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendez fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Mendez is breathing heavily.#ES#
Anderson pushes Mendez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendez!#T3#
Mendez tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson laying and praying for a moment but Mendez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendez missing with punches from the bottom.
Mendez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson stops Mendez from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez 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#
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 Willy Anderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mendez gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mendez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Anderson manages to pull guard.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendez works over Anderson with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendez wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mendez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Mendez pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Willy Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mendez slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mendez.
Willy Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.#TD2#
Mendez feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendez trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendez trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chavez Mendez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mendez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Estrada's half guard.
Estrada wants to stand back up but Mendez manages to pass into side control.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estrada keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mendez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estrada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estrada takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendez on the ground.#SUB2#
Mendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendez in the domination position with Estrada hanging on.
Estrada seems a little lost for a moment, as Mendez dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendez trying to control the action but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Mendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Estrada defending against the ground and pound.
Estrada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mendez tries to move to mount but Estrada blocks the move with his legs.
Estrada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mendez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Estrada prevents Mendez from improving position.
Estrada is not content to let Mendez control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Estrada gets caught flat footed, as Mendez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Estrada keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Estrada is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Mendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Estrada's guard.#SU2#
Mendez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estrada, up you get!
Xavier Estrada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estrada tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez tries to bum rush Estrada with a series of wild strikes but Estrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chavez Mendez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Mendez forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Estrada decides to pull guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estrada is keeping the position for now.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily.
Estrada being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Estrada is looking for a triangle here but Mendez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Estrada is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendez has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Mendez decides to stand back up. Mendez steps back and let's Estrada get back to his feet.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mendez pushes Estrada up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Mendez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Estrada counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2#
Mendez forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez is trying to pull guard but Estrada has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Estrada manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mendez forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Estrada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.
Mendez is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Estrada jumps guard and drags Mendez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T3#
Estrada has his hands on Mendez's head, controlling the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Estrada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Estrada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Estrada's guard.
Mendez controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Mendez decides to stand up.
Mendez takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Estrada is trying to drag Mendez to the mat but Mendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Estrada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chavez Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Mendez shoots in.
Mendez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mendez dives in and grabs Estrada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estrada pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
Estrada is looking to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch.
Mendez misses with a kick to the body.
Estrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Estrada pulls Mendez into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Mendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendez trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Mendez rushes Estrada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Estrada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendez walks away with a smile on his face. Estrada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estrada's waist but Estrada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mendez off to one side.
Xavier Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.#T3#
Estrada is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks. #CL#
Estrada darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mendez to keep the fight standing.
Estrada tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Estrada pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendez trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendez passes Estrada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mendez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Estrada has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Estrada is having none of it.
Mendez controlling the action here.
Mendez passes into side control, despite Estrada's attempt to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Estrada.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chavez Mendez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Crush buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve Crush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carrillo slips a jab and a cross from Crush.
As Crush tries to get set, Carrillo tries to push him back and clinch up but Crush manages to avoid the attempt.
Carrillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crush throws a head kick but Carrillo moves out of range. #CL2#
Crush has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Carrillo pulls guard.
Crush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crush wants to pass the guard but Carrillo is keeping the position.
Crush prevents Carrillo from getting back to his feet.
Crush landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo wants to sweep here but Crush controlling him for the moment.
Carrillo is adopting a defensive guard.
Crush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Carrillo keeping full guard, as Crush tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Crush throws a sloppy strike and Carrillo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Crush is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Carrillo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josiah Carrillo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1#
Crush attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crush.
Crush has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Small counters by clinching up.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Small taking a breather.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Crush controls his hands.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Small blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crush throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Crush closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Crush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Small missing with knees to the body.
Small landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crush misses with a knee to the head.
Small unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crush managing to block the knees to the body from Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crush.
Crush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Small blocks it with crossed arms.
Crush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
Small tries to work over Crush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crush scores with a knee to the head. #T2#
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crush.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Crush avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small trying to land knees to the body.
Crush avoiding damage as Small throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Small throws an elbow but misses.
Small scores with a hook to the body.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crush is defending well for now.#BC2#
Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crush throws a counter combo.#T3#
Small fails with the takedown.
Small fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherwood Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crush throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Crush tries for a takedown but Small sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crush throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crush defends it nicely.
Small is breathing heavily.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Crush. That's going to slow Small down.
A head kick misses from Crush. #CL2#
Small gets tackled into the cage by Crush. Crush maintains the clinch.
Crush tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Small misses with some punches.
Small creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch.
Crush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Crush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crush stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crush shoots in looking for a takedown but Small manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Crush does no damage.
Steve Crush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crush lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Small has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Small and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Small takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Sherwood Small has been cut.#CL2#
Crush has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Crush manages to break the clinch.
Small changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crush tries to avoid it but Small manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crush to the ground. Crush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Small shoots in for a takedown but Crush shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Crush clinches.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch.
Crush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Small as he avoids it easily.
Crush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crush throws a head kick that misses.
Crush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Small looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Crush wants to stand but Small is controlling the position.
Crush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crush keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Crush wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crush is breathing heavily.
Crush has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Small thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Small scoring with some ground and pound.
Small prevents Crush from getting back to his feet.
Small with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small postures up in Crush's guard and throws a big left but Crush blocks it.
Small is looking to pass into half guard but Crush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crush is in guard.#REVB#
Crush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.
Crush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crush throwing strikes but missing.
Small seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##ES#
Small manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Crush looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Crush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Crush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.
Small displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crush up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Crush blocks a body shot from Small.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Crush. #T4#
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crush managing to block the knees to the body from Small.
Crush with a knee to the head.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.
Small trying to land knees to the body.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Small missing with knees to the body.
Small looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Crush gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Crush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sherwood Small's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Crush scoring well with a low kick there.
Steve Crush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crush throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Crush clinches up against the cage.
Sherwood Small has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crush on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Small could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.
Small pushes Crush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Crush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crush.
Small looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crush is fending him off so far but Small persists. Nope, Crush circles away and we're back to standing.
Crush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Small is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Crush throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crush throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Small.#CL2#
Crush closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.#T1#
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Small is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crush is defending well for now.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crush's elbow.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Crush avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Small tries a body shot but Crush blocks it.
Small misses with an elbow over the top.
Small misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crush looking to throw knees to the head but Small is blocking nicely.
Crush landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Small is rocked!
Crush working the clinch nicely. Small is working for position but Crush cracks him with a big knee to the head! Small crumples up against the cage and Crush lands two more shots before the ref can save Small! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Steve Crush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Rojas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendez is trying to defend but Rojas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rojas tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mendez controls his leg.
Rojas prevents Mendez from standing back up.
Rojas is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
Mendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rojas controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez is pressing down on Rojas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendez has wrist control.
Mendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rojas is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rojas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rojas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendez is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mendez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rojas avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Rojas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rojas working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Rojas is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendez is defending well. #ES2#
Mendez sneaks out the side door and pushes Rojas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Rojas pulls guard.
Rojas keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Rojas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rojas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet.
Rojas is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Rojas is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rojas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mendez.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rojas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendez thinking. #TD2#
Mendez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Rojas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rojas controlling the position for now.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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 Diego Rojas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mendez clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Rojas jumps guard.
Rojas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rojas is trying to control the position but Mendez postures up.
Rojas looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojas, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving. #T1#
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Mendez stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Rojas drops back down to his feet.
Rojas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rojas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendez walks away with a smile on his face. Rojas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rojas defends it nicely.
Rojas is looking to counter the offense by Mendez and move into the clinch.#T2#
Rojas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
Mendez fails with the takedown.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mendez rushes Rojas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas jumps guard but Mendez stands there with Rojas around his waist. Rojas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
Rojas gets underhooks to prevent Mendez's takedown attempt.
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez holds him up against the cage and eventually Rojas drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Rojas decides to pull guard.
Mendez trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Mendez gets to his feet - Rojas follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojas works Mendez's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas shoots in looking for a takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl out of it but Rojas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mendez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojas tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojas to the ground. Rojas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Rojas pulls Mendez into guard.
Mendez stopping the sweep attempt from Rojas.
Rojas can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chavez Mendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rojas counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rojas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt - Rojas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rojas's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Mendez into the cage.
Rojas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavez Mendez.#CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojas, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Rojas tries to pull guard but Mendez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Rojas jumps guard and drags Mendez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diego Rojas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rojas trying to control the position here.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez passes Rojas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rojas is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rojas avoid being mounted?#T2#
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Rojas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rojas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojas wants to sweep but Mendez has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Mendez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rojas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Mendez looking to control but instead Rojas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rojas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Rojas is doing well to control the position and prevent Mendez from advancing to side control.
Mendez prevents Rojas from standing back up.
Mendez controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rojas swivels and escapes.
Rojas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mendez manages to circle out of the way.
Diego Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mendez tries to bum rush Rojas with a series of wild strikes but Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez misses with a double jab
and Rojas counters with a head kick.
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rojas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojas happy to just control the position for now.

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 Diego Rojas.
I think Rojas 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Rojas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Crush leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crush throws a head kick but Marquez moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crush or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquez, which made it look bad.
Good leg kick by Crush there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Crush counters with a left and a right that stings Marquez.
Crush dives in for a single leg takedown but Marquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crush lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crush.#CL2#
Crush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adalberto Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crush looking to throw knees to the head but Marquez is blocking nicely.
Marquez looking for a takedown. #T1#
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Marquez missing with knees to the body.
Crush managing to block the knees to the body from Marquez.
Marquez misses with a punch to the body.
Marquez looking for a takedown.
Marquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Crush has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Crush has the dominant position.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Crush has him pressed against the cage.
Marquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crush pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crush is fending him off so far but Marquez persists. Nope, Crush circles away and we're back to standing.
Crush misses with a wild combination.
Marquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Crush circles away.
Crush goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marquez is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Crush clinches up against the cage.
Come on Crush - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3##BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Crush moves into the clinch.
Crush trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch.
Marquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crush. Crush obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Crush gets a clinch.
Marquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crush connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marquez's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Adalberto Marquez has been cut.
Crush looking to throw knees to the head but Marquez is blocking nicely. #T4#
Marquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crush is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch.
Crush misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Crush instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Crush breaks from the clinch.
Crush moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crush smiles and moves away.
Marquez tries to clinch but Crush moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marquez jumps guard but Crush stands there with Marquez around his waist. Marquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adalberto Marquez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marquez tries to clinch there but Crush circles away.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marquez is defended easily by Crush.
Steve Crush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crush cracks the inside of Marquez's front leg.
Marquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crush. Crush obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Crush closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Crush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marquez misses with a body punch.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crush avoids it.#T1#
Marquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adalberto Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Crush won't allow it.
Marquez working hard to break the clinch.
Steve Crush seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crush.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Crush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crush is looking to slow Marquez down with leg kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crush!
Crush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crush somewhat.#T2#
Crush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marquez as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marquez.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Marquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crush, who protects the arm well. #ES2#
Crush bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Crush shoots in for a double leg but Marquez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Crush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crush unleashes a big counter combination but Marquez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Crush thuds his shin into the meat of Marquez's side.
Crush swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Crush closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.
Marquez tries to break free but Crush pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crush looks for a takedown but Marquez sprawls well.
Crush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crush manages to circle out of the way.
Crush swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Crush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquez, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Marquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crush. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Marquez blocks with his arms.
Marquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez trying to land knees to the body.
Marquez goes for a takedown attempt but Crush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Crush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adalberto Marquez's cut.
That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Crush closes the distance and pushes Marquez back into the cage.#TD#
Marquez manages to pull guard.
Marquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marquez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Marquez working for a triangle but Crush defends it easily. #SUB#
Crush avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Crush stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Crush closes the distance and clinches.
Marquez wants to break free but Crush has control. #T1#
Marquez jumps guard but Crush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crush blocks a body shot from Marquez.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Crush holds him up against the cage and eventually Marquez drops back down to his feet.
Crush throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marquez blocks it with crossed arms.
Crush is struggling to control the position.
Marquez jumps guard but Crush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adalberto Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crush tries a knee to the head but Marquez blocks it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crush throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Crush has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Crush breaks from the clinch.
Marquez moves out of range of the body kick from Crush.
Marquez leaves Crush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crush lands a nice looking body kick.
Crush throws a leg kick which misses Marquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Marquez tries to avoid it.
Crush throws a head kick but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez tries to clinch but Crush moves out of range. #CL2#
Crush moves into range and clinches up with Marquez.#T3#
Crush is pressed up against the cage. Marquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crush down to the mat. Crush avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crush moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Crush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Crush. That one must have hurt.
Crush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crush off to one side.
Crush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Crush has managed to clinch.
Crush unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Crush has him pressed against the cage.
Crush blocks a body shot from Marquez. #T4#
Crush looking to throw knees to the head but Marquez is blocking nicely.
Crush tries a knee to the head but Marquez blocks it.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Marquez blocks with his arms.
Marquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crush's elbow. #BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Crush shoots in.
Marquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Crush clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquez goes for a takedown attempt but Crush pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Crush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crush 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Crush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Cleveland misses with a takedown attempt - Mendez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Mendez moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cleveland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mendez uses from the top position. #SUB#
Cleveland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cleveland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Cleveland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Cleveland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cleveland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendez passes into side control.
Mendez scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Mendez blocks the strikes from Cleveland.
Cleveland is trying to work for a sweep but Mendez has mounted him!#SUB2#
Mendez working for a submission but Cleveland is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Mendez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cleveland to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cleveland shrugs it off.
Cleveland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mendez. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
Mendez working for a guillotine from mount but Cleveland is in no mood to give up.
Cleveland flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mendez wants to control the pace but Cleveland is squirming around nicely.
Mendez working Cleveland over with strikes here. #T2#
Cleveland wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cleveland is trying to break free.
Cleveland is breathing heavily.
Mendez lands shots from the back. #ROC2#
Cleveland is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mendez is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cleveland has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mendez has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cleveland taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mendez doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chavez Mendez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sheppard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crush - the referee stops the clock and Sheppard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crush. Sheppard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Sheppard backs off Crush throws a huge counter combo but Sheppard manages to avoid it all.
Crush looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Crush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crush using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sheppard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crush connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dillon Sheppard has been cut.#BC2#
Crush manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Sheppard tries to keep at a distance but Crush has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sheppard tries to circle away but Crush has him pinned against the cage.
Sheppard tries to break the clinch but Crush is controlling the position.
Crush misses with a knee strike.
Crush with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sheppard tries to break free but Crush pushes him back against the cage.#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.#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sheppard swats away the attempt to clinch by Crush.
Sheppard checks the leg kick.
Crush swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheppard.
Crush tries to clinch but Sheppard is having none of it.
Crush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crush tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheppard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crush finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sheppard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Crush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sheppard checks it well.
Sheppard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crush. #T3#
Crush tries to score with some ground and pound. Sheppard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sheppard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sheppard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sheppard.
Crush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crush stopping the sweep attempt from Sheppard.
Crush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crush is looking to advance position but Sheppard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Crush wants to try and get back to his feet.
Crush is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crush is trying to stand.
Sheppard controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Crush wants to hold on but Sheppard pushes him away.
Crush wants to get back to his feet.
Sheppard with shots to the head and body - Crush looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sheppard wants to control the pace but Crush is squirming around nicely.
Crush tries to improve his position but instead Sheppard has taken his back!
Crush is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crush is trying to get back to his feet but Sheppard has full control of the position and if anything, Crush has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Sheppard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sheppard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crush swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a head kick but Crush moves out of range.
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch but Crush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheppard tries to clinch but Crush moves out of range.
Sheppard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Crush moves into range and clinches up with Sheppard.#BC2#
Crush breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Crush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheppard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sheppard struggling a bit here.
Sheppard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Sheppard is trying is best to control the position here.
Crush is looking to advance position but Sheppard won't allow it.
Crush misses with a head shot. Sheppard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sheppard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crush is one step ahead there.
Crush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sheppard keeping full guard, as Crush tries to pass.
Sheppard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sheppard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crush's guard. #REVR##T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Crush manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Crush prevents a body shot from Sheppard.
Crush prevents Sheppard from breaking the clinch.
Crush misses with a knee to the head.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Crush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillon Sheppard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sheppard tries to close the distance and clinch but Crush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Crush closes the distance and clinches.
Sheppard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crush's elbow.
Crush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crush prevents Sheppard from breaking the clinch.
Crush pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sheppard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #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.
Crush tries a knee to the head but Sheppard blocks it.
Sheppard misses with the head strike.
Crush with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Crush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Crush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dillon Sheppard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Crush. Those never looked like landing.
Sheppard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sheppard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crush is looking to chop away at Sheppard's legs.
Sheppard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheppard tried to counter with a leg kick but Crush avoided it.#CL2#
Crush instigates a clinch.
Sheppard is trying to break the clinch but Crush has him pressed against the cage.
Crush has Sheppard pressed against the cage, preventing Sheppard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crush misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard misses with a punch to the body.
Crush tries to land a knee to the head but Sheppard blocks with his arms. #T1#
Sheppard tries to land knees in the clinch but Crush avoids the damage to the body.
Sheppard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Crush breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Crush gets a double leg takedown into Sheppard's guard.#ES#
Sheppard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sheppard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2##BC2#
Crush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Crush closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sheppard did well to prevent Crush getting side control.
Dillon Sheppard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheppard is looking to improve his position.
Sheppard lands with a few short shots to the body.
Sheppard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crush tries to stand and escape but Sheppard actually recovers to full guard.
Crush wants to pass the guard but Sheppard is keeping the position.
Crush throws an elbow that misses. Sheppard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crush's guard. Nice move by Sheppard!#REVR#
Sheppard wants to control from the top but Crush keeps moving. #T3#
Sheppard won't allow Crush to sweep him here.
Crush controlling the position.
Sheppard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sheppard showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sheppard trying to control the position from guard on top but Crush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crush wants to stand up but Sheppard is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sheppard is looking to clinch but Crush is avoiding it.
Sheppard 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.
Sheppard tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Crush has closed the distance and engaged Sheppard in a clinch.
Sheppard is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Crush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crush 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Crush!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiggins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wiggins isn't going anywhere.
Mendez scores with a couple of short elbows.
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Wiggins is trying to control Mendez's posture but Mendez avoids it. #SU2#
Mendez decides to stand back up. Mendez steps back and let's Wiggins get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mendez dives in and scores a takedown into Wiggins's guard.
Mendez wants to stand but Wiggins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wiggins wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Wiggins keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wiggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendez cracks Wiggins with a solid left hand.
Wiggins pulls Mendez in to control the position.
Wiggins striking off his back.
Wiggins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mendez wants to get back to his feet but Wiggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mendez pulls Wiggins in close to his closed guard and prevents Wiggins from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wiggins lands a couple of digs.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Mendez controlling the position.#SUB2#
Wiggins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mendez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wiggins has managed to get both his arms back between Mendez's legs - danger averted.
Mendez looks winded!
Wiggins landing some decent shots from guard.
Wiggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Wiggins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wiggins lands strikes from half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Wiggins is thwarting Mendez's attempts to control the position.
Wiggins prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Mendez wants to control but Wiggins is keeping busy. #T4#
Wiggins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wiggins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendez tries to get to full guard but Wiggins has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mendez has one foot on Wiggins's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in and bounces Wiggins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chavez Mendez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mendez feints and as Wiggins raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Wiggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez stays in close to Wiggins's body and controls the position.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendez is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chavez Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wiggins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mendez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Wiggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Wiggins keeping hold of Mendez's head, controlling as best he can.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Wiggins dodges it nicely.
Mendez wants to stand up but Wiggins is controlling the position.
Wiggins manages to get to full guard. #SU2#
Wiggins is working an open guard so Mendez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Mendez feints and as Wiggins raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggins pulls Mendez in to control the position.
Wiggins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mendez wanted to stand there but Wiggins had control of the position.
Wiggins pulls Mendez in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggins wants to improve his position but instead Mendez has moved into half guard.
Wiggins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Mendez is keen to just control but Wiggins is a slippery customer.
Wiggins controlling the position well.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiggins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wiggins is controlling Mendez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Mendez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chavez Mendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Wiggins gets caught napping as Mendez dives in and scores a takedown. Wiggins manages to retain guard.
Wiggins is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Wiggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
Wiggins seems keen to control Mendez's posture.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wiggins keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez wants to get up but he can't break Wiggins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Wiggins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wiggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mendez has closed the distance and engaged Wiggins in a clinch. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wiggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Mendez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wiggins uses from the top position.
Wiggins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wiggins wants to stand but Mendez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wiggins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wiggins throws an elbow that misses. Mendez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wiggins's guard. Nice move by Mendez!#REVB##SUB#
Wiggins has his foot on Mendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Wiggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiggins, not yet.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Wiggins keeps moving.
Wiggins lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Wiggins managing to control the position. #SUB#
Wiggins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendez advances to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SU2#
Mendez gets to his feet. Wiggins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendez lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Wiggins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiggins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wiggins blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chavez Mendez.
I've got Mendez 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chavez Mendez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Francis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richmond quickly recovers to half guard.
Richmond has hold of Francis's hands but Francis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Francis seems content to control.
Francis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richmond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Francis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richmond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Francis seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Francis.
Richmond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Francis lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francis is looking to work some ground and pound but Richmond has wrist control.#T1#
Francis trying to control but Richmond is working from the bottom.
Francis looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Francis is trying to keep Richmond in close.
Richmond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Richmond is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Francis has his foot on Richmond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richmond works his way back into a safe position though.
Francis looking to control.
Francis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richmond.
Richmond wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Richmond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Francis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richmond's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richmond 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.
Francis trying to control the position.
Richmond would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Francis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richmond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richmond scoring with some ground and pound.
Richmond works over Francis with some ground and pound from guard.
Richmond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Francis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Francis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richmond wants to stand but Francis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Richmond controlling from the top position. #T3#
Francis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richmond is controlling him.
Francis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richmond controls from within his opponent's guard.
Richmond preventing the sweep. #ES2#
Francis has his feet on Richmond's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Richmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richmond throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Francis moves into the clinch.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Richmond is trying to force a seperation but Francis has the dominant position.#T4##TD2#
Richmond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Francis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richmond to the mat. Richmond regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richmond trying to strike off his back.
Richmond is looking to stand up but Francis isn't so interested in that idea.
Francis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Francis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richmond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richmond looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Francis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Francis wants to work for an arm triangle but Richmond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Francis stalling away here and it's allowed Richmond to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcom Francis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Francis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Richmond wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Richmond trying to keep a closed guard but Francis is proving a slippery customer.
Richmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis with a nice head shot there.
Richmond wants to get back to his feet but Francis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Richmond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Richmond keeping moving, preventing Francis from controlling successfully.
Richmond wants to sweep here but Francis controlling him for the moment.
Francis's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Francis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Richmond is not content to let Francis control the position.
Francis wants to free his trapped foot but Richmond is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Francis wants to take a breather but Richmond is having none of it.
Richmond is trying to get back to full guard.
Francis is looking to take a break and control but Richmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Richmond regains full guard. Nicely done.
Francis postures up. #T3#
Francis trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Francis closes the distance and pushes Richmond back into the cage.#TD2#
Francis has clasped his hands together around Richmond's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Francis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richmond is looking for a sweep.
Richmond manages to work his way to half guard, despite Francis's best efforts.
Richmond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Francis trying to pass the guard but Richmond defending well. #T4#
Francis is just content to waste time from the top position. Richmond takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Francis stops Richmond from standing up.
Richmond keeping full guard, as Francis tries to pass.
Francis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis looking to sit in guard and control but Richmond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Francis is trying to keep Richmond in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Malcom Francis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Francis wants to clinch up but Richmond keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Francis has managed to clinch.
Francis looking to stall.
Richmond is trying to break free.
Richmond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Francis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richmond wants to control but Francis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Francis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richmond has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Richmond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Richmond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richmond working a defensive guard here.
Francis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Richmond wants to stand up but Francis is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richmond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Francis pinned against the cage. Francis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Francis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richmond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Francis passes Richmond's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Richmond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Francis.
Malcom Francis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francis is keen to just control but Richmond is a slippery customer.
Richmond trying to control but Francis postures up. #T3#
Francis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Francis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond keeps working.
Richmond controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Malcom Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richmond.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Richmond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Francis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Francis is pushing down on Richmond's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richmond is fighting to maintain full guard but Francis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Francis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Richmond.
Richmond is doing well to control the position and prevent Francis from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Francis trying to control from half guard but Richmond is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcom Francis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francis 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Francis!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
Altuve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Altuve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Altuve moves into range and clinches up with Warren.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Altuve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warren walks away with a smile on his face. Altuve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Warren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Altuve wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Warren manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Warren decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altuve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warren's waist but Warren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Altuve off to one side.
Gene Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Altuve.
Warren leaves Altuve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Altuve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warren doesn't seem bothered though.
Altuve with a poor takedown
and Warren counters with a big head kick but Altuve shrugs it off. #CL2#
Altuve clinches up against the cage.
Warren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Warren.#TD#
Warren manages to pull guard.
Altuve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Altuve's guard. #REVR#
Altuve is trying to hold Warren in close to prevent damage but Warren has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Warren trying to control the pace.
Altuve taking some punishment here, with Warren in his half guard. #SU#
Warren stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Marcos Altuve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altuve shoots and misses #CL#
and Warren counters by clinching up.
Altuve looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren misses with a punch on the inside.
Warren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Altuve up against the cage.
Altuve changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warren fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3##TD#
Warren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Altuve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Altuve is looking to get back to his feet here but Warren is keeping cool and he's managed to take Altuve's back.#SUB#
Altuve has hold of Warren's leg, trying to break free but it's let Warren lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Altuve is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Warren throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gene Warren!

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