Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NJMMA #14: Lo v Colnago
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Helix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helix moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Helix has managed to clinch.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Helix smiles and moves away.
Helix lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Helix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Jones gets a clinch. #T1#
Helix's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones tries to circle away but Helix has him pinned against the cage.
Helix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Helix can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. Helix looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Helix keeps moving. #T2#
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Helix utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones 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#
Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones controlling the action here.
Helix is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helix avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Helix throws a shot to the body.
Helix avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Helix has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Helix leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Helix misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Helix pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Quinn Helix will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Helix lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Helix gets a clinch.
Helix lands an uppercut.
Helix misses with a body punch.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones is trying to push Helix away but Helix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helix walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helix cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Helix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Helix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Jones tries to pull guard but Helix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Helix breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Helix. Helix maintains the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Helix pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Helix.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helix can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones tries to break free but Helix pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones prevents a body shot from Helix.
Helix misses with a body punch.
Helix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Helix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Helix jabs at Jones's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones moves forwards but Helix connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Helix.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helix lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Helix prevents it.
Helix pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Come on Helix - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Helix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helix leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Helix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quinn Helix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helix counters with a nice body shot.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helix works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Helix lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Helix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Helix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Helix lands.
Jones tries to move into range but Helix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helix scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Helix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head. #CL2#
Helix pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Helix works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Helix lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Helix.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinn Helix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Helix connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Helix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helix digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Helix scores with a jab to the body.
Helix scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helix stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helix thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Helix cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Helix darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Helix as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Helix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Nice body punch from Helix - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Helix.
Helix lands with a right to the head.
Helix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Helix.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Helix lands a body punch.
Helix pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A body shot lands from Helix.
Helix lands with a short shot to the head.
Helix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Helix breaks from the clinch.
Helix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix throws a shot to the body.
Quinn Helix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Helix pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Helix.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Helix just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
A short right from Helix on the inside. #T3#
Helix scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Helix as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Helix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helix works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Helix works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Helix closes the distance and clinches.
Quinn Helix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Helix prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Helix controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helix walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Helix.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Helix as Jones shoots in.
Nice jab there from Helix.
Helix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helix lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Helix 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 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2017

#R1#
Loco fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wheeler.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wheeler sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Wheeler kicks Loco off and gets back to his feet.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt - Loco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wheeler fails with the takedown
and Loco counters with a three punch combo that has Wheeler backing up. Wheeler nods at Loco to acknowledge the strikes.
Juan Loco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loco throws an elbow that misses. Wheeler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loco's guard. Nice move by Wheeler!#REVB##T1#
Loco pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Loco keeps moving.
Loco has control of Wheeler's left arm, preventing Wheeler from doing any damage.
Wheeler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #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.#SU2#
Wheeler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Loco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Loco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loco wants to pass to mount but Wheeler is defending the position.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeler keeps working. #SU#
Loco decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Wheeler shoots in for a double leg but Loco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco fails with the takedown.
Ryan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler dives in for a single leg takedown but Loco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wheeler shoots in but Loco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wheeler or perhaps it was just good defense by Loco, which made it look bad. #TD#
Loco closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wheeler did well to prevent Loco getting side control.
Wheeler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Wheeler is looking to escape.
Loco working Wheeler over with strikes.
Loco trying to mount his opponent but Wheeler defends it. #SUB#
Loco is working for a kimura but Wheeler is defending it quite comfortably.
Loco tries to stand and escape but Wheeler is controlling the position.
Loco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wheeler's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Loco dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loco as he avoids it easily.
Wheeler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wheeler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Loco gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wheeler has one foot on Loco's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Loco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Loco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wheeler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Wheeler is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wheeler avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Loco stands up out of the half guard.
Loco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wheeler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loco somewhat.
No luck for Wheeler with that takedown attempt.
Loco stuffs the takedown attempt from Wheeler. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet.
Juan Loco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.#TD#
Loco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wheeler to the mat! Wheeler manages to get full guard.
Loco has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB#
Loco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wheeler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loco has Wheeler in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Wheeler stands and steps away. Loco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler lands a right hook to the body.
Loco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loco wants it to stay on the feet.
Loco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Loco takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
Wheeler moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Wheeler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Loco is fighting to break Wheeler's control of his arms but Wheeler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wheeler has a closed guard, preventing Loco from standing up.
Loco is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Wheeler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco postures up in Wheeler's guard and throws a big left but Wheeler blocks it.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wheeler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wheeler 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wheeler slaps away a takedown attempt from Loco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loco throws a nice looking combination but Wheeler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wheeler.
A quick step to the side and Loco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheeler shoots for a double leg takedown but Loco sprawls well. He's pushed Wheeler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Loco 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.#ES2#
Wheeler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Loco 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.
Wheeler stuffs the takedown attempt from Loco. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Wheeler swinging wildly here.
Loco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1##TD#
Loco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wheeler's half guard.
Ryan Wheeler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheeler manages to get to full guard.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Wheeler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Wheeler trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Wheeler is looking to work some ground and pound but Loco has wrist control.
Loco pulls Wheeler in close to his closed guard and prevents Wheeler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wheeler is pushing down on Loco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loco is fighting to maintain full guard but Wheeler has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SU2#
Wheeler stands up and beckons Loco to join him on the feet.
Loco looks for a takedown but Wheeler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheeler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loco throws a big counter combination but Wheeler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Wheeler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Loco is fending him off so far but Wheeler persists. Nope, Loco circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Wheeler closes the distance and clinches.
Wheeler slows down the pace here.
Loco gets underhooks to prevent Wheeler's takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Loco turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loco manages to end up in side control.
Wheeler being controlled for a moment.
Wheeler is looking to regain half guard here but Loco keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wheeler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Loco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wheeler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wheeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wheeler 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wheeler!
After the fight, Ryan Wheeler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2017

#R1#
Abedi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lit but Lit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lit is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Lit gets caught napping as Abedi dives in and scores a takedown. Lit manages to retain guard.
Lit is looking to stand back up but Abedi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lit. #REVR#
Lit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abedi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abedi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abedi on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abedi controlling the pace.
Abedi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Lit wants to control but Abedi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abedi is controlling the pace.
Abedi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lit taking some punishment here, with Abedi in his half guard. #ROC2#
Lit is rocked!
Abedi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Lit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abedi lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lit! More strikes land and this one is all over! Abedi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papy Abedi!
Papy Abedi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NJMMA #4: Di Costa v Jeppesen
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Bart misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bart won't be happy with that.
Bart is looking to get back to his feet here but Jones is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bart's back.#SUB2#
Bart defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jones's arms.
Jones cracks Bart with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Bart from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bart covering up well under a series of strikes from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bart has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
Jones biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#SUB2#
Jones looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bart taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Zao fails to land the takedown.
Zao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.#TD2#
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Zao's guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones. #T1#
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones is thwarting Zao's attempts to control the position.
Zao is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zao seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Zao tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones lands an elbow.
Zao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2##SUB2#
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zao to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zao shrugs it off.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Zao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zao tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away. #T3#
Jones content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones content just to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones avoids the attempt from Zao to control.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Zao is having none of it.
Zao tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Zao is trying to stand but he's just given Jones his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Zao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Zao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jones looks to land a combination but Zao avoids it well.
Zao scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zao's guard.
Zao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao looking to control. #SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Zao's legs - danger averted.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones is controlling the pace.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zao trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Zao wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Zao is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones controlling from mount. #T3#
Zao is trying to stand up.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##SUB2#
Jones working for a submission but Zao is keeping him at bay.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zao hang on?
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Zao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones avoids the attempt from Zao to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zao gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Zao manages to retain guard.
Jones distracts Zao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zao looking to control.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Zao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Zao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zao wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zao is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
More stalling from Jones.
Jones is looking to advance position but Zao won't allow it.
Jones controlling the action here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zao wants to get back to full guard.
Jones seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zao throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Zao tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rui Zao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Wheeler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nayak moves out of range as Wheeler strikes.
Wheeler fails with the takedown.
Nayak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wheeler throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nayak to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayak avoids a kick to the body.
Wheeler has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Nayak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nayak catches Wheeler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Nayak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nayak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nayak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Nayak misses its target.
Wheeler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nayak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wheeler shoots for a takedown but Nayak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nayak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kal Nayak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.#T2#
Nayak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nayak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wheeler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nayak lands a nice looking body shot.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown but Nayak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Nayak. That snapped Wheeler's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nayak takes a swing at Wheeler's ribcage but misses.
Wheeler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wheeler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nayak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nayak is looking to wear down Wheeler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Nayak lands a nice looking body shot.
Wheeler throws a head kick that misses
and Nayak counters with a straight right hand.
Nayak scores with a sloppy right hand. Wheeler should have avoided that one.
Wheeler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nayak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wheeler scrambles back to his feet.
Nayak blocks a head kick by Wheeler.
Nayak lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Wheeler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wheeler shoots and misses
enabling Nayak to counter with a crisp jab.
Wheeler shoots in looking for a takedown but Nayak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wheeler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wheeler misses with a takedown
and Nayak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wheeler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nayak defends well and Wheeler ends up having to push Nayak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nayak looks to score with a jab to the body but Wheeler is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt
and Nayak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wheeler looks winded!
Nayak lands a body shot.
Wheeler takes a swing at Nayak's ribcage but misses.
Nayak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nayak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wheeler in his tracks.
Nayak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nayak throws a series of punches but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler with the counter takedown but Nayak avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kal Nayak 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#
Nayak scores with a shot to the body.
Wheeler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nayak counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wheeler.
Wheeler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nayak counters with a one-two to the body.
Wheeler swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Nayak misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nayak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nayak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wheeler throws a right and a left that Nayak avoids nicely. #T1#
Nayak scores with a jab. Wheeler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wheeler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wheeler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wheeler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kal Nayak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.#CL2#
Wheeler rushes Nayak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nayak throws a head punch that misses.
Nayak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wheeler blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Nayak.
Nayak lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Wheeler trying to land knees to the body.
Nayak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nayak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wheeler can do to turn this around?
Wheeler is working for takedown but Nayak is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Wheeler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wheeler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nayak swivels and escapes.
It looked like Nayak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wheeler.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Wheeler misses with a takedown
and Nayak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wheeler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wheeler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nayak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Wheeler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nayak scores with a jab. Wheeler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wheeler avoids the body shot from Nayak.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nayak, as that shot connected.
Wheeler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nayak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wheeler thinking.
Wheeler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wheeler tries to clinch
and Nayak counters with a nice uppercut.
Wheeler with a poor takedown
and Nayak counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wheeler walks into a straight right hand from Nayak.
Wheeler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nayak pinned against the cage. Nayak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wheeler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nayak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nayak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wheeler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nayak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nayak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wheelers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nayak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kal Nayak dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Nayak - just one landing.
Wheeler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wheeler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wheeler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nayak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wheeler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nayak is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wheeler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wheeler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nayak swivels and escapes.
Nayak throwing a counter right hand but Wheeler manages to avoid it.
Wheeler tries for a takedown but Nayak circles away easily
and Nayak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kal Nayak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.
Wheeler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wheeler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nayak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wheeler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nayak scores with a jab.
Wheeler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wheeler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nayak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kal Nayak is winning the standup battle so far.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Nayak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wheeler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kal Nayak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wheeler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nayak lands with a good body shot.
Wheeler has his takedown stuffed
and Nayak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nayak lands a really nice looking cross but Wheeler seems unphased.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick
and Nayak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nayak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nayak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wheeler has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nayak to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Nayak as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Nayak there.
Nice sprawl there from Nayak as Wheeler shoots in.
Wheeler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nayak counters with a nice body shot.
Nayak lands with a cross.
Nayak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wheeler doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Nayak as he checks the leg kick.
Nayak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nayak lands a slapping body shot.
Nayak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wheeler at a distance.
Nayak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wheeler throws a lazy head kick
letting Nayak counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wheeler with a poor takedown
enabling Nayak to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nayak.
Nayak connects with a right hand. Wheeler shakes it off.
Wheeler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nayak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wheeler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nayak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kal Nayak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nayak 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kal Nayak!
Kal Nayak decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Sunderland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunderland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sunderland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sunderland misses with a wild body shot.
Lit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sunderland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lit.
Lit tries to counter by clinching up but Sunderland breaks away and moves out of range.
Sunderland misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Lit misses the target.
Sunderland misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sunderland throws out a loose jab but Lit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sunderland lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lit misses its target.
A big left from Sunderland misses.
Lit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sunderland.
Sunderland missing with a left hand there. Lit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lit is looking to counter punch.
Lit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Sunderland dips to his left and cracks Lit with an uppercut!
Sunderland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lit counters with a straight right hand.
Sunderland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lit.
It looked like Lit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sunderland scores with a jab.
Lit slips a jab from Sunderland.
Decent striking displayed by Sunderland there.#ROC2#
Lit is rocked!
Lit ducks under a wild hook from Sunderland.
Sunderland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lit moves forwards but Sunderland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Lit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunderland fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lit out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Steve Sunderland!
After winning the bout, Steve Sunderland 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: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Wheeler takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Wheeler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wheeler showed some decent athleticism there.
Reilly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wheeler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wheeler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Wheeler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wheeler pulls his head out easily.
Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wheeler passes into half guard.
Wheeler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wheeler works his way into full mount!
Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wheeler looking to ground and pound but Reilly is blocking nicely. #T3#
Wheeler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Wheeler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reilly is surviving well by controlling Wheeler's body position as best he can.
Wheeler controlling the pace for now.
Wheeler looking to finish Reilly with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reilly!
Wheeler thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wheeler controlling the pace for now.
Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Reilly blocking the ground and pound.
Reilly is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wheeler controlling the pace for now.
Reilly blocking the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wheeler wants to finish this one by submission but Reilly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wheeler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Wheeler.
Reilly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Reilly gets caught napping as Wheeler dives in and scores a takedown. Reilly manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Reilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wheeler trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan Wheeler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Reilly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wheeler is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.#SUB#
Reilly has his foot on Wheeler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wheeler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wheeler is aware though and is defending well.
Wheeler stays in close to Reilly's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Wheeler is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reilly can't fight it off and eventually Wheeler manages to take the fight to the floor. Reilly looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reilly is on top in guard. #REVR#
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly controlling from the top position.
Reilly preventing the sweep. #T3#
Reilly wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wheeler is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Reilly has an active guard here but Wheeler has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Wheeler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wheeler is continuing to stall.#T4#
Wheeler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wheeler slows the pace down in half guard.
Wheeler wants to free his trapped foot but Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Wheeler gets the takedown into side control.
Reilly tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Reilly rolls, trying to escape but Wheeler keeps control of the position.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Wheeler tightening his grip on Reilly, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is in bad spot here. #T1##SUB2#
Reilly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wheeler. #SUB2#
Reilly fending off the submission attempt from Wheeler. #SUB2#
Wheeler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reilly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Wheeler working for a choke but Reilly is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Reilly is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wheeler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reilly is really stuck here. #T3#
Reilly trying to get back to his feet but Wheeler is in full control for now.
Wheeler is hanging on to Reilly's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Reilly tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Wheeler's attempts to control the action.
Reilly is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wheeler content just to control the position here.
Reilly can't escape the position.
Reilly tries to improve his position but instead Wheeler has taken his back!
Wheeler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Reilly's body. #SUB2#
Wheeler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mason Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Wheeler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wheeler controls the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wheeler!
Ryan Wheeler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckinney sprawls well. Mckinney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mckinney is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mckinney is kicking away at Jones from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Jones grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Mckinney trying to push Jones off... Mckinney taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jon Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1#
Solis tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solis shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Solis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Solis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones stalling. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Solis defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stops Solis from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Jones wants to stand but Solis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Solis defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.#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.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Solis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Solis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Solis swinging wildly here. #T3##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Solis's guard.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard. #ES#
Solis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Solis back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Solis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Solis sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Solis trying to control but Jones postures up. #T4#
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones controlling the action here.
Solis wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to stand up but Solis is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Solis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Solis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Solis tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Solis tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Solis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Solis to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Solis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Solis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Lawson is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Lawson's guard.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Lawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.#REVR#
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Lawson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is looking to stand up but Lawson won't let him.
Jones pushes down on Lawson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones moves nicely into side control.
Lawson pushes Jones away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jones gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jones happy to just control the position for now.
Jones working away.
Lawson tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones tries to stand but Lawson controls the position and pulls Jones into his guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lawson is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to stand but Lawson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Jones is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lawson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jones looking to finish Lawson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lawson!
Lawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones won't let Lawson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Lawson looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Lawson is rocked!
Jones controlling his opponent.
Oh Lawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones cracks Lawson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wheeler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schmidt tries to avoid it but Wheeler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schmidt to the ground. Schmidt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown attempt from Wheeler. Wheeler gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Wheeler.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schmidt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Wheeler avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Wheeler closes the distance and pushes Schmidt back into the cage.#TD2#
Wheeler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wheeler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt connects with a couple of short punches.
Wheeler is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea.
Schmidt cracks Wheeler with a solid left hand.#T1#
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Wheeler.
Wheeler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schmidt.
Wheeler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmidt preventing the sweep.
Schmidt throws a strike but Wheeler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Schmidt keeping full guard, as Wheeler tries to pass.
Schmidt controls Wheeler momentarily but Wheeler frees himself.
Wheeler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmidt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmidt trying to control the position. #T2#
Schmidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
Wheeler passes Schmidt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wheeler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wheeler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schmidt is looking to control Wheeler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted?
Wheeler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Schmidt is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Wheeler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmidt wants a takedown.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Wheeler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wheeler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Wheeler lands a nice hook to Schmidt's body. Schmidt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schmidt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wheeler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Wheeler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Schmidt gets tackled into the cage by Wheeler. Wheeler maintains the clinch.
Schmidt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wheeler is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Wheeler jumps into guard, dragging Schmidt to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schmidt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Wheeler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Schmidt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wheeler kicks Schmidt off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Wheeler clinches with his opponent.
Wheeler just leaning against Schmidt, taking a breather.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Schmidt has him pressed against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to pull guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Wheeler jumps guard.
Wheeler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Schmidt throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Schmidt is working Wheeler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wheeler 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#
Schmidt trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Wheeler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wheeler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wheeler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schmidt reverses the position - he's now on top in Wheeler's guard.
Wheeler is adopting a defensive guard.
Wheeler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schmidt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wheeler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmidt is keeping the position for now.
Schmidt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Wheeler pushing down on Schmidt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmidt trying to control here.
Schmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wheeler controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Schmidt wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
Wheeler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wheeler works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Schmidt is defending against the submission attempts here by Wheeler.
Wheeler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schmidt's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt tries to get to full guard but Wheeler has control of the leg.
Schmidt trying to hold on to Wheeler's head to control him but Wheeler postures up. #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.

Ryan Wheeler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wheeler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wheeler but Wheeler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wheeler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wheeler darts in looking for a takedown but Schmidt gets double underhooks and turns Wheeler into the cage.
Wheeler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmidt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Wheeler clinches up with Schmidt and pushes him back against the cage.
Schmidt jumps guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Wheeler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schmidt jumps guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt jumps guard but Wheeler stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Wheeler is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Wheeler manages to break the clinch.
Wheeler doesn't manage to clinch there - Schmidt circles away.
Schmidt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wheeler looks to land a combination but Schmidt avoids it well.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Wheeler avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wheeler is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Wheeler circles away and we're back to standing.
Wheeler is looking to clinch but Schmidt is avoiding it.
Wheeler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmidt pinned against the cage. Schmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schmidt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wheeler wants to clinch#TD#
and Schmidt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wheeler won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Wheeler sneaks out the side door and pushes Schmidt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Wheeler closes the distance and pushes Schmidt back into the cage.
Schmidt looking to stall. #BC2#
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Wheeler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmidt's waist but Schmidt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wheeler off to one side.
Wheeler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schmidt wants to clinch up but Wheeler keeps it at a distance.
Schmidt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Wheeler has closed the distance and engaged Schmidt in a clinch. #BC2#
Wheeler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Wheeler clinches up against the cage.
Schmidt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wheeler is defending well.
Wheeler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt tries to pull guard but Wheeler won't allow it.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wheeler is looking to take this one to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wheeler looking for a takedown. #T4#
Schmidt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wheeler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wheeler wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schmidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wheeler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wheeler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wheeler goes for a double leg but Schmidt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schmidt continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wheeler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wheeler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Wheeler!
After the fight, Ryan Wheeler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1#
Valentine wants to clinch up but Fernandes keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Valentine fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernandes to the ground. Valentine is now in Fernandes 's guard.
Fernandes managing to control the position.
Fernandes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valentine is one step ahead there.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Fernandes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valentine has picked Fernandes up and slammed him! Fernandes can't keep hold of the triangle and Valentine manages to pass to side control!
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandes keeps working.
Valentine is really struggling to control Fernandes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fernandes is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Valentine is putting a hurting on Fernandes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Valentine landing strikes.
Fernandes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fernandes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valentine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Valentine tries to score with some ground and pound. Fernandes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandes keeps working.
Fernandes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valentine's best efforts.
Valentine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Valentine 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.
Valentine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Valentine wants to control but Fernandes is keeping him busy.
Fernandes wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernandes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valentine manages to move to mount!
Fernandes tries to hold on but Valentine postures up.
Valentine lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandes tries to improve his position but instead Valentine has taken his back!
Valentine has Fernandes flattened out and is raining down punches.
Valentine looking to hold on to the position here but Fernandes rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Fernandes wants to stand up but Valentine is controlling him. #T4#
Valentine scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Fernandes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valentine passes into side control.
Valentine lands a few punches from side control.
Fernandes wants to control but Valentine postures up.#ES2#
Fernandes sneaks out the side door and pushes Valentine away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fernandes to keep the fight standing.
Valentine being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Fernandes manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loyd Valentine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Valentine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandes keeps working.
Valentine drops an elbow to the side of Fernandes 's head.
Fernandes is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valentine lands a nice short elbow.
Valentine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Fernandes defends it. #T1##ES2#
Fernandes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Valentine keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Fernandes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Valentine uses from the top position. #SUB#
Valentine is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fernandes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fernandes has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Valentine pulls Fernandes in close to prevent any damage.
Valentine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fernandes is controlling him.
Valentine is pulling down on Fernandes 's head to control his posture.
Fernandes looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Valentine is adopting a defensive guard.
Fernandes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandes wants to get up but he can't break Valentine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Loyd Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine is pulling down on Fernandes 's head. It's preventing any offense from Fernandes , at least for the moment.
Fernandes wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine is pulling down on Fernandes 's head. It's preventing any offense from Fernandes , at least for the moment.#T3#
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Fernandes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fernandes thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
Fernandes stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine shoots in but Fernandes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fernandes wants to counter with a clinch but Valentine pushes him away.
Fernandes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernandes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Valentine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nuno Fernandes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Fernandes slips under a jab.
Fernandes lands a jab to the head.
Fernandes moves out of range of the body kick from Valentine.
Fernandes keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Fernandes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Valentine can't do much from the bottom here.
Valentine is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine wants to control but Fernandes postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valentine struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuno Fernandes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Valentine has Fernandes up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Fernandes breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Valentine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernandes to the mat! Fernandes manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Fernandes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Valentine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fernandes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valentine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandes is fending him off so far but Valentine persists. Nope, Fernandes circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Valentine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandes manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fernandes manages to get to full guard.
Fernandes is trying to keep Valentine in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandes looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandes , not yet.
Fernandes seems keen to control Valentine's posture.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Fernandes keeps moving. #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.
Valentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fernandes tries to roll over but Valentine keeps him under control.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Fernandes is trying to stand back up but Valentine is controlling him
Valentine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandes wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fernandes wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernandes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Fernandes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Fernandes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valentine controlling the position well.
Fernandes trying to control from half guard but Valentine is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuno Fernandes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernandes 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuno Fernandes !

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