Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Griffith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffith wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffith tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Liglex darts in and clinches Griffith up against the cage.
Liglex is trying to pull guard but Griffith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liglex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Liglex.
Liglex is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffith is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Liglex to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liglex has Griffith pressed against the cage, preventing Griffith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liglex is trying to force a seperation but Griffith has the dominant position.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffith tries to break the clinch but Liglex is controlling the position. #T1#
Liglex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffith to keep the fight standing.
Liglex jumps guard but Griffith stands there with Liglex around his waist. Liglex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liglex looking for a takedown.
Griffith wants to break free but Liglex has control.
Liglex is trying to break free.
Liglex is trying to force a seperation but Griffith has the dominant position.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Liglex is controlling him.#BC#
Griffith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Liglex misses with a body shot.
Liglex shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffith pinned against the cage. Griffith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Liglex manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Liglex fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffith is looking to counter the offense by Liglex and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Liglex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffith, pushing him back against the cage.
Liglex tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffith just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Liglex jumps guard and drags Griffith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffith passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Liglex is trying to stand. #T3#
Liglex preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Griffith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffith working over Liglex with some ground and pound. Liglex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Liglex with the active half guard here but Griffith passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Griffith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4##SUB#
Liglex is wriggling around trying to escape but Griffith has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Liglex taps out and Griffith picks up the big win! Great work there by Griffith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antone Griffith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Dummy clinches with his opponent.
Dummy keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Dummy jumps into guard, dragging Murphy to the mat. #SUB2#
Dummy working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
Dummy is trying to hold Murphy in close to prevent damage but Murphy has managed to pass into half guard.
Dummy trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Dummy's hands, connecting with Dummy's forehead.
Dummy wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy. #T1#
Dummy wants to sweep but Murphy has passed to side control!
Dummy looking for a sweep but Murphy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dummy can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dummy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Murphy prevents Dummy from getting the reversal.
Dummy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dummy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dummy tries to hold on but Murphy postures up.
Murphy prevents Dummy from getting the reversal.
Murphy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dummy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Dummy tries to improve his position but Murphy has taken his back! Murphy has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dummy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Murphy pushes Dummy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Murphy manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murphy to the mat! Murphy manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Murphy to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Murphy has control of Nurmagomedov's left arm, preventing Nurmagomedov from doing any damage.
Nurmagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy is standing up over Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov looks to escape but Murphy dives into side control.
Nurmagomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murphy. #T3#
Nurmagomedov is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nurmagomedov's back.#SUB#
Murphy is persistently looking for the submission but Nurmagomedov is defending it well.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to his feet but Murphy has full control of the position and if anything, Nurmagomedov has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Murphy looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Murphy sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Nurmagomedov to tap. Impressive finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackie Murphy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Blurry darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Blurry trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Blurry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Murphy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Blurry pushes Murphy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Blurry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blurry scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Jackie Murphy has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Blurry moves into the clinch.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Blurry manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Blurry! Murphy is backing up but he can't get away as Blurry lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Murphy and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Blurry!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pope is trying to maintain the position but Ragnarsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Ragnarsson controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ragnarsson is working for a kimura here but Pope manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ragnarsson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Pope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pope is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pope trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson seems keen to control Pope's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Pope gets to his feet - Ragnarsson follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Ragnarsson.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ragnarsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnarsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moises Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Pope fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Ragnarsson pushes Pope up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ragnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pope regains guard immediately.
Ragnarsson 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. #T3#
Pope trying to keep a closed guard but Ragnarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Ragnarsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pope manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarsson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarsson holds on and takes a little breather.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Ragnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ragnarsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pope has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson trying to get back to full guard but Pope takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjornmodr Ragnarsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pope darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets double underhooks and turns Pope into the cage.
Pope shoots for a takedown but Ragnarsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pope's head.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily.
Ragnarsson unleashes a big counter combination but Pope bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moises Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pope quickly recovers to half guard.
Ragnarsson wants to advance to full mount but Pope doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pope controls Ragnarsson momentarily but Ragnarsson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moises Pope overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ragnarsson is looking to stand up but Pope won't let him.
Ragnarsson prevents Pope from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ragnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnarsson wants to stand but Pope is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson connects with the punch.
Bjornmodr Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Ragnarsson as Pope shoots in.
Ragnarsson throws a counter combo.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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.#TD2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ragnarsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pope can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ragnarsson controls the pace.#T3#
Pope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ragnarsson is stalling in the full guard.
Pope wants to stand and escape but Ragnarsson is having none of it.
Pope wants to sweep here but Ragnarsson controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ragnarsson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Ragnarsson gets the takedown into side control.
Pope struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Ragnarsson stalls from top position.
Ragnarsson tries to stand but Pope controls the position and pulls Ragnarsson into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjornmodr Ragnarsson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ragnarsson leaves Pope with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pope is trying to defend but Ragnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ragnarsson is looking to stall here but Pope recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope keeping full guard, as Ragnarsson tries to pass. #T1#
Ragnarsson throws a strike but Pope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ragnarsson wants to hit a switch here but Pope passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ragnarsson there!
Pope wants to control the pace but Ragnarsson is squirming around nicely.
Pope landing strikes from the mount and Ragnarsson is in trouble! #T2#
Ragnarsson can't escape the position.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Pope has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Pope cracks Ragnarsson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ragnarsson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up. #T3#
Pope controls the action.
Ragnarsson is trying to get back to his feet but Pope has full control of the position and if anything, Ragnarsson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ragnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Ragnarsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pope 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.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ragnarsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pope.
Pope has the hooks in. Ragnarsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pope really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ragnarsson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moises Pope showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ragnarsson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bjornmodr Ragnarsson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2018

#R1#
Griffith tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffith counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Antone Griffith has been cut.
Griffith avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Jackson clinches up with Griffith and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Jackson has Griffith pressed against the cage, preventing Griffith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Griffith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson controlling Griffith's posture. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Griffith defends it easily. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a triangle here but Griffith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jackson regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Griffith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffith.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Griffith not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Griffith seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Griffith is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is pressing down on Griffith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.#SUB2#
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jason Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson lands a jab to Griffith's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antone Griffith's cut.
That's time! Griffith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Griffith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.#TD2#
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Griffith kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antone Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Griffith's guard.#T1##SUB#
Griffith is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Griffith working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson won't allow Griffith to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Griffith had control of the position.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson distracts Griffith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet. Griffith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Griffith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Griffith stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Jackson scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Griffith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Jackson dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Griffith has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jason Jackson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018

#R1#
Duganov misses with a wild body shot.
Duganov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Egor Duganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duganov throws out a leg kick but Murphy moves out of range and Duganov only half commits.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Duganov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Duganov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Duganov moves into range and clinches up with Murphy.#BC#
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duganov tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duganov to the ground. Duganov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Duganov has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Duganov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Duganov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Duganov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Duganov is trying to get back to full guard.
Duganov is trying to control but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Duganov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duganov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Duganov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murphy throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murphy landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Duganov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Duganov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy looking to finish Duganov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duganov!
Murphy avoids the attempt from Duganov to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murphy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Murphy 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.#T4#
Duganov is looking to get to half guard.
Duganov is still trying to improve position.
Duganov keeps trying to improve his position.
Murphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duganov's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duganov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Duganov is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Duganov pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Duganov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Duganov manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Duganov prevents Murphy from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Duganov postures up.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice strikes from Duganov there. #T1#
Duganov blocks the strikes from Murphy.
Duganov is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Murphy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Duganov stalling.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Duganov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Duganov seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Duganov has control of the leg.
Murphy gets full guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duganov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duganov throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Duganov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into half guard. #T3#
Murphy prevents Duganov from standing back up.
Murphy prevents Duganov from improving his position.
Duganov is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Duganov misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Duganov moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Duganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Duganov drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duganov has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duganov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duganov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duganov has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Egor Duganov 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duganov misses with an uppercut.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Duganov clinches up against the cage.
Duganov stalling in the clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Duganov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Duganov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duganov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Duganov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Duganov has Murphy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Duganov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murphy tumbling to the mat - Duganov dives into Murphy's guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Duganov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Duganov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Duganov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duganov's guard. #REVR#
Duganov trying to control the position here.
Murphy stops Duganov from standing up. #SUB2#
Duganov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murphy stands up over Duganov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB2#
Duganov is looking for a triangle here but Murphy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Duganov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Check out the look on Murphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackie Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duganov is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy is working Duganov over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Murphy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Duganov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murphy's best efforts.
Murphy prevents Duganov from improving his position.
Duganov pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Duganov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murphy is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Duganov darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Duganov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Egor Duganov.
I think Duganov 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Duganov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Senas takes the fight into the clinch.
Senas lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffith backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Senas.
A short right from Senas.
Senas misses with the head strike.
Griffith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffith blocks an elbow strike from Senas. #BC#
Griffith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Senas moves into range and clinches up with Griffith.
Senas pushes Griffith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Senas fails to land.
Senas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Senas throws a big uppercut that drops Griffith! More strikes from Senas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Griffith lies dazed against the cage as Senas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Senas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018

#R1#
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordinson circles away.#TD#
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jordinson's half guard.
Jordinson tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Jordinson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jordinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy throwing shots but Jordinson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordinson wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy.
Jordinson is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Murphy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jordinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murphy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordinson is looking to improve his position.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Jordinson's hands, connecting with Jordinson's forehead.
Jordinson trying to control but Murphy postures up.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is nestled in close to Jordinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy 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.#T2#
Jordinson trying to control from the bottom.
Jordinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Jordinson wants to control the action here but instead Murphy manages to pass to full mount!
Murphy moves to the back.
Jordinson breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Jordinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murphy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murphy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murphy! #REVR#
Murphy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Jordinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murphy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jordinson is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Murphy working for a submission but Jordinson is keeping him at bay.
Murphy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jordinson tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.#T4#
Jordinson tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Jordinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy working the ground and pound effectively.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots and Jordinson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Jordinson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Murphy! #SUB#
Jordinson won't enjoy being in this position. Murphy looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Jordinson is tapping - it's over boys! Murphy picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackie Murphy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2018

#R1#
Griffith slaps away a takedown attempt from Zonium, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zonium.
Zonium fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Check Zonium.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zonium swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffith sets himself, and Zonium steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffith avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonium looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zonium.
Check Zonium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Zonium.
Nice takedown defense from Griffith. No joy for Zonium on that attempt.
Griffith is looking to counter the offense by Zonium and move into the clinch.#T1#
Griffith moves out of range of the body kick.
Zonium misses the shot to the body.
Zonium shoots for a takedown but Griffith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonium.
Griffith stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonium. Zonium gets slowly back to his feet.
Zonium looks winded!
Zonium shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffith as he avoids it easily.
Zonium misses with a takedown #CL#
and Griffith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffith. #T2##BC#
Griffith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Griffith lands but Zonium takes it in his stride.
Griffith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zonium drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griffith defends it well.#CL2#
Zonium clinches up with Griffith and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonium is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffith is defending well.
Zonium is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffith to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Griffith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zonium tries to pull guard but Griffith won't allow it. #TD2#
Zonium jumps guard and drags Griffith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Griffith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Griffith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zonium looking to control.
Griffith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zonium has wrist control.
Griffith throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonium is pulling down on Griffith's head. It's preventing any offense from Griffith, at least for the moment.
Griffith won't allow Zonium to sweep him here. #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.
Zonium managing to control the position.
Zonium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffith is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zonium looks to throw the jab but Griffith is out of range.
Zonium tries for a takedown but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zonium throws the left hand but Griffith avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zonium.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antone Griffith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zonium avoids the head kick by Griffith.
Zonium shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zonium's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zonium looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffith is fending him off so far but Zonium persists. Nope, Griffith circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonium has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffith.#CL2#
Zonium drives through and clinches with Griffith against the cage. #BC2#
Zonium breaks from the clinch.
Zonium throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffith's waist but Griffith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonium off to one side.
Griffith is looking for a counter combo.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Check Zonium.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonium with a poor takedown #CL#
and Griffith counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffith tries to break free but Zonium pushes him back against the cage.
Zonium is breathing heavily.
Zonium tries to pull guard but Griffith holds him up against the cage and eventually Zonium drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Zonium. #T1#
Griffith is trying to push Zonium away but Zonium has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zonium is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffith to keep the fight standing.
Griffith wants to break free but Zonium has control.
Zonium tries to pull guard but Griffith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Griffith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zonium tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zonium somewhat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Zonium gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Zonium manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zonium is defended easily by Griffith.
Griffith tries to counter by clinching up but Zonium breaks away and moves out of range.
Zonium throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffith's waist but Griffith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonium off to one side.
Griffith is looking to counter the offense by Zonium and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Griffith gets a clinch.
Zonium has Griffith pressed against the cage, preventing Griffith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Zonium has him pressed against the cage.
Griffith working hard to break the clinch.
Zonium tries to pull guard but Griffith won't allow it. #BC2#
Zonium escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zonium misses with a body kick.
Zonium looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffith is fending him off so far but Zonium persists. Nope, Griffith circles away and we're back to standing.
Zonium with a poor takedown #CL#
and Griffith counters by clinching up.
Griffith prevents Zonium from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Griffith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Griffith prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffith is trying to push Zonium away but Zonium has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonium looking for a takedown.
Zonium tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffith avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antone Griffith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffith slaps away a takedown attempt from Zonium, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zonium throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zonium slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zonium moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonium shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Zonium keeps it at a distance.
Zonium looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffith is fending him off so far but Zonium persists. Nope, Griffith circles away and we're back to standing.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Check Zonium.
Zonium takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Griffith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zonium unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zonium fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antone Griffith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zonium shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffith defends it nicely.#CL2#
Zonium clinches up with Griffith and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Griffith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zonium keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffith's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zonium. #BC#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Zonium shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zonium was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffith struggling a bit here.#T3#
Griffith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zonium is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Check Zonium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zonium slows the pace down.
Zonium prevents Griffith from escaping the position.
Griffith wants to control but Zonium postures up.
Zonium advances nicely into full mount. #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.
Zonium controlling from the full mount.
Griffith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonium can do to turn this around?
Griffith prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Griffith is desperately trying to improve his position but Zonium has a good base and remains in mount.
Griffith tries to improve his position but instead Zonium has taken his back!
Griffith covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Griffith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zonium.
Zonium keeps control of the position easily here as Griffith tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Check Zonium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffith 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antone Griffith!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2018

#R1#
Mcregor has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Griffith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffith.
Griffith tries to circle away but Mcregor has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Mcregor jumps guard and drags Griffith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Griffith tries to stand but Mcregor is controlling from the bottom.
Griffith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Griffith gets to his feet - Mcregor follows without any prompting.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1##TD2#
Mcregor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griffith to the ground. Mcregor is now in Griffith's guard.
Mcregor stops Griffith from standing up.
Griffith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcregor on the ground.
Mcregor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcregor stopping the sweep attempt from Griffith.
Mcregor landing some decent shots from guard.
Mcregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mcregor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Griffith is trying to maintain the position but Mcregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcregor stalling. #T2#
Griffith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Griffith is trying to control Mcregor's posture. Mcregor takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Griffith! Mcregor is rotating here... this could be the end... Griffith is out! Mcregor has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fedor Mcregor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1##TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Blake striking off his back but it's not causing Murphy any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blake isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murphy stacks Blake on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murphy!
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blake is trying to improve his position.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blake struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Check out the look on Murphy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Blake manages to get back to half guard.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blake is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
Blake gets back to full guard.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Murphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Murphy postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it. #SUB2#
Blake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake looking to control but Murphy passes into half guard.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Blake is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Blake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murphy with a nice head shot there.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blake forces his way into half guard.
Blake content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy 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.#T4#
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Blake trying to control the pace.
Blake drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Blake wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Blake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blake won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Blake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blake has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet.
Blake stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
Murphy is trying to keep Blake in close.
Blake working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy wants to control the position but Blake says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Blake lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Murphy quite badly. Murphy pulls Blake in close trying to recover. Blake postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Murphy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Murphy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Blake!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018

#R1#
Sobolev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Sobolev looks to move away, Murphy throws a big counter combo but Sobolev just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Sobolev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Murphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobolev is aware though and is defending well.
Sobolev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy wants to sweep here but Sobolev controlling him for the moment.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sobolev looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy is trying to keep Sobolev in close. #SUB#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Sobolev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murphy 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.
Sobolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Sobolev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sobolev jumps guard and drags Murphy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobolev looks winded!#T2##SUB2#
Sobolev working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sobolev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Murphy manages to pass to mount!
Murphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sobolev's face.
Murphy cracks Sobolev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sobolev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sobolev is looking to escape.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks Sobolev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murphy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Murphy unloading with bombs!
Sobolev is desperately trying to improve his position but Murphy has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Sobolev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murphy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sobolev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Murphy moves to back control.
Murphy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Murphy.
Murphy has Sobolev flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Murphy lands punches and elbows.
Murphy tries to keep control of the position but Sobolev is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is landing with strikes. Sobolev can't take much more of this.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Murphy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Sobolev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Murphy moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Sobolev breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Murphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sobolev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
Sobolev wants to stand back up but Murphy manages to pass into side control.
Sobolev is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sobolev is trying to control Murphy's posture but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy is chipping away with strikes.
Murphy scoring with punches and elbows.
Murphy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Murphy 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.
Murphy looks up at the clock and then as Sobolev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Murphy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackie Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sobolev to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Sobolev is rocked!
Murphy scoring with punches from side control.
Sobolev is still in real trouble! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy working the ground and pound.
Murphy scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Sobolev looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Murphy drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sobolev! More shots from Murphy and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackie Murphy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Haynes clinches up against the cage.
Haynes has Griffith pressed against the cage.
Griffith wants to get back to striking at distance but Haynes won't allow it.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haynes has Griffith pressed against the cage, preventing Griffith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffith working hard to break the clinch.
Haynes stalling the fight.
Haynes lands a body punch. #BC2#
Haynes breaks from the clinch.
Haynes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haynes manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haynes.
Griffith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Haynes throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
Haynes shoots in for a double leg but Griffith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Griffith tries to keep at a distance but Haynes has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griffith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees to the body from Haynes.
Griffith has had enough of the clinch but Haynes keeps him there for the moment.
Griffith is trying to break free.#BC2#
Haynes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Haynes.
Haynes misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
A head kick misses from Haynes.
Haynes misses with a two punch combination.
Griffith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haynes.#CL#
Griffith closes the distance and pushes Haynes back into the cage.
Griffith blocks an elbow strike.
Griffith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Griffith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Haynes can't get the takedown.
Haynes tries to stall but Griffith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haynes blocks an uppercut.
Griffith is trying to push Haynes away but Haynes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Griffith takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Haynes moves into the clinch.
Haynes prevents Griffith from breaking the clinch.
Griffith has Haynes pressed against the cage. #BC#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haynes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffith.
Griffith tries to counter by clinching up but Haynes breaks away and moves out of range.
Haynes jabs at Griffith's body.
Haynes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haynes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Haynes clinches up with Griffith and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffith blocks an elbow strike.
Haynes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffith.
Griffith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haynes is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obadele Haynes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Haynes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Haynes rushes Griffith and presses him up against the cage.
Griffith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haynes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haynes looks winded!
Griffith'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obadele Haynes dominated that round.
That's time! Griffith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Haynes throws the kick towards the body but Griffith avoids it.
Griffith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haynes manages to circle out of the way.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses.
Griffith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffith stuffs the takedown attempt from Haynes. Haynes gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Haynes closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haynes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haynes throws a head kick that misses.
Griffith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Haynes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Haynes clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Griffith breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Haynes moves into the clinch.
Griffith has had enough of the clinch but Haynes keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Haynes pulls Griffith into guard.
Griffith prevents Haynes from getting back to his feet.
Griffith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffith is looking to work some ground and pound but Haynes has wrist control.#SUB#
Griffith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Griffith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Haynes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Haynes has Griffith pressed against the cage, preventing Griffith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haynes wants a takedown but no success here.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Haynes looking to throw knees to the head but Griffith is blocking nicely. #TD2#
Haynes manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffith is working Haynes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Griffith gets to his feet - Haynes follows without any prompting.
Griffith avoids the head kick by Haynes. #T3##TD2#
Haynes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Griffith manages to get to full guard.
Haynes won't allow Griffith to sweep him here.
Haynes is looking to stand up but Griffith won't let him.
Griffith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Griffith 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffith is on top in guard. #REVR##T4##SU#
Haynes is working an open guard so Griffith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Griffith closes the distance and clinches.
Haynes stalling in the clinch but Griffith improves position.
Haynes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haynes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obadele Haynes.
Haynes keeps control of Griffith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haynes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haynes tries to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling the position.
Griffith effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Obadele Haynes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Haynes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick and Haynes moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Haynes takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Haynes is controlling him.
Haynes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffith is keeping busy.
Haynes blocks an elbow strike from Griffith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes is trying to break free.
Griffith avoiding damage as Haynes throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Haynes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haynes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Haynes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffith.
Haynes wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffith won't allow it.
Griffith is trying to push Haynes away but Haynes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Obadele Haynes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Haynes breaks the clinch.
Obadele Haynes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haynes looks to land a combination but Griffith avoids it well.
Griffith is looking for a counter combo.
Haynes throws a series of punches but Griffith moves out of range.
Obadele Haynes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haynes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffith looks for the body kick but Haynes saw that one coming.
Haynes throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Haynes forces Griffith back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Griffith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haynes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Haynes keeps control of Griffith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Haynes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haynes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haynes.#CL2#
Haynes clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haynes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffith.#T3##CL2#
Griffith tries to keep at a distance but Haynes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griffith tries to break free but Haynes pushes him back against the cage.
Griffith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haynes. #BC#
Griffith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Griffith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Griffith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haynes defends it well. #T4#
Haynes is trying to stand. #SU#
Griffith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Haynes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffith's waist but Griffith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haynes off to one side. #CL2#
Haynes takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffith slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haynes is trying to pull guard but Griffith has him pressed against the cage.
Antone Griffith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obadele Haynes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obadele Haynes.#BC#
Griffith manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obadele Haynes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haynes 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obadele Haynes!
An out of breath Obadele Haynes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2018

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Pete Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jones forces Griffith back against the cage and clinches.
Griffith tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Griffith tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Griffith is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Jones.
Jones keeps control of Griffith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Jones wants the takedown. Griffith is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Griffith's guard against the cage.
Griffith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Griffith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Griffith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Griffith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffith looking to control.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffith wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Griffith keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is in close to Griffith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones is staying tight to Griffith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones working away.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Griffith is rocked!#T3#
Jones cracks Griffith with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jones immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Griffith is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Jones!
Our winner, Pete Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Pires closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pires lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pires can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy 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#
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pires keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard. #T1##SUB#
Murphy is working for a kimura but Pires is defending it quite comfortably.
Pires trying to hold on to Murphy's head to control him but Murphy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is nestled in close to Pires, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy throws a strike but Pires avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pires throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pires trying to control the position here.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy stands up over Pires, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Pires.
Murphy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pires works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Pires is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Murphy postures up in Pires's guard and throws a big left but Pires blocks it.
Pires 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#
Pires is thwarting Murphy's attempts to control the position.
Pires stalling.
Pires is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.#T4#
Murphy is looking to control Pires's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pires scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Pires drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage. #TD#
Murphy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pires slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Jackie Murphy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pires swinging wildly here. #TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Murphy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murphy working the strikes but Pires uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Pires works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy throws an elbow that misses. Pires uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murphy's guard. Nice move by Pires!#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. #T1#
Pires wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pires passes Murphy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pires trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy wants to control but Pires passes into side. #SUB2#
Pires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pires working away.#T2##SUB2#
Pires looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pires trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Eduardo Pires has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is not content to let Pires control the position.
Murphy sneaks back into half guard.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pires scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Pires thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Pires is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Pires is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pires is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pires looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy is looking to improve his position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pires wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Pires is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Pires is working for a submission of some sort.
Pires is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Pires there. #ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jackie Murphy has been cut.
Pires with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Pires 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Pires showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackie Murphy's cut.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pires misses with the combination.
Pires misses with the combination.
Murphy is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pires to the mat! Pires manages to get full guard.
Murphy is fighting to break Pires's control of his arms but Pires is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pires has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pires utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Pires 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.
Pires is still trying to improve position.
Pires manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pires trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy tries to strike from the bottom.
Pires is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pires trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pires showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Pires. Those never looked like landing.
Murphy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Pires has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pires prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Pires has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Murphy decides to pull guard. #T3#
Murphy is trying to control the position but Pires postures up.
Murphy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pires is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pires controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy looking to control but Pires passes into half guard.
Pires sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy 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.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Pires is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy is trying to control but Pires passes into side control!
Pires is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Pires advances to full mount.
Pires connects with a bit shot that sees Murphy covering up! More strikes from Pires and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pires is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Pires!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Zednareh tries to bum rush Townsend with a series of wild strikes but Townsend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zenitram Zednareh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Townsend shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zednareh is trying to defend but Townsend finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Zednareh has one foot on Townsend's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zednareh fails with the takedown#CL#
and Townsend moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zednareh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zednareh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side.
Townsend tries to counter by clinching up but Zednareh breaks away and moves out of range.
Townsend slaps away a takedown attempt from Zednareh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenitram Zednareh.
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!#CL#
Townsend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Zednareh looking to slow down the pace here.
Townsend stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Townsend - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Townsend is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Townsend doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Townsend jumps into guard, dragging Zednareh to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zednareh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zednareh trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Townsend 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.#T2#
Zednareh is looking to stand up but Townsend won't let him. #SUB#
Townsend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Townsend wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zednareh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zednareh postures up in Townsend's guard and throws a big left but Townsend blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zednareh.
Zednareh throws a head kick that misses.
Townsend seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Townsend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zednareh manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Zednareh rushes Townsend and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Townsend breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
Zednareh misses with a knee strike.
Zednareh being controlled against the cage.
Zednareh is trying to pull guard but Townsend has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zednareh up against the cage.
Townsend stalls. #T4#
Townsend blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zednareh fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Townsend gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Townsend seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Zednareh is trying to control but can't.
Zednareh looks winded!
Townsend wants to get back to his feet.
Zednareh is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Townsend connects with a nice short shot to Zednareh's temple.
Townsend is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsend is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Townsend 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.
Nice strikes from Townsend there. #SUB#
Townsend is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Townsend dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Townsend pulls Zednareh into guard.
Townsend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zednareh is one step ahead there.
Zednareh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Townsend is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Zednareh stands up from Townsend's guard - Zednareh perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Zednareh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Townsend doesn't seem phased though.
Zednareh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Townsend throws a quick counter head kick but Zednareh was just out of range.
Zednareh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Townsend is fending him off so far but Zednareh persists. Nope, Townsend circles away and we're back to standing.
Zednareh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zednareh doesn't manage to clinch there - Townsend circles away. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Zednareh back into the cage.#T2#
Townsend content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Townsend drags the fight down to the ground.
Zednareh wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving.
Zednareh won't allow Townsend to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Zednareh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Townsend is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zednareh, into his guard. #REVR#
Zednareh is breathing heavily.
Townsend stands up over Zednareh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Townsend scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Townsend lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Townsend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Townsend wants to stand and escape but instead Zednareh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Jeromy Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Townsend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zednareh is controlling him.
Townsend with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Zednareh can't handle though.
Townsend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zednareh is one step ahead there.
Townsend has a closed guard, preventing Zednareh from standing up.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Zednareh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Townsend is trying to control the position but Zednareh postures up.
Townsend wants to sweep but no luck.
Zednareh stops Townsend from standing up.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Zednareh from controlling successfully. #ES#
Townsend 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!
Zednareh is trying to pull guard but Townsend has him pressed against the cage.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenitram Zednareh.
Townsend holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zednareh letting Townsend take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Townsend dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zednareh shoots in looking for a takedown but Townsend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zednareh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Townsend was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zednareh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Townsend defends it nicely.
Zednareh misses with a takedown #CL#
and Townsend moves into the clinch.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenitram Zednareh.#TD#
Townsend pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend 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#
Zednareh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Townsend decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Zednareh throws a head kick but Townsend moves out of range.
Townsend does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zednareh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Townsend counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Townsend stands up. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Zednareh back into the cage.
Townsend lands a shot to the body.
Townsend trying to land knees to the body.
Zednareh misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Townsend crunches a lovely knee into Zednareh's ribcage.#TD#
Townsend pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend has control of Zednareh's left arm, preventing Zednareh from doing any damage. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Townsend manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Townsend gets control of Zednareh's arms and successfully pulls guard. Townsend will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Townsend scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Townsend 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#
Townsend is nestled in close to Zednareh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Townsend connects with a nice short shot to Zednareh's temple.
Zednareh taking some punishment here, with Townsend in his half guard. #T3#
Zednareh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zednareh has hold of Townsend's hands but Townsend slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zednareh taking some punishment here, with Townsend in his half guard.
Townsend working the head and body with strikes.
Zednareh wants to get back to his feet.
Townsend scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Townsend postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zednareh to stand up. #CL#
Townsend has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Townsend.#BC#
Townsend pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Townsend clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Townsend decides to pull guard. #T4##SU2#
Zednareh stands and steps away. Townsend gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zednareh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Townsend avoids it really well and circles away.
Townsend half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zenitram Zednareh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeromy Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zednareh can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Lavinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lavinski closes the distance and clinches.
Lavinski looking for a takedown. #BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lavinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Townsend is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lavinski.
Townsend stuffs the takedown.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Lavinski.
A head kick misses from Lavinski.
Townsend half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lavinski shoots for a double leg takedown but Townsend sprawls well. He's pushed Lavinski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lavinski looks for a takedown but Townsend sprawls well.
Townsend attempts a counter takedown but Lavinski avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavinski.
Lavinski closes the distance and clinches up with Townsend, looking for a takedown. Lavinski pushes Townsend against the cage but Townsend circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Townsend lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lavinski misses with a takedown
and Townsend counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Townsend avoids the head kick by Lavinski.
Townsend throws a big counter combination but Lavinski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Trevor Lavinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and pushes Lavinski back into the cage.
Townsend stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lavinski letting Townsend take a breather here.#BC2#
Lavinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lavinski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Townsend. No joy for Lavinski on that attempt. #CL#
Townsend gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Townsend is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Lavinski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lavinski fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lavinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lavinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Townsend avoids it.
Lavinski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Townsend smiles and moves away. #T3#
Lavinski tries for a takedown but Townsend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Lavinski has managed to clinch.
Townsend wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Townsend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lavinski throws a right and a left that Townsend avoids nicely.
Lavinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side.
Lavinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lavinski throws a head kick but Townsend moves out of range. #CL#
Townsend moves into the clinch.
Lavinski is looking to control Townsend's arms but Townsend gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lavinski has his back to the cage. #T4##TD2#
Lavinski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lavinski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Townsend scoring with some ground and pound.
Townsend chips away with some ground and pound.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavinski looking to control.
Townsend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Townsend stands up from Lavinski's guard - Townsend perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Townsend looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lavinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Townsend slips a nice elbow through Lavinski's hands, connecting with Lavinski's forehead.
Lavinski trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Townsend 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#
Lavinski throws a body kick that misses.
And Townsend counters with a quick kick to the body but Lavinski blocks it.
A low kick from Lavinski is predictable there #CL#
and Townsend moves into the clinch.
Lavinski looking for a takedown.
Townsend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Townsend pulls guard.
Lavinski trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavinski looking to sit in guard and control but Townsend gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Townsend gets to his feet - Lavinski follows without any prompting. #T1#
Lavinski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jeromy Townsend is winning the standup battle so far.
Lavinski tries to clinch up.
As Lavinski looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Lavinski just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Lavinski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Townsend quickly recovers to half guard.
Townsend looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lavinski blocks the strikes from Townsend.
Lavinski trying to control from Townsend's half guard. Townsend has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES#
Townsend has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lavinski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Lavinski tries to break the clinch but Townsend is controlling the position.
Townsend effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Townsend leaning against his opponent.
Townsend is looking to break free of the clinch but Lavinski has double underhooks.
Lavinski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Townsend fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Lavinski.#CL2#
Lavinski clinches up with Townsend and pushes him back against the cage.
Townsend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lavinski has him pressed against the cage.
Townsend landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavinski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Townsend is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lavinski is breathing heavily.
Townsend taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Townsend holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lavinski up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Townsend as the two fighters clinch.
Townsend dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lavinski jumps guard but Townsend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Townsend.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeromy Townsend.#TD2#
Lavinski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Townsend to the ground. Lavinski is now in Townsend's guard.
Lavinski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Townsend 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#
Lavinski tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
Lavinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Townsend scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Lavinski is trying to control but can't.
Lavinski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Townsend stands up from half guard. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Townsend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavinski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Townsend counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lavinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Townsend, which made it look bad.
Lavinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Lavinski looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Lavinski just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeromy Townsend dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lavinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Lavinski forces Townsend back against the cage and clinches.
Lavinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Townsend just leaning against Lavinski, taking a breather.
Townsend stalling the fight.
Lavinski looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lavinski keeps control of Townsend as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeromy Townsend has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend avoiding damage as Lavinski throws knees to the body.
Townsend leaning his opponent against the cage.
Townsend landing knees to the body. #T1#
Lavinski looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Lavinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavinski.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Lavinski.
Lavinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Townsend avoids it really well and circles away.
Lavinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Townsend swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Townsend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeromy Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Townsend moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Townsend.
Townsend just leaning against Lavinski, taking a breather.
Lavinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Townsend lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Townsend breaks from the clinch.
Lavinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Townsend has Lavinski pushed against the cage.#BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsend defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavinski.
Lavinski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3##CL2#
Lavinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Townsend leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Townsend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lavinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Lavinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Lavinski looks to move away, Townsend throws a big counter combo but Lavinski just gets out of the way.#CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
Lavinski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Townsend stalling against the cage. #TD#
Townsend has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lavinski uses from the top position. #T4#
Lavinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Townsend works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavinski is stalling in the full guard.
Lavinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeromy Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lavinski controlling from the top position.
Trevor Lavinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeromy Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Townsend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavinski can do to turn this around?
Lavinski being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Townsend.#CL2#
Stone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Stone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Townsend uses from the top position.
Townsend won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Townsend throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Stone has his foot on Townsend's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Townsend works his way back into a safe position though.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has control of Townsend's left arm, preventing Townsend from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Townsend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Stone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Townsend lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend tries to stand but Stone is controlling from the bottom.
Townsend postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Townsend wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position. #SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Townsend 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Townsend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stone 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Townsend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stone is pulling down on Townsend's head to control his posture.
Townsend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Townsend preventing the sweep. #SU#
Townsend gets to his feet - Stone follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Stone rushes Townsend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Townsend is working for takedown but Stone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Townsend tries to tie him up.
Stone is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Townsend defends well and Stone ends up having to push Townsend into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone looks winded!#T3#
Townsend moves to clinch but Stone breaks away
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Stone takes the fight into the clinch.
Townsend can't break the clinch.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Townsend is looking to control Stone's arms but Stone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Townsend has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Townsend tries to tie him up.
Townsend stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Townsend leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeromy Townsend.
Stone shoots in but Townsend avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Stone.#T4#
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Townsend tries to counter with a takedown but Stone is quick to defend against it.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Townsend manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Townsend slaps away a takedown attempt from Stone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Townsend changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Townsend gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Jeromy Townsend will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Townsend pinned against the cage. Townsend gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Townsend blocks a head kick by Stone.
Townsend moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Townsend appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Townsend as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeromy Townsend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Stone.#TD#
Townsend manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stone's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stone manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stone is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stone is trying to drag Townsend to the mat but Townsend just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone is working for takedown but Townsend is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Townsend takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Townsend is pushing Stone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Townsend taking a breather.
Townsend is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stone is keeping busy.#BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Townsend misses with the combination. #T2#
Townsend moves forwards but Stone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone dives in and grabs Townsend's left leg, looking for a takedown. Townsend pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Stone avoids the head kick by Townsend.
Stone throws a leg kick #TD#
and Townsend counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that. #ES2#
Stone wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graham Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Townsend.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Townsend defends it nicely.
Townsend feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Townsend misses. #CL#
Townsend closes the distance and clinches.
Townsend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Townsend misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Townsend is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Townsend misses with a body punch.
Townsend looking to stall.
Townsend tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Jeromy Townsend is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Townsend as Stone shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Townsend misses its target.
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 Jeromy Townsend will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Townsend tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Townsend circles away. #CL2#
Stone clinches.
A short right from Stone on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeromy Townsend has been cut.
Townsend tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Townsend displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
Stone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Townsend walks away with a smile on his face. Stone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to clinch up.#TD#
Townsend shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Stone trying to control here.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stone has hold of Townsend's hands but Townsend slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Townsend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Townsend sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though. #SUB#
Townsend is looking for a kimura here.
Stone tries to roll over but Townsend keeps him under control.
Stone trying to control here. #T2#
Stone gets back to full guard.
Stone wants to stand up but Townsend is controlling him.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jeromy Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Townsend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stone thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Townsend wants to stand but Stone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Townsend working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Townsend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Townsend connects with a couple of short punches.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone has momentary wrist control but Townsend slips an elbow through the middle.
Townsend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Townsend missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Townsend has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stone is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Townsend postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Townsend is one step ahead there. #T4#
Townsend with a nice head shot there.
Townsend would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Townsend distracts Stone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Townsend landing some decent shots from guard.
Townsend working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.#SU#
Townsend decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stone, up you get!
Townsend swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Graham Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeromy Townsend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Townsend has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeromy Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Townsend 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeromy Townsend!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Stalim moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Stalim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Murphy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Stalim clinches.
Stalim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Stalim has the dominant position.
Stalim tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Stalim tightens his grip and picks Murphy up, before dumping him to the ground. Murphy manages to land in guard.
Stalim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy pulls Stalim in close to his closed guard and prevents Stalim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stalim wanted to stand there but Murphy had control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Stalim pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy pulls Stalim in to control the position.
Murphy looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stalim is looking to get back to his feet here but Murphy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stalim's back.
Stalim wants to get back to his feet.
Stalim trying to control the position but Murphy manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Murphy cracks Stalim with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Stalim from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Stalim trying to control the action but Murphy just sinks the hooks in.
Stalim trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy gets his hands free as Stalim looks to control. #T3##ES2#
Stalim manages to stand up with Murphy still on his back. Eventually Murphy drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #CL2#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Stalim has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalim lands a nice elbow.
Stalim lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murphy tries to pull guard but Stalim won't allow it.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Murphy gets control of Stalim's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stalim won't allow Murphy to sweep him here. #SU2#
Stalim stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL2#
Stalim clinches.
Stalim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stalim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stalim avoids it.
Stalim can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Stalim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stalim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Stalim wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Stalim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Stalim has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch. #TD2#
Stalim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Jackie Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stalim is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Murphy trying to hold on to Stalim's head to control him but Stalim postures up.
Stalim tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalim tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Murphy wants to control but Stalim is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Stalim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Stalim to the mat.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Stalim from standing up.
Murphy is trying to keep Stalim in close. #SU2#
Stalim stands up from Murphy's guard - Stalim perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Stalim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.#BC#
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Stalim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Jackie Murphy has been cut.#TD#
Murphy has picked Stalim up - he's going for a ride! Murphy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Stalim kicks off Murphy and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Stalim clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Murphy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stalim is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Murphy to the mat. Murphy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Stalim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murphy, up you get! #CL2#
Stalim forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stalim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stalim.
Stalim lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Stalim lands a nice elbow.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalim prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Stalim is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murphy can't fight it off and eventually Stalim manages to take the fight to the floor. Murphy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stalim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Stalim is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Murphy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stalim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stalim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stalim wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Murphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Stalim stands and steps away. Murphy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Stalim has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stalim walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stalim stuffs the takedown attempt from Murphy. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackie Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Stalim closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy is trying to push Stalim away but Stalim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalim tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Stalim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josef Stalim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jackie Murphy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Stalim has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Stalim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stalim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Stalim breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Stalim closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Stalim manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Stalim has picked Murphy up - he's going for a ride! Stalim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stalim is working away from the top position though.
Stalim wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Murphy uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Murphy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Stalim is having none of it. #T1#
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Stalim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murphy, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Stalim moves into the clinch.
Stalim tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Stalim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Stalim throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Stalim pulls guard.
Stalim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy is standing up over Stalim. Stalim looks to escape but Murphy dives into side control.
Stalim struggling a bit here.#T2#
Murphy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stalim down.
Stalim looks to move to half guard but instead Murphy has passed into mount! Damn!
Stalim wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Stalim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stalim is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalim tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Stalim is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murphy landing shots from mount.
Stalim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy unloading with bombs!
Murphy prevents Stalim from getting the reversal.
Stalim tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy landing strikes from the mount and Stalim is in trouble!
Murphy looking to finish Stalim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stalim!#T4#
Stalim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stalim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stalim is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Murphy with shots to the head and body - Stalim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stalim is bucking up trying to escape but Murphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Murphy wants to finish this one by submission but Stalim is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Murphy.
Stalim is bucking up trying to escape but Murphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murphy dominating with strikes here.
Murphy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jackie Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josef Stalim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalim wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stalim 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josef Stalim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Diaz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Griffith moves into the clinch.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling the position.
Griffith is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz has Griffith pressed against the cage, preventing Griffith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Griffith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Griffith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffith sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffith tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Griffith counters with a one-two to the body.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Diaz.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Griffith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL2#
Diaz drives through and clinches with Griffith against the cage.
Diaz prevents Griffith from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Griffith slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
Diaz wants to slow Griffith down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffith tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Griffith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A lazy body kick from Griffith #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffith has control of Diaz's left arm, preventing Diaz from doing any damage.
Griffith has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up.
Griffith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffith working a defensive guard here.
Griffith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #ES#
Griffith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Griffith's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Griffith is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Diaz. #BC2#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Griffith tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffith working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joey Diaz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffith has double underhooks.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.#BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Griffith pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks. #TD2#
Diaz is trying to trip Griffith. He has hold of a leg but Griffith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Diaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1#
Griffith looking to control.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Griffith looking to control.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffith is retaining full guard.
Diaz forces his way into half guard.
Diaz is breathing heavily.#ES#
Griffith has one foot on Diaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Griffith connects with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from Griffith. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Griffith is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Griffith wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Griffith scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffith is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Griffith shoots in.#T3#
Griffith shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffith misses with a head kick.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffith tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Diaz lands with a kick to the temple. Griffith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Griffith.
Antone Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Diaz.
Griffith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
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 Antone Griffith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Griffith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antone Griffith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Griffith has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith looking to control.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffith is retaining full guard.
Griffith has a closed guard, preventing Diaz from standing up. #T1#
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffith's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffith tries to clinch up.
As Griffith backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Diaz fails with the takedown.#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.
Griffith tries to clinch up.
Griffith wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Diaz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Griffith counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffith tries to clinch up.
Diaz throws a counter combo.#T4#
Griffith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffith.
Griffith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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